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DVD 2018: WFEL, KMW discuss plans for Boxer bridging module
A model of WFEL’s Boxer bridging module, as shown at DVD 2018. Source: IHS Markit/Samuel Cranny-EvansBelarus showcases Yastreb UAV
The Yastreb unmanned aerial vehicle seen with 25 kg loitering munitions. Source: Nikolai NovichkovBoeing secures USAF Huey Replacement Program with MH-139
Based on the European AW139, the ‘American’ MH-139 has won the USAF requirement to replace its ageing Huey helicopters. Source: BoeingTokyo to delay deployment of Osprey tiltrotors amid local opposition
Japan’s MoD has decided to delay the deployment of five MV-22Bs (seen here in US Marine Corps service) to Saga Prefecture amid local opposition to the move. Source: IHS Markit /Patrick Allen
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Egypt pursues defence co-operation with India
Egypt and India have held bilateral talks to agree to co-operate more on defence, including industrial teaming, training, and research and development. General Mohamed Zaki, commander-in-chief of the Egyptian armed forces and the minister of defence and military production, met with Indian Minister
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India to undertake validation trials of Spike ATGW
The Indian Army (IA) is to conduct validation trials of the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) ahead of deciding whether to procure the system via an inter-governmental agreement (IGA) in 2019–20. Official sources told Jane’s on 17 September that the IA
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Commons report calls for better nuclear enterprise management
The UK’s House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has called upon the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to respond to weaknesses it has highlighted within the nuclear enterprise that is delivering the nation’s submarine-based nuclear deterrent. Potential weaknesses include the fragility of
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USN Truman Carrier Strike Group begins operations in US 6th Fleet AOR
The US Navy’s (USN’s) Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) recently commenced operations in the US 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) to continue supporting NATO allies, European and African partner nations, coalition partners, and US national security interests in Europe and Africa.
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Burkina Faso’s first Super Tucano airstrikes confirmed
The Burkinabe Air Force (FABF) has conducted its first airstrikes using its Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, Jane’s has confirmed. Burkina Faso’s Armed Forces General Staff (EMGA) announced that airstrikes were carried out against militant bases near Pama and Gayeri
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US approves Taiwan deal amid moves to change sales approach
The US State Department has announced an order from Taiwan to supply the country with a range of spare parts for its frontline military aircraft. The proposed deal comes as the US government considers changes in the way it processes military contracts with the Asian country. The US Defense Security
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AAD 2018: Paramount Marauder mine-protected armoured vehicle
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DVD 2018: Military load-handling solutions from Hiab
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CHF support to the UK's new Littoral Strike Group
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Analysis: ‘Vostok 2018’ – a window on Russia's strategic ambitions
Russia's 'Vostok 2018' exercises, which took place this month across a vast expanse of Russian territory, were certainly designed to wow the West, but what can be gleaned from the manoeuvres regarding Moscow's military capabilities and strategic intent? Miko Vranic and Samuel Cranny-Evans report -
Software-defined radios point way for simpler direction finding
Advances in hardware and software are making it increasingly practical for open-source analysts to carry out radio direction finding. Tony Roper examines the impact the new tool is having on open-source analysis -
Interview: Viktor Kladov, director for International Co-operation and Regional Policy at Rostec
Russia aims to build its defence export profile in the Asia-Pacific over the next few years by leveraging its collaborative ties across the region and stepping up engagement with new customers, Viktor Kladov, the director for International Co-operation and Regional Policy at Russia's Rostec defence industrial holding company, has said. Jon Grevatt reports
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DVD 2018: WFEL, KMW discuss plans for Boxer bridging module
UK bridging system manufacturer WFEL presented a concept model of a Boxer bridging module for medium-class vehicles at this month’s DVD 2018 exhibition, held on 19–20 September at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire. WFEL is working with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), part of the ARTEC
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US coastal patrol ships complete Griffin missile shoot
Five Cyclone-class coastal patrol ships from the US Navy’s (USN’s) Bahrain-based 5th Fleet Combined Task Force (CTF) 55 have completed a series of Mk 60 Griffin Missile System (GMS) live firings against high-speed manoeuvring targets during an exercise in the Gulf. USS Hurricane (PC 3),
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AFA 2018: Northrop Grumman rolls out new open, modular ISR system
Northrop Grumman’s newest air-to-ground surveillance radar, known as Vanguard, is designed around a single small panel that makes the system modular, scalable, and repairable on the flight line. The approach has enabled Northrop Grumman to have wide-band capability on a tile, Curtis Pearson,
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DX Korea 2018: RoKA unveils new CBRN reconnaissance vehicles
The Republic of Korea Army (RoKA) has unveiled its enhanced chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence capabilities at the 2018 edition of the DX Korea land forces exhibition held from 12-16 September. Fielded in 2017, the service’s latest CBRN Recon Vehicle II is an
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DVD 2018: WFEL, KMW discuss plans for Boxer bridging module
UK bridging system manufacturer WFEL presented a concept model of a Boxer bridging module for medium-class vehicles at this month’s DVD 2018 exhibition, held on 19–20 September at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire. WFEL is working with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), part of the ARTEC
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Belarus showcases Yastreb UAV
The Belarusian aerospace industry is expanding its portfolio of strike-capable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a source from the Belarusian Academy of Sciences’ Research and Manufacturing Center of Multipurpose Unmanned Aerial Systems (NPT MBK) told Jane’s . “Belarus has developed
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SKASaC takes final bow ahead of retirement
The UK Royal Navy (RN) is preparing to retire its last Sea King ASaC.7 (SKASaC) helicopters, bringing to an end the Sea King’s near 50-year career in UK military service. Two of the remaining SKASaC aircraft from 849 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) flew a farewell flypast around southwest England on
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Heightened risk of homicide and property damage to affect mining in Colombia’s Antioquia in one-year outlook
Key Points Recent attacks against staff of Canadian mining company Continental Gold by suspected FARC dissidents are likely related to either extortion or attempts to dissuade formal mining operations in illegal mining hot spots. Both scenarios entail a heightened risk of homicide to staff and
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Budget expert sees conflict between US Air Force squadron growth, modernisation ‘bow wave’
Key Points A budget expert sees upcoming conflict with the US Air Force’s squadron growth and a spike in modernisation The service will have to make some hard choices on platforms by 2025–30 A respected budget expert sees future conflict between the US Air Force’s (USAF’s)
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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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Likely new jihadist cell in eastern Burkina Faso poses elevated kidnap, death and injury risks to foreigners
Key Points Sustained IED attacks against military targets in Burkina Faso’s Est region, as yet unclaimed, indicate the formation of a new terrorist cell. In addition to Niger, the area spans borders with Togo and Benin, suggesting a new hotspot where jihadists are seeking to exploit growing
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Heightened risk of homicide and property damage to affect mining in Colombia’s Antioquia in one-year outlook
Key Points Recent attacks against staff of Canadian mining company Continental Gold by suspected FARC dissidents are likely related to either extortion or attempts to dissuade formal mining operations in illegal mining hot spots. Both scenarios entail a heightened risk of homicide to staff and
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Reshuffles increase likelihood of president securing another term and expanding influence of PM
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Incumbent’s victory in Japan’s ruling party-president election indicates pro-trade policies and constitution amendment likely in 2019
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Lesotho faces elevated risk of military coup and contract reviews as PM’s position weakened
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Indian MoD, Dassault clarify offsets on Rafale deal
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Dassault Aviation have issued separate statements detailing the defence offset programme linked to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) acquisition of 36 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft from France. In responses to allegations of wrongdoing in the
