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ReconRobotics enhances Throwbot 2 with stun grenade
The Throwbot 2 in its standard configuration. It is available in three different configurations for search and reconnaissance applications. Source: ReconRoboticsIndonesia selects BAE Systems 57 mm naval gun for four KCR-60M-class vessels
KRI Halasan, one of four KCR-60M vessels that will receive the Bofors 57 Mk3 naval gun system from BAE Systems. Source: IHS Markit/Ridzwan RahmatSri Lanka commissions ex-Chinese navy frigate
Seen here is Parakramabahu before it was commissioned. Source: Sri Lanka NavyIsrael MoD selects Iron Fist Light Decoupled for Eitan APC
The Iron Fist Light Decoupled active protection system integrated on the turret of an Israel Defence Force Eitan 8×8 APC. Source: Elbit Systems
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India pushes ahead with OFB corporatisation despite protests
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) will set up a new committee to oversee the corporatisation of the state-run Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). The move was reported by local media on 22 August, two days after OFB workers started a one-month strike against government moves to restructure the
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Poland interested in joining Franco-German Main Ground Combat System programme
Polish Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak and his German counterpart, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, met in Berlin on 16 August to discuss European projects, military co-operation, and NATO’s Multinational Division North East, among other topics. Błaszczak said after the
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Russia proposes new railroad battalions in each military district
Russia is proposing that additional new ‘emergency’ railroad battalions are created and deployed in each military district. Two have already been established in the Western Military District, Russian media reported on 19 August. Although headlined as civil defence in nature, the
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Saab signs Australian Army support deal
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) and Saab Australia have signed an agreement to expand the company’s support for the Australian Army’s air defence, radar, and artillery systems. Under the agreement, announced on 23 August, the DoD said it had consolidated Saab’s existing
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Taiwan anticipates new F-16 Block 70 boost to RoCAF operations
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced in a 21 August statement that it is “grateful” for the US government’s decision to approve the sale of new-build Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 multirole combat aircraft, noting that the new jets will enhance the
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US Air Force develops plan for restoring F-22 low observability maintenance capacity
Key Points The US Air Force is determining how to improve the low observability maintenance capacity for its F-22 fleet The capacity was damaged when the former F-22 home, Tyndall Air Force Base, was severely damaged by a hurricane in October 2018 The US Air Force (USAF) is developing a plan to
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Mexico grapples with direction of intelligence and security reforms
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador came to power with a promise to shift the country's security policy away from a focus on the military and to reform the intelligence services. Pablo Uchoa examines the outlook for the reforms to Mexico's security apparatus under the new administration -
Autonomous ambition: NavyX plots a course to machine-speed warfare
Faced with the need to redress and recover a capability debt, but limited in its number of manned ship platforms, the UK Royal Navy is advancing plans to accelerate the operational exploitation of autonomous techniques and technologies as a means to increase mass, lethality, and agility. Richard Scott reports -
Kingmakers: Venezuela’s armed forces and the national crisis
With Venezuela in a deep, complex, and increasingly urgent crisis since January, aggravated by external tensions with regional neighbours and the United States, the armed forces are likely to play a central role in the country’s future. Jim Dorschner reports
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ReconRobotics enhances Throwbot 2 with stun grenade
ReconRobotics has partnered with Liberty Dynamic to introduce a flash-bang capability to the former’s Throwbot 2 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The Throwbot 2 is a throwable microbot system that provides operators with real-time video and audio reconnaissance of indoor and outdoor
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Indonesia selects BAE Systems 57 mm naval gun for four KCR-60M-class vessels
Key Points Indonesia has selected BAE Systems 57 mm naval guns for four vessels in the KCR-60M class The weapons will go on board two existing vessels and two under construction Indonesia has selected the Bofors 57 Mk3 naval gun system from BAE Systems for four vessels in the KCR-60M class. A
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Israel MoD selects Iron Fist Light Decoupled for Eitan APC
Elbit Systems is expected to ramp up its active protection system (APS) production activities in the near term following a decision by the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Procurement and Production Directorate (MANHAR) to equip the Israel Defense Force’s (IDF’s) future Eitan 8×8
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Thales targets April 2020 delivery for MMCM demonstrators
Thales is working to complete integration, testing, and qualification of Maritime Mine Countermeasures (MMCM) demonstrator systems planned to be delivered to France and the UK in April 2020. Being jointly funded by the two nations, the MMCM programme covers the design, development, integration, and
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Brazilian DESAER unveils plans for militarised version of ATL-100 aircraft
Brazil?s DESAER (Desenvolvimento Aeronáutico) plans to develop a multipurpose military configuration of its forthcoming ATL-100 (Aeronave de Transporte Leve) light transport aircraft for local and foreign customers. Beginning in 2022, the company plans to develop the military version for
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ReconRobotics enhances Throwbot 2 with stun grenade
ReconRobotics has partnered with Liberty Dynamic to introduce a flash-bang capability to the former’s Throwbot 2 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The Throwbot 2 is a throwable microbot system that provides operators with real-time video and audio reconnaissance of indoor and outdoor
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Indonesia selects BAE Systems 57 mm naval gun for four KCR-60M-class vessels
Key Points Indonesia has selected BAE Systems 57 mm naval guns for four vessels in the KCR-60M class The weapons will go on board two existing vessels and two under construction Indonesia has selected the Bofors 57 Mk3 naval gun system from BAE Systems for four vessels in the KCR-60M class. A
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Russian exercise ‘Centre 2019’ to involve 128,000 troops from seven nations
The ‘Centre 2019’ exercise scheduled by Russia for 16–21 September is expected to involve at least 128,000 personnel from seven nations, as well as 600 aircraft and up to 450 artillery systems, the TASS news agency reported on 20 August, citing the Russian Ministry of Defence Press
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Kim continues to let his missiles do the talking
Key Points North Korea has continued to mount a series of weapon tests The tests have been a reaction to US-South Korean military drills and most recently a speech by the South Korean president North Korea test-fired two more missiles into the waters off its east coast on 16 August while
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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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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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Levels of violence remain high in Afghanistan despite peace talks’ progress
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Azerbaijan’s partial replacement of troops with border guards likely indicates de-escalatory posture towards Armenia, reducing war risks
Key Points While the Border Guards commander claims that the order reflects their high standard of combat-readiness, IHS Markit assesses that Aliyev’s move is likely based on the calculus that, after winning Armenia’s recent early general election by a landslide, Prime Minister Nikol
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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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Levels of violence remain high in Afghanistan despite peace talks’ progress
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US formally approves F-16 sale to Taiwan
Key Points The DSCA confirms that a USD8 billion deal has been forwarded to Congress for approval The deal represents a shift in Washington’s approach to military sales to Taipei The US government has officially approved the sale of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan, the US
