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HII readies for ship deliveries as it plans for unmanned platforms
Carrier John F. Kennedy is about 69% complete. Source: Jane's/Michael FabeyNew Delhi approves USD2.6 billion import of 24 MH-60R helicopters for Indian Navy
India’s CCS approved on 19 February the import of 24 MH-60R multirole naval helicopters from the United States (similar to this one in Australian service). Source: Commonwealth of AustraliaThailand sets out aircraft procurement plans
The Royal Thai Air Force has released its 2020 White Paper, which notes a number of procurement and aircraft replacement programmes, including one for the service’s F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft (pictured). Source: Jane’s/Kelvin WongDamen awarded contract for new RNLN support ship
An artist’s impression of the new combat support ship, Den Helder, to be built by Damen for the RNLN Source: Damen
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DDG 1000 testing awaits validation test on SDTS
The US Navy (USN) will conduct a critical engineering validation test on its Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) next month which, if successful, will pave the way for the resumption of live fire testing in support of the DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer programme. This follows investigations determining
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IDF restructures to increase focus on Iran and multi-branch projects
The Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF’s) General Staff will undergo significant structural changes this year as part of the new ‘Momentum’ multi-year programme, the IDF Spokesperson Unit announced on 18 February. In a response to “the evolving threat from the Iranian
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Portuguese Super Lynx Mk 95A helicopter performs first flight
The Portuguese Navy’s first modified Super Lynx Mk 95A shipborne helicopter has made its first test flight, the service announced on 18 February. Work to modernise and extend the lives of the navy’s fleet of five Super Lynx Mk 95 helicopters is being carried out by Leonardo Helicopters
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DARPA touts ‘Gunslinger’ missile/gun combo
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is proposing development of an air-launched missile coupled with a gun to address counter insurgency (COIN) operations, close air support (CAS) and air-to-air engagement mission sets. Disclosed in the US Department of Defense FY 2021 Budget
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nEUROn UCAV informing FCAS/SCAF development
France is using the pan-European nEUROn unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator to progress the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)/Système de Combat Aérien Futur (SCAF) programme that it is developing with Germany and Spain. The French Directorate General of Armaments
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New Iranian missile reported to be loitering SAM
The previously undocumented type of missile found on two dhows carrying Iranian weapons to the Houthi rebels in Yemen are surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) that loiter in an area searching for a target, according to a US military official cited by the New York Times on 19 February. Examples of the
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High North: NATO and Russia expand into the Arctic
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Armouring Ukraine: AFV production for Kiev in the post-Soviet era
In the face of Russian aggression Ukraine is seeking to update its struggling manufacturing base to bolster its AFV fleets. Samuel Cranny-Evans and Mikhail Zhirohov report -
US-China competition offers opportunity for Caribbean states to strengthen security capacity
The United States has long played a key role in its 'third border' in the Caribbean, but is increasingly facing competition from China, particularly following a reduction in security aid provided by the US. Xander J Causwell analyses the impact of this reduction on regional security
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HII readies for ship deliveries as it plans for unmanned platforms
As Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) prepares to deliver several different traditional US naval ships in the coming months, the company is also looking to invest heavily into unmanned vessel development for the US Navy (USN), HII CEO Michael Petters noted on 13 February during a quarterly earnings
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AFRL delays first X-60A flight
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is delaying the first test flight of its Generation Orbit X-60A GoLauncher1 (GO1) hypersonic flight research vehicle from March to later this year, according to a programme official. Barry Hellman, X-60A programme manager, declined to elaborate to
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Israeli Navy close to completing radar upgrades for ships
The Israeli Navy is set to complete all radar upgrades on its Sa’ar 4.5 and Sa’ar 5 ships in less than a year, a senior naval official has told Jane's . The navy is currently upgrading its Sa’ar 4.5s with the IAI Elta ELM-2258 Advanced Lightweight Phased Array (ALPHA) radar. This
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DSEI Japan 2019: IHI unveils autonomous underwater mine-detection system
Japanese company IHI unveiled an autonomous underwater mine-detection system at the 18–20 November DSEI Japan 2019 defence exhibition in Chiba. The system, which comprises two different unmanned vehicles, is designed to acquire, process, classify, and relay information about “mine-like
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New Delhi approves USD2.6 billion import of 24 MH-60R helicopters for Indian Navy
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the USD2.6 billion import of 24 Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R multirole naval helicopters – along with related equipment, spares and services – for the Indian Navy (IN). Official sources told Jane's that the CCS, which is
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UVZ demonstrates ability of AU-220M to fire on the move
Russia’s UralVagonZavod (UVZ) released footage in early February via its Youtube account of its AU-220M combat module, which is armed with the 57 mm cannon, conducting an on-the-move engagement. This is understood to be the first time this capability has been publicly demonstrated and may
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HII readies for ship deliveries as it plans for unmanned platforms
As Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) prepares to deliver several different traditional US naval ships in the coming months, the company is also looking to invest heavily into unmanned vessel development for the US Navy (USN), HII CEO Michael Petters noted on 13 February during a quarterly earnings
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Singapore Airshow 2020: Malaysia reveals future plans for A400M airlifters
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has laid out plans to further unlock the tactical capabilities of its A400M heavy airlifters, including equipping the aircraft with full paradropping capabilities. The plans were revealed by Major Lo Chee Sing, an RMAF A400M pilot from the service’s 22
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UK NAO reports major increase in nuclear infrastructure costs
Three major UK nuclear weapons and submarine infrastructure projects have been hit by 115% cost increases and faced delays of more than 19 months to over six years, according to the UK’s National Audit Office (NAO). In a hard-hitting report published on 10 January, the spending watchdog
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Islamic State kills more than 150 soldiers in series of attacks across Niger
Key Points The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a 9 January attack on a military base in western Niger, in which at least 89 soldiers were killed. The attack was the third major such operation since 10 December, with at least 174 Nigerien soldiers having been killed by militants operating
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Islamic State kills more than 150 soldiers in series of attacks across Niger
Key Points The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a 9 January attack on a military base in western Niger, in which at least 89 soldiers were killed. The attack was the third major such operation since 10 December, with at least 174 Nigerien soldiers having been killed by militants operating
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New Zealand progresses hydrographic vessel towards operational readiness
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN’s) new hydrographic survey and diving support vessel, HMNZS Manawanui , has sailed out to sea for the first time since it was commissioned, the service announced on 17 February. The operation is being done as part of the vessel’s Sea Acceptance
