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Pentagon delays F-35 full-rate production decision by 13 months
Delays developing the JSE forced the Pentagon to delay its F-35 FRP decision by 13 months. Source: US Air ForceDamascus capitalises on US withdrawal from northeastern Syria
Syrian government troops are seen at Al-Tabqah Air Base, which was previously controlled by Kurdish forces, on 14 October. Source: Syrian Arab News AgencyUS unfazed by Beijing’s capabilities in South China Sea, reiterates commitment to regional partners
An F/A-18 approaching USS Ronald Reagan for a full-stop landing after flight operations in the South China Sea. Source: IHS Markit/Ridzwan RahmatADEX 2019: Hyundai Rotem positions for future tank opportunities
Hyundai Rotem is developing a Next Generation Main Battle Tank to replace the K2 in more than 20 years. Source: IHS Markit/Jon Grevatt
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RAAF deploys P-8A Poseidon to Middle East in support of IMSC mission in the Gulf
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed one of its Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft to the Middle East in support of the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) aimed at assuring the safety and protection of maritime navigation in the Gulf region. Australian
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AUSA 19: L3Harris reveals HalcyonLink interference cancellation solution
L3Harris has developed a device designed to mitigate the effect of co-site interference between communications devices and electronic warfare (EW) equipment, and revealed it at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting in Washington, DC, in October. HalcyonLink restores
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AUSA 2019: Elbit displays vehicle demonstrator as way to cut combat vehicle crew
Elbit Systems pitched its Future Fighting Vehicle Demonstrator (FFVD) at the Association of the US Army 2019 (AUSA 2019) annual conference as a way to equip current and future infantry fighting vehicles with a host of technologies in order to reduce manpower. William Nucklos, Elbit’s director
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Barrett becomes newest US Air Force secretary
Barbara Barrett became the 25th US Air Force (USAF) secretary on 18 October during a swearing-in ceremony. The US Senate on 16 October approved Barrett taking the position by a vote of 85 to 7. President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Barrett for the position on 21 May, but she
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Defence lifts Honeywell’s third-quarter sales
Revenue from existing operations at Honeywell’s Aerospace segment rose 10% in the third quarter of 2019 from the same period a year ago, according to the US-based company’s latest financial report. The “organic” sales increase was fueled by “continued double-digit
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Indian MoD defers venture project between Indian and Turkish shipyards
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has deferred concluding a collaborative venture with a consortium of Turkish shipbuilders to indigenously design and build five 45,000-tonne fleet support vessels (FSVs) for the Indian Navy (IN). Official sources told Jane’s on condition of anonymity
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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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Terrorists’ use of cryptocurrency remains a sideshow to other fundraising
Alarmist commentaries about the use of cryptocurrencies by terrorist groups and individuals have obscured a more nuanced reality. Benoît Gomis assesses the available evidence and analyses likely future developments -
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
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Pentagon delays F-35 full-rate production decision by 13 months
Key Points The Pentagon is pushing back its F-35 full-rate production decision by more than a year owing to issues with Joint Simulation Environment progress The facility is required to perform high-end threats that cannot be replicated in an open-air range The Pentagon is delaying the full-rate
Weapons Weapons
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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
C4iSR & Missions Systems C4iSR & Missions Systems
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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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Pentagon delays F-35 full-rate production decision by 13 months
Key Points The Pentagon is pushing back its F-35 full-rate production decision by more than a year owing to issues with Joint Simulation Environment progress The facility is required to perform high-end threats that cannot be replicated in an open-air range The Pentagon is delaying the full-rate
Jane's International Defence Review Jane's International Defence Review
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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
Jane's Navy International Jane's Navy International
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US unfazed by Beijing’s capabilities in South China Sea, reiterates commitment to regional partners
Key Points The USN is not intimidated by Beijing’s latest deployments in the South China Sea and has reiterated its commitment to partners in the region The assurance comes against the backdrop of a US Congressional Research Service report that described China’s navy as the first such
Military Capabilities Military Capabilities
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Pentagon delays F-35 full-rate production decision by 13 months
Key Points The Pentagon is pushing back its F-35 full-rate production decision by more than a year owing to issues with Joint Simulation Environment progress The facility is required to perform high-end threats that cannot be replicated in an open-air range The Pentagon is delaying the full-rate
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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Mosque attack underlines potential for escalating inter-communal violence in Burkina Faso
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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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Mosque attack underlines potential for escalating inter-communal violence in Burkina Faso
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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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ADEX 2019: Hyundai Rotem positions for future tank opportunities
South Korean defence firm Hyundai Rotem is positioning to secure a new order to build K2 Black Panther main battle tanks (MBTs) for the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA). At the same time, the company is pushing ahead with plans to develop a platform that will be a future replacement for the same tank.
