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IMDEX 2019: Indonesia to reinstate missile capabilities on KCR-60M fast attack craft
Two KCR-60M vessels, Tombak and KRI Halasan, at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base for the 2019 IMDEX exhibition. Source: IHS Markit/Ridzwan RahmatIMDEX 2019: Zycraft expands Vigilant IUSV capabilities
Vigilant IUSV prototype LongRunner berthed prior to a sea trial. Source: IHS Markit/Kelvin WongLNA claims it has been attacked by Turkish UAVs
The Bayraktar TB2 is being produced for Qatari and Ukrainian export orders, but there is no evidence as yet that they are being used in Libya. Source: Baykar MakinaPLAN decommissions four Type 051 destroyers
The Chinese navy decommissioned four Type 051-class destroyers in a ceremony held at the North Sea Fleet base in Lushun on 16 May. Source: military.cnr.cn
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Dstl develops open-source framework to enhance military tracking technology
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) announced on 14 May the launch of an open-source software framework named Stone Soup, which is intended to help improve military tracking technology. The new software framework will allow the algorithms used in missiles, vehicles, or
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Japan awards contract extension for development of new ship-launched SAM system
The Japan Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced on 10 May that it awarded a contract extension to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Melco) for the development of a ship-launched surface-to-air missile (SAM) system based on the
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Raytheon, for the first time, performs complete JPALS expeditionary setup and demo
Key Points Raytheon performed a setup and demonstration of its JPALS expeditionary variant for the first time during the week of 6 May The company eventually wants to demonstrate the system with multiple runways and multiple approaches Raytheon demonstrated, for the first time, a complete setup
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UDT 2019: Swedish navy chief outlines future equipment priorities
Sweden’s naval chief has spelled out his ambitions for the future fleet as the government weighs its priorities for the forthcoming 2021-2025 defence bill. Speaking at the UDT Europe conference in Stockholm on 13 May, Rear Admiral Jens Nykvist, chief of navy, said he wanted to see the Royal
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US military deploys more assets to Middle East
The US military has announced that an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot air defence battery are being sent to the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, but President Donald Trump has dismissed reports that 120,000 troops could be deployed. "I think it's fake news,” Trump
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Belarus weighs acquiring Russian air defence systems
Belarus is considering acquiring Russian-made air defence systems, including Pantsir-S self-propelled hybrid gun/missile air-defence systems and the Tor-M2 self-propelled surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the head of Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheyev told
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Risk of religious conflict in Sri Lanka increases
The April 2019 terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka focused attention on the unresolved communal tensions affecting the country. Derek Henry Flood examines the complex ethno-linguistic and religious divisions that are likely to shape the risk of further violence, potentially between Muslim and Buddhist communities -
More bang for your buck: B61 service-life extension upgrades
Despite being more than 50 years old the B61 nuclear bomb is still in service with armed forces around the globe. As this weapon enters into its sixth decade it is being extensively upgraded to enhance its precision and, by default, its lethality. Thomas Withington reports
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IMDEX 2019: Indonesia to reinstate missile capabilities on KCR-60M fast attack craft
Key Points Indonesia plans to reinstate missile capabilities on two of its KCR-60M vessels in the long term First- and second-of-class were earlier stripped of their missile launchers after receiving Chinese-made CIWS turrets Slightly more than a year after removing missile launchers from two of
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IMDEX 2019: Israel Shipyards integrates SPIKE ER missile system on Shaldag Mk II
Key Points The Shaldag Mk II fast interceptor craft has been integrated with missile capabilities The vessel is now one of the most capable interceptor types within its class in terms of firepower The Shaldag Mk II fast patrol craft can now be armed with Spike Extended Range (ER)
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Dynetics to build 100 kW laser for US Army
The US Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command has selected a Dynetics-led team to develop an experimental 100 kW laser weapon system for its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). On 15 May, the company announced that it had beat out Raytheon to receive a USD130 million contract for the
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Navy League 2019: Raytheon mine clearance package moves ahead with AQS-20C sonar, Barracuda effector
