AAD 2018: CSOC reveals details of armed USV concept
Shipbuilder CSOC showcases a concept for a new 20-tonne armed USV at the AAD 2018 exhibition. Source: Richard D Fisher JrNorth Korea willing to ‘permanently dismantle’ Yongbyon nuclear site
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after signing the ‘Pyongyang Joint Declaration’ during an inter-Korean summit held on 19 September in Pyongyang. Source: Via South Korean Presidential OfficeST Engineering and Paramount team up on Belrex
ST Engineering and Paramount Group have signed an agreement to collaborate on marketing the Belrex family of 4x4 military vehicles in global markets. Source: Singapore Ministry of DefenceReaper UAV scores first air-to-air kill during USAF trial
With the Reaper UAV already performing ISR and strike missions, the USAF is looking to equip the unmanned aircraft for the air-to-air role also. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick Allen-
China, Pakistan look to strengthen bilateral military ties
China and Pakistan have expressed their intention to strengthen bilateral military ties. “The two countries' militaries should further deepen exchanges and co-operation in various fields and at all levels, take resolute measures against terrorist forces, make efforts to ensure the
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German exports to Middle East countries revealed
The German government has authorised the sale of counter-battery radars to Saudi Arabia, air defence systems to Egypt, long-range air-to-air missiles to Qatar, and anti-tank weapons to Jordan, the German newspaper Rheinische Post reported on 19 September. Citing a letter sent from the federal
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Hyundai cuts steel for Philippine Navy’s second 107 m frigate
Key Points Hyundai Heavy Industries has begun construction work on a second HDF-3000 frigate on order for the Philippine Navy The service is on track to receive both vessels by 2021 South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the second 107 m
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Incumbent’s victory in Japan’s ruling party-president election indicates pro-trade policies and constitution amendment likely in 2019
Event On 20 September, Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), voted to elect its president. In Japan’s parliamentary system, the president of the majority party becomes the prime minister of the country. After 15 prime ministers in 22 years, incumbent Shinzo Abe
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Iran establishes new S-300 site
Iran has built a new launch site for an S-300PMU-2 strategic surface-to-air missile (SAM) system at Mashhad airport in the northeast of the country, satellite imagery has revealed. Constructed between May and July, the site is almost identical to the S-300PMU-2 base at Tehran’s Mehrabad
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Lesotho faces elevated risk of military coup and contract reviews as PM’s position weakened
Event Lesotho’s defence minister, Sentje Lebona, resigned on 14 September, highlighting tensions within the cabinet and mounting opposition to Prime Minister Tom Thabane from within his ruling All Basotho Convention (ABC). Motlohi Maliehe, Thabane’s ABC co-founder, is leading this
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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
