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Number of PLAN vessels to increase by almost 20% over coming decade, according to US ONI estimates
Some of almost 50 ships assembled for a PLAN fleet review held in April 2018. Source: Via Xinhua News AgencyNorth Korea continues testing its new SRBM systems
North Korea test fired on 29 March two SRBMs from what appeared to be the same large-calibre multiple-launch guided rocket system it had tested on 31 July and 2 August 2019. Source: Via Rodong SinmunCovid-19: Airbus establishes coronavirus airbridge from China to Europe
An Airbus-owned A330 departs Spain for China on 26 March. It returned two days later with four-million face masks to help combat coronavirus. Source: AirbusCovid-19: UK establishes helicopter-hubs to support virus fight
Military helicopters, such as the Puma HC2 pictured, will operate out of two newly established hubs to support the UK government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus. Source: Crown Copyright
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Covid-19: Chile reports first military personnel infected with coronavirus
Chile reported the first cases of military servicemen infected with the coronavirus on 31 March. The infected servicemen are six Chilean Navy personnel who arrived in Sydney, New South Wales, in early January. After being locally tested and proving positive for Covid-19, they are set to remain in
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Covid-19: US Army signals willingness to modify weapons contracts but is silent on details
US Army acquisition officials have yet to detail pending contract challenges and delays due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, but have signalled that they are willing to modify programme deadlines. In a 31 March statement, the service said it is working with contractors to “identify and
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Covid-19: US Navy strives to balance operational requirements with virus challenges aboard carrier Roosevelt
Reacting to a grim letter by the ship’s commanding officer about the challenges caused by Covid-19 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), the US Navy (USN) is struggling to keep the ship operational while it is moored at port in Guam as the service tries to identify and
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Covid-19: Cote d’Ivoire commits newly delivered aircraft to emergency response
Côte d'Ivoire’s air force is preparing to use several of its aircraft for medical evacuation duties as part of the country’s mobilisation against the Covid-19 epidemic. It was announced during a visit by the Chief of Armed Forces Staff General Lassina Doumbia to Abidjan Air Base on
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Covid-19: NATO C-17s deliver medical kit to Romania
C-17 air transports of NATO's Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) have been airlifting medical supplies from South Korea to Romania. NATO reported on its website that the aircraft landed at Bucharest airport on 26 and 28 March, each carrying 45 tonnes of medical equipment consisting of over 100,000
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Hold the line: Border security technology developments aim to stretch resources
Maintaining security at a country's border remains a challenge for military and security forces. Grant Turnbull assesses some of the latest technologies used and how they are evolving to address new threats -
Big spender: Qatar continues extensive military modernisation
Bucking the norm of cautious, incremental upgrades and replacements, Qatar is planning a complete overhaul of its armed forces largely unseen outside of wartime. Jeremy Binnie reports -
Growth of privately held data increases risk of espionage
The breadth and depth of data held by private technology companies are increasing at unprecedented rates. Anjuli RK Shere and Neil Ashdown examine the changing landscape and how nation-states might target these companies for intelligence collection
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Number of PLAN vessels to increase by almost 20% over coming decade, according to US ONI estimates
China will have a naval fleet of 425 ‘battleforce’ ships and submarines by 2030 – an increase of almost 20% over the next 10 years – according to a US Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) report. The ONI forecast was cited in a recently updated Congressional Research Service
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UK NAO reports major increase in nuclear infrastructure costs
Three major UK nuclear weapons and submarine infrastructure projects have been hit by 115% cost increases and faced delays of more than 19 months to over six years, according to the UK’s National Audit Office (NAO). In a hard-hitting report published on 10 January, the spending watchdog
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Deadliest recorded Islamic State attack in Chad indicates escalation in militancy in Lake Chad area outside rainy season
Key Points The dissident faction of the Islamic State’s Wilayat Gharb Afriqiyya conducted an overnight assault on a military camp, killing at least 92 soldiers and three civilians and wounding 47 others, at Boma peninsula on Lake Chad on 23 March. The attack is not only the deadliest
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Taliban “insider” attack demonstrates group’s strength and commitment to continue operations targeting Afghan government forces
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Islamic State claims attack on town in northern Mozambique
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Raid on suspected DHKP-C cell in Athens finds high-powered firearms, indicates group's intent to continue attacks in Turkey
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Deadliest recorded Islamic State attack in Chad indicates escalation in militancy in Lake Chad area outside rainy season
Key Points The dissident faction of the Islamic State’s Wilayat Gharb Afriqiyya conducted an overnight assault on a military camp, killing at least 92 soldiers and three civilians and wounding 47 others, at Boma peninsula on Lake Chad on 23 March. The attack is not only the deadliest
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Taliban “insider” attack demonstrates group’s strength and commitment to continue operations targeting Afghan government forces
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Raid on suspected DHKP-C cell in Athens finds high-powered firearms, indicates group's intent to continue attacks in Turkey
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Ansar Allah actions undermine high-risk impact of Covid-19 in Yemen