The US Navy (USN) now has 10 production Raytheon AQS-20C mine-hunting sonar units in the fleet, as the service hopes these can help shift to single sortie detect-to-engage (SSDTE) mine clearance missions. The AQS-20C has gone through testing but Raytheon and the USN are continuing to learn about
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LNA claims it has been attacked by Turkish UAVs
The Libyan National Army (LNA) has claimed that Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are being used to carry out attacks against the forces it has deployed to capture Tripoli from forces aligned with the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA). The claim was made in a
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IMDEX 2019: Zycraft expands Vigilant IUSV capabilities
Zycraft, a Singapore-based technology company specialising in the design and manufacture of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for commercial and government applications, is continuing to push development of its Vigilant Independent Unmanned Surface Vessel (IUSV) and plans to validate new technologies
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IMDEX 2019: Indonesia to reinstate missile capabilities on KCR-60M fast attack craft
Key Points Indonesia plans to reinstate missile capabilities on two of its KCR-60M vessels in the long term First- and second-of-class were earlier stripped of their missile launchers after receiving Chinese-made CIWS turrets Slightly more than a year after removing missile launchers from two of
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US diplomatic staff evacuation will likely be accompanied by increased pressure on Iraqi government to disarm PMU militias
On 15 May, the US State Department ordered its non-emergency staff to evacuate its embassy and consular facilities in Baghdad and Erbil in response to intelligence of a threat to US forces. Saudi news site al-Arabiyya also alleged that Exxon Mobil was evacuating engineers from West Qurna, Basra,
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IMDEX 2019: Singapore navy confirms 16 m-class USVs aboard future unmanned vehicle ‘mothership’
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Houthi UAV attacks on Saudi oil pipeline increase likelihood of US-led confrontation with Iran and proxies in Gulf
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Opposition coalition and military council reach preliminary deal but protests likely to continue across Sudan
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LNA claims it has been attacked by Turkish UAVs
The Libyan National Army (LNA) has claimed that Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are being used to carry out attacks against the forces it has deployed to capture Tripoli from forces aligned with the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA). The claim was made in a
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Images reveal further details of North Korean missile launch
Images released by North Korea's state-run media show that the two missiles the country launched on 9 May were of the same type as the close/short-range ballistic missile it test-fired on 4 May. The firings were part of a "strike drill of defence units of the Korean People's Army (KPA) in the
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Implementation of ceasefire conditions reduces immediate likelihood of resumed escalation between Israel and Gazan militant groups
A ceasefire arrangement was agreed between Israel and Gaza-based Islamist militant groups, Hamas and Islamic Jihad (PIJ), on 6 May. The ceasefire was reported in Israeli and Palestinian media as subject to the implementation of terms agreed to in early April – including the transfer of Qatari
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Gwadar attack indicates growing threat to Chinese nationals in Balochistan but risks to Chinese projects relatively lower
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Confirmation of Islamic State network would increase likelihood of protracted Islamist campaign in Sri Lanka
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US militia leader arrest underscores ongoing risks of isolated arson attacks and confrontations with security forces
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US diplomatic staff evacuation will likely be accompanied by increased pressure on Iraqi government to disarm PMU militias
On 15 May, the US State Department ordered its non-emergency staff to evacuate its embassy and consular facilities in Baghdad and Erbil in response to intelligence of a threat to US forces. Saudi news site al-Arabiyya also alleged that Exxon Mobil was evacuating engineers from West Qurna, Basra,
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Houthi UAV attacks on Saudi oil pipeline increase likelihood of US-led confrontation with Iran and proxies in Gulf
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Opposition coalition and military council reach preliminary deal but protests likely to continue across Sudan
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Gwadar attack indicates growing threat to Chinese nationals in Balochistan but risks to Chinese projects relatively lower
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Lockheed Martin reportedly offers India F-21 exclusivity
Lockheed Martin has reportedly promised that the F-21 will be exclusively operated by the Indian Air Force should the nation select it for its USD18 billion, 114-aircraft requirement. The aircraft was revealed in February as the company’s offer for the programme, an F-16 Fighting Falcon
