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IDEX 2019: Sudan displays mobile ground surveillance system
The Sudanese Al-Kinaniya land surveillance system on display at IDEX 2019. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick AllenIDEX 2019: UAE confirms EOS weapon station contract
A R-400S Mk2 dual variant displayed at IDEX 2019 fitted to a Nimr Ajban and armed with a 30 mm M230LF, a 7.62 mm machine gun, and a Javelin guided missile. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick AllenFrench Rafales conduct first Meteor firings
French Rafale combat aircraft conducted the first test firings of the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile on 13 February. Source: Ministère des ArméesLockheed Martin-led team unveils new Falcon mobile air defence solution
The Falcon Weapon System comprises (left to right) the Saab Giraffe 4A multifunction radar, the Lockheed Martin SkyKeeper battle management system, and the Diehl Defence IRIS-T-SLM effector and launcher. Source: Lockheed Martin
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IDEX 2019: SANNI pitching LPD to Saudi navy
SAMI Navantia Naval Industries (SANNI) has proposed building landing platform dock (LPD) amphibious assault ships for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), the company’s CEO said during the IDEX show held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 17 to 21 February. SANNI was formed as a joint venture between
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Brazilian Army eyes fixed-wing aircraft
The Brazilian Army is considering two fixed-wing tactical transport aircraft to increase its personnel and cargo airlift capabilities in remote land border areas of the country. The Sikorsky/PZL Mielec M28 and Viking Air DHC-6T Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft were the two aircraft presented, an army
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Canada receives first surplus Hornets from Australia
Canada has received the first of 18 surplus Boeing F/A-18A/B Hornet combat aircraft from Australia, the Department of National Defence (DND) announced on 17 February. The pair of single-seat F/A-18As arrived at Cold Lake in Alberta on the same day as the announcement, for use by the Royal Canadian
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Argentina restarts work on ARA Santa Cruz
Maintenance work on the Argentine TR-1700-class submarine ARA Santa Cruz has resumed, according to Argentine Defence Minister Oscar Aguad. Work on the boat was halted by the Argentine Defence Ministry following the loss at sea of sister submarine ARA San Juan on 15 November 2017 to determine
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IDEX 2019: Mirach 40 conducts first live training missions
Leonardo announced in a press release on 17 February that its Mirach 40 (M-40) target drone had flown its first live missions during a recent training exercise, simulating missile attacks against naval vessels and fighter jets in air-to-air combat scenarios. The exercise involved the Italian Navy
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Satellite ground station expansion shows Pakistan’s reliance on China
Pakistan has upgraded its main ground station to support two new satellites. Nick Hansen examines the expansion of infrastructure at the site in the context of Pakistan's limited space programme -
Keep on keeping on: South America’s navies strive to sustain submarine capabilities
Faced with ageing submarine fleets - many fast approaching the end of their service lives - a number of South American navies have launched programmes to upgrade or replace them. Tim Fish reports -
Canberra’s capabilities: Australia country briefing
The disruption of long-held assumptions underpinning Australia's strategic posture has moved the country's international security outlook from stable to unsettled. Julian Kerr reports
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Lockheed Martin-led team unveils new Falcon mobile air defence solution
A collaborative industry team led by Lockheed Martin unveiled a new mobile open architecture short-to-medium range air defence solution – designated the Falcon Weapon System – at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi on 18 February. According to the team,
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IDEX 2019: UAE confirms EOS weapon station contract
The UAE Armed Forces confirmed during the IDEX 2019 show, held from 17 to 21 February in Abu Dhabi, UAE, that it has placed a large contract for remote weapon stations (RWS) with the Australian company EOS Defence Systems. The military spokesperson announced on 17 February that a contract worth
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IDEX 2019: Sudan displays mobile ground surveillance system
Sudan’s Military Industry Corporation (MIC) unveiled its Al-Kinaniya land surveillance system during the IDEX show held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 17–21 February. The system consists of a mast-mounted X-band ground surveillance radar with a planar array antenna and an electro-optical
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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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IDEX 2019: Sudan displays mobile ground surveillance system
Sudan’s Military Industry Corporation (MIC) unveiled its Al-Kinaniya land surveillance system during the IDEX show held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 17–21 February. The system consists of a mast-mounted X-band ground surveillance radar with a planar array antenna and an electro-optical
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Royal Netherlands Army orders Thales Multi Mission Radars
The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) is to replace its legacy TPQ-36 radars with nine new Thales Nederland Multi Mission Radars (MMRs) from mid-2021. The contract value is undisclosed, but the Dutch government’s Defense Industry Strategy put the price between EUR100–250 million
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Tempest’s unmanned ‘loyal wingmen’ to be carrier capable
The UK is looking to create a carrier-capable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as part of its wider efforts to develop the Tempest next-generation combat aircraft, a government minister said on 14 February. Answering questions in the House of Commons, the Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (MoD),
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Type Naval Fire-Control System (FCS). Development In 2005, following a competitive procurement process, Kollmorgen Electro-Optical (acquired by L-3 Communications in February 2012 and now operating as L-3 KEO) was chosen to provide the US Navy (USN) with an EOSS as part of the CG-47
