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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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Admiral Gilday takes over as USN CNO
Admiral Mike Gilday relieved Admiral John Richardson as the 32nd Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), the most senior officer in the US Navy (USN) on 22 August. A seasoned surface warfare officer (SWO), Adm Gilday most recently served as the director of the Joint Staff. The Lowell, Massachusetts,
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Aselsan developing 155 mm Course Correction System
Turkey’s Aselsan is developing the Atom 155 mm Course Correction System (CCS) to meet potential artillery requirements for the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC). This would be a direct replacement for the existing 155 mm nose-mounted artillery fuze and would provide the weapon with an
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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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Pentagon terminates RKV homeland missile defence upgrade due to ‘technical problems’
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is terminating its programme to develop a more reliable interceptor for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, which was designed to defend the United States against limited long-range nuclear attacks. The department “will terminate the current
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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
