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Rwanda displays previously unseen self-propelled artillery
Rwandan soldiers are seen operating the CS/SH1 during the exercise at Gabiro. Source: Paul KagameUK continues tactical development of A400M with further beach trials
The beach trials of the A400M are part of a wider campaign to roll out the airlifter's tactical capabilities. Source: Crown CopyrightNHIndustries and NAHEMA agree through-life support for NH90 helo
Nine operators of the NH90 have been brought together in a joint TLS contract that will run for at least five years, with an option to extend for a further five years. Source: Belgian MoDUS seeks parts for Uruguay helos supporting UN mission in DRC
One of two Uruguayan Bell 212 helicopters deployed to the DRC in support of the UN MONUSCO mission. Source: Uruguayan Air Force
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Australia selects base for new space agency
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on 12 December that the country’s government had selected the city of Adelaide as the headquarters for the recently established Australian Space Agency (ASA). The agency is to be housed at Lot Fourteen in the South Australian city’s
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Indian Air Force readying second airbase for Rafale fighters
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is upgrading Hasimara Air Force Station (HAFS) to receive its second squadron of 18 Dassault Rafale multirole fighter aircraft from 2020. Official sources told Jane’s that the IAF is set to resurface the runway at the airbase, which is located in northeastern India
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Indra, Atlas Elektronik selected to provide ESM capability for German K130 corvette
Indra has teamed with Atlas Elektronik to provide electronic systems for the German navy’s Braunschweig-class K130 corvettes. Indra has been contracted by the navy to provide the second series of the corvette with five of its latest generation Rigel radar electronic support measures/radar
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Panama receives King Air 350 aircraft
Panama’s National Naval-Air Service (Servicio Nacional Aeronaval: SENAN) has received a new Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft, the service announced on 7 December. The country’s Ministry of Security reported that the platform cost USD9.5 million and was financed with the funds retrieved
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Thales, Gemalto merger receives EU regulatory approval
Thales and digital security company Gemalto announced on 11 December the granting of approval from the European Commission for the merger of the two firms. However, Thales has agreed to divest its General Purpose Hardware Security Module (GP HSM) business as part of anti-trust requirements
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Australia completes deliveries of Silvershield C-IED systems to Afghanistan
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has completed delivery of Silvershield counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) systems to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). Australian Defence Minister Christopher Pyne announced on 7 December that more than 15,000 of the vehicle-mounted
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Potential for wider Iranian Kurdish insurgency increases
Iranian Kurdish insurgents are stepping up their military activities against the government in Tehran. Dr Jonathan Spyer reports from northern Iraq on the fallout from Iranian action against the PDKI and KDP-I -
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Syria has stabilised, but tensions remain on the front lines of the areas of influence carved out by external powers. Meanwhile, the war in Yemen has come into sharper focus, with the US using Iran's support for the rebels to bolster its efforts to isolate Tehran even as the growing civilian death toll threatens arms exports to the Arab Gulf countries. Jeremy Binnie reports -
Beyond the horizon: NSM missile homes in on Harpoon replacement market
Success in the US Navy's Over-the-Horizon Weapon System competition is set to re-energise Kongsberg's efforts to grow sales of its Naval Strike Missile worldwide. Richard Scott reports
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Rwanda displays previously unseen self-propelled artillery
A Chinese-made wheeled self-propelled artillery system was seen in service with the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) for the first time in photographs released by President Paul Kagame on 11 December. The Rwandan president was viewing the final day of the annual combined arms exercise held at the Gabiro
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RAF flies Meteor BVRAAM on Typhoon for first time
The MBDA Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) is now operational aboard UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 10 December. According to the MoD, for the first time Meteor-armed Typhoons were scrambled from RAF
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UK eyes new digital radios as Morpheus advances
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has published a new request for information (RFI) seeking industry input on next-generation software-defined radios, kick-starting efforts to eventually replace legacy multi-mode radios (MMRs) as part of a wide-ranging Morpheus communications upgrade. The RFI was
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Russian deploys new CBRN vehicle to Syria
Russia has deployed its newest chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance vehicle to Syria to operate with military police units patrolling the Idlib de-escalation zone. An RKhM-6 vehicle was seen in footage shown by the Russia 24 television network on 7 November that was
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Rwanda displays previously unseen self-propelled artillery
A Chinese-made wheeled self-propelled artillery system was seen in service with the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) for the first time in photographs released by President Paul Kagame on 11 December. The Rwandan president was viewing the final day of the annual combined arms exercise held at the Gabiro
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New capabilities demonstrated at ‘Point Blank’ exercise
The trilateral Exercise ‘Point Blank’, co-hosted by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) and completed in late November, was a milestone in offensive combat air training. Not only was it the first time the French Air Force (FAF) had participated, it was also
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RN, RAN develop strategic partnership for ASW co-operation
Key Points The UK Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy are seeking to improve ASW co-operation relating to concepts, doctrine, training, equipment, tactics, and operations The ASW focus is part of the renewal of wider co-operation between the two navies, and has been enabled by Australia’s
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Petroperú oil spills underline security and operational shortcomings amid local opposition in Peru
Key Points Petroperú, the operator of the NorPeruano pipeline, declared a force majeure event over sabotage damage to a section of the pipeline in the Loreto department caused by an “attack”. Petroperú claims that the Mayuriaga indigenous community damaged the pipeline
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New capabilities demonstrated at ‘Point Blank’ exercise
The trilateral Exercise ‘Point Blank’, co-hosted by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) and completed in late November, was a milestone in offensive combat air training. Not only was it the first time the French Air Force (FAF) had participated, it was also
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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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Attempted assault on Chinese consulate in Pakistan indicates improving separatist capability to target Chinese interests
Key Points The Karachi consulate attack on 23 November indicates growing Baloch separatist intent and capability to carry out one-off, high-profile attacks against secure Chinese assets in Pakistan. The risk of direct Baloch separatist attacks against Chinese infrastructure projects in Balochistan
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Petroperú oil spills underline security and operational shortcomings amid local opposition in Peru
Key Points Petroperú, the operator of the NorPeruano pipeline, declared a force majeure event over sabotage damage to a section of the pipeline in the Loreto department caused by an “attack”. Petroperú claims that the Mayuriaga indigenous community damaged the pipeline
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Elbit and Leonardo team to develop torpedo capability for Seagull USV
Elbit Systems and Leonardo have teamed to develop a light torpedo capability for integration on the former’s Seagull unmanned surface vessel (USV). Leonardo’s lightweight and mini torpedoes will be demonstrated on board the USV, utilising architecture used for airborne torpedo launching
