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DSEI 2019: Leonardo unveils new troop transport AW149
The new troop transport and special military variant of the AW149 was shown at DSEI 2019. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick AllenUK Chief of Defence Intelligence looks to OSINT
Lt Gen James Hockenhull, UK Chief of Defence Intelligence, speaks at DSEI, London, on 11 September 2019. Source: Tim RipleyAFA 2019: First Advanced Battle Management System demo set for December
The US Air Force expects to use a Skyborg low-cost unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) in December as part of its first Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) demo. Source: Air Force Research LabPhilippines flexes amphibious capabilities at country’s first joint military exercise
Philippine and US marines drive a Philippine KAAV onto BRP (602) in late August. Source: USMC
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DSEI 2019: L3Harris TRL Technology adds CEMA capability to CORVUS
UK-based L3Harris TRL Technology has further developed its CORVUS open standards platform for cyber electromagnetic activities (CEMA) and revealed the latest improvements at the 2019 Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition (DSEI 2019) in London from 10 to 13 September. CORVUS is a
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FAdeA commences delivery of Pampa aircraft for Argentina
The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina: FAA) has received the first of a new batch of three FadeA IA-63 Pampa III advanced jet trainer/light strike aircraft. The delivery of the first aircraft, tail number A-703, took place on 13 September. It will be assigned to the FAA’s 6th
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Rohde & Schwarz and MESIT establish JV
Rohde & Schwarz announced on 18 September that it has established a joint venture (JV) called DICOM with MESIT, a subsidiary of the OMNIPOL group of companies. MESIT is the majority shareholder in DICOM, which is based in Uherské Hradište in the Czech Republic. DICOM was the
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UK acknowledges it broke court order on sales to Saudi
Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss has admitted that the UK government authorised “inadvertent breaches” of a June 2019 court order halting new export licences for military equipment to Saudi Arabia. Another licence regarding the export of radar components for onward
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USFK says it is committed to returning military bases to South Korea
US Forces Korea (USFK) has announced that it is committed to returning US military installations to the South Korean government “as expeditiously as possible” amid Seoul’s push for an early return of more than two dozen US bases in the Northeast Asian country. USFK said in a
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AEC outlines growth, localisation plans
Saudi Arabia’s Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) is expecting significant growth following its forthcoming acquisition by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the company’s President and CEO Abdulaziz Al Duailej has told Jane’s . “We are expecting that it will
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DSEI 2019 BAE Systems unveils new ARCHER Mobile Howitzer
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MSPO 2019: W-3 Sokol helicopter next-generation upgrade
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Eastern Mediterranean hydrocarbon competition intensifies amid rising Turkish activity
A renewed international focus on exploring the hydrocarbon potential of the Eastern Mediterranean has multiple security implications for Cyprus and its relations with Turkey. Chris Deliso examines how the current spike in tensions is likely to play out -
Missile diplomacy: North Korea enhances tactical weapons as nuclear talks stall
Whether or not a nuclear deal is reached between Washington and Pyongyang, North Korea's drive to improve its tactical weapon systems has highlighted its ability to respond to what it calls "military provocations" by the United States and its regional allies. Gabriel Dominguez reports -
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
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DSEI 2019: Leonardo unveils new troop transport AW149
Leonardo Helicopters has showcased a new troop transport variant of its AW149 helicopter as part of efforts to target legacy medium-lift helicopter operators as existing systems go out of service. Transport loads can vary depending on passenger requirements, with the platform able to take a maximum
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: First Advanced Battle Management System demo set for December
Key Points The US Air Force expects to perform its first Advanced Battle Management System demonstration in December ABMS is the USAF’s new approach to warfare that revolves around seamlessly and ubiquitously sharing information in a robust and reliable fashion The US Air Force (USAF) will
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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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AFA 2019: First Advanced Battle Management System demo set for December
Key Points The US Air Force expects to perform its first Advanced Battle Management System demonstration in December ABMS is the USAF’s new approach to warfare that revolves around seamlessly and ubiquitously sharing information in a robust and reliable fashion The US Air Force (USAF) will
Jane's International Defence Review Jane's International Defence Review
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DSEI 2019: Leonardo unveils new troop transport AW149
Leonardo Helicopters has showcased a new troop transport variant of its AW149 helicopter as part of efforts to target legacy medium-lift helicopter operators as existing systems go out of service. Transport loads can vary depending on passenger requirements, with the platform able to take a maximum
Jane's Navy International Jane's Navy International
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Philippines flexes amphibious capabilities at country’s first joint military exercise
Key Points The Philippines has received all amphibious vehicles it ordered from South Korea, and is now putting the equipment through its paces at a joint exercise These drills will be used to further refine the Philippine Marine Corps’ amphibious assault doctrines and procedures The
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UK Chief of Defence Intelligence looks to OSINT
Publicly available data will be the backbone of the UK military’s situational awareness in future conflicts and crises, according to the country’s Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Lieutenant-General James Hockenhull. Speaking at a briefing at the Defence & Security Equipment
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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
Terrorism & Insurgency Terrorism & Insurgency
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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
Jane's Intelligence Review Jane's Intelligence Review
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UK Chief of Defence Intelligence looks to OSINT
Publicly available data will be the backbone of the UK military’s situational awareness in future conflicts and crises, according to the country’s Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Lieutenant-General James Hockenhull. Speaking at a briefing at the Defence & Security Equipment
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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
