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US formally approves F-16 sale to Taiwan
The US State Department has approved the sale of 66 F-16C/D Block 70 aircraft to Taiwan. Source: Lockheed Martin /Randy A. CritesAustralia launches defence industry skills initiative
Australia has launched an initiative to boost its defence industry skills in areas including naval shipbuilding to support major projects such as the construction of BAE Systems Hunter-class frigates (pictured). Source: Royal Australian NavyLockheed Martin engages industry on Australian combat system project
Lockheed Martin Australia has invited local companies to participate in the development of the combat system to be integrated into the Royal Australian Navy’s Attack-class submarines. Source: Naval GroupUS Air Force awards Raytheon contract for laser weapon system prototypes
Artist’s illustration of the HELWS that Raytheon is developing under contract with the USAF. Source: Raytheon
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Philippines outlines modest increase in 2020 defence budget
The Philippines has proposed a 2020 defence budget of PHP188.6 billion (USD3.6 billion), a 3% increase over the allocation in 2019. The budget, which was announced on 21 August, amounts to nearly 5% of total government expenditure during 2020 and is scheduled to be signed into law later this year.
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China reiterates US sanctions threat
China reiterated a threat on 21 August to sanction US companies involved in supplying military equipment to Taiwan. The warning came in response to a US government announcement one day earlier, approving the sale of 66 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 aircraft to the island country that Beijing
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Aselsan orders reach historical peak
Aselsan ended the first half of 2019 with a record order book of USD10.2 billion, the Turkish military electronics company announced on 21 August. It also signed new contracts worth USD1.8 billion in the six months ended 30 June. Sales rose by 41% year over year in this period to TRY9 billion
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Indonesia allocates USD8.9 billion to defence in 2020
The Indonesian government has formally proposed a fiscal year (FY) 2020 defence budget of IDR127.4 trillion (USD8.9 billion). According to budgetary documents published by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the defence budget represents a 16% increase over the 2019 allocation of IDR109.6 trillion. The
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Rolls-Royce reviews civil nuclear businesses
Rolls-Royce is assessing the future of its international civilian nuclear operations, amid media reports that it is negotiating two separate deals worth a combined total of about GBP200 million (USD242.52 million). The company is reportedly in discussions with a consortium led by France-based
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From the rubble: A transformed Syrian military looks to regenerate
After eight years of civil war the Syrian military is a shadow of what it was, but victory on the battlefield with Russian and Iranian help could ultimately allow a modest process of regeneration. Tim Ripley reports -
Protecting the dragon’s den: PLA grows air-defence capabilities to meet future airborne threats
China is rapidly enhancing its air-defence capabilities with an eye on addressing the proliferation of Western-made fifth-generation combat aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region. Wasif Naqi and Kelvin Wong examine the mix of indigenous and imported surface-to-air missiles and radar systems that have been fielded by the People’s Liberation Army -
Wild East: Russian and US formations in Eastern Europe
Experience in recent conflicts has prompted both Russia and the United States to rethink their primary war fighting formations in Eastern Europe. Samuel Cranny-Evans reports
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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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Australia’s first Hobart-class destroyer conducts test of SM-2 missile
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) first Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), HMAS Hobart, has conducted the class’ first in-country firing of the SM-2 Standard Missile. The weapon was deployed against an unmanned target during trials off the coast of New South Wales, the country’s Minister
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Belgian Army contracts Saab for Gamer mobile combat training centre
The Belgian Army has awarded Saab an SEK160 million (USD17 million) contract for live training systems, the company announced on 19 August. The equipment is to be delivered in 2021. Under the contract Saab will provide its Gamer mobile combat training centre (CTC) with a laser-based tactical
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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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Belgian Army contracts Saab for Gamer mobile combat training centre
The Belgian Army has awarded Saab an SEK160 million (USD17 million) contract for live training systems, the company announced on 19 August. The equipment is to be delivered in 2021. Under the contract Saab will provide its Gamer mobile combat training centre (CTC) with a laser-based tactical
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Malaysia enhances naval, coastguard interoperability with US
Key Points Malaysia and the US have concluded a maritime exercise that saw inaugural participation of vessels from the respective countries’ coastguard services The activity is in line with the US Coast Guard’s intention to expand its engagement with partner countries across the
