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South African Badger behind schedule as SAAF Hawks lose A-Darter
Procurement of the Denel Badger, seen here at the African Aerospace and Defence Show in 2018, is significantly behind schedule, according to Armscor. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick AllenThailand interested in new BTR-4 variant, says Ukrainian agency
According to the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, Thailand has expressed interest in procuring the BTR-4MV1, shown here during trials with the Ukrainian Army. Source: Dylan MalyasovArquus signs development agreements, looks to US partnership
Arquus has signed an agreement with AM General for the manufacture of the Bastion APC in the US. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick AllenNexter looks to build its profile in Vietnam
Nexter has said it is looking for industrial partnerships in Vietnam, where it is promoting products including its CAESAR 155 mm artillery system, seen here integrated with a Tatra 8×8 chassis. Source: Nexter
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AUSA 2018: Infrared ID makes a showing
Israeli company Infrared ID presented its range of combat identification patches and panels for vehicles and personnel at the Association of the US Army (AUSA) exhibition held from 8 to 10 October in Washington, DC. An important attribute of Infrared ID’s solutions is that they are passive in
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Philippines concludes fighter studies, points to possible Gripen acquisition
The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has concluded a study in support of its programme to procure a new fighter jet and confirmed that Saab’s Gripen aircraft is in pole position to win the contract. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said in comments published by the Philippine
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US donates UH-60M helicopters to Croatia
The United States will donate two UH-60M helicopters to Croatia, Defence Minister Damir Krstičević has announced. The announcement was made during a visit involving two US Army UH-60Ms from Germany to Pleso airbase near Zagreb on 12 October. The helicopters are expected to be delivered by
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Airbus Defence and Security reverses planned sale of Secure Land Communications
Airbus Defence and Security has decided to scrap the divestment of its Secure Land Communications (SLC) business. An SLC spokesman confirmed the news to Jane’s on 16 October, saying that since the initial decision had been made to divest the company, the wider commercial environment had
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Elta Systems awarded contract for ELM-2032 fire-control radars
Elta Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), announced on 16 October that it has been awarded a USD55 million contract to supply multimode airborne ELM-2032 fire-control radars to be installed on “newly produced advanced combat aircraft” for an undisclosed client.
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Building NATO’s new eastern front: The eFP in Europe
In 2016 NATO leaders agreed to despatch multinational battlegroups to the Baltic states and Poland under the enhanced Forward Presence initiative. Since then NATO deployments to Eastern Europe have accelerated. Tim Ripley charts the progress of efforts to build up allied defences in the region -
Analysis: ‘Vostok 2018’ – a window on Russia's strategic ambitions
Russia's 'Vostok 2018' exercises, which took place this month across a vast expanse of Russian territory, were certainly designed to wow the West, but what can be gleaned from the manoeuvres regarding Moscow's military capabilities and strategic intent? Miko Vranic and Samuel Cranny-Evans report -
Interview: Viktor Kladov, director for International Co-operation and Regional Policy at Rostec
Russia aims to build its defence export profile in the Asia-Pacific over the next few years by leveraging its collaborative ties across the region and stepping up engagement with new customers, Viktor Kladov, the director for International Co-operation and Regional Policy at Russia's Rostec defence industrial holding company, has said. Jon Grevatt reports
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Navistar Defense reveals third-generation Special Operations Tactical Vehicle
Navistar Defense has revealed details of its third-generation Special Operations Tactical Vehicle (SOTV) to Jane’s at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference in October. The SOTV began as the Non Standard Tactical Truck (NSTT) concept in 2008. In early-2015 Navistar
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Rosgvardiya tests new Kalashnikov firearms
The Rosgvardiya, Russia’s national guard, is testing new small arms designed by Rostec’s Kalashnikov Group, a military source has told Jane’s . “The Rosgvardiya has started the operational evaluation and testing of the newest Kalashnikov AK-200 series of assault rifles,
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Pilots warned of jamming threat in Eastern Med
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised the possibility that Russian electronic warfare systems in Syria could disrupt commercial flights. The FAA posted a notice to airmen (NOTAM) on 9 October warning them to “be aware of possible loss of GNSS [global navigation satellite
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Japan developing vehicle-mounted IED detection system
Japan is developing a vehicle-mounted system designed to remotely detect improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along roads in urban and suburban areas. The Ground Systems Research Center (GSRC) of the Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (ATLA)
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Rosgvardiya tests new Kalashnikov firearms
The Rosgvardiya, Russia’s national guard, is testing new small arms designed by Rostec’s Kalashnikov Group, a military source has told Jane’s . “The Rosgvardiya has started the operational evaluation and testing of the newest Kalashnikov AK-200 series of assault rifles,
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Navistar Defense reveals third-generation Special Operations Tactical Vehicle
Navistar Defense has revealed details of its third-generation Special Operations Tactical Vehicle (SOTV) to Jane’s at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference in October. The SOTV began as the Non Standard Tactical Truck (NSTT) concept in 2008. In early-2015 Navistar
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Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall team for German Sea Lynx replacement effort
Lockheed Martin is to team with Rheinmetall in its bid to replace the German Navy’s (Deutsche Marine – DM) ageing Westland Mk 88A Sea Lynx anti-submarine warfare/anti-surface warfare (ASW/ASuW) helicopters, the US manufacturer announced on 12 October. The two companies signed a letter
