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Update: France launches F4 upgrade for Rafale
The formal launch of the Rafale F4 upgrade took place during a visit to Dassault’s Mérignac production facility by French defence minister Florence Parly. Source: Ministére des ArméesGerman Navy chief sees challenging year ahead
German Navy Chief Vice Admiral Andreas Krause addressed the service's 59th Historical-Tactical Meeting in Dobbin-Linstow, close to Rostock, on 10 January. Source: Bundeswehr/Steve Back/PIZ MarineMBDA validates dual-role capability for Mistral missile
MBDA conducted a demonstration of a third-generation variant of its Mistral short-range surface-to-air missile in an anti-surface role against a FIAC representative threat in late 2018. Source: MBDANATO secures additional SALIS surge capability with Antonov
Antonov Airlines will continue to provide the NATO alliance with a pair of An-124-100 airlifters through to the end of 2021 under a new three-year SALIS contract extension announced in early January. It will also provide access to a further three aircraft should the surge capability be needed. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick Allen
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Surface Navy 2019: Raytheon prepares to demonstrate its Barracuda MCM in 2019
Raytheon is seeking to test an early prototype of its Barracuda mine neutralisation system later in 2019 as well as demonstrate aspects of the system during the US Navy’s (USN’s) 2019 Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX). “We have early prototypes to demonstrate the autonomy
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Surface Navy 2019: USN set to receive first Raytheon EASR for testing
Raytheon will deliver an Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) to the Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island, Virginia in early 2019, for developmental testing (DT). That testing is set to begin in the March to June 2019 timeframe. Additionally, the company is expecting a long-lead
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China enhances protection of underground facilities
China has awarded its highest accolade for science and technology, the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award, to 82-year-old engineer Qian Qihu for his work in guaranteeing “the security of the country’s strategic arsenal against potential attacks, including those from future
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Croatia cancels procurement of Israeli F-16 Barak
On 14 January the Croatian government officially cancelled its March 2018 decision on the winner of its international fighter aircraft procurement bid. This has followed months of speculation about Israel suffering problems obtaining third party transfer (TPT) permission from the US for the sale of
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Ethiopian military airstrikes against alleged insurgent training camps indicate likely conflict intensification in western and southern Oromia
Event Ethiopian military aircraft on 14 January attacked alleged “military training camps” in and near Qellem Wellega zone, Oromia region, according to credible local media reports citing military sources. Specifically, these sources attributed the camps to the Oromo Liberation Army
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Greek government likely to survive confidence vote; early election still possible, new legislation to become more arduous
Event On 15 January, the Greek parliament started debating a confidence motion initiated by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, leader of the left-leaning Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA). Tsipras announced he would seek a parliamentary confidence vote following the resignation of Defence
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Israel faces threat from Hizbullah tunnels and upgraded missiles
Hizbullah’s cross-border tunnelling into Israel has again spotlighted the volatile Israel-Lebanon border as a conflict flashpoint. Nicholas Blanford reports from Beirut on regional reactions and the arguably greater likelihood of conflict that stems from Hizbullah’s missile upgrading programme -
Sovereign safeguarding: Iceland’s maritime security
Iceland’s national security policy sets out risks that the country must address. Dr Lee Willett discusses how national capabilities and international co-operation combine to overcome such risks at sea -
Rising sons: Japanese ground forces transformation continues apace
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is in the advanced stages of a service-wide restructuring and modernisation programme that seeks to transform it into a leaner and more flexible organisation, better positioned to address a wider spectrum of domestic and international challenges. Kelvin Wong investigates the service’s latest capabilities and future plans
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- Ethiopian military airstrikes against alleged insurgent training camps indicate likely conflict intensification in western and southern Oromia
- Greek government likely to survive confidence vote; early election still possible, new legislation to become more arduous
- Iranian satellite fails to reach orbit
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Update: France launches F4 upgrade for Rafale
France has formally launched the development of the F4-standard for the Dassault Rafale combat aircraft, the manufacturer announced on 14 January. Eric Trappier, chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, received the F4-standard development contract for the Rafale during a visit by French defence
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MBDA validates dual-role capability for Mistral missile
