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UK Hercules centre-wing box replacement effort gets under way for completion in 2027
The UK is to replace the centre-wing boxes of 14 Hercules airlifters, with work to be complete in 2027. Source: Crown CopyrightIndia warns Pakistan of ‘strong response’ after attack on paramilitaries in Kashmir
Dozens of Indian paramilitary personnel were killed on 14 February as a result of a suicide car bombing in Indian-administered Kashmir. Source: STR/AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Netherlands Army orders Thales Multi Mission Radars
The Royal Netherlands Army is to replace its legacy TPQ-36 radars with nine new Thales Nederland MMRs.Tempest’s unmanned ‘loyal wingmen’ to be carrier capable
As part of the project to develop the next-generation Tempest future fighter (pictured as a mock-up), the UK is planning to team the aircraft with unmanned wingmen that will be compatible with future carrier operations. Source: Crown Copyright
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US Air Force to declare IOC for nuclear control centre
The US Air Force (USAF) is on track to declare initial operational capability (IOC) by April for its Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Center, according to a key officer. Major General Stephen Davis, US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of global operations, said on 14
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Airbus sales reach EUR63.7 billion in 2018
Airbus reported the results of its 2018 financial year on 14 February, revealing significant improvements in both sales and profits. Compared with 2017, revenue was up 8% at EUR63.7 billion (USD71.8 billion), while net income increased by 29% to EUR3.1 billion. EUR9.9 billion of Airbus’s 2018
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JGSDF certifies its first amphibious assault force in joint exercise with US marines
Japan certified its Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) during the 14th iteration of Exercise ‘Iron Fist’, which was conducted in Southern California by contingents of the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). The move means that Japan’s
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Poland signs HIMARS contract
On 13 February Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak signed a contract for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in the presence of President Andrzej Duda and US Vice President Mike Pence. The USD414 million Foreign Military Sales contract covers the procurement of 20 HIMARS
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Saab reports rising annual sales
Swedish defence company Saab’s annual revenues exceeded SEK33.1 billion (USD3.6 billion) in 2018, according to annual results released on 15 February; a rise of 4.7% year- on-year. However, the company’s net income fell below SEK1.4 billion, a 9.4% decline compared to 2017. All but two
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UK removes one Reaper from service
The UK has reduced its number of operational General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc MQ-9 Reaper medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with one of the 10 aircraft currently in the US for decommissioning. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) made the disclosure in a
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Region reacts to US withdrawal from Syria
US President Donald Trump's sudden decision to withdraw US troops from Syria has created consternation among allies and raises the risk of intensifying clashes between Israel and Iran. Jonathan Spyer, Nicholas Blanford, and Kathryn Haahr analyse the implications of the move for regional stability -
Keep on keeping on: South America’s navies strive to sustain submarine capabilities
Faced with ageing submarine fleets - many fast approaching the end of their service lives - a number of South American navies have launched programmes to upgrade or replace them. Tim Fish reports -
Canberra’s capabilities: Australia country briefing
The disruption of long-held assumptions underpinning Australia's strategic posture has moved the country's international security outlook from stable to unsettled. Julian Kerr reports
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UK Hercules centre-wing box replacement effort gets under way for completion in 2027
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has begun work on the centre-wing box (CWB) replacement effort for 14 UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin C-130J/C-130J-30 Hercules transport aircraft, which should be complete in 2027. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) told Jane’s on 15 February that
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US Army to acquire Carl-Gustaf M4
The US Army has signed a three-year framework agreement with Saab Dynamics to acquire the 84 mm Carl-Gustaf M4 (CGM4) lightweight reusable shoulder-fired recoilless weapon system. In September 2017 the Army announced an intention to rapidly acquire about 1,111 GGM4s – with an equal number of
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Royal Netherlands Army orders Thales Multi Mission Radars
The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) is to replace its legacy TPQ-36 radars with nine new Thales Nederland Multi Mission Radars (MMRs) from mid-2021. The contract value is undisclosed, but the Dutch government’s Defense Industry Strategy put the price between EUR100–250 million
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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 Hercules centre-wing box replacement effort gets under way for completion in 2027
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has begun work on the centre-wing box (CWB) replacement effort for 14 UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin C-130J/C-130J-30 Hercules transport aircraft, which should be complete in 2027. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) told Jane’s on 15 February that
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Royal Netherlands Army orders Thales Multi Mission Radars
The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) is to replace its legacy TPQ-36 radars with nine new Thales Nederland Multi Mission Radars (MMRs) from mid-2021. The contract value is undisclosed, but the Dutch government’s Defense Industry Strategy put the price between EUR100–250 million
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Tempest’s unmanned ‘loyal wingmen’ to be carrier capable
The UK is looking to create a carrier-capable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as part of its wider efforts to develop the Tempest next-generation combat aircraft, a government minister said on 14 February. Answering questions in the House of Commons, the Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (MoD),
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India warns Pakistan of ‘strong response’ after attack on paramilitaries in Kashmir
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to send a “strong response” to Pakistan, which he holds responsible for a suicide car bombing that took place on 14 February in Indian-administered Kashmir killing 44 paramilitary personnel and badly injuring at least 24 others. “I
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India warns Pakistan of ‘strong response’ after attack on paramilitaries in Kashmir
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to send a “strong response” to Pakistan, which he holds responsible for a suicide car bombing that took place on 14 February in Indian-administered Kashmir killing 44 paramilitary personnel and badly injuring at least 24 others. “I
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US to start INF Treaty withdrawal process
President Donald Trump announced on 1 February that he is formally withdrawing the United States from the 1987 US-Soviet Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Trump said the US would “suspend its obligations” under the INF Treaty on 2 February by giving the required six
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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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SVBIED indicates improving Kashmiri separatist capability and increased likelihood of India-Pakistan cross-border fire ahead of Indian elections
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VBIED attack underscores ongoing Kurdish threat to Turkish and Turkish-backed forces in northern Syria
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Increased kidnapping attacks on education sector in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions highlight developing strategies of separatist militants
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Dismissal of Thai PM bid increases likelihood of project review in agriculture, real estate; large-scale unrest unlikely
Key Points Military presence has been expected to increase across Thailand, with protests being heavily monitored by security forces; risks of access denial or business area blockade remain low. The palace’s public dismissal of Princess Ubolratana Mahidol’s premiership bid is a
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SVBIED indicates improving Kashmiri separatist capability and increased likelihood of India-Pakistan cross-border fire ahead of Indian elections
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Increasing frequency of armed assaults on tourists raises risks for foreigners, despite Costa Rica’s reduced homicide rate
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VBIED attack underscores ongoing Kurdish threat to Turkish and Turkish-backed forces in northern Syria
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Spain joins Franco–German future fighter project
Spain has formally joined the Franco–German effort to develop a Next-Generation Fighter (NGF) aircraft as part of a wider Future Combat Air System (FCAS), with a letter of intent (LOI) signed on 14 February. The LOI was signed between Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles, French Defence
