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MBDA discloses development of SPEAR variants
Artist’s rendering of the baseline SPEAR weapon, SPEAR-EW, and SPEAR-Glide launched from the F-35 and Eurofighter Typhoon platforms. Source: MBDATurkey positions Type 209, 214 submarines for Indonesia’s third Nagapasa batch
A computer-generated image of the Type 214 submarine, one of two boat types discussed in STM's presentation to the Indonesian Navy in February 2019. Source: TKMSUK safety watchdog highlights Watchkeeper UAV shortfalls
A British Army Watchkeeper on force protection operations out of Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, in September 2014. Subsequent Watchkeeper operations in the UK have met with less success. Source: Crown CopyrightMalaysia looks to exchange palm oil for materiel
Russia is interested in supplying Malaysia its Yak-130 trainer/light attack aircraft (pictured here in Laos air force colours). Source: Irkut
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Indonesia signs LOI with PT Pindad for Kaplan medium tanks
Indonesia has reaffirmed its interest in acquiring the Kaplan MT Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) developed by Turkish company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri and Indonesian land systems company PT Pindad. On 12 April the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Jakarta signed a letter of intent (LOI) with PT Pindad
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IAF inaugurates repair and overhaul facility for Mi-17-V5 helos
The Indian Air Force (IAF) inaugurated a repair and overhaul facility for its fleet of Russian-made Mil Mi-17-V5 ‘Hip’ medium-lift helicopters on 17 April at Chandigarh, some 250 km north of New Delhi. India had acquired 151 twin-engine Mi-17-V5s between 2008 and 2016 for USD2.87
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Ukraine develops new command vehicle
Ukrainian state-owned defence industrial holding group Ukroboronprom announced on 15 April that its Kiev Armoured Plant subsidiary has completed the development of new command vehicle BTR-3KS. The vehicle features an automated battle management system that provides operators with automated
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Brazil eyes first MANSUP missile acquisition
The Brazilian Navy is looking to purchase a pre-production batch of 10 MANSUP (Míssil Antinavio Nacional de Superfície) combat surface-to-surface anti-ship missiles, an industry source familiar with the programme recently told Jane’s . The navy wants to sign a contract in late 2019
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Budget shows USN charting course away from big-ship fleet mentality
While most US defence analysts say it is likely Congress will reinstate budget funding to refuel and overhaul the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and reverse a US Navy (USN) decision to retire the ship early, there is a growing consensus that US lawmakers and the USN are moving away
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Denmark introduces CAESAR 155 mm, Piranha 120 mm indirect fire systems
The Danish Army indirect fire support capability is being refreshed with the introduction of two new systems: the French Nexter Systems CAESAR 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled (SP) artillery system and the General Dynamics European Land Systems MOWAG Piranha 5 modified to carry the latest generation
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Follow the leader: US Army unmanned ground vehicle programmes
In the 2001 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress set an objective of increasing the number of remote-controlled and unmanned systems in service with the US Army. The goal was that by 2015 a third of operational ground combat vehicles would be unmanned. However, this goal was not met. Scott Alexander reports -
Russian internet controls risk domestic pushback
The Russian government is seeking to exert greater control over the internet within its borders. Lincoln Pigman examines how Russian technology companies and civil society are responding to this campaign and assesses the likelihood of a domestic pushback -
Deter and defend: The 2019 US Missile Defense Review
Following the release in January of the Trump administration's first US Missile Defense Review, Dr Lee Willett considers the posture, policy, and programmatic implications of the review for the United States and its allies
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- Indonesia signs LOI with PT Pindad for Kaplan medium tanks
- Likely increase in armed group raids in southwest Rwanda; security forces will protect infrastructure projects, tourism
- Opposition-led protests likely in Mali despite president’s appeasement attempts, as government faces no-confidence motion
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Turkey positions Type 209, 214 submarines for Indonesia’s third Nagapasa batch
Key Points Turkey’s STM has made a presentation on its Type 209 and Type 214 boats to the Indonesian Navy The service has further requirements for at least four more submarines beyond 2024 Turkish naval shipbuilder Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret (STM) has made a formal
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MBDA discloses development of SPEAR variants
MBDA in the UK has disclosed details on the development of two prospective air-launched missile variants evolved from its baseline SPEAR stand-off, air-to-surface developmental weapon system: SPEAR-EW (electronic warfare) and SPEAR-Glide. Still in its development phase, the SPEAR weapon is
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‘Locked Shields’ 2019 seeks to clarify domestic and military cyber response roles
Cyber exercise ‘Locked Shields’ 2019, which was held on 8-12 April, focused on gaining a better functional understanding between technical experts and strategic decision-makers, as well as between operators from different NATO nations, the event’s organisers told Jane’s .
