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US Air Force develops ‘EAGLE’ ESPA satellite ring with propulsion capability
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL’s) ESPA Augmented Geosynchronous Laboratory Experiment (EAGLE) on display at the Pentagon’s Lab Day on 25 April 2019. EAGLE’s propulsion capability turns it from a simple ESPA ring into a fully functioning satellite. This model is not to scale. Source: IHS Markit/Pat HostItalian government agrees timetable for Piaggio Aerospace restart
The Italian government is aiming to complete the certification of the P.1HH HammerHead in the short-term. Source: Piaggio AerospaceBrazil negotiates main corvette contract
MEKO A-100 was selected by Brazil as the basis for the Tamandaré-class acquisition effort. Source: TKMSEgypt’s constitutional amendments likely to consolidate Sisi’s dominance, protect military’s interests, and formalise judiciary’s loss of independence
An Egyptian soldier and police officer stand guard in front of posters of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi outside a polling station in Cairo on 22 April 2019. Source: Khaled Desouki/AFP/Getty Images
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China’s first Type 055 destroyer to enter service ‘soon’, says MND
China’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on 25 April that the first Type 055 (Renhai)-class destroyer on order for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is set to enter service in the near future. “As far as I know, Nanchang … has completed most of the sea
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Norinco posts strong quarterly gains
The China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco Group) has posted strong gains in the first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2019, the state-owned enterprise has announced. In a press release on 24 April, the group said its total profit reached CNY5.43 billion (USD805 million), a year-on-year
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Poland signs for AW101 helicopters
Poland has signed for AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters to satisfy its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) requirements. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak signed the contract for four helicopters at PZL-Świdnik’s
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US militia leader arrest underscores ongoing risks of isolated arson attacks and confrontations with security forces
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested the leader of the right-wing militia the United Constitutional Patriots (UCP), Larry Hopkins, in New Mexico on 20 April on firearms charges. The UCP has recently been conducting high-profile border surveillance operations on the US-Mexico border,
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Russia deploys new forward air control vehicle to Syria
Russia has deployed a BOMAN (BOyevaya Mashina AviaNavodchika) forward air control vehicle to Syria, the Izvestia newspaper reported on 24 April citing well-informed military sources. According to the report, the BOMAN sent to Syria is a developmental model and its deployment will be used to inform
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Romania to acquire five more F-16s
Romania will acquire five more F-16A/B combat aircraft from Portugal in addition to the 12 F-16AM/BM jet fighters now in service with the Romanian Air Force (RoAF), Defence Minister Gabriel Les told a press conference in Bucharest on 19 April. He said that all the required documentation had
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Red seas: China’s advancing amphibious force capabilities
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Turkey’s S-400 procurement increases US sanction potential
Relations between Turkey and the US have been tested by Ankara's intended procurement of the S-400 air defence system. With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's standing weakened by the results of municipal elections, Ege Seçkin considers the building pressures on the Turkish government -
Follow the leader: US Army unmanned ground vehicle programmes
In the 2001 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress set an objective of increasing the number of remote-controlled and unmanned systems in service with the US Army. The goal was that by 2015 a third of operational ground combat vehicles would be unmanned. However, this goal was not met. Scott Alexander reports
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Brazil negotiates main corvette contract
With the signing of the declaration of best offer between the Brazilian Navy and consortium Águas Azuis on 2 April – formally confirming the selection of the contracting group to build four advanced multi-purpose combat corvettes – negotiations for the main contract have begun. The
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Ukraine’s Neptune anti-ship cruise missile ready for service
Ukraine has completed one of the final trials of its Neptune land-based cruise missile, designed for coastal defence, and plans to soon field it to Ukraine’s naval and land forces, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced in April. According to Poroshenko’s statement, the test was
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US Air Force develops ‘EAGLE’ ESPA satellite ring with propulsion capability
The US Air Force (USAF) has developed an ‘ESPA’ ring that is traditionally used to attach secondary payloads to upper stages on space launches and turned it into a completely independent and functional satellite. The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter
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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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Brazil negotiates main corvette contract
With the signing of the declaration of best offer between the Brazilian Navy and consortium Águas Azuis on 2 April – formally confirming the selection of the contracting group to build four advanced multi-purpose combat corvettes – negotiations for the main contract have begun. The
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US Air Force develops ‘EAGLE’ ESPA satellite ring with propulsion capability
The US Air Force (USAF) has developed an ‘ESPA’ ring that is traditionally used to attach secondary payloads to upper stages on space launches and turned it into a completely independent and functional satellite. The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter
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Pakistan Navy flexes land attack capabilities in Arabian Sea
Key Points The Pakistan Navy has conducted another test-firing of an indigenously developed cruise missile The weapon is being tested amid heightened tensions with India over the long-standing Kashmir dispute The Pakistan Navy has conducted another test-firing of what appears to be a shipborne
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Egypt’s constitutional amendments likely to consolidate Sisi’s dominance, protect military’s interests, and formalise judiciary’s loss of independence
The results of Egypt’s referendum on constitutional amendments were announced on 23 April, with the amendments officially passed with 88.83% of a 44.33 % turnout. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will now almost certainly continue to rule Egypt until 2030. Foremost among the amendments voted on
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Journalist’s killing in Northern Ireland drives increase in republican anti-British attacks but reduction in routine operations
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More civilian deaths now being caused by pro-government forces in Afghanistan than by militants, says UN
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Likely partial Indian and Chinese compliance with new US sanctions raises Iranian unrest and retaliation risks
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United Wa State Army military parade showcases ongoing modernisation
Myanmar’s largest ethnic armed force, the United Wa State Army (UWSA), has underscored an ongoing process of modernisation, based largely on Chinese equipment, in a large parade to mark the 30th anniversary of its founding. Overseen by UWSA commander-in-chief Bao Youxiang, the march-past,
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USSTRATCOM commander paints dour future for New START
With just over five months to go before Washington withdraws from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, the top US general charged with nuclear weapons oversight painted a gloomy forecast for the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) set to expire in 2021. Air Force General John
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Sri Lanka bombings point to likely involvement of Islamic State and an established jihadist network, increasing threat
At least 310 people were killed and 500 wounded in co-ordinated suicide bombings against churches and hotels in Colombo, Negombo, and Batticaloa during Easter Sunday services on 21 April. In addition, an improvised explosive device (IED) was defused at Bandaranaike International Airport. Sri Lankan
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US militia leader arrest underscores ongoing risks of isolated arson attacks and confrontations with security forces
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Growing counter-terrorism measures in North Caucasus likely to further decrease terrorism risks in Russia
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Likely increase in armed group raids in southwest Rwanda; security forces will protect infrastructure projects, tourism
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Egypt’s constitutional amendments likely to consolidate Sisi’s dominance, protect military’s interests, and formalise judiciary’s loss of independence
The results of Egypt’s referendum on constitutional amendments were announced on 23 April, with the amendments officially passed with 88.83% of a 44.33 % turnout. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will now almost certainly continue to rule Egypt until 2030. Foremost among the amendments voted on
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US militia leader arrest underscores ongoing risks of isolated arson attacks and confrontations with security forces
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Journalist’s killing in Northern Ireland drives increase in republican anti-British attacks but reduction in routine operations
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Growing counter-terrorism measures in North Caucasus likely to further decrease terrorism risks in Russia
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Italian government agrees timetable for Piaggio Aerospace restart
The Italian government’s Ministry of Economic Development has agreed on a plan for distressed aircraft and unmanned systems company Piaggio Aerospace. At a meeting on 24 April, chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister Giorgio Sorial and attended by representatives from the Ministry of Defence
