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Royal Canadian Air Force could increase live multi-engine flight training hours
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) could increase the amount of live flying hours for its Phase 3 multi-engine pilot training at the expense of simulator time. Pictured is a Beechcraft C90B King Air aircraft used by the service for multi-engine training. Source: IHS Markit/Pat HostIndian Navy concludes trials of new submarine rescue system
The Indian Navy DSRV that took part in the trials. Source: Indian NavyPortugal orders Koala helos
An artist’s impression of an AgustaWestland AW119K helicopter in Portuguese colours. Source: LeonardoNew variant of Z-8 helo delivered to PLAN’s Aviation University
The PLAN’s Aviation University received in October two units of what appears to be an improved variant of the Z-8 multirole medium-lift helicopter. Source: Via mil.news.sina.com.cn
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Trilateral military talks positive, but bilateral talks between two Koreas highlight South Korean policy differences with US
Event On 17 October, the first talks between US, South Korean, and North Korean military representatives were held following summits between their leaders in the first half of 2018. North Korean and South Korean colonels were joined by the secretary of the United Nations Command (UNC) Military
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BMT to support Thailand’s project to develop midget submarines
UK engineering group BMT has won a contract from the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) to support its programme to design a midget submarine. BMT said in a press release on 17 October that under the new contract – the value of which was not disclosed – it will provide assistance to the RTN during
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Japan looks to reduce procurement costs
Japanese defence minister Takeshi Iwaya has pledged to reduce military acquisition costs in light of the continuing economic constraints facing the country’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). Iwaya said in a press briefing on 16 October that the MoD will put in place “stringent systems”
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Kerch shooting provides Russia with potential pretext for ‘punishing’ Ukraine, including further harassment in Sea of Azov
Event On 17 October 2018, in Kerch, Crimea, an armed 18-year-old student broke into an industrial college, opened fire with an assault rifle, killing 20, and then committed suicide. Over 50 people were wounded, including 15 in critical condition caused by the shooting and the explosion of a
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QinetiQ completes EIS Aircraft Operations acquisition
UK company QinetiQ announced on 18 October that it had completed the acquisition of Germany’s EIS Aircraft Operations. The deal, first announced in April, was valued at EUR70 million (USD80 million), and was conducted on a cash-free, debt-free basis. EIS Aircraft Operations conducts flight
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Brazil soon to receive Italian protected 4×4s
Rio de Janeiro’s Federal Intervention Cabinet (GIFRJ) is to receive 16 VTLM Lince K2 4×4 protected vehicles (the Italian designation for modernised Iveco Light Multirole Vehicles, or LMVs) that are surplus to Italian Army requirements. The first tranche of four vehicles is scheduled to
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Europe steps up EU policing strategy
In 2018, the European Union began to implement its third Policy Cycle on Serious and Organised Crime. Matthew Redhead examines the drive in Brussels towards greater policing co-ordination as criminals adopt new technologies and Brexit approaches -
Building NATO’s new eastern front: The eFP in Europe
In 2016 NATO leaders agreed to despatch multinational battlegroups to the Baltic states and Poland under the enhanced Forward Presence initiative. Since then NATO deployments to Eastern Europe have accelerated. Tim Ripley charts the progress of efforts to build up allied defences in the region -
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Indian Navy concludes trials of new submarine rescue system
Key Points The Indian Navy has completed maiden trials of a newly acquired submarine rescue system The trials are being done to validate the service’s ability to rescue, and transfer distressed submariners The Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command concluded maiden trials of a newly
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Northrop Grumman readies Hatchet for all-up testing
Northrop Grumman is set to conduct the first live end-to-end test of an all-up Hatchet miniature precision strike munition by the end of this year. Developed with internal research and development (IRAD) funding, Hatchet was originally unveiled in April 2012 as a low-cost gravity-dropped weapon
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Royal Canadian Air Force could increase live multi-engine flight training hours
Key Points The RCAF could increase pilot training flying hours in its C90B King Air aircraft at the expense of simulation hours This could lead to additional costs but the contractor, KF Aerospace, would find ways to accommodate more hours without buying aircraft The Royal Canadian Air Force
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Japan developing vehicle-mounted IED detection system
Japan is developing a vehicle-mounted system designed to remotely detect improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along roads in urban and suburban areas. The Ground Systems Research Center (GSRC) of the Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (ATLA)
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Royal Canadian Air Force could increase live multi-engine flight training hours
Key Points The RCAF could increase pilot training flying hours in its C90B King Air aircraft at the expense of simulation hours This could lead to additional costs but the contractor, KF Aerospace, would find ways to accommodate more hours without buying aircraft The Royal Canadian Air Force
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Northrop Grumman readies Hatchet for all-up testing
Northrop Grumman is set to conduct the first live end-to-end test of an all-up Hatchet miniature precision strike munition by the end of this year. Developed with internal research and development (IRAD) funding, Hatchet was originally unveiled in April 2012 as a low-cost gravity-dropped weapon
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Indian Navy concludes trials of new submarine rescue system
Key Points The Indian Navy has completed maiden trials of a newly acquired submarine rescue system The trials are being done to validate the service’s ability to rescue, and transfer distressed submariners The Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command concluded maiden trials of a newly
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Electoral fraud accusations by Mozambique’s opposition RENAMO unlikely to lead to return to civil war
Key Points Electoral disputes are likely to be contested politically and legally, including with threats to pull out of peace negotiations, but are unlikely to lead to a resumption of fighting between RENAMO and government forces. A final peace agreement between RENAMO and FRELIMO is likely prior
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Trilateral military talks positive, but bilateral talks between two Koreas highlight South Korean policy differences with US
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Reopening of borders between Syria and Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon indicate normalising relations and President Assad’s hold on power
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President Xi calls on China to deepen civilian-military integration
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Zambia denies USD400 million Israeli deal
Zambia’s defence minister has released a statement denying a report that his government is close to signing a second USD400 million deal with Israeli companies. Africa Confidential reported on 12 October that the new deal will be funded by Israel’s Bank Hapoalim and is believed to
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North Korea willing to ‘permanently dismantle’ Yongbyon nuclear site
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed his willingness to continue to take measures towards his country's denuclearisation, including the permanent dismantlement of the Yongbyon nuclear facilities, where a 5 MWe plutonium-producing reactor is located. The move was announced on 19
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New Caledonia’s probable rejection of independence likely to trigger violent protests by indigenous youths, particularly affecting mining
Key Points Concerns among the majority of the public in New Caledonia regarding the territory’s economic dependence on France are highly likely to offset any desire for full sovereignty, resulting in a vote to remain part of France. There is a high risk of violence from disaffected
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Electoral fraud accusations by Mozambique’s opposition RENAMO unlikely to lead to return to civil war
Key Points Electoral disputes are likely to be contested politically and legally, including with threats to pull out of peace negotiations, but are unlikely to lead to a resumption of fighting between RENAMO and government forces. A final peace agreement between RENAMO and FRELIMO is likely prior
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Trilateral military talks positive, but bilateral talks between two Koreas highlight South Korean policy differences with US
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Kerch shooting provides Russia with potential pretext for ‘punishing’ Ukraine, including further harassment in Sea of Azov
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Reopening of borders between Syria and Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon indicate normalising relations and President Assad’s hold on power
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South African Badger behind schedule as SAAF Hawks lose A-Darter
South African procurement agency Armscor has revealed that the country’s acquisition of Patria AMV armoured fighting vehicles has experienced significant delays, while the South African Air Force (SAAF) has scrapped a planned requirement for the A-Darter missile for its BAE Systems Hawk 120
