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Indian MoD, Dassault clarify offsets on Rafale deal
The Indian MoD and French aerospace company Dassault Aviation have issued statements detailing the offsets linked to India’s acquisition of 36 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft (pictured). Source: DassaultAFA 2018: US Air Force plans Section 804 authorities for light attack aircraft procurement
The US Air Force plans to use Section 804 authorities to accelerate procurement of light attack aircraft, such as the Textron Aviation AT-6 Wolverine. Source: US Air ForceBudget expert sees conflict between US Air Force squadron growth, modernisation ‘bow wave’
The Boeing F-15C Strike Eagle could be a target for cuts when the US Air Force’s squadron growth proposal runs into an expected spike in modernisation costs. Source: US Air ForceDVD 2018: UK proceeds with Boxer procurement
Boxer armoured personnel carrier and ambulance at DVD 2018. Source: IHS Markit/Samuel Cranny-Evans
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Argentina receives modernised C-130 airlifter
The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina: FAA) has received a modernised Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft from the country’s Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA), it was announced on 19 September. The aircraft, TC-70, was upgraded by Argentinean technicians
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Australia plays down reports of deadlock in submarine contract talks
Australia’s Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has played down reports of a deadlock in negotiations with France over the contract to supply 12 next-generation submarines to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). France’s state-owned Naval Group (formerly DCNS) was selected in April 2016 to
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Estonia acquires Puma UAS
AeroVironment has added Estonia to the growing list of customers for its RQ-20 Puma tactical unmanned aircraft system (UAS), with a USD8.9 million contract announced on 21 September. The deal covers an undisclosed number of RQ-20B Puma AE II systems to be delivered to the Baltic state by 23 March
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France accelerates MRTT deliveries
French Defence Minister Florence Parly has ordered the acceleration of A330 Multi Roll Transport Tanker (MRTT) deliveries to the French Air Force (FAF), the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, announced on 21 September. As a result, the FAF
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Philippines sets aside USD25 million for naval amphibious aircraft
The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has allocated some PHP1.3 trillion (USD25 million) towards the acquisition of one multi-purpose amphibious aircraft, and has invited eligible contractors to bid for the project. The airframe, which will be operated by the Philippine Navy, is being
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UK MoD prepares for Exercise ‘Information Warrior 2019’
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed details regarding next year’s Exercise ‘Information Warrior’ (IW), which aims to support growth of information operations across the services. Addressing an IW Industry Day at QinetiQ’s Portsdown Technology Park facility on 18
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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
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DVD 2018: UK proceeds with Boxer procurement
UK Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has “given the green light to bring forward concrete plans for the project” to procure the Boxer armoured vehicle for the British Army, he said during a speech on the first day of the DVD 2018 defence exhibition held at the United Kingdom’s
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US coastal patrol ships complete Griffin missile shoot
Five Cyclone-class coastal patrol ships from the US Navy’s (USN’s) Bahrain-based 5th Fleet Combined Task Force (CTF) 55 have completed a series of Mk 60 Griffin Missile System (GMS) live firings against high-speed manoeuvring targets during an exercise in the Gulf. USS Hurricane (PC 3),
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AFA 2018: Northrop Grumman rolls out new open, modular ISR system
Northrop Grumman’s newest air-to-ground surveillance radar, known as Vanguard, is designed around a single small panel that makes the system modular, scalable, and repairable on the flight line. The approach has enabled Northrop Grumman to have wide-band capability on a tile, Curtis Pearson,
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DX Korea 2018: RoKA unveils new CBRN reconnaissance vehicles
The Republic of Korea Army (RoKA) has unveiled its enhanced chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence capabilities at the 2018 edition of the DX Korea land forces exhibition held from 12-16 September. Fielded in 2017, the service’s latest CBRN Recon Vehicle II is an
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AFA 2018: US Air Force plans Section 804 authorities for light attack aircraft procurement
Key Points The US Air Force plans to use new Section 804 authorities to accelerate light attack aircraft procurement This will allow the air force to field this aircraft faster than under traditional acquisition rules The US Air Force (USAF) plans to use Section 804 acquisition authorities to
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US coastal patrol ships complete Griffin missile shoot
Five Cyclone-class coastal patrol ships from the US Navy’s (USN’s) Bahrain-based 5th Fleet Combined Task Force (CTF) 55 have completed a series of Mk 60 Griffin Missile System (GMS) live firings against high-speed manoeuvring targets during an exercise in the Gulf. USS Hurricane (PC 3),
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SKASaC takes final bow ahead of retirement
The UK Royal Navy (RN) is preparing to retire its last Sea King ASaC.7 (SKASaC) helicopters, bringing to an end the Sea King’s near 50-year career in UK military service. Two of the remaining SKASaC aircraft from 849 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) flew a farewell flypast around southwest England on
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Heightened risk of homicide and property damage to affect mining in Colombia’s Antioquia in one-year outlook
Key Points Recent attacks against staff of Canadian mining company Continental Gold by suspected FARC dissidents are likely related to either extortion or attempts to dissuade formal mining operations in illegal mining hot spots. Both scenarios entail a heightened risk of homicide to staff and
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AFA 2018: US Air Force plans Section 804 authorities for light attack aircraft procurement
Key Points The US Air Force plans to use new Section 804 authorities to accelerate light attack aircraft procurement This will allow the air force to field this aircraft faster than under traditional acquisition rules The US Air Force (USAF) plans to use Section 804 acquisition authorities to
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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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Likely new jihadist cell in eastern Burkina Faso poses elevated kidnap, death and injury risks to foreigners
Key Points Sustained IED attacks against military targets in Burkina Faso’s Est region, as yet unclaimed, indicate the formation of a new terrorist cell. In addition to Niger, the area spans borders with Togo and Benin, suggesting a new hotspot where jihadists are seeking to exploit growing
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Heightened risk of homicide and property damage to affect mining in Colombia’s Antioquia in one-year outlook
Key Points Recent attacks against staff of Canadian mining company Continental Gold by suspected FARC dissidents are likely related to either extortion or attempts to dissuade formal mining operations in illegal mining hot spots. Both scenarios entail a heightened risk of homicide to staff and
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Reshuffles increase likelihood of president securing another term and expanding influence of PM
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Incumbent’s victory in Japan’s ruling party-president election indicates pro-trade policies and constitution amendment likely in 2019
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Lesotho faces elevated risk of military coup and contract reviews as PM’s position weakened
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Indian MoD, Dassault clarify offsets on Rafale deal
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Dassault Aviation have issued separate statements detailing the defence offset programme linked to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) acquisition of 36 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft from France. In responses to allegations of wrongdoing in the
