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RoKN receives fourth and final LST-2-class tank landing ship
Seen here shortly after being launched in April, Nojeokbong, the fourth and final LST-2-class tank landing ship on order for the RoKN, was handed over to the service on 21 November. Source: RoKNFrance and Germany agree next-gen fighter design studies
The Airbus Next-Generation Fighter concept shown in Berlin in November. Along with concepts from Dassault, this design will help inform the development of demonstrator platforms for the future France–Germany combat aircraft. Source: Airbus via IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsPhazotron-NIIR readies new AESA radar for Russian fighter trials
The Russian Aerospace Forces will eventually update their MiG-29 and MiG-35 combat aircraft with the new Zhuk-AME AESA radar. Source: Nikolai NovichkovUS approves missile and munition sales for Japan and NATO
Of the three proposed sales to allies, the largest by value comprises 21 SM-3 missiles (pictured) to be delivered to Japan for ballistic missile defence. Source: US Navy
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Australia awards defence innovation contracts
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has awarded a tranche of new contracts to local companies to undertake research and development (R&D) in innovative military technologies. The DoD said on 22 November that the five contracts total more than AUD12 million (USD8.7 million) and will
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Australia, UK launch joint research project
A joint initiative has been launched by Australia and the UK to support research into integrating advanced materials onto military platforms. A statement on the Australian government’s online business portal on 21 November said the project is intended to “uncover innovative joining
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IDF: No decision on advanced F-15s as yet
Israel has not made a final decision on acquiring a more advanced version of the Boeing F-15 multirole fighter, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) told Jane’s . “All possibilities regarding this issue are under IDF, IAF [Israeli Air Force], and the defence establishment's examination, and
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UPDATE: Japan positions for advanced military technologies
Japan’s new defence policy, which will be introduced before the end of the year, is expected to emphasise the development of military capabilities in cyber, artificial intelligence (AI), and autonomous systems, it has been reported. Media reports in Japan on 21 November said a focus in the
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US reiterates commitment to Pakistan funding freeze
The US government is continuing to freeze security assistance funds for Pakistan as part of its effort to spur Islamabad into committing greater engagement in counter-insurgency (COIN) operations. Media reports on 21 November said the US government has suspended USD1.66 billion in security
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Kontron offering VX305C-40 Gb computers with 40 Gb Ethernet data plane
Kontron will begin first customer shipments of a new 3U (rack unit) VPX single-board computer by the end of November. The VX305C-40 Gb integrates the 12-core version of the Intel Xeon®-D processor architecture and represents a significant jump in performance as Kontron transitions from a PCIe
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Unmanned whirlybirds: Rotary-wing UAVs take off in Asia
Rotary-wing UAVs have been gaining traction in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the maritime domain where naval forces are building ships with an eye on unmanned aviation capabilities. Land forces operating in constricted terrain are also investigating similar systems. Kelvin Wong reports -
The SAM factory: Russian air-defence capabilities
Russia is developing and acquiring several new ground-based air-defence systems and has deployed some of them abroad, such as the S-400 system in Syria. Oscar Widlund charts the latest deployments of Russian ground-based air-defence systems and assesses their overall capabilities -
New Russian missile likely to be part of anti-satellite system
The appearance in September of photographs of a new missile carried on a Russian MiG-31 prompted widespread speculation as to the system's purpose. Malcolm Claus examines the new missile and assesses its intended role
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RoKN receives fourth and final LST-2-class tank landing ship
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has handed over the fourth and final Cheonwangbong (LST-2)-class tank landing ship to the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN). The service received the ship, which has been named Nojeokbong (pennant number 689), in a ceremony held on 21 November at
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US approves missile and munition sales for Japan and NATO
The US State Department has approved the sale of nearly USD950 million worth of missiles and precision-guided bomb kits to allies, according to notifications released by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 19 November. The DSCA notifications cover three proposed sales, two of which
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Phazotron-NIIR readies new AESA radar for Russian fighter trials
Phazotron-NIIR’s Zhuk-AME – also known as the FGA50 – active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar is poised to begin trials, an industry source has confirmed to Jane’s . The new radar will be installed into the Russian Aerospace Forces’ new MiG-35 multirole combat
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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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RoKN receives fourth and final LST-2-class tank landing ship
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has handed over the fourth and final Cheonwangbong (LST-2)-class tank landing ship to the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN). The service received the ship, which has been named Nojeokbong (pennant number 689), in a ceremony held on 21 November at
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Phazotron-NIIR readies new AESA radar for Russian fighter trials
Phazotron-NIIR’s Zhuk-AME – also known as the FGA50 – active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar is poised to begin trials, an industry source has confirmed to Jane’s . The new radar will be installed into the Russian Aerospace Forces’ new MiG-35 multirole combat
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Australia names Sea 1180 patrol vessel as Arafura class
Key Points Australia has marked further progress in its Sea 1180 programme with the naming of its new OPV class and the start of steel welding on the first of class The programme’s first of class is expected to be delivered by 2021 The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has named the offshore
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Revised UN plan for Libya unlikely to facilitate east-west rapprochement, maintaining the current status quo
Key Points The final statement approved by the international conference, in which all the major Libyan political actors participated, reaffirmed the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) framework and the UNSMIL Action Plan, but recognised the difficulty of holding a general election on 10 December
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US Air Force announces B-21 support bases
Key Points The US Air Force has selected Tinker and Edwards AFBs as main B-21 support bases Tinker AFB has a long history in aircraft maintenance, while Edwards AFB has previously hosted experimental aircraft The US Air Force (USAF) has selected Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, and Edwards
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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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Revised UN plan for Libya unlikely to facilitate east-west rapprochement, maintaining the current status quo
Key Points The final statement approved by the international conference, in which all the major Libyan political actors participated, reaffirmed the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) framework and the UNSMIL Action Plan, but recognised the difficulty of holding a general election on 10 December
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Increasing anarchist IED attack risks targeting government, police assets during G20 in Argentine capital; large-scale terrorism unlikely
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Nicaraguan military detention of Costa Rican border officials highlights diplomatic dispute threatening cargo disruptions over 12-month outlook
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Israeli government resignations increase likelihood of early election in 2019, PM's likely right-wing appeasement increases protest risks
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South Korea launches military export agency
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) launched an agency dedicated to boosting military exports on 19 November. The new Defense Export Promotion Center (DExPro) is intended to help local industry engage with international opportunities in line with DAPA’s
