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Slovakia signs for F-16V fighters
The F-16V is the latest variant of the Fighting Falcon. Slovakia has ordered 14 (including a pair of two-seaters) to be delivered by the end of 2023. Source: Lockheed MartinFrance completes Phénix order with three additional aircraft
France is to acquire 12 Phénix tanker-transport aircraft to replace its increasingly obsolescent platforms. Source: AirbusHHI awarded contract to build final two FFX-II frigates for RoKN
A computer-generated image provided by HHI of an FFX-II guided-missile frigate. HHI announced on 13 December that it had been awarded a contract to build the final two ships of the class for the RoKN. Source: HHIEuropean MALE RPAS completes design definition phase
The European MALE RPAS is being developed by the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This full-scale mock-up was revealed at the ILA Berlin Airshow on 26 April, although some final design features were said to be missing. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth Jennings
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Pentagon’s ability to handle two military fronts questioned
While a bedrock of US military strategy through the decades has been an ability to accommodate confrontation on two major fronts simultaneously, the return and rise of true peer competition is bringing that capability into question. US Senator Jon Kyl, the Republican who succeeded the late John
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Germany to replace SAR ‘Hueys’ with H145s
The German Army is to replace its ageing Bell UH-1D ‘Huey’ search-and-rescue (SAR) helicopters with new Airbus Helicopters H145 platforms to be delivered in 2020. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINWBw) has ordered seven
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Carrier USS John C Stennis establishes temporary Sri Lanka air logistics hub
The US Navy (USN) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis (CVN 74) has established a temporary air logistics hub in Sri Lanka to receive support, supplies, and services at sea. The hub includes an airstrip and storage facilities to provide logistics support to USN ships operating in the
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Impeachment of Somalia’s president probably unsuccessful, opposition to security handover growing and port contracts face renegotiation risk
Key Points President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed is unlikely to be unseated by the impeachment motion, which is backed by members of Somalia’s parliament drawn from the Hawiye and Issaq clans, as it has already been rejected by the parliamentary clerk. However, the Federal Government of
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Japan pursues additional exports to the Philippines
Japan is engaging with the Philippines over potential opportunities to export additional defence equipment to the Southeast Asian country, the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), has confirmed to Jane’s . The export effort
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Japan’s ruling coalition approves modification of Izumo-class helicopter carriers for F-35B ops
Japan’s ruling coalition has approved a new defence policy outline that includes the conversion of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF’s) two Izumo-class helicopter carriers into multirole aircraft carriers from which short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft,
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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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- Impeachment of Somalia’s president probably unsuccessful, opposition to security handover growing and port contracts face renegotiation risk
- Rwanda displays previously unseen self-propelled artillery
- High turnover of incumbents in Bahrain parliamentary elections likely to facilitate austerity reforms, violent opposition protests unlikely
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Slovakia signs for F-16V fighters
The Slovak government has signed a EUR1.6 billion (USD1.8 billion) procurement contract with the US Department of Defense (DoD) for 14 Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70/72 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft. “The Slovak Republic officially signed documents on the basis of which it will
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US Missile Defense Agency, Raytheon perform intercept with SM-3 Block IIA
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Raytheon on 11 December intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) target with an Aegis Ashore-launched Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA interceptor. This was an operational live-fire test demonstrating the Aegis Weapon System Engage On
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US Army seeking APS technology for Bradley vehicles
Once again the US army is looking for new active protection systems (APSs) to equip on its family of M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. Whether this is a positive or negative for IMI Systems’ Iron Fist remains unclear. On 11 December, the service issued a draft request for proposal in the
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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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Slovakia signs for F-16V fighters
The Slovak government has signed a EUR1.6 billion (USD1.8 billion) procurement contract with the US Department of Defense (DoD) for 14 Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70/72 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft. “The Slovak Republic officially signed documents on the basis of which it will
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US Missile Defense Agency, Raytheon perform intercept with SM-3 Block IIA
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Raytheon on 11 December intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) target with an Aegis Ashore-launched Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA interceptor. This was an operational live-fire test demonstrating the Aegis Weapon System Engage On
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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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Impeachment of Somalia’s president probably unsuccessful, opposition to security handover growing and port contracts face renegotiation risk
Key Points President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed is unlikely to be unseated by the impeachment motion, which is backed by members of Somalia’s parliament drawn from the Hawiye and Issaq clans, as it has already been rejected by the parliamentary clerk. However, the Federal Government of
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High turnover of incumbents in Bahrain parliamentary elections likely to facilitate austerity reforms, violent opposition protests unlikely
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Protests and property damage against state buildings likely in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, over president’s re-election efforts
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Russian aircraft deployment to Venezuela likely aimed at deterring US following withdrawal from INF treaty
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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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Impeachment of Somalia’s president probably unsuccessful, opposition to security handover growing and port contracts face renegotiation risk
Key Points President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed is unlikely to be unseated by the impeachment motion, which is backed by members of Somalia’s parliament drawn from the Hawiye and Issaq clans, as it has already been rejected by the parliamentary clerk. However, the Federal Government of
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Capture of alleged Islamist militant leader likely to lessen frequency of attacks in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado
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High turnover of incumbents in Bahrain parliamentary elections likely to facilitate austerity reforms, violent opposition protests unlikely
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Protests and property damage against state buildings likely in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, over president’s re-election efforts
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HHI awarded contract to build final two FFX-II frigates for RoKN
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has been awarded a KRW633.5 billion (USD563 million) contract for the construction of the final two Daegu (FFX-II)-class guided-missile frigates for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN), the company announced on 13 December. Construction of the
