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NHIndustries 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 MoDNew capabilities demonstrated at ‘Point Blank’ exercise
RAF F-35B, USAF F-15E, and French Air Force Rafale combat aircraft form up behind a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise ‘Point Blank’. Source: US Air ForcePetroperú oil spills underline security and operational shortcomings amid local opposition in Peru
Environmental activist group protests outside the Petroperú headquarters in Lima, Peru, on 22 August 2016. Source: Sebastian Castaneda/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesUK eyes new digital radios as Morpheus advances
An officer of 12 Brigade operates a Bowman terminal during Exercise ‘Lightning Ace’. Source: British Army
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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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Security flashpoints – December 2018/January 2019
Jane’s identifies countries likely to face increased threats to their security in the month ahead. China Backlash against US Chinese anger at Canada’s detention of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is likely to be amplified if the US government continues to pressure China on alleged
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US seeks parts for Uruguay helos supporting UN mission in DRC
The US is seeking helicopter parts to sustain Uruguay’s contribution to the United Nation’s (UN) mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The US Army said on 11 December that it is seeking parts to maintain a pair of Bell 212 utility helicopters that the Uruguayan Air
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Ashok Leyland and Elbit team up for vehicle exports
Indian vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland and Israel’s Elbit Systems have signed a partnership agreement to collaborate on producing weaponised high-mobility vehicles for export customers, it was announced on 12 December. Ashok Leyland said in a statement that under the memorandum of
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KAI expands to support major projects
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has confirmed plans to invest in developing new industrial facilities as part of wider expansion efforts. The company said in a stock exchange filing on 11 December that its investment in new facilities will support “large-scale national projects”
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Agreement close on SPA for Australia’s Future Submarine programme
Agreement in principle between Australia’s Department of Defence (DoD) and French submarine builder Naval Group on a vital Strategic Partnering Agreement (SPA) for Australia’s Future Submarine programme is anticipated by 21 December, according to sources close to the protracted
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First showing of a remote operated UK Warrior
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Philippines militants use cyberspace to recruit and organise
The Philippine government has said that the country's communist insurgency will be defeated by mid-2019. However, Mark Wilson shows that the insurgency is thriving in cyberspace, using multiple social media platforms to carry out recruitment campaigns and to spread its ideology -
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 -
If you want peace, prepare for war: Chinese land forces modernisation
China's military modernisation began in the mid-1990s after Beijing realised that its military was incapable of participating in a modern conflict such as the 1991 Gulf War. Sam Cranny-Evans reports on the extent to which China's land forces have been transformed by the process
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NHIndustries and NAHEMA agree through-life support for NH90 helo
NHIndustries and the NATO Helicopter Design and Development, Production and Logistics Management Agency (NAHEMA) have agreed a through-life support (TLS) contract for the NH90 helicopter that will run for at least five years. The manufacturer of the helicopter and the agency that manages the
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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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NHIndustries and NAHEMA agree through-life support for NH90 helo
NHIndustries and the NATO Helicopter Design and Development, Production and Logistics Management Agency (NAHEMA) have agreed a through-life support (TLS) contract for the NH90 helicopter that will run for at least five years. The manufacturer of the helicopter and the agency that manages the
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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
