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Presidential election results likely to intensify policy gridlock in Ukraine and delay key IMF-mandated reforms
Ukrainian presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskyi is seen following the announcement of an exit poll in a presidential election at his campaign headquarters in Kiev, Ukraine on 21 April 2019. Source: Vladimir Shtanko/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images #1138561828Sri Lanka bombings point to likely involvement of Islamic State and an established jihadist network, increasing threat
Sri Lankan security personnel stand guard in front of St Anthony's Shrine two days after it was attacked as part of a string of suicide bomb attacks on churches and hotels in Colombo on 23 April 2019. Source: Getty Images 1138828851Pentagon seeks alternate gearbox to mitigate CH-53K production risk
With the main gearbox having been identified as one of a number of design deficiencies discovered during early testing of the CH-53K, NAVAIR is seeking an alternate supplier to mitigate risks to the programme. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsIndonesia signs LOI with PT Pindad for Kaplan medium tanks
The Indonesian MoD signed an LOI with PT Pindad on 12 April reaffirming its interest in acquiring Kaplan MT tanks, which are similar to pictured. Source FNSS
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Iran, Pakistan to set up joint border security force
Iran and Pakistan have agreed to increase bilateral security co-operation and establish a joint rapid-reaction force on the countries’ shared border tasked with “fighting terrorism”, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on 22 April during a televised news conference in Tehran with
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New Delhi grants military more procurement powers
India’s federal government has recently granted ‘emergency powers’ to its three services to acquire assorted defence equipment from a single vendor to augment their operational preparedness along the country’s border with Pakistan. Official sources told Jane’s that the
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Argentine Navy to finally receive its Super Etendard Modernizé aircraft
Five French Dassault Super Etendard Modernizé strike aircraft purchased by the Argentine Navy are finally en route following a long delay since the contract was signed in early 2018. The aircraft, which left France on 17 April, are due to arrive in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, on 10 May aboard the
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Arlington Capital completes acquisition of Triumph business line
Private equity company Arlington Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of the forming and fabrication business line of Triumph Group. The division will now operate as Radius Aerospace and continue to undertake fabrication and forming work for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and
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Belgium expects first F-35s in 2025
The first four Belgian F-35A Joint Strike Fighters will arrive at Florennes in 2025, Belgian Foreign and Defence Minister Didier Reynders announced during a visit to the airbase on 18 April. The Belgian Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on its website on 19 April that EUR300 million (USD337 million)
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Boeing again resumes KC-46A deliveries
Boeing recently resumed deliveries of its KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker to the US Air Force (USAF) after a second pause for foreign object debris (FOD) concerns. Boeing spokesperson Chick Ramey said the company delivered the eighth aircraft on 20 April, which was also the fifth tanker to
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Follow the leader: US Army unmanned ground vehicle programmes
In the 2001 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress set an objective of increasing the number of remote-controlled and unmanned systems in service with the US Army. The goal was that by 2015 a third of operational ground combat vehicles would be unmanned. However, this goal was not met. Scott Alexander reports -
Russian internet controls risk domestic pushback
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Deter and defend: The 2019 US Missile Defense Review
Following the release in January of the Trump administration's first US Missile Defense Review, Dr Lee Willett considers the posture, policy, and programmatic implications of the review for the United States and its allies
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Pentagon seeks alternate gearbox to mitigate CH-53K production risk
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is looking to address ongoing problems with the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion’s main gearbox (MGB) by sourcing an alternate supplier. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued a solicitation on 22 April for alternative sources for the MGB to mitigate
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MBDA discloses development of SPEAR variants
MBDA in the UK has disclosed details on the development of two prospective air-launched missile variants evolved from its baseline SPEAR stand-off, air-to-surface developmental weapon system: SPEAR-EW (electronic warfare) and SPEAR-Glide. Still in its development phase, the SPEAR weapon is
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US Air Force seeks A-10C central interface control unit redesign
The US Air Force (USAF) is seeking a redesigned central interface control unit (CICU) for the Fairchild-Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II close air support (CAS) aircraft and hopes to have it integrated onto the aircraft by the mid-2020s. The CICU is the brains of the A-10, managing, among other
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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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Indonesia signs LOI with PT Pindad for Kaplan medium tanks
Indonesia has reaffirmed its interest in acquiring the Kaplan MT Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) developed by Turkish company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri and Indonesian land systems company PT Pindad. On 12 April the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Jakarta signed a letter of intent (LOI) with PT Pindad
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US Air Force seeks A-10C central interface control unit redesign
The US Air Force (USAF) is seeking a redesigned central interface control unit (CICU) for the Fairchild-Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II close air support (CAS) aircraft and hopes to have it integrated onto the aircraft by the mid-2020s. The CICU is the brains of the A-10, managing, among other
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Pentagon seeks alternate gearbox to mitigate CH-53K production risk
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is looking to address ongoing problems with the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion’s main gearbox (MGB) by sourcing an alternate supplier. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued a solicitation on 22 April for alternative sources for the MGB to mitigate
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Presidential election results likely to intensify policy gridlock in Ukraine and delay key IMF-mandated reforms
On 21 April 2019, Ukraine held the second round of its presidential election; comedian/TV actor, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, won 73.23% of the vote. Incumbent President Petro Poroshenko, who was elected in May 2014, received only 24.26%. Zelenskyi is a political newcomer, who registered his Servant of the
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US Military examining army’s role in the Pacific, along island chains
After nearly two decades of counter-insurgency operations in landlocked countries, US Army leaders are examining ways to support their naval counterpart in a conflict against China, and where they could base weapons along the Pacific island chains to give Washington a marked advantage. In recent
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USSTRATCOM commander paints dour future for New START
With just over five months to go before Washington withdraws from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, the top US general charged with nuclear weapons oversight painted a gloomy forecast for the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) set to expire in 2021. Air Force General John
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Sri Lanka bombings point to likely involvement of Islamic State and an established jihadist network, increasing threat
At least 310 people were killed and 500 wounded in co-ordinated suicide bombings against churches and hotels in Colombo, Negombo, and Batticaloa during Easter Sunday services on 21 April. In addition, an improvised explosive device (IED) was defused at Bandaranaike International Airport. Sri Lankan
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Likely increase in armed group raids in southwest Rwanda; security forces will protect infrastructure projects, tourism
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Afghan peace talks to continue despite Taliban spring offensive announcement, Taliban to focus on Afghan government targets
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Rocket fire near Niger’s Diffa airport poses cargo disruption, shootdown, damage risks to airborne and parked aircraft
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Presidential election results likely to intensify policy gridlock in Ukraine and delay key IMF-mandated reforms
On 21 April 2019, Ukraine held the second round of its presidential election; comedian/TV actor, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, won 73.23% of the vote. Incumbent President Petro Poroshenko, who was elected in May 2014, received only 24.26%. Zelenskyi is a political newcomer, who registered his Servant of the
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Gang-related violence increasing in Jamaica’s St James, unlikely to directly target tourists
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Militia leader’s return to central CAR as government “special adviser” increases attack risks by insurgent splinter groups
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Sri Lanka bombings point to likely involvement of Islamic State and an established jihadist network, increasing threat
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Malaysia looks to exchange palm oil for materiel
Malaysia will look to leverage its expansive palm oil resources to support military procurement, a senior government official has stated. Teresa Kok, Malaysia’s minister for primary industries, said the countertrade of palm oil in exchange for materiel would save local jobs, preserve state