MBDA has validated a dual-role capability with the latest version of its Mistral very short-range surface-to-air missile with a demonstration of a surface-to-surface engagement with effector at an undisclosed range off the Mediterranean coast in late 2018. In the course of the company-funded firing
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China’s SZMID highlights handheld C-UAV system
Shen Zhou Ming Da High Technology Co Ltd (SZMID), a Beijing-based company specialising in radio frequency (RF) detection and jamming technology for counter unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) applications, is eyeing export opportunities for its indigenously developed DZ-02 Pro Portable Jammer Gun. The
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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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Update: France launches F4 upgrade for Rafale
France has formally launched the development of the F4-standard for the Dassault Rafale combat aircraft, the manufacturer announced on 14 January. Eric Trappier, chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, received the F4-standard development contract for the Rafale during a visit by French defence
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MBDA validates dual-role capability for Mistral missile
MBDA has validated a dual-role capability with the latest version of its Mistral very short-range surface-to-air missile with a demonstration of a surface-to-surface engagement with effector at an undisclosed range off the Mediterranean coast in late 2018. In the course of the company-funded firing
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French Navy receives first F3R-standard Rafale
The French Navy (Marine Nationale: MN) has received the first Dassault Rafale combat aircraft to be upgraded to the latest F3R standard. The commander of the Landivisiau Naval Air Base near Brest has formally taken delivery of the first of the MN’s Rafale M (Marine) aircraft to the new
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Despite security improvements, residual elevated risk of collateral damage at Damascus Airport, mainly from Israeli airstrikes
Key Points Security at Damascus International Airport has improved, but IHS Markit assesses that there is a residual elevated risk of random collateral damage to aircraft on the ground from Israeli airstrikes and occasional indirect rocket or mortar fire by jihadist militants. In the event of
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Greek government likely to survive confidence vote; early election still possible, new legislation to become more arduous
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USD1.2-billion loan alleviates Jordan’s repayment burden; however, unlikely to reduce increasing demands for political reform
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PLA Navy commissions amphibious assault ship, destroyer
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German Navy chief sees challenging year ahead
The German Navy has a challenging year ahead, with new ships entering service, the Inspekteur der Marine (Germany's navy chief), Vice Admiral Andreas Krause, told the service's 59th Historisch-Taktische Tagung (Historical-Tactical Meeting) held in Dobbin-Linstow, close to the Baltic port of Rostock,
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North Korean leader warns of possible change in direction if sanctions continue
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced in his New Year’s Day address that he is committed to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and willing to meet again with US President Donald Trump, but warned that Pyongyang “might be compelled to explore a new path” if Washington
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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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Ethiopian military airstrikes against alleged insurgent training camps indicate likely conflict intensification in western and southern Oromia
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Cairo IED attack underlines risks to Egypt’s tourism sector but does not represent increase in terrorism capabilities
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ELN likely to resume attacks on Colombian pipelines, electricity pylons, and state security forces as ceasefire ends
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Despite security improvements, residual elevated risk of collateral damage at Damascus Airport, mainly from Israeli airstrikes
Key Points Security at Damascus International Airport has improved, but IHS Markit assesses that there is a residual elevated risk of random collateral damage to aircraft on the ground from Israeli airstrikes and occasional indirect rocket or mortar fire by jihadist militants. In the event of
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Ethiopian military airstrikes against alleged insurgent training camps indicate likely conflict intensification in western and southern Oromia
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Greek government likely to survive confidence vote; early election still possible, new legislation to become more arduous
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USD1.2-billion loan alleviates Jordan’s repayment burden; however, unlikely to reduce increasing demands for political reform
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Indonesia resumes KFX payments
Jakarta has restarted payments to support the development of the next-generation Korean Fighter Xperiment (KFX) aircraft, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) confirmed to Jane’s on 14 January. KAI said it received KRW132 billion (USD118 million) from the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD) in
