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Cruise missiles suspected in Saudi oil infrastructure attacks
Ansar Allah displayed both the Quds cruise missile and the Samad-3 long-range UAV (background) for the first time on 7 July, claiming they are locally developed weapons. Source: Ansar AllahDSEI 2019: AERALIS trainer concept moving forwards
The AERALIS concept training aircraft utilises a variety of modular wings and engines for pilot training. Source: AERALISDSEI 2019: QinetiQ releases new Banshee
The QinetiQ Banshee NG target drone was unveiled at DSEI 2019. Source: QinetiQIndia advances development of Light Combat Aircraft for navy
A prototype of India’s naval LCA carried out its first arrested landing trial on 13 September at the IN’s shore-based test facility at INS Hansa in Goa. Source: Indian Navy
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AFA 2019: General Electric qualifies F110-129 engine for F-15EX
General Electric (GE) Aviation’s F110-129 engine is fully qualified for the Boeing F-15EX fighter that the US Air Force (USAF) intends to buy, according to a company statement. GE Aviation spokesman David Wilson said on 12 September ahead of the Air Force Association’s (AFA’s)
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AFA 2019: Sikorsky anticipates first Combat Rescue Helicopter LRIP contract
Key Points Sikorsky expects its first Combat Rescue Helicopter production contract by the end of September The US Air Force selected Sikorsky for CRH in 2014 Sikorsky expects its first of two low rate initial production (LRIP) contracts for its HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) to be awarded
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Rheinmetall and Hanwha shortlisted for Australian IFV requirement
Rheinmetall Defence’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) and Hanwha Defense’s AS21 Redback IFV have been selected to compete for the AUD10–15 billion (USD6.9–10.3 billion) project to provide the Australian Army with up to 450 modern IFVs and 17 manoeuvre support
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Russia faces low training aircraft serviceability levels
Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) jet training is facing low aircraft serviceability, with only 30% of L-39 trainers sent to repair plants for maintenance returning to their units on time, Izvestia reported on 4 September. The daily learned from Russian Ministry of Defence sources that the
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China likely to display array of new military equipment at National Day Parade
Photographs circulating on Chinese social media of the second rehearsal for China’s National Day Parade show that a significant number of new platforms and weapons not previously made public are set to be shown at the formal parade on 1 October. Although many of the systems were shrouded
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Czech Republic confirms defence spending rise
The Czech Ministry of Finance has confirmed that defence spending will rise to CZK75.5 billion (USD3.2 billion) in 2020. The ministry submitted the overall state budget to the government for approval on 16 September. The allocation to the Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) will climb by CZK8.8
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Top cat: Leopard 2 main battle tank turns 40
On 24 October 1979 the first production Leopard 2, hull number Y-377 046, was handed over to the Bundeswehr's Panzertruppenschule. Forty years, 3,565 vehicles in over 95 distinct variants, and more than 21 users later, the Leopard 2 stands as one of the most successful MBT designs in the world. Jon Hawkes explores the vehicle's evolution -
Standing alone: EU faces obstacles on path to strategic autonomy
United States disengagement and a range of external threats are raising the need for Europe to embrace strategic autonomy, but politics will make the necessary industrial and defence reforms tricky. Brooks Tigner reports
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DSEI 2019: AERALIS trainer concept moving forwards
AERALIS is developing a modular trainer aircraft with swappable components such as outer wings and a modular turbofan engine concept, helping to reduce through-life support costs. While elementary training will still be conducted on light turbo-prop aircraft, the AERALIS concept aircraft will allow
Weapons Weapons
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FGM-148 Javelin fired from Titan UGV
The Lockheed Martin/Raytheon Javelin Joint Venture has demonstrated a FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) live-fire engagement capability from a Kongsberg M153 Protector Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station II (CROWS II) mounted on a Titan tracked unmanned ground vehicle (UGV).
C4iSR & Missions Systems C4iSR & Missions Systems
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AFA 2019: General Atomics demonstrates multi-mission control and Metis capabilities
Key Points GA-ASI demonstrated its multi-mission control and Metis data request webpage on its MQ-9 Block 1 and Block 5 UAVs Multi-mission control enables a single pilot to control multiple UAVs for routine operations while Metis can provide ISR data in real time General Atomics Aeronautical
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
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Cruise missiles suspected in Saudi oil infrastructure attacks
There are indications that the 14 September attack on two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia were carried out using cruise missiles launched from Iraq or possibly Iran, US officials told journalists on the following day. The US government released annotated Digital Globe (now Maxar) satellite imagery
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DSEI 2019: QinetiQ releases new Banshee
UK firm QinetiQ unveiled a new variant of its Banshee family of target drones at the DSEI 2019 trade show in London. Known as the Banshee Next Generation (NG), the twin gas-turbine engine target drone can reach speeds over 900 km/h in a “clean” configuration with half fuel, and has a
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DSEI 2019: SubSea launches VICTA-class diver delivery unit
UK-based SubSea Craft unveiled its new VICTA-class diver delivery unit (DDU) at the 2019 Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition (DSEI 2019) in London. The innovative DDU, which is based around a monohull design constructed of carbon fibre and Diab core, combines the features of a
Military Capabilities Military Capabilities
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Cruise missiles suspected in Saudi oil infrastructure attacks
There are indications that the 14 September attack on two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia were carried out using cruise missiles launched from Iraq or possibly Iran, US officials told journalists on the following day. The US government released annotated Digital Globe (now Maxar) satellite imagery
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Excalibur Army details its Patriot II 4×4
Excalibur Army revealed new details about its Patriot II 4×4 protected mobility vehicle at MSPO 2019 in Poland, held from 3 to 6 September in Kielce. The vehicle was developed as a collaboration between H Cegielski-Poznan SA and Tatra Defence Vehicles. It was first publicly displayed at
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Taliban attack two northern Afghan cities as latest round of peace talks with US concludes
The Taliban militant group launched attacks on Puli Khumri, the capital of Afghanistan’s Baghlan Province, on 1 September just a day after it overran several parts of Kunduz City, the capital of Kunduz Province, as the militants ramp up combat operations across the Central Asian country in an
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Co-ordinated insurgent offensive in northeastern Myanmar threatens trade with China, potentially increasing its role in peace talks
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Assassination attempt against Afghan Taliban leader indicates factional conflict and greater Islamic State capability after US withdrawal
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Conditions and tensions at refugee camp in Syria's Hasaka will likely create an incubator for Islamic State ideology
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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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Co-ordinated insurgent offensive in northeastern Myanmar threatens trade with China, potentially increasing its role in peace talks
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Assassination attempt against Afghan Taliban leader indicates factional conflict and greater Islamic State capability after US withdrawal
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Conditions and tensions at refugee camp in Syria's Hasaka will likely create an incubator for Islamic State ideology
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Rheinmetall and Hanwha shortlisted for Australian IFV requirement
Rheinmetall Defence’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) and Hanwha Defense’s AS21 Redback IFV have been selected to compete for the AUD10–15 billion (USD6.9–10.3 billion) project to provide the Australian Army with up to 450 modern IFVs and 17 manoeuvre support
