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US tests ground-launched missile concept previously banned under INF
On 18 August, the Pentagon launched a Tomahawk missile from a Mark 41 Vertical Launching System. Source: DoDTADTE 2019: Taiwan’s NCSIST rolls out indigenous anti-radiation loitering munition
The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology has developed anti-radiation loitering munitions for the Republic of China Air Force. These weapons are designed to seek out and destroy an opponent’s radar systems. Source: IHS Markit/Kelvin WongUpdate: Taiwan’s NCSIST unveils new MALE-class UAV development
The Aeronautical Systems Research Division of Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology is pursuing a new medium-altitude long-endurance UAV development. Source: IHS Markit/Kelvin WongKim continues to let his missiles do the talking
The new missile test-fired by North Korea on 10 August somewhat resembles the Chinese-made King Dragon 300 missile and some of the missiles used by the US Army Tactical Missile System. Source: KCNA
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Dornier 328 production set to restart
Production of the Dornier 328 high-wing turboprop is due to resume after a 17-year hiatus, after reports in the German media indicated that Sierra Nevada’s 328 Support Services will manufacture the aircraft. An announcement on 21 August is expected to confirm that production will restart at
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Iran withdraws S-300 from Gulf coast
In a possible sign that Tehran no longer sees an imminent escalation of tensions in the Gulf, the S-300 long-range air-defence system that was deployed to Asaluyeh in May has been withdrawn, satellite imagery shows. A full S-300PMU-2 battery – one of four Iran received from Russia in 2016
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Moldovan action plan addresses future of armed forces
Moldova is discussing and receiving feedback on a draft government action plan published on 30 July, with public meetings with civic society to discuss and receive feedback regarding its objectives. When it is finalised, the plan will serve as a blueprint for the country’s domestic and foreign
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NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup uparmours in Latvia
NATO’s Canadian-led enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) battlegroup in Latvia has received armour reinforcements from Italy and the United States in the last month, doubling the number of main battle tanks (MBTs) it possesses, albeit temporarily. The Latvian National Armed Forces announced on
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US delivers two additional Metal Shark Defiant 32s to Uruguay
The US officially delivered a second batch of two Metal Shark 32-ft (9.8m) fast patrol boats on August 14 to the Uruguayan Navy Comando de Infanteria de Marina (Marines). With the addition of the two new boats, Uruguay has four Defiant 32s in service with the Infanteria de Marina. The donation was
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USN calls EASR development “critical” for FFG(X)
The successful development and integration of the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) will be vital for future operations of the US Navy (USN) proposed guided-missile frigate (FFG[X]), the Government Accountability Office (GAO) noted in a recent report. “Navy officials stated that
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Mexico grapples with direction of intelligence and security reforms
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador came to power with a promise to shift the country's security policy away from a focus on the military and to reform the intelligence services. Pablo Uchoa examines the outlook for the reforms to Mexico's security apparatus under the new administration -
Autonomous ambition: NavyX plots a course to machine-speed warfare
Faced with the need to redress and recover a capability debt, but limited in its number of manned ship platforms, the UK Royal Navy is advancing plans to accelerate the operational exploitation of autonomous techniques and technologies as a means to increase mass, lethality, and agility. Richard Scott reports -
Kingmakers: Venezuela’s armed forces and the national crisis
With Venezuela in a deep, complex, and increasingly urgent crisis since January, aggravated by external tensions with regional neighbours and the United States, the armed forces are likely to play a central role in the country’s future. Jim Dorschner reports
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US tests ground-launched missile concept previously banned under INF
No longer bound by the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, Washington announced that it is officially flight-testing ground-based cruise missiles that can fly between 500 km and 5,500 km. On San Nicolas Island, California, on 18 August, the Department of Defense (DoD) conducted a
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TADTE 2019: Taiwan’s NCSIST rolls out indigenous anti-radiation loitering munition
Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (NCSIST) – the country’s principal defence science research and development agency – showcased the production-ready version of the Chien Hsiang anti-radiation loitering munition and its mobile launcher vehicle
C4iSR & Missions Systems C4iSR & Missions Systems
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USMC to demo G/ATOR with Iron Dome
US Marine Corps (USMC) leaders are in a race to field a capability to intercept mid-range rockets and artillery, and they are set to host a demonstration integrating Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) with components of Rafael’s Iron Dome system. In a
CBRNE & EOD Defence CBRNE & EOD Defence
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Thales targets April 2020 delivery for MMCM demonstrators
Thales is working to complete integration, testing, and qualification of Maritime Mine Countermeasures (MMCM) demonstrator systems planned to be delivered to France and the UK in April 2020. Being jointly funded by the two nations, the MMCM programme covers the design, development, integration, and
Jane's Defence Weekly Jane's Defence Weekly
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US tests ground-launched missile concept previously banned under INF
No longer bound by the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, Washington announced that it is officially flight-testing ground-based cruise missiles that can fly between 500 km and 5,500 km. On San Nicolas Island, California, on 18 August, the Department of Defense (DoD) conducted a
Jane's International Defence Review Jane's International Defence Review
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TADTE 2019: Taiwan’s NCSIST rolls out indigenous anti-radiation loitering munition
Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (NCSIST) – the country’s principal defence science research and development agency – showcased the production-ready version of the Chien Hsiang anti-radiation loitering munition and its mobile launcher vehicle
Jane's Navy International Jane's Navy International
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Thailand conducts ceremonial launch for second Krabi-class OPV
Key Points The Royal Thai Navy has launched its second Krabi-class offshore patrol vessel The vessel will strengthen the service’s maritime border control and marine resources protection capabilities The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has held a ceremonial launch ceremony for its second Krabi-class
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Kim continues to let his missiles do the talking
Key Points North Korea has continued to mount a series of weapon tests The tests have been a reaction to US-South Korean military drills and most recently a speech by the South Korean president North Korea test-fired two more missiles into the waters off its east coast on 16 August while
CBRN Assessment CBRN Assessment
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US tests ground-launched missile concept previously banned under INF
No longer bound by the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, Washington announced that it is officially flight-testing ground-based cruise missiles that can fly between 500 km and 5,500 km. On San Nicolas Island, California, on 18 August, the Department of Defense (DoD) conducted a
Terrorism & Insurgency Terrorism & Insurgency
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Martial law extension, activation of 11th Infantry Division, to reduce risk of large-scale terrorist attacks in Mindanao
Key Points Islamist militant capability has been degraded by increased pressure from the Filipino military, and although they will mount small IED attacks against security forces and engage in small-arms firefights, they are unlikely to conduct large assaults against cities over the next six
Jane's Intelligence Review Jane's Intelligence Review
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Azerbaijan’s partial replacement of troops with border guards likely indicates de-escalatory posture towards Armenia, reducing war risks
Key Points While the Border Guards commander claims that the order reflects their high standard of combat-readiness, IHS Markit assesses that Aliyev’s move is likely based on the calculus that, after winning Armenia’s recent early general election by a landslide, Prime Minister Nikol
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Australia launches defence industry skills initiative
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has published a strategy to support the development of defence industry skills over the coming decade and beyond. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Workforce Strategic Vision 2019–2030 was released on 13 August. The DoD said the
