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Reaper-mounted NCCP demonstrates networking capability for USMC
NCCP provided a datalink between a Block 5 Predator B and USMC ground and air forces. Source: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems IncUSN shows the art of the possible with its concept for an advanced 81 mm mortar
NSWC Dahlgren, Virginia, is leading the effort to design a more advanced 81 mm mortar with tail fins and wings to fly further and have greater accuracy than the current mortar. Source: IHS/Geoff FeinADAS 2016: Bell increases support for Philippine Air Force helicopters
Bell Helicopters is increasing its support for rotary-wing aircraft, with the PAF operating the Bell 412EP (seen here in Indonesian Army colours). Source: IHS/Patrick AllenADAS 2016: PT PAL readies for rectification works on the Philippine Navy's first SSV
PT PAL is working with the Philippine Navy to assess the extent of damages sustained by Tarlac, seen here during its commissioning in June 2016. Source: Philippine Navy
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Sudan accused of widespread chemical weapons usage
There is "horrific evidence" that Sudan's military has repeatedly used chemical weapons (CW) in the country's eastern region of Darfur, Amnesty International said in a report released on 29 September. The claim was made on the basis of interviews with 52 residents in the Jebel Marra area
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ADAS 2016: Korea's Kia positions Light Tactical Vehicle for Philippine Army
South Korean automaker Kia Motors is looking to expand its presence in the Philippine defence market through potential sales of its Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) and a possible local production programme in collaboration with domestic industry. Alan Lee, the assistant manager of Kia's defence export
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ADAS 2016: Philippine defence department reiterates shift in procurement focus
Philippine defence secretary Delfin Lorenzana has reiterated the current administration's aim to diversify its sources of military equipment and stated he is looking for partnerships beyond traditional materiel suppliers. The secretary was speaking to reporters at the ADAS 2016 defence and security
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ADAS 2016: Philippines to establish dedicated defence industrial zone
The Government Arsenal, a Philippines state-owned defence company, has outlined plans to establish a dedicated defence industrial zone to support the development of related capabilities in the country. The plan to develop the Government Arsenal Defense Industrial Estate (GADIE) has been drawn up
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ADAS 2016: Propmech to deliver first MPAC Mk 3 to the Philippine Navy in mid-2017
Key Points Propmech has begun work on the Philippine Navy's MPAC Mk 3 programme Service is on track to receive all three vessels by end of 2017, company says Philippine marine systems supplier and shipbuilder Propmech has begun work on all Multi-Purpose Assault Craft (MPAC) vessels on order for
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ADAS 2016: PT PAL launches Philippine Navy's second SSV, SIGMA frigate for Indonesia
Key Points PT PAL has launched the second LPD-like platform on order for the Philippine Navy Service may receive the ship about two months ahead of schedule, said the company Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has launched the second strategic sealift vessel (SSV) on order for the
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Balancing act: Serbian Armed Forces update
Serbia is one of few countries whose armed forces successfully co-operate with both Russia and the West, but while Belgrade insists on military neutrality, just how much longer this will be tolerated remains to be seen. Gerrard Cowan reports -
Jihadists compete along Af-Pak border
Jihadist groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan have experienced leadership turnover and are contending with the emergence of the Islamic State in the region. Antonio Giustozzi assesses the balance of power between militant groups in the borderlands. -
Maintaining an edge: US land-based radar developments
The US military is pursuing new and advanced land-based radars to detect a host of formidable threats. Geoff Fein reports
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ADAS 2016: PT PAL readies for rectification works on the Philippine Navy's first SSV
Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL has confirmed that it is working with the Philippine Navy (PN) to determine the extent of damages sustained by the service's first-of-class strategic sealift vessel (SSV) in a collision on 19 September. The landing platform dock (LPD)-like ship, BRP Tarlac , was
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USN shows the art of the possible with its concept for an advanced 81 mm mortar
The US Navy is developing an upgrade to the 81 mm mortar that can fly further and is more accurate than the legacy weapon yet launches from the existing mortar tube. Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division, Virginia, has been test firing inert Advanced Capability Extended Range
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Reaper-mounted NCCP demonstrates networking capability for USMC
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc has demonstrated the ability to establish a communications datalink between a Block 5 Predator B unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and US Marine Corps (USMC) ground and air forces using the company's Network Centric Communications Pod (NCCP). "NCCP enabled
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Reamda tasked with developing controller for multiple UGVs
Ireland-based robotics specialist Reamda has been contracted to modify its unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) controller to support a variety of platforms. The contract falls under an award to US company JGW International by the US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology (DHS S&T)
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Buk missile from Russia downed MH17, investigation finds
Key Points The missile that killed all 298 on board MH17 was supplied by Russia, the JIT has found Russia has long denied its involvement in the incident, irrespective of the evidence Russia supplied the 9M38 Buk (SA-11 'Gadfly') missile that shot down airliner MH17 over eastern Ukraine killing
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Romania receives its first F-16 fighter aircraft
Romania's first six Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft were officially handed over on 28 September at Monte Real Air Force Base Nº5 in Portugal. The former Portuguese Air Force aircraft are due to be flown to Romania on 29 September where they will be assigned to the 86th
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USAF flies B-1B bombers over South Korea for second time since North's nuclear test
Two US Air Force (USAF) Boeing (Rockwell) B-1B Lancer strategic bombers flew over South Korea on 21 September in the latest demonstration of Washington's defence commitment to Seoul following North Korea's fifth nuclear test on 9 September, according to US Forces Korea (USFK). While one of the
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Turkish government's effort to eliminate PKK indicates that resumption of peace process is unlikely in coming months
Key Points The intensification of pressure on pro-PKK politicians indicates the government's lack of willingness to return to the negotiating table, seeking instead to impose a 'victor's peace' on the PKK. The government is likely to struggle to increase its popularity among the Kurdish population
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ADAS 2016: Bell increases support for Philippine Air Force helicopters
Bell Helicopter it to increase its support for rotary-wing platforms operated by the Philippine Air Force (PAF), an official from the company told IHS Jane's on 28 September. Speaking at the Asian Defence and Security 2016 (ADAS 2016) exhibition in Manila, James Williamson, Bell Helicopter's
