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Australia names Sea 1180 patrol vessel as Arafura class
A computer-generated image of the Arafura class, which is being built under Australia’s Sea 1180 Phase 1 programme. Source: Luerssen Australia/ASCRussian deploys new CBRN vehicle to Syria
The RKhM-6 is seen with its thermal imaging system deployed is seen in a still from the Russia 24 footage. Source: Russia 24DSME awarded contract to build two more FFX II frigates
Image released by DSME on 14 November showing an FFX-II-class guided-missile frigate. The shipyard announced that same day that it had been awarded a contract to build the fifth and sixth vessels of the class for the RoKN. Source: DSMESpain weighs FCAS options, but insists on industrial participation
Spain is looking to participate in a new future fighter project to develop a platform to service alongside its Eurofighter Typhoons (pictured) as part of a wider Future Combat Air System from about 2035. Source: Eurofighter
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Portugal retires NRP Jacinto Candido
The Portuguese Navy officially withdrew its João Coutinho-class corvette NRP Jacinto Candido (F 476) from service on 15 November. The decommissioning leaves just two remaining corvettes in service: the Baptista de Andrade-class ship NRP João Roby (F 487) and João Coutinho-class
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Air superiority and nuclear deterrence dictate manned future fighter for France
The twin requirements of air superiority and nuclear deterrence are driving France’s development of a manned next-generation fighter aircraft as part of a wider Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a senior French Air Force (Armee de L’Air: AdeLA) officer said on 15 November. Speaking at
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Elbit Systems, RUAG announce joint venture
Elbit Systems and RUAG have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture (JV) in Switzerland to meet the needs of the Swiss government. The JV will form a national communication and system competence centre of excellence to meet the requirements of the Swiss Federal Department of
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IDF satisfied with Iron Dome’s performance during latest escalation
Israeli military officials have expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Rafael Iron Dome air defence system during a brief but intense escalation with Palestinian armed groups in the Gaza Strip. Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and other groups fired approximately 460 projectiles
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Chemring enforces changes to simplify and refocus business
Chemring has announced that it has made a strategic decision to exit the commoditised energetics market, focusing instead on the manufacture of niche specialist materials in this area. This will result in it discontinuing work at its Derby, UK, and Florida, US, facilities, instead focusing on
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Court jails man for knife-attack targeting police officer in the US' Michigan
AT A COURT in the city of Flint in the state of Michigan in the United States on 13 November, a man - identified as 51-year-old dual Tunisian-Canadian citizen Amor Ftouhi - was jailed to life in prison after he was found guilty on charges of committing an act of violence at an international airport,
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New Russian missile likely to be part of anti-satellite system
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Innovation by design: The French Navy’s FTI frigate programme
The French Navy's new Frégate de Taille Intermédiaire will embody innovative features that will strike a balance between cost and capability, as Richard Scott reports
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Australia names Sea 1180 patrol vessel as Arafura class
Key Points Australia has marked further progress in its Sea 1180 programme with the naming of its new OPV class and the start of steel welding on the first of class The programme’s first of class is expected to be delivered by 2021 The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has named the offshore
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China’s CASC quietly rolls out AR-1B precision missile
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has completed the development of a new air-launched precision-guided munition (PGM) designed specifically for use by armed reconnaissance and combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Jane’s has learnt from company sources. The new 80
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USAF demonstrates AERONET international datalink for light attack aircraft
The US Air Force (USAF) has demonstrated the AERONET international datalink system in the most recent phase of its light attack experiment (LAE) conducted earlier this year, an official said on 13 November. Speaking under the Chatham House Rule, the official noted that the tactical datalink was
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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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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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Rheinmetall puts Mission Master UGV to the test
Rheinmetall’s Mission Master unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) was put through its paces in the European Land Robot (ELROB) trials held from 24–27 September in Lens, Belgium. The annual competition is held in different locations in Europe and is designed to demonstrate and compare the
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Australia names Sea 1180 patrol vessel as Arafura class
Key Points Australia has marked further progress in its Sea 1180 programme with the naming of its new OPV class and the start of steel welding on the first of class The programme’s first of class is expected to be delivered by 2021 The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has named the offshore
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DRC opposition’s probable contesting of upcoming election results raises likelihood of limited protests, new transitional political authority
Key Points DRC’s upcoming elections, delayed from November 2016 and now scheduled for 23 December, will likely be held on time, with any (less likely) delays pushing it back no further than April 2019. The validity of the election result will likely be contested by the opposition, but
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New NATO mission in Iraq to focus on training defence sector
A new, non-combat NATO-led mission will be stood up in Iraq next year to provide support to the country’s defence sector. UK Army Major General Christopher Ghika, the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve’s (CJTF-OIR’s) deputy commander for strategy and information,
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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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New Caledonia’s probable rejection of independence likely to trigger violent protests by indigenous youths, particularly affecting mining
Key Points Concerns among the majority of the public in New Caledonia regarding the territory’s economic dependence on France are highly likely to offset any desire for full sovereignty, resulting in a vote to remain part of France. There is a high risk of violence from disaffected
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German Chancellor Merkel’s resignation as CDU party leader unlikely to reduce risk of early elections in 12-month outlook
Key Points The CDU’s renewal will highly depend on whether Merkel’s successor will largely continue with her centrist policy direction or move the party back further to the right. There is a heightened risk of early elections in the 12-month-outlook as the CDU’s junior coalition
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Coalition capture of Yemen’s Hodeidah city likely, despite US call for ceasefire and ongoing UN mediation efforts
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Homicides and theft rising in Mexico’s San Luis Potosí; narco-message emergence raises collateral death and injury risks
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UN sanctions relief for Eritrea this month would decrease tax risks, indicate accelerating normalisation of international relations
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Spain weighs FCAS options, but insists on industrial participation
Spain is talking to both European parties that are developing next-generation combat aircraft with a view for collaboration, although any involvement will be as an industrial partner rather than as a customer, a senior military official said on 14 November. Speaking at the IQPC International
