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Belarus upgrades APC fleet with new BTR-70MB1 variant
The BTR-70MB1 APC during an Independence Day parade in Minsk. Source: Dmitry FediushkoDunford: No withdrawal date in sight for US troops in Syria
Marine Corps General Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has warned that US troops will remain in Syria for the foreseeable future. Source: US DoDItalian Army receives its first LMV 2s
The Lince 2 NEC with a roof-mounted HITROLE RWS, showing extensive communications antenna. Source: Christopher F FossUS Air Force requests additional funding to base F-35s at Tyndall Air Force Base
The USAF on 7 December proposed Congress provide supplemental funding so it can rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and house F-35s there. Source: Lockheed Martin
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USN secretary looks to revamp maintenance infrastructure and mindset
US Navy (USN) Secretary Richard Spencer wants to modernise the service’s maintenance facilities, procedures, and thought processes to increase throughput and foster innovation, he said on 6 December during a presentation at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. However, to do
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BAE Systems continues support for USN communications systems
The US Navy (USN) has awarded BAE Systems two indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contracts for rapid integration and sustainment of command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems for the US Naval Air Warfare
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Bulgaria invests in MiG-29 and Su-25 support
The Bulgarian government decided on 28 November to invest BGN128.3 million ($74.5 million) in the long-term maintenance support of its MiG-29 and Su-25 fleets. The MiG-29 maintenance will cost BGN45.7 million, which will be complemented by another BGN26 million already allocated in the Ministry of
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EDEX 2018: IMUT says new MRAP close to Egyptian order
The International Marathon United Technology Group (IMUT), an Egyptian company, displayed two 4×4 armoured vehicles during the EDEX show held in Cairo from 3 to 5 December. IMUT President Michel Knight told Jane’s that the Egyptian Armed Forces has shown serious interest in the larger of
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F-35 programme starts formal operational testing
The Pentagon announced on 6 December that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme has started initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E). IOT&E will measure the effectiveness, suitability, lethality, survivability, and overall mission capability of
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Kazakhstan receives new batch of Arlan, Alan armoured vehicles
Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) has revealed it has delivered another batch of Arlan and Alan vehicles to the Kazakh Ministry of Defence (MoD). KPE noted in a release that it had integrated a new chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) protection system into the Arlans, as
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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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Belarus upgrades APC fleet with new BTR-70MB1 variant
The Belarusian armed forces are upgrading their fleet of armoured personnel carriers (APCs), a Belarusian military source told Jane’s . “The military’s BTR-70 APCs are being modernised to the BTR-70MB1 level, and 32 more carriers will have been delivered to the troops by the end
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Almaz-Antey details new Viking air-defence system
Russian air-defence systems manufacturer Almaz-Antey has disclosed detail of the new export variant of its Buk-M3 (SA-11, NATO: Gadfly) surface-to-air missile (SAM) system: the 9K317E Viking system. According to the company, the 9K317E Viking SAM system can simultaneously engage up to 36 targets,
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Tactical engagement simulation technology proliferates as demand grows
Numerous developments in tactical engagement simulation (TES) systems, and growing demand for TES solutions, were showcased at the 2018 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando in November. Saab apps Saab has added a new application to its
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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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Dunford: No withdrawal date in sight for US troops in Syria
Despite progress against the Islamic State in Syria, US forces are not expected to withdraw from the country any time soon, according to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joe Dunford. During a 6 December Washington Post podcast, Gen Dunford fielded questions about US military operations
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Belarus upgrades APC fleet with new BTR-70MB1 variant
The Belarusian armed forces are upgrading their fleet of armoured personnel carriers (APCs), a Belarusian military source told Jane’s . “The military’s BTR-70 APCs are being modernised to the BTR-70MB1 level, and 32 more carriers will have been delivered to the troops by the end
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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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Salvadoran presidential field narrows to two opposition candidates ahead of 2019 vote; business, fiscal policy changes likely
Key Points Front-running opposition candidates are unlikely to hinder passage of the 2019 government budget, required before Congress breaks for recess on 21 December. Priorities for the president-elect will include fiscal changes, job creation measures, and security responses. Diplomatic
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Moscow’s facial recognition system likely to reduce crime; use against opposition to reduce protest mobilisation probable
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Ukraine calls for ‘comprehensive’ security strategy for Black Sea, but options are limited
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Death and injury, armed robbery risks increase in Panama’s Colón province, despite police anti-gang operations
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Dunford: No withdrawal date in sight for US troops in Syria
Despite progress against the Islamic State in Syria, US forces are not expected to withdraw from the country any time soon, according to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joe Dunford. During a 6 December Washington Post podcast, Gen Dunford fielded questions about US military operations
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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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Salvadoran presidential field narrows to two opposition candidates ahead of 2019 vote; business, fiscal policy changes likely
Key Points Front-running opposition candidates are unlikely to hinder passage of the 2019 government budget, required before Congress breaks for recess on 21 December. Priorities for the president-elect will include fiscal changes, job creation measures, and security responses. Diplomatic
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Moscow’s facial recognition system likely to reduce crime; use against opposition to reduce protest mobilisation probable
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Death and injury, armed robbery risks increase in Panama’s Colón province, despite police anti-gang operations
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Killing of construction workers in Indonesia’s Papua province underscores resurgent separatism but unlikely to threaten commercial assets
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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
