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Japan to develop long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles
A Japanese F-2 fighter carrying a pair of indigenously developed ASM-3 anti-ship missiles. Source: ATLAQatar receives first Apache attack helicopter
The first of 24 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters for Qatar was handed over on 14 March. Source: US Embassy in Qatar via TwitterTurkey receives first two Bombardier aircraft to be fitted with airborne stand-off jammers
Turkey has received its first two Bombardier Global 6000s to be fitted with stand-off jammers, the SSB announced on 15 March. Source: SSBUK cancels ASDOT aggressor programme
A Douglas A-4N Skyhawk jet belonging to Top Aces (formerly Discovery Air). The ‘red air’ provider was part of the Leonardo bid for the now cancelled ASDOT training programme for the UK. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth Jennings
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BAE Systems Australia develops new supply chain system
BAE Systems Australia has teamed with a domestic industry organisation to develop a system to enhance supply chain integration, the company announced on 18 March. The approach will be tested on the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) new Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike
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Indian Army exercises with African states to counter China’s influence
The Indian Army launched a 10-day training exercise with 17 African states on 18 March in a bid to expand its military and strategic reach across Africa. Officials said the inaugural ‘Africa-India Filed Training Exercise - 2019’ (‘AFINDEX-19’), which was conducted at Pune,
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Indian Navy deployed principal assets during recent stand-off with Pakistan
The Indian Navy (IN) deployed its principal assets, including nuclear submarines and its sole aircraft carrier, to the northern Arabian Sea during its recent military stand-off with Pakistan to deter Islamabad from executing any ‘misadventure in the maritime domain'. “The major combat
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RUAG unbundling plans take shape
The Swiss government has crystallised its plans for the future of defence firm RUAG, following a meeting of the country’s Federal Council. Under plans submitted by RUAG and approved by the government, RUAG Holdings will be split into two organisations: MRO Switzerland and RUAG International.
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S-400 and S-500: Russia’s long-range air defenders
Russia’s land force modernisation includes continuing development of advanced long-range air-defence systems. With the S-300P/V systems now more than 40 years old, Russia is bringing in to service its latest and most capable system yet. Jon Hawkes , Oscar Widlund, and Sunil Nair report
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Ship shift: US Navy prepares way for revamped surface force
While continuing to bolster its traditional sea power, the USN is also moving towards the creation of a modern, more autonomous, surface force. Michael Fabey reports The proposed US Navy (USN) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget plan has set the service on a new surface-fleet course while trying to
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Back in the saddle: manned spyplanes make a comeback
Manned aerial surveillance aircraft are making a comeback as East-West tensions rise, bucking the trend towards unmanned aerial vehicles. Tim Ripley reports -
France bolsters cyber capabilities and commitment through new doctrine
France unveiled its first offensive cyber doctrine in January 2019, joining other Western states that are avowing a readiness to strike in cyberspace. William Moray surveys the doctrine's likely effects and its differences from the Anglosphere approach -
Climbing the ladder: Brazil’s PROSUB submarine programme
The PROSUB programme is ultimately intended to realise Brazil's ambition to build an indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, as Richard Scott reports
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Qatar receives first Apache attack helicopter
Qatar has received the first of its recently ordered Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, the US Embassy in Doha disclosed on 20 March. The first of 24 helicopters for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) was handed over during a formal delivery ceremony at Boeing’s Mesa production
Weapons Weapons
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Japan to develop long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles
Key Points Japan will extend the range of its ASM-3 air-launched anti-ship missile The weapon will be used to extend Japan’s ability to defend its remote southwestern islands Tokyo is planning to develop long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles to bolster the defence capabilities of the
C4iSR & Missions Systems C4iSR & Missions Systems
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UK cancels ASDOT aggressor programme
The UK has cancelled its effort to provide air combat training for its pilots using private contractors, with a Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson telling Jane’s that it is re-examining its options. The decision to cancel the Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) project,
CBRNE & EOD Defence CBRNE & EOD Defence
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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
Jane's Defence Weekly Jane's Defence Weekly
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Japan to develop long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles
Key Points Japan will extend the range of its ASM-3 air-launched anti-ship missile The weapon will be used to extend Japan’s ability to defend its remote southwestern islands Tokyo is planning to develop long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles to bolster the defence capabilities of the
Jane's International Defence Review Jane's International Defence Review
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Northrop Grumman awarded AARGM-ER EMD contract
The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded Northrop Grumman a USD322.5 million contract for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) development programme. A USD17.2 million preliminary design
Jane's Navy International Jane's Navy International
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Brazil considers helicopter carrier modernisation
The Brazilian Navy has started initial studies for the installation of new systems meant to improve its PHM Atlantico (A140) multipurpose helicopter carrier. The potential modernisation would improve key capabilities of the navy’s flagship vessel, including navigation and protection systems.
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Singapore, Malaysia suspend overlapping maritime claims in waters off Tuas
Key Points The governments of Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to not anchor any government vessels in the disputed maritime region However, Malaysia has yet to withdraw a buoy-laying tender from the area as of 15 March, casting uncertainties over diplomatic progress made The Malaysian and
Military Capabilities Military Capabilities
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Military helicopter manufacturers improve airworthiness in Amazon region
Key Points Sikorsky and Helibras have created new ways to improve airworthiness rates in the Amazon These include improved contracting methods and quick-change assembly modules Military helicopter manufacturers Sikorsky and Helibras have developed new ways to improve airworthiness rates in the
CBRN Assessment CBRN Assessment
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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
Terrorism & Insurgency Terrorism & Insurgency
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Latest CAR peace deal unlikely to hold due to militia rivalry, with likely popular opposition triggering protests
Key Points The collapse of seven previous peace agreements in CAR indicates that the latest deal will fail due to continued lack of homogeneity among militias refusing to cede territorial control and financial profit, and probable rivalry for official posts. Likely entry into government of
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Co-ordinated small-arms attacks on New Zealand mosques by suspected anti-Muslim perpetrators highly likely to be exceptional
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Disrupted Indonesian plot indicates improving IED capability and continued jihadist reliance on family units to plan attacks
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Ambush underlines growing tempo of separatist violence in Indonesia’s Papua; threat remains limited in scope and capability
Jane's Intelligence Review Jane's Intelligence Review
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Challenger’s refusal to concede defeat in Nigerian presidential poll likely to drive violence around upcoming state elections
Incumbent Muhammadu Buhari was declared by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on 27 February as winner of the presidential election held on 23 February, but rival Atiku Abubakar has criticised the poll as a “sham election” and vowed to take legal action.
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Turkish-US political standoff likely to renew in 2019, risking US arms restrictions and another Turkish lira rout
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Gambian president sacks deputy, two senior ministers but presence of regional peacekeeping force mitigates civil war risk
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Government’s current concessions through proposed reforms likely to intensify, rather than defuse, protests across Algeria
Industry Industry
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UK holds Team Tempest industry day
The UK government has drawn together representatives from the across the nation’s defence aerospace industry to engage on the Tempest future fighter and other aspects of the wider Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The event, held at Farnborough on 19 March, was the first time that companies
