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ADEX 2019: Hanwha Defense unveils new amphibious assault vehicle
Hanwha Defense is developing a new version of its Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicle (KAAV). Source: IHS Markit/Jon GrevattADEX 2019: Hanwha Defense unveils prototype of AS21 Redback IFV
Hanwha Defense unveiled a prototype of its AS21 Redback IFV at the ADEX 2019 exhibition. The IFV has been shortlisted for the Australian Army’s Project Land 400 Phase 3 along with Rheinmetall Defence’s Lynx KF41 IFV. Source: IHS Markit/Jon GrevattADEX 2019: South Korea closes in on MOH 2 decision
Leonardo’s AW159 helicopter (pictured) and Lockheed Martin’s MH-60R are bidding for the Republic of Korea Navy’s programme to procure a second batch of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters. Source: Republic of Korea NavyChile's frigate modernisation plans make progress
A view of part of the Chilean Navy’s Escuadra Nacional – the surface combat squadron – gathered at Valparaiso in 2018 for the navy’s 200th anniversary. In the foreground are two former Royal Navy Type 23 frigates acquired in 2005, while in the distance are three Dutch-built frigates procured in 2003. Source: Chilean Navy
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Full embargo on Turkey would rattle Western industry
The broader ramifications of the ongoing Turkish offensive into northern Syria could be felt by defence companies in Europe and North America. Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have acted independently to suspend arms
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ADEX 2019: KAI bullish on international sales
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is aiming to continue to expand exports over the medium and long term, leveraging capabilities in a range of existing and future aerospace products. Chan Hui Bae, KAI?s vice-president and general director for international business development, told
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AUSA 2019: Army eyes low-earth orbit satellites to solve satcom latency, capacity challenges
US Army officials are looking towards technological advances in near-earth, low-orbit satellite constellations to address satellite communications (satcom) issues concerning capacity and latency and their possible effect on future, large-scale operations. “I would say it’s probably both
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AUSA 2019: Army looks to AI-enabled systems for network defence
The US Army’s specialised task force for artificial intelligence (AI) is exploring technological solutions to help combat commanders identify and mitigate cyberattacks on the service’s enterprise networks and its Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) faster and with more fidelity.
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AUSA 2019: Bids for US Army’s Next-Generation Squad Weapon break cover
Key Points The US Army hopes to replace its M4 carbine and M249 squad weapon by 2023 Textron Systems, GD-OTS, and SIG Sauer are competing for the Next-Generation Squad Weapon The US Army plans to replace its 5.56 mm M4/M4A1 Carbine and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon with a 6.8 mm Next-Generation
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AUSA 2019: Kongsberg on track to deliver wireless fire control to US forces
Kongsberg is expecting to deliver wireless fire-control capability to US forces – starting with the US Marine Corps (USMC) – by the end of 2020 under an existing 18-month contract. Kongsberg is working to deliver a secure, network-based Multi-User Multi-Station (MUMS) capability under
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AUSA 2019: Debut of Compound Coaxial Helicopter mock-up
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DSEI 2019: Patria 6x6 fitted with NEMO mortar system
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DSEI 2019: Future Eurofighter Typhoon development
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Widening scope: The return of the Russian sniper
Russia's use of snipers fell away after the Second World War, but conflicts in Syria and Ukraine have seen them return, engaging their opposite numbers, co-ordinating air strikes, and enhancing the firepower and effectiveness of regular units. Samuel Cranny-Evans reports -
Leaderless resistance drives Hong Kong protests
Protesters in Hong Kong SAR and the government of mainland China have fundamentally different conceptions of media and messaging. Dr Ryan Manuel examines how these differences mean that the two sides have consistently talked past each other since the Hong Kong protests began in March 2019 -
Custom buggies: The expanding range of special forces vehicles
Forced to handle growing mission requirements, ranging from counter-insurgency operations through to state-on-state conflict with high-capability adversaries, special operations forces must rely on an extensive suite of tactical ground vehicles. Andrew White reports
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ADEX 2019: Hanwha Defense unveils new amphibious assault vehicle
South Korean company Hanwha Defense has unveiled a scale model of its next-generation tracked amphibious assault vehicle at the 2019 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX). The Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicle II (KAAV II) is currently being developed for the Republic of Korea
Weapons Weapons
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AUSA 2019: Saab and Boeing announce Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb is ready for production
