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India warns Pakistan of ‘strong response’ after attack on paramilitaries in Kashmir
Dozens of Indian paramilitary personnel were killed on 14 February as a result of a suicide car bombing in Indian-administered Kashmir. Source: STR/AFP/Getty ImagesArgentina creates air bridge to its southernmost base in Antarctica
Argentine Air Force Twin Otter serial number T-85, pictured behind a Sno-Cat at Argentina’s Belgrano II Base in Antarctica, where it arrived on 10 February 2019: the first time the base has been reached by air since November 1965. Source: Argentine Air ForceDismissal of Thai PM bid increases likelihood of project review in agriculture, real estate; large-scale unrest unlikely
Srisuwan Janya, the secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution, submits a petition to the Election Commission to investigate the Thai Raksa Chart Party for nominating Princess Ubolratana Mahidol as its candidate for the premiership in Bangkok on 11 February 2019. Source: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty ImagesUS Air Force sees increased future emphasis on small launch
The USAF will likely place more emphasis on small launch companies such as Vector Space Systems due to their responsiveness, or their ability to launch satellites on short notice. Source: Vector
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Last-minute postponement of Nigerian election likely to undermine vote’s credibility, provoke widespread rioting from opposition supporters
Event Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections were postponed by a week to 23 February and state elections to 9 March, less than five hours before polling stations were due to open. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) head Mahmood Yakubu said the delay was
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Russia completes testing of ‘Poseidon’ thermonuclear torpedo
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced at the beginning of February the successful completion of underwater tests of its ‘Poseidon’ unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). Factory trials are expected to begin in the summer of 2019. First revealed in late 2015, the since named
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US Air Force to declare IOC for nuclear control centre
The US Air Force (USAF) is on track to declare initial operational capability (IOC) by April for its Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Center, according to a key officer. Major General Stephen Davis, US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of global operations, said on 14
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JGSDF certifies its first amphibious assault force in joint exercise with US marines
Japan certified its Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) during the 14th iteration of Exercise ‘Iron Fist’, which was conducted in Southern California by contingents of the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). The move means that Japan’s
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Germany’s TKMS holds launch ceremony for Singapore’s first Type 218SG submarine
Key Points TKMS has held a launch ceremony for the first Type 218SG boat on order for Singapore The country is on track to receiving its first-ever custom-built naval submarine in 2021 German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has held a launch ceremony for the first of four Type
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Region reacts to US withdrawal from Syria
US President Donald Trump's sudden decision to withdraw US troops from Syria has created consternation among allies and raises the risk of intensifying clashes between Israel and Iran. Jonathan Spyer, Nicholas Blanford, and Kathryn Haahr analyse the implications of the move for regional stability -
Satellite ground station expansion shows Pakistan’s reliance on China
Pakistan has upgraded its main ground station to support two new satellites. Nick Hansen examines the expansion of infrastructure at the site in the context of Pakistan's limited space programme -
Keep on keeping on: South America’s navies strive to sustain submarine capabilities
Faced with ageing submarine fleets - many fast approaching the end of their service lives - a number of South American navies have launched programmes to upgrade or replace them. Tim Fish reports
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India warns Pakistan of ‘strong response’ after attack on paramilitaries in Kashmir
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to send a “strong response” to Pakistan, which he holds responsible for a suicide car bombing that took place on 14 February in Indian-administered Kashmir killing 44 paramilitary personnel and badly injuring at least 24 others. “I
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India warns Pakistan of ‘strong response’ after attack on paramilitaries in Kashmir
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to send a “strong response” to Pakistan, which he holds responsible for a suicide car bombing that took place on 14 February in Indian-administered Kashmir killing 44 paramilitary personnel and badly injuring at least 24 others. “I
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US to start INF Treaty withdrawal process
President Donald Trump announced on 1 February that he is formally withdrawing the United States from the 1987 US-Soviet Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Trump said the US would “suspend its obligations” under the INF Treaty on 2 February by giving the required six
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Latest CAR peace deal unlikely to hold due to militia rivalry, with likely popular opposition triggering protests
Key Points The collapse of seven previous peace agreements in CAR indicates that the latest deal will fail due to continued lack of homogeneity among militias refusing to cede territorial control and financial profit, and probable rivalry for official posts. Likely entry into government of
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Dismissal of Thai PM bid increases likelihood of project review in agriculture, real estate; large-scale unrest unlikely
Key Points Military presence has been expected to increase across Thailand, with protests being heavily monitored by security forces; risks of access denial or business area blockade remain low. The palace’s public dismissal of Princess Ubolratana Mahidol’s premiership bid is a
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OSINT Snapshot: Far-right extremists use forum to share online security tips
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SVBIED indicates improving Kashmiri separatist capability and increased likelihood of India-Pakistan cross-border fire ahead of Indian elections
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Increasing frequency of armed assaults on tourists raises risks for foreigners, despite Costa Rica’s reduced homicide rate
