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Jordan receives second Mi-26 heavy-lift helo
The second of four Mi-26T heavy-lift helicopters has been delivered to Jordan, with two more set to arrive before the end of 2019. Source: Royal Jordanian Air ForceKazakhstan receives four more Su-30SM fighter aircraft
The KADF received another batch of Russian-made Su-30SM fighters in late December. Source: Kazakhstan MoDAustralia’s first Hobart-class destroyer completes weapons, systems evaluation
HMAS demonstrating its ability to strike hostile aircraft and missiles as part of combat system ship qualification trials with the US Navy. Source: Commonwealth of AustraliaChina fields more capable pontoon bridge
A scale model of the interior bay of the Chinese HZ PPB in its folded position, showing a gap for the water propulsion system. Source: Christopher F Foss
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China develops 20 MW turbo generator for use in warships
A Chinese-developed 20 MW steam turbo generator (TG) for use in warships has successfully passed a technical appraisal, the Global Times newspaper reported on 25 December. Developed by the 704 Institute of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), the compact unit can generate four times
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China flies DART-450-derived military basic trainer aircraft
China has flown a new military trainer aircraft derived from the Diamond DART-450 single-engined turboprop, state media disclosed in late 2018. The flight of the tandem two-seat trainer developed by China Electronics Technology Corporation (CETC) Wuhu Diamond Aircraft Manufacturing Company, was
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China’s CASC eyes heavy fuel engine for CH-4 armed reconnaissance UAV family
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is developing a new variant of its Cai Hong 4 (Rainbow 4, or CH-4) armed reconnaissance medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV), which will feature an indigenously manufactured heavy fuel engine (HFE), company
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Counter-terrorism raids and disruption of Islamic State cell in India indicate declining NSAG capability and terrorism risk
Event On 26 December, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced that it had disrupted an alleged Islamic State-linked cell named Harkat ul Harb e Islam, following 17 simultaneous raids conducted across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. During the raids, the NIA arrested 10 suspects
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DSME awarded contract to refit KDX-I-class destroyers
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has been awarded a USD230 million contract to refit the three KDX-I-class destroyers in service with the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN). In a statement on 27 December the South Korean shipbuilder announced that the deal is for the “renovation
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French naval fighter squadron completes transition to Rafale M
Henri-Pierre Grolleau, Brest, France French naval fighter squadron Flottille 17F, which formerly operated the Super Étendard Modernisé (SEM) aircraft, has completed its transition to the Dassault Aviation Rafale M. The transition, which began in 2016 soon after the SEM was withdrawn from
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Annual Defence Report 2018: The Americas
In the Americas US forces began in earnest the process of re-adapting their force structure to again face down a high-end threat in 2018, while Canada committed to a series of long-term procurement projects. Some Latin American countries managed to enhance their capabilities, but more crucially the region remained free of open conflict. Michael Fabey, Pat Host, Ian Keddie, Gabriel Porfilio, Ashley Roque, and Daniel Wasserbly report -
Islamic State eyes comeback in Iraq
Iraq's parlous security situation is affording the Islamic State space to regroup. Dr Jonathan Spyer reports from the Qara Chokh mountain range on how one Islamic State pocket is consolidating its presence -
Potential for wider Iranian Kurdish insurgency increases
Iranian Kurdish insurgents are stepping up their military activities against the government in Tehran. Dr Jonathan Spyer reports from northern Iraq on the fallout from Iranian action against the PDKI and KDP-I
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Jordan receives second Mi-26 heavy-lift helo
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has received into service the second of four Mil Mi-26 ‘Halo’ heavy-lift helicopters from Russia, the service announced on 26 December. An image of the Mi-26T was posted on the RJAF’s official website some 11 months after the first was
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USAF receives first LRASM missiles
The US Air Force (USAF) has received into service the first Lockheed Martin AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs), the company announced on 18 December. The rollout of an undisclosed number of missiles to unspecified operational units coincides with the declaration of early operational
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New Delhi launches satellite for use by Indian Air Force
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a communication satellite on 19 December designed to “significantly enhance” the network-centric and communication capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF), officials have told Jane’s . The GSAT-7A communication satellite,
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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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Jordan receives second Mi-26 heavy-lift helo
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has received into service the second of four Mil Mi-26 ‘Halo’ heavy-lift helicopters from Russia, the service announced on 26 December. An image of the Mi-26T was posted on the RJAF’s official website some 11 months after the first was
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China fields more capable pontoon bridge
The China Harzone Industry Corporation Ltd, a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), is marketing its latest HZ Power Pontoon Bridge (PPB) in a Military Load Class 80 (MLC 80) configuration on the export market. The HZ PPB has been deployed by the People’s Liberation
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Australia’s first Hobart-class destroyer completes weapons, systems evaluation
Key Points Australia’s first-of-class air warfare destroyer HMAS Hobart has successfully demonstrated its ability to conduct co-operative fleet-area air defence operations The trials validate the Royal Australian Navy’s capacity to interoperate with the US Navy in high-intensity combat
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Martial law extension, activation of 11th Infantry Division, to reduce risk of large-scale terrorist attacks in Mindanao
Key Points Islamist militant capability has been degraded by increased pressure from the Filipino military, and although they will mount small IED attacks against security forces and engage in small-arms firefights, they are unlikely to conduct large assaults against cities over the next six
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DoD Inspector General finds lapses in data security at US BMDS sites
A US Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) audit found that internal security measures designed to protect networks and systems that process, store, and transmit Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) technical information were often not implemented. The lack of
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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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Martial law extension, activation of 11th Infantry Division, to reduce risk of large-scale terrorist attacks in Mindanao
Key Points Islamist militant capability has been degraded by increased pressure from the Filipino military, and although they will mount small IED attacks against security forces and engage in small-arms firefights, they are unlikely to conduct large assaults against cities over the next six
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Counter-terrorism raids and disruption of Islamic State cell in India indicate declining NSAG capability and terrorism risk
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Security forces kill two unidentified militants in India's Jammu and Kashmir
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SVBIED attack near Iran’s Chabahar port reflects militants’ targeting of strategic locations, but disruption to cargo unlikely
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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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Unusually open domestic criticism of China's development policy unlikely to affect industrial policy or US trade negotiations
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Severe disruption at Gatwick highlights vulnerability of major UK airports to UAVs deployed with malicious intent
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State of emergency in Atbara unlikely to prevent spread of austerity protests across Sudan, raising coup risks
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Australia lines up credit facility to support defence exports
The Australian government announced on 17 December that it will provide state credit to support two local companies' efforts to export radars systems and patrol boats. The government indicated that it is the first time that the export credit system – officially termed the ‘Defence