Saab and Boeing announced at the 2019 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) exposition – held in Washington, DC, on 14–16 October – that their jointly developed Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) is ready for production. The announcement follows the latest test
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AUSA 2019: FLIR Systems announces new StormCaster-T camera for SkyRaider UAV
FLIR Systems is offering a new StormCaster-T thermal camera with FLIR Boson sensor for its R80D and R70 SkyRaider multi-mission unmanned rotorcraft that features a 15–75 mm zoom optic, according to a company official. Mark Holden, FLIR director of product strategy for the US government, told
CBRNE & EOD Defence CBRNE & EOD Defence
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US Navy stretches modular MCM mindset with T-ESB 4 tests
The US Navy (USN) has further expanded its modular concept for countermine (MCM) operations with recent MCM equipment testing aboard the Military Sealift Command’s Expeditionary Sea Base USNS Hershel Williams (T-ESB 4). The MCM equipment and systems are part of the mission-module package
Jane's Defence Weekly Jane's Defence Weekly
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ADEX 2019: Hanwha Defense unveils prototype of AS21 Redback IFV
South Korean company Hanwha Defense unveiled a prototype of its AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2019 (ADEX 2019) taking place from 15 to 20 October. The AS21 Redback, which along with Rheinmetall Defence’s Lynx KF41
Jane's International Defence Review Jane's International Defence Review
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US Army advances robotics development
The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is pursuing a range of upgrades to its Legged Locomotion and Movement Adaptation (LLAMA) robot, including an effort to boost speed and mobility through system weight reduction, researchers told Jane’s . The autonomous quadruped system was revealed in
Jane's Navy International Jane's Navy International
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Combat systems testing starts for French FDI frigate
Combat management system (CMS) and sensor trials for the French Navy’s future Fregate de defense et d’intervention (FDI) frigates are set to start next month, the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) has confirmed. During a 27 September briefing, the DGA said the SETIS
Military Capabilities Military Capabilities
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AUSA 2019: US Army’s IBCS could enable joining offensive and defensive fires
The US Army is considering joining offensive and defensive fires units (field artillery and air-defence artillery) in the same spot or structure so the air-defence units could have a long-range fires capability to shoot back. However, it is first working to finalise the technology that would enable
CBRN Assessment CBRN Assessment
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Arms and Security 2019: Ukraine’s Yuzhnoye introduces new supersonic ASM development
Key Points Design bureau Yuzhnoye has detailed its progress on a new Ukrainian ASM called the Bliskavka The missile is designed to exceed the performance of the Russian Kh-31 ASM Ukrainian design bureau Yuzhnoye has revealed the next phase of a previously unannounced programme to develop a
Terrorism & Insurgency Terrorism & Insurgency
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Taliban attack two northern Afghan cities as latest round of peace talks with US concludes
The Taliban militant group launched attacks on Puli Khumri, the capital of Afghanistan’s Baghlan Province, on 1 September just a day after it overran several parts of Kunduz City, the capital of Kunduz Province, as the militants ramp up combat operations across the Central Asian country in an
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Civilian casualties in Afghanistan reach record-high levels, says UN
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Co-ordinated insurgent offensive in northeastern Myanmar threatens trade with China, potentially increasing its role in peace talks
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Assassination attempt against Afghan Taliban leader indicates factional conflict and greater Islamic State capability after US withdrawal
Jane's Intelligence Review Jane's Intelligence Review
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UK Chief of Defence Intelligence looks to OSINT
Publicly available data will be the backbone of the UK military’s situational awareness in future conflicts and crises, according to the country’s Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Lieutenant-General James Hockenhull. Speaking at a briefing at the Defence & Security Equipment
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Co-ordinated insurgent offensive in northeastern Myanmar threatens trade with China, potentially increasing its role in peace talks
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Assassination attempt against Afghan Taliban leader indicates factional conflict and greater Islamic State capability after US withdrawal
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Conditions and tensions at refugee camp in Syria's Hasaka will likely create an incubator for Islamic State ideology
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ADEX 2019: South Korea closes in on MOH 2 decision
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is preparing to select a platform to meet a Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) requirement for additional anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters. The programme – named the Maritime Operation Helicopter batch-two (MOH 2)
