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CBO releases new triad upgrade estimate
The US will have to spend some USD248 billion on modernising its ICBMs (pictured), nuclear submarines, and bombers, according to a new estimate. Source: USAFUSMC prepares for amphibious combat vehicle contest
The BAE Systems/Iveco SuperAV vehicle is one of the candidates for a US Marine Corps programme seeking an eight-wheeled amphibious vehicle optimised for land and shoreline operations. Source: BAE SystemsImagery shows heliport on China's Nanji Islands
Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows a military heliport under construction in the Nanji Islands. Concrete helipads are in place along with associated taxiways. An access road is present to replace a road overtaken by the facility's construction. No supporting infrastructure is present, but trenching suggests future pipe- or cable-laying activity. (CNES 2014, Distribution Airbus DS / IHS)China launches fourth Type 071 LPD
China's fourth Type 071 LPD was launched from the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on 22 January. Source: Chinese internet
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Honeywell announces year-end earnings
While fourth quarter sales sagged by 1%, Honeywell saw a 3% increase in sales for all of 2014, the company reported on 23 January. Honeywell's Aerospace unit reported 1% sales decline for the year at USD15.6 billion, including a 6% down for the fourth quarter at USD3.8 billion compared to 2013.
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New HASC chairman faults DoD planning, signals tougher oversight
Key Points The new HASC chairman signalled more congressional activism in crafting the Pentagon's annual spending plan He said congressional decisions to disregard Pentagon funding requests on the M1 Abrams tanks and the A-10 fleet demonstrate the need for robust congressional involvement in the
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India, Russia agree to fast-track FGFA programme
India and Russia agreed on 21 January to expedite their joint military programmes, particularly the delayed Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) project. "We discussed all issues, including the FGFA, and have decided to fast-track many of them as there are apprehensions about the slow pace
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Taiwan commissions 20,000-tonne combat support ship
The Republic of China Navy (RoCN) took delivery on 23 January of a newly completed fast combat support ship. Panshih was built by state-owned Kaohsiung-based shipbuilder CSBC Corporation at a cost of USD130 million. Construction began in 2011 and the ship was launched in 2013. According to the
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Bahraini air force details modernisation plans
The Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) is to embark on a comprehensive modernisation plan to enhance the capabilities of both its fixed- and rotary-winged combat fleets, a senior officer disclosed on 22 January. Speaking at the IQPC International Military Helicopter conference in London, Colonel Salah
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Mexico considers new security strategy
Key Points The government's security initiative includes modifications to the country's constitution, the disbandment of 1,800 municipal police forces, the creation of unified police commands at the local state level, and reforms to the penal system. It proposes granting the federal government
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Future proofing: European AFVs evolve for road ahead
To meet constantly evolving operational requirements and increasingly complex tasks Europe's armies are demanding more from their armoured fighting vehicles. Christopher F Foss assesses key programmes under way -
JTIC Global Attack Index 2014
From open source data collected across the course of 2014, IHS Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Centre recorded a total of 20,311 attacks by non-state armed groups and a total of 48,786 non-militant fatalities. Although the recorded number of attacks decreased slightly by 6.5% from 2013, in the same period the recorded number of fatalities increased by 17.6%, underlining the intensification of several key insurgencies. -
The Islamic State grows its grassroots network
The possible connection between the Islamic State and the Paris attacks highlights how the group's media outlets reach out to its worldwide support base. Ezzeldeen Khalil examines their effectiveness in inciting individuals to carry out terrorist attacks abroad.
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USMC prepares for amphibious combat vehicle contest
Key Points The USMC is looking to acquire 204 ACV 1.1 vehicles between 2018 and 2022 ACV 1.2 will reintroduce an organic over-the-horizon, ship-to-shore capability The US Marine Corps (USMC) is assessing industry responses to the second of two draft requests for proposals (RfPs) for an
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F-35 weapons certification on track for this year
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter is expected to complete full weapons certification this year after conducting several significant milestones since September 2014, the Pentagon said in a 15 January statement. "The weapons development programme continues to track
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Elbit to create next-generation Israeli Ground Forces C4I system
Key Points Elbit Systems is playing a central role in the Israeli Ground Forces' digitalisation programme The IDF's ultimate aim is to allow all of its units to communicate with each other in real time Israel's Ministry of Defense awarded Elbit Systems a USD117 million contract to provide the
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CBO releases new triad upgrade estimate
The United States will have to spend USD348 billion on nuclear weapons modernisation over the next 10 years if it wants to maintain a triad of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarines, and bomber aircraft, according to a 22 January report from the Congressional Budget
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Mexico considers new security strategy
Key Points The government's security initiative includes modifications to the country's constitution, the disbandment of 1,800 municipal police forces, the creation of unified police commands at the local state level, and reforms to the penal system. It proposes granting the federal government
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Imagery shows heliport on China's Nanji Islands
Satellite imagery analysis by IHS Jane's has confirmed that China is building a military base on islands 300 km away from the dispute Senkaku/Diaoyu islands. The imagery, captured on 13 October 2014 by Airbus Defence and Space's Pleaides satellite, shows a heliport with 10 landing pads in the
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CBO releases new triad upgrade estimate
The United States will have to spend USD348 billion on nuclear weapons modernisation over the next 10 years if it wants to maintain a triad of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarines, and bomber aircraft, according to a 22 January report from the Congressional Budget
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New counterterrorism resources in France due to strengthen security and intelligence capacity, but not in short term
EVENT French prime minister Manuel Valls announced on 21 January that the government will invest an extra EUR425 million into greater surveillance capacity for the country's police, security and intelligence services over the next three years. The new set of counterterrorism measures comes as a
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Obama expected to sign defence protocols on India visit
US president Barack Obama's three-day visit to India from 25 January is expected to see the signing of several defence protocols to boost bilateral strategic ties. Obama, who will be the first US president to be the chief guest at the Republic Day military parade in New Delhi on 26 January, is also
