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Navistar Defense reveals third-generation Special Operations Tactical Vehicle
Navistar Defense’s third-generation Special Operations Tactical Vehicle (SOTV). Source: Shaun ConnorsSouth African Badger behind schedule as SAAF Hawks lose A-Darter
Procurement of the Denel Badger, seen here at the African Aerospace and Defence Show in 2018, is significantly behind schedule, according to Armscor. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick AllenRACER high-speed helo passes preliminary design review
With the RACER concept having now passed its PDR, final assembly of the prototype is planned to start in the fourth quarter of 2019. Source: Airbus HelicoptersRosgvardiya tests new Kalashnikov firearms
Kalashnikov says its Izhmash Mechanical Plant will launch serial production of the PL-15 pistol. Source: Kalashnikov
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Reopening of borders between Syria and Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon indicate normalising relations and President Assad’s hold on power
Event Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem stated on 15 October 2018 that Syria is “witnessing the first results of the victory” as the Naseeb/Jaber border crossing with Jordan reopened to trade. Jordan closed the border in April 2015 after the opposition’s Free Syrian Army took
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US donates UH-60M helicopters to Croatia
The United States will donate two UH-60M helicopters to Croatia, Defence Minister Damir Krsticevic has announced. The announcement was made during a visit involving two US Army UH-60Ms from Germany to Pleso airbase near Zagreb on 12 October. The helicopters are expected to be delivered by
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AUSA 2018: Infrared ID makes a showing
Israeli company Infrared ID presented its range of combat identification patches and panels for vehicles and personnel at the Association of the US Army (AUSA) exhibition held from 8 to 10 October in Washington, DC. An important attribute of Infrared ID’s solutions is that they are passive in
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New logistics ordering/billing system to be tested during ‘Trident Juncture’
A new digitalised logistics ordering and billing system being used for the first time by all 29 NATO allies, plus partners Finland and Sweden, during their 25 October-23 November ‘Trident Juncture 2018’ (‘TRJE18’) exercise in Norway stands to significantly boost the
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Philippines concludes fighter studies, points to possible Gripen acquisition
The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has concluded a study in support of its programme to procure a new fighter jet and confirmed that Saab’s Gripen aircraft is in pole position to win the contract. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said in comments published by the Philippine
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Lockheed Martin to deliver LRDR software following successful tracking event
Lockheed Martin’s Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) searched, acquired, and tracked satellites during a closed loop satellite track demonstration at the company’s Moorestown, New Jersey facility. Completion of this event on 27 August was an indication of how mature LRDR is, Chandra
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Europe steps up EU policing strategy
In 2018, the European Union began to implement its third Policy Cycle on Serious and Organised Crime. Matthew Redhead examines the drive in Brussels towards greater policing co-ordination as criminals adopt new technologies and Brexit approaches -
Building NATO’s new eastern front: The eFP in Europe
In 2016 NATO leaders agreed to despatch multinational battlegroups to the Baltic states and Poland under the enhanced Forward Presence initiative. Since then NATO deployments to Eastern Europe have accelerated. Tim Ripley charts the progress of efforts to build up allied defences in the region -
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Navistar Defense reveals third-generation Special Operations Tactical Vehicle
Navistar Defense has revealed details of its third-generation Special Operations Tactical Vehicle (SOTV) to Jane’s at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference in October. The SOTV began as the Non Standard Tactical Truck (NSTT) concept in 2008. In early-2015 Navistar
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Rosgvardiya tests new Kalashnikov firearms
The Rosgvardiya, Russia’s national guard, is testing new small arms designed by Rostec’s Kalashnikov Group, a military source has told Jane’s . “The Rosgvardiya has started the operational evaluation and testing of the newest Kalashnikov AK-200 series of assault rifles,
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Pilots warned of jamming threat in Eastern Med
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised the possibility that Russian electronic warfare systems in Syria could disrupt commercial flights. The FAA posted a notice to airmen (NOTAM) on 9 October warning them to “be aware of possible loss of GNSS [global navigation satellite
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Japan developing vehicle-mounted IED detection system
Japan is developing a vehicle-mounted system designed to remotely detect improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along roads in urban and suburban areas. The Ground Systems Research Center (GSRC) of the Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (ATLA)
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Rosgvardiya tests new Kalashnikov firearms
The Rosgvardiya, Russia’s national guard, is testing new small arms designed by Rostec’s Kalashnikov Group, a military source has told Jane’s . “The Rosgvardiya has started the operational evaluation and testing of the newest Kalashnikov AK-200 series of assault rifles,
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Navistar Defense reveals third-generation Special Operations Tactical Vehicle
Navistar Defense has revealed details of its third-generation Special Operations Tactical Vehicle (SOTV) to Jane’s at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference in October. The SOTV began as the Non Standard Tactical Truck (NSTT) concept in 2008. In early-2015 Navistar
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Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall team for German Sea Lynx replacement effort
Lockheed Martin is to team with Rheinmetall in its bid to replace the German Navy’s (Deutsche Marine – DM) ageing Westland Mk 88A Sea Lynx anti-submarine warfare/anti-surface warfare (ASW/ASuW) helicopters, the US manufacturer announced on 12 October. The two companies signed a letter
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Short-lived mutiny indicates deteriorating Ethiopian military chain of command, but ruling coalition will likely remain in power
Key Points The short-lived mutiny by the Ethiopian soldiers was likely motivated by grievances stemming from military reforms that have eroded the historical dominance of senior ethnic-Tigrayan commanders. The military reforms will continue and it is unlikely that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will be
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Reopening of borders between Syria and Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon indicate normalising relations and President Assad’s hold on power
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Civilian casualties from airstrikes in Afghanistan up 39%, says UN
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Opposition split over election candidacy strengthens Senegalese president’s chances of second term in February 2019 polls
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Australia, Singapore conduct inaugural MUM-T collaboration at bilateral naval drills
Key Points The navies of Australia and Singapore have successfully conducted their first-ever combined manned-unmanned teaming operation involving a helicopter and a UAV The operation underscores the strong level of interoperability and commonality between both services In a sign of growing
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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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Short-lived mutiny indicates deteriorating Ethiopian military chain of command, but ruling coalition will likely remain in power
Key Points The short-lived mutiny by the Ethiopian soldiers was likely motivated by grievances stemming from military reforms that have eroded the historical dominance of senior ethnic-Tigrayan commanders. The military reforms will continue and it is unlikely that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will be
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Reopening of borders between Syria and Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon indicate normalising relations and President Assad’s hold on power
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Opposition split over election candidacy strengthens Senegalese president’s chances of second term in February 2019 polls
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US pastor’s release insufficient to restore US-Turkey alliance, which will depend on resolution of multiple sticking points
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South African Badger behind schedule as SAAF Hawks lose A-Darter
South African procurement agency Armscor has revealed that the country’s acquisition of Patria AMV armoured fighting vehicles has experienced significant delays, while the South African Air Force (SAAF) has scrapped a planned requirement for the A-Darter missile for its BAE Systems Hawk 120
