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Dubai Airshow 2019: UAE boosts AEW&C, tanker fleet
The UAE's third Saab GlobalEye was displayed at the Dubai Airshow, with the UAE revealing advanced discussions for a further two aircraft. Source: IHS Markit/Charles ForresterD&S 2019: Leonardo positions M-345 for Thailand
Leonardo sees an opportunity to supply its M-345 jet trainer to Thailand to meet a requirement for a modern trainer/light attack aircraft. Source: LeonardoDubai Airshow 2019: Tawazun takes stake in VR-Technologies
VR-Technologies is developing the VRT-500 helicopter as a response to urban transport challenges. Source: IHS Markit/Charles ForresterDubai Airshow 2019: Indian down payment received for S-400
India is expected to complete deliveries of the S-400 system in 2025. Source: IHS Markit/Peter Felstead
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D&S 2019: Thai air force outlines ‘purchase and develop’ plan
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has outlined its commitment to a new policy aimed at supporting local technological advancement through procurements. The ‘purchase and develop’ policy is intended to increase self-reliance in line with a wider government target to develop the national
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Green light beckons for Advent-Cobham deal but concerns linger
Key Points UK government moves closer to approving sale of Cobham to US private equity firm Advent International However, the government has ordered a further consultation until 17 December, to assess pledges by Advent to safeguard national security After a three-week inquiry, the UK government
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A loss to explain: Helge Ingstad collision report highlights training, procedural failures
The Accident Investigation Board Norway has published a detailed investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision between the Royal Norwegian Navy frigate HNoMS Helge Ingstad and the tanker Sola TS . Richard Scott examines its findings A report released by Accident Investigation
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D&S 2019: DSME prepares Thailand frigate proposal
South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) is lining up a plan to offer additional frigates to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) with a view to supporting a Thai ambition to construct the vessels locally. In December 2018 DSME delivered to the RTN a 122 m DW3000-class frigate
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D&S 2019: Thai naval shipbuilder aims for stock market listing
Thai naval shipyard Marsun is aiming to launch an initial public offering (IPO) to support its planned expansion, the company’s CEO told Jane’s on 19 November. Speaking at the Defense and Security (D&S) 2019 show in Bangkok, Patrawin Chongvisal said the Thai stock exchange listing
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Replacing the F-2: Japan’s complex effort to procure a new fighter jet
Japan is moving forward with efforts to acquire a new fighter aircraft to replace the F-2: its 1990s F-16 derivative. However, undefined requirements, industrial base issues, and US-Japanese sensitivities over the F-2 development are making this procurement tricky. Pat Host reports -
Bundeswehr bounceback: Germany turns around defence spending
Germany is reversing its military spending decline by moving its defence budget towards the NATO target and authorising procurement programmes en masse. Nicholas Fiorenza reports -
Top cat: Leopard 2 main battle tank turns 40
On 24 October 1979 the first production Leopard 2, hull number Y-377 046, was handed over to the Bundeswehr's Panzertruppenschule. Forty years, 3,565 vehicles in over 95 distinct variants, and more than 21 users later, the Leopard 2 stands as one of the most successful MBT designs in the world. Jon Hawkes explores the vehicle's evolution
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DSEI Japan 2019: CSI showcases unmanned amphibious systems
US company Critical Solutions international (CSI) showcased two multirole unmanned amphibious systems at the 18–20 November DSEI Japan 2019 defence exhibition in Chiba. The systems, named the Sea Otter Marine Crawler and the Sea Ox Marine Crawler, can be deployed either on land or at sea
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Bundeswehr orders more Spike launchers and missiles
The Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, ordered 1,500 Spike missiles and hundreds of Integrated Control Launch Unit (ICLU) dismounted
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DSEI Japan 2019: Excelitas Technologies showcases Merlin-LR 2 weapon-mounted night sight
Excelitas Technologies showcased the newest addition to its Merlin family of weapon-mounted night sights at the 18-20 November DSEI Japan 2019 defence exhibition in Chiba. Called Merlin-LR 2, the new sight is described by the company as an image-intensifying weapon sight designed to be compatible
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DSEI Japan 2019: IHI unveils autonomous underwater mine-detection system
Japanese company IHI unveiled an autonomous underwater mine-detection system at the 18–20 November DSEI Japan 2019 defence exhibition in Chiba. The system, which comprises two different unmanned vehicles, is designed to acquire, process, classify, and relay information about “mine-like
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DSEI Japan 2019: CSI showcases unmanned amphibious systems
US company Critical Solutions international (CSI) showcased two multirole unmanned amphibious systems at the 18–20 November DSEI Japan 2019 defence exhibition in Chiba. The systems, named the Sea Otter Marine Crawler and the Sea Ox Marine Crawler, can be deployed either on land or at sea
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US Navy eyes cost-effective F-5 upgrades
In October, the US Air Force (USAF) awarded four companies indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts worth ISD6.4 billion to provide contracted adversary air (AdAir) support over the next five years. The US Navy (USN), having pioneered the use of contractor owned/contractor operated
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India launches 11th Sankalp-class vessel
India’s Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has launched another 105 m improved Sankalp-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ordered for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The vessel was launched on 14 November at GSL’s facilities in Goa. It will be the 11th vessel in the Sankalp class, which is
