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China may be developing first two-seat stealth combat aircraft
State broadcaster CCTV showed a CGI of a two-seat J-20 aircraft in a 16 January report. China may be developing a two-seat variant of the fighter, according to Chinese state-owned media. Source: Via CCTV.comSingapore shortlists F-35 for F-16 replacement programme
Singapore’s defence minister, Ng Eng Hen, receives a briefing on the conventional take-off and landing F-35A at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on the sidelines of Exercise ‘Forging Sabre’ in December 2015. The country has announced that it has selected an unspecified variant of the aircraft for further evaluation. Source: IHS Markit/Kelvin WongThailand, Czech Republic pursue defence collaboration
The Royal Thai Air Force currently operates a fleet of Czech-made L-39ZA light combat aircraft (pictured). The two countries have recently discussed expanding collaboration in military-aerospace activities. Source: RTAFIndonesian Army outlines Chinook requirement
Indonesia has outlined a requirement to procure up to 10 Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters, pictured here in UK service. Source: Boeing
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Surface Navy 2019: USN employs Sea Hunter during surface-warfare training drills
The US Navy (USN) has employed the Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MDUSV) prototype Sea Hunter in recent Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercises conducted by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), Captain Christopher Barnes, SMWDC deputy
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Islamic State killing of US servicemen in Syria likely to influence implementation of president’s withdrawal decision
Event A suicide improvised explosive device (IED) attack on 16 January killed or wounded a total of five US service personnel in the Syrian town of Manbij in northern Aleppo province, an area under the control of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The attack was claimed by the Islamic
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Syrian border ‘safe zone’ receives mixed reception
Ankara has embraced the proposed establishment of a 32 km-deep ‘safe zone’ inside northeast Syria, but other major actors are opposed to an expanded Turkish military presence in the country. US President Donald Trump mentioned a safe zone in a 13 January tweet in which he also
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US Army seeks emerging technologies for urban combat
The US Army is preparing to test out a host of new technologies in experiments throughout the country with an eye towards preparing for conflicts in dense urban terrain. In a recent notice posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website, the service asked industry and academia to send in
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Chemring profits flat in full-year 2018 results
British countermeasures manufacturer Chemring Group published end-of-year results for 2018 on 17 January, showing that profits remain steady despite a slight decline in revenue. The company generated sales of GBP297 million (USD384 million) across the year, a fall of 3% year on year, while
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Embraer reveals 2019 guidance
Brazilian aerospace and defence manufacturer Embraer released its preliminary performance expectations for 2019 on 16 January, showing that the company aims to achieve between USD5.3 billion and USD5.7 billion in revenue in its next financial year. Embraer also revealed its platform delivery
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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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China may be developing first two-seat stealth combat aircraft
A two-seat version of China’s first stealthy combat aircraft, the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) J-20, may be in development to fulfil roles as a tactical bomber, electronic warfare (EW), or carrier strike aircraft, according to a report published in the state-owned Global Times
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Surface Navy 2019: Pentagon boosts StormBreaker munition Lot 5 quantity
Key Points The Pentagon has boosted the total Lot 5 buy for the StormBreaker munition Raytheon will provide 190 more munitions than originally expected The Pentagon recently increased the quantity of a contract for Raytheon’s StormBreaker GBU-53/B StormBreaker air-to-surface munition, a
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Raytheon to upgrade USMC Hornets with new AESA radar
Raytheon has been selected by the US Marine Corps (USMC) to replace the radars of its Boeing F/A-18 legacy Hornets with a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) system. The company announced on 15 January that it will fit its AN/APG-79(V)4 AESA radar to equip the USMC’s F/A-18C/D
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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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China may be developing first two-seat stealth combat aircraft
A two-seat version of China’s first stealthy combat aircraft, the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) J-20, may be in development to fulfil roles as a tactical bomber, electronic warfare (EW), or carrier strike aircraft, according to a report published in the state-owned Global Times
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Raytheon to upgrade USMC Hornets with new AESA radar
Raytheon has been selected by the US Marine Corps (USMC) to replace the radars of its Boeing F/A-18 legacy Hornets with a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) system. The company announced on 15 January that it will fit its AN/APG-79(V)4 AESA radar to equip the USMC’s F/A-18C/D
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L3 ASV, Dstl complete autonomous recce missions at ‘Autonomous Warrior’
Autonomous maritime systems house L3 ASV has revealed testing of an experimental unmanned craft fitted out with advanced autonomous navigation as part of the ‘Autonomous Warrior 18’ showcase event in Jervis Bay, Australia. Tested in support of the Defence Science and Technology
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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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German defence exports fall following end to Saudi exports
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Indications that Guinean president plans third-term bid in 2020 increase risk of violent opposition protests nationwide
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Indiscriminate detention of Canadians in China highly unlikely; state employees and pro-rights organisations at greatest risk
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Trump’s Missile Defense Review holds status quo, but will study space-based interceptors
Key Points The Trump adminstration released its long-awaited Missile Defense Review The Pentagon will consider using the F-35 to aid or conduct intercepts The Trump administration on 17 January unveiled its long-delayed Missile Defense Review (MDR), which said the Pentagon will study space-based
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Trump’s Missile Defense Review holds status quo, but will study space-based interceptors
Key Points The Trump adminstration released its long-awaited Missile Defense Review The Pentagon will consider using the F-35 to aid or conduct intercepts The Trump administration on 17 January unveiled its long-delayed Missile Defense Review (MDR), which said the Pentagon will study space-based
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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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Islamic State killing of US servicemen in Syria likely to influence implementation of president’s withdrawal decision
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VBIED attack on Colombian police academy indicates likely renewed intent and capability of ELN to target capital
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Assault on hotel complex by suspected Al-Shabaab militants indicates intent and occasional capability to target Kenya’s capital
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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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Islamic State killing of US servicemen in Syria likely to influence implementation of president’s withdrawal decision
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Indications that Guinean president plans third-term bid in 2020 increase risk of violent opposition protests nationwide
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Indiscriminate detention of Canadians in China highly unlikely; state employees and pro-rights organisations at greatest risk
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Thailand, Czech Republic pursue defence collaboration
Thailand and the Czech Republic have agreed to establish a working group with a view to setting up joint projects in the defence industry, the Thai Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. Following meetings in Bangkok on 16 January between Thai Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and Czech Prime
