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Indonesia outlines details of Su-35 offset programme
The Sukhoi Su-35 'Flanker-E'. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick AllenNORINCO rolls out VP10 8x8 vehicle variants
NORINCO VP10 variant configured with turret-mounted 105 mm gun and 7.62 mm coaxial MG. This version is not fitted with propellers for amphibious operations. Source: Christopher F FossUSN flexes LCS’ missile capabilities off Guam amid threats from North Korea
A harpoon missile launched from the missile deck of the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) off the coast of Guam in August 2017. Source: US NavyIncumbent likely to win Russia's 2018 presidential election, extending term to 2024; policy direction will reflect PM selection
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu attend a ship parade marking Russian Navy Day in St. Petersburg, Russia on 30 July 2017. Source: Sergey Mihailicenko/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
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NORINCO parades first VT4 tanks for Thailand
Key Points NORINCO has recently paraded the VT4 MBTs it is producing for Thailand Thailand is the first known export customer for the VT4. The Thai order, placed in 2016, is for 28 tanks NORINCO has paraded the first batch of VT4 main battle tanks (MBTs) that have been produced for Thailand at
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Army-2017: Kalashnikov develops SVCh family of sniper rifles
Russia's Kalashnikov Group, a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation, has developed the Chukavin SVCh family of semi-automatic sniper rifles, which it unveiled at the Army-2017 international military-technical exhibition held outside Moscow. The family comprises three rifles chambered for the
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Army-2017: Tractor Plants modernises BMD-4M
Russia's Tractor Plants Concern has showcased the BMD-4M airborne infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) upgraded with the new Sinitsa (Titmouse) combat compartment at the Army-2017 international military-technical exhibition held outside Moscow from 22–27 August. The Sinitsa is essentially a
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Army-2017: VPK showcases BTR-87 APC
Russia's Military Industrial Company (VPK) has unveiled the BTR-87 armoured personnel carrier (APC) at the Army-2017 international military-technical exhibition, outside Moscow. The vehicle on display features a frontally mounted powerpack, with the troop compartment located in the rear. The APC is
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China steps up training for African militaries
The Chinese military has recently undertaken bilateral training activities with the Tanzania Naval Command (TNC), and completed the training of a new rapid reaction brigade for the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC). Details of the Tanzanian training programme were
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Cobham wins KF-X weapons system contract as supply chain grows
Cobham announced on 22 August that it had been awarded a contract from Sacheon-based Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) for munition carriage and release equipment. According to Cobham, the contract will see the firm deliver an undisclosed number of Weapon Ejector Launcher (WEL) systems to KAI by
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Elite assistance: the future of special forces partnering
Special forces from a number of Western nations are providing key support to the various units tasked with kicking the Islamic State out of Raqqa: the militant Islamists' last remaining major stronghold. Andrew White reports -
Kurdish referendum provides step towards independence
Incremental progress is being made towards Kurdish self-determination in northern Iraq, although the timelines are uncertain. Barak Barfi lays out the political, diplomatic, and economic challenges that any future state would face -
Rotary role: Exploring QEC’s LPH utility
With HMS Ocean scheduled to leave service next year, the Royal Navy is set to press the QEC class into service in its place, Giles Ebbutt reports
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NORINCO rolls out VP10 8x8 vehicle variants
China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has developed new variants of its export-oriented 8x8 VP10 armoured personnel carrier (APC), Jane's has learnt. The baseline VP10 APC is typically operated by a two-person crew, and carries up to 12 dismounts in the rear troop compartment. The vehicle is
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USN flexes LCS’ missile capabilities off Guam amid threats from North Korea
Key Points The US Navy has demonstrated the Littoral Combat Ship’s anti-surface capabilities near Guam Missile firing comes in the wake of threats by North Korea to launch missiles at the Western Pacific island, and demonstrates the LCS’ lethal capabilities even while on overseas
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Indonesia's Dirgantara N219 completes maiden flight
Key Points Indonesia has completed the maiden flight of its N219 twin-turboprop aircraft Flight paves the way for further tests and certifications for the programme, which was originally scheduled to begin serial production in 2015 State-owned firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has flown its
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Elbit demonstrates Seagull in end-to-end MCM application
Key Points Elbit's Seagull USV was configured with an R2Sonic forward looking sonar, a Klein K5900 side scan sonar and a VideoRay ROV for the trial Seagull operated at a cruise speed of 10 kt and in Sea State 5-6 conditions Israeli systems house Elbit Systems has performed an end-to-end mine
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Incumbent likely to win Russia's 2018 presidential election, extending term to 2024; policy direction will reflect PM selection
Key Points The most likely outcome of the March 2018 presidential is the extension of Vladimir Putin's rule for another six-year term. Although the exact trajectory of the upcoming presidential election is still unclear, a controlled election is most likely. A competitive election with an
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New modular workboat fleet for RN
Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) is to supply and support a new fleet of modular, multipurpose workboats for the UK Royal Navy (RN) under a GBP48-million (USD62 million) Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract. To be known as the SEA class, the new modular and reconfigurable craft, ranging from 11 m to 18 m
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Pentagon intelligence finds North Korea can arm ICBMs with nukes
Key Points DIA reports that North Korea can now produce compact nuclear weapons for its missiles The agency also believes North Korea may have enough fissile material for as many as 60 nuclear weapons A new US military intelligence assessment reportedly found that North Korea can produce a
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Co-ordinated twin Islamic State attacks in Iran's capital Tehran indicate in-country support and elevated risk to public spaces
Key Points The Islamic State conducted two co-ordinated attacks in Iran's capital Tehran, targeting parliament and the shrine of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic and its first Supreme Leader, killing 12 people and injuring 42. This was the first set of attacks by the Islamic
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Indonesia outlines details of Su-35 offset programme
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has disclosed further details regarding its countertrade and offset programmes with Russia to support its planned purchase of 11 Sukhoi Su-35 'Flanker-E' multirole combat aircraft. In a press release on 22 August, the MoD confirmed that the Su-35 procurement
