01 November 2021
Large wildfires have spread throughout the world in mid-2021, in part attributed to climate change and the direct and long-term risk that it poses to lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems. Tens of thousands of people have had to flee their homes and firefighters have struggled to contain outbreaks in Algeria, Canada, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Mozambique, Russia (Siberia), Turkey, and the United States. Learn more
Militaries globally have integrated climate-change issues into their planning to varying degrees, and further steps will be required as extreme weather events intensify in number and impact. Janes examine the example of India as a developing country that is taking on board the need for pre-emptive action. Learn more
With energy transition programmes accelerating amid global concerns about climate change, petrostates such as Saudi Arabia are facing up to a seismic shift in their socioeconomic models. Janes assesses the impact of ‘peak oil demand’ on Saudi Arabia’s domestic and international security. Learn more
China is one among many countries attempting to address its water security issues through weather modification and large-scale water diversion. Janes analyses the steps that China is taking as it moves to implement a ‘weather modification system’ by 2025. Learn more
The impacts of climate change are increasingly felt globally and the data available to researchers is expanding. Janes explores the available open-source tools and their use in research projects. Learn more
Storms affecting Central American countries are increasing in intensity as a consequence of climate change, increasing displacement and migration north towards the United States. Janes examines the security effects on the US : Learn more
Australia is aiming to construct the first permanent paved runway in Antarctica. This piece examines the implications of the proposal for the Antarctic Treaty System. Learn more
An executive order signed by US President Joe Biden on 27 January pledged to tackle climate change and framed the issue as a priority for US national security. The executive order included national security-related tasks for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Learn more
The Indian Ocean Region is a geopolitical and geoeconomic hotspot, but climate change also has a significant effect there. Janes analyses the ways in which climate change will reshape the security dynamics of the region. Learn more
With growing recognition that climate change will alter the global security and operating environment, pressure is mounting on armed forces to play their part in mitigating its effects. This piece discusses how the Royal Navy is positioning itself to address this challenge Learn more
As ice diminishes in the Arctic region, what does that mean for maritime security? This report explores how increased access to the Arctic may forecast a future imbalance of sea power. Learn more
As the polar ice mass above the Arctic Circle rapidly retracts due to global warming, diminishing ice is leading to increased maritime access to Arctic sea routes for both military and commercial vessels. Russia and China have declared the Arctic region a national priority and made corresponding investments in capability and capacity to expand their influence in the region. Click here to watch an intel briefing exploring the relationship between Arctic security, state policies, access to Arctic natural resources and more.
27 March 2024
by Gareth Jennings
The Bird AeroSystems defensive aids installation fitted to an A319 airliner (pictured here) of an undisclosed European operator. (Bird AeroSystems)
Bird AeroSystems has fitted its aircraft defensive aids system (DAS) for an undisclosed European A319 operator, likely the Hungarian Air Force (HuAF).
The Israeli company said on 27 March that its Self Protection Radar Electro-Optic System (SPREOS) directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) and Aeroshield Missile Protection System (AMPS) had been fitted to multiple A319 aircraft for an undisclosed customer to protect against surface-to-air missile threats.
“At the core of this project is the SPREOS, a patented DIRCM system for missile approach verification, tracking, and laser jamming,” the company said. “The installation also included Bird's versatile AMPS solution, designed for both military and civilian markets, providing complete protection against ground-to-air threats, including [manportable air-defence system] MANPADS attacks, for helicopters and VVIP aircraft for heads of states. Additionally, the installation of the AeroShield pod solution on the Airbus A319 aircraft was expanded to be installed also for Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft,” it added.
27 March 2024
by Igor Bozinovski
Seen here in Italian service, the AW169M will soon be fielded by North Macedonia alongside the AW149 under a deal finalised on 26 March. (Bundesheer Fotos)
North Macedonia finalised its agreement to acquire eight new battlefield lift helicopters from Leonardo on 26 March, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on the same day.
The deal to buy four AW149 and four AW169M helicopters was signed between the North Macedonian Minister of Defence, Slavjanka Petrovska, and the vice-president of Leonardo, Cesare Cacha, in Skopje.
The milestone came weeks after the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia (ARNM) selected the Italian-built helicopters in January to replace Soviet-built airframes operated by the Aviation Brigade of the ARNM.
Deliveries will take place from August 2026 through to the end of 2028. Petrovska initially said the deal was valued at an estimated EUR230 million (USD250.5 million), but this has since risen to EUR249.9 million.
For more information on the Aviation Brigade of the ARNM, please seeNorth Macedonia - Air Force .
27 March 2024
by Gareth Jennings
With many older aircraft coming to the end of their service lives, such as the F-4E Phantom II pictured, the Hellenic Air Force is to consolidate its combat types under plans announced by the country's defence minister. (Janes/Jamie Hunter)
Greece is to retire and sell off many of its older combat aircraft types under a “radical overhaul” of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) announced by the government on 25 March.
Speaking on national media to mark Greece's Independence Day, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said that the number of combat aircraft types operated by the HAF is not economically sustainable, and that a consolidation is needed.
“We need to make some very radical changes in the weapons systems [operated by the HAF], … everything needs to change,” Dendias said.
With the HAF now receiving into service upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16V Fighting Falcon jets and new Dassault Rafales, as well as the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) it is expected to shortly sign for, the service will have to sell off several older types.
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