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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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UK safety watchdog highlights Watchkeeper UAV shortfalls
Key Points The British Army is still having issues operating its Watchkeepers, despite the UAVs having received their ‘release to service’ certification Three Watchkeeper UAVs have crashed in recent years while on UK-based training sorties UK safety investigators have identified
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MBDA discloses development of SPEAR variants
MBDA in the UK has disclosed details on the development of two prospective air-launched missile variants evolved from its baseline SPEAR stand-off, air-to-surface developmental weapon system: SPEAR-EW (electronic warfare) and SPEAR-Glide. Still in its development phase, the SPEAR weapon is
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Turkey positions Type 209, 214 submarines for Indonesia’s third Nagapasa batch
Key Points Turkey’s STM has made a presentation on its Type 209 and Type 214 boats to the Indonesian Navy The service has further requirements for at least four more submarines beyond 2024 Turkish naval shipbuilder Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret (STM) has made a formal
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Fracturing Bangladeshi opposition alliance will allow ruling party to consolidate authority, reducing government instability and protests risks
On 7 April, senior members of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) launched a hunger protest to demand the release of BNP leader and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who has been imprisoned since February 2018 following corruption convictions. The BNP has become increasingly
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Likely increase in armed group raids in southwest Rwanda; security forces will protect infrastructure projects, tourism
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New US Air Force S&T strategy focuses on prototyping and experimentation
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Opposition-led protests likely in Mali despite president’s appeasement attempts, as government faces no-confidence motion
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US Military examining army’s role in the Pacific, along island chains
After nearly two decades of counter-insurgency operations in landlocked countries, US Army leaders are examining ways to support their naval counterpart in a conflict against China, and where they could base weapons along the Pacific island chains to give Washington a marked advantage. In recent
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USSTRATCOM commander paints dour future for New START
With just over five months to go before Washington withdraws from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, the top US general charged with nuclear weapons oversight painted a gloomy forecast for the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) set to expire in 2021. Air Force General John
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Latest CAR peace deal unlikely to hold due to militia rivalry, with likely popular opposition triggering protests
Key Points The collapse of seven previous peace agreements in CAR indicates that the latest deal will fail due to continued lack of homogeneity among militias refusing to cede territorial control and financial profit, and probable rivalry for official posts. Likely entry into government of
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Likely increase in armed group raids in southwest Rwanda; security forces will protect infrastructure projects, tourism
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Afghan peace talks to continue despite Taliban spring offensive announcement, Taliban to focus on Afghan government targets
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Rocket fire near Niger’s Diffa airport poses cargo disruption, shootdown, damage risks to airborne and parked aircraft
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Fracturing Bangladeshi opposition alliance will allow ruling party to consolidate authority, reducing government instability and protests risks
On 7 April, senior members of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) launched a hunger protest to demand the release of BNP leader and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who has been imprisoned since February 2018 following corruption convictions. The BNP has become increasingly
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Opposition-led protests likely in Mali despite president’s appeasement attempts, as government faces no-confidence motion
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Incumbent president increasingly likely to lose Ukraine’s second-round election, triggering policy gridlock and delaying key reforms
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New Palestinian Authority government reduces likelihood of reconciliation with Hamas, violent Gazan protests likely to continue
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Malaysia looks to exchange palm oil for materiel
Malaysia will look to leverage its expansive palm oil resources to support military procurement, a senior government official has stated. Teresa Kok, Malaysia’s minister for primary industries, said the countertrade of palm oil in exchange for materiel would save local jobs, preserve state
