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Trump’s Missile Defense Review holds status quo, but will study space-based interceptors
An artist's rendition of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense’s (GMD's) Exo-atmospheric Kill Vehicle that is designed to collide with and destroy nuclear warheads in outer space. Source: RaytheonSingapore vows restraint in maritime row with Malaysia
The Republic of Singapore Navy's first-of-class Littoral Mission Vessel, RSS Independence (right), keeping an eye on Malaysian Marine Department ship MV Pedoman, off Tuas Source: Singapore Ministry of DefenceGerman Navy chief sees challenging year ahead
German Navy Chief Vice Admiral Andreas Krause addressed the service's 59th Historical-Tactical Meeting in Dobbin-Linstow, close to Rostock, on 10 January. Source: Bundeswehr/Steve Back/PIZ MarineDespite security improvements, residual elevated risk of collateral damage at Damascus Airport, mainly from Israeli airstrikes
All international airlines suspended scheduled flights into Damascus International Airport following the outbreak of Syria’s civil war in 2011. Source: Joseph Eid/AFP/Getty Images
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Islamic State killing of US servicemen in Syria likely to influence implementation of president’s withdrawal decision
Event A suicide improvised explosive device (IED) attack on 16 January killed or wounded a total of five US service personnel in the Syrian town of Manbij in northern Aleppo province, an area under the control of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The attack was claimed by the Islamic
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Syrian border ‘safe zone’ receives mixed reception
Ankara has embraced the proposed establishment of a 32 km-deep ‘safe zone’ inside northeast Syria, but other major actors are opposed to an expanded Turkish military presence in the country. US President Donald Trump mentioned a safe zone in a 13 January tweet in which he also
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US Army seeks emerging technologies for urban combat
The US Army is preparing to test out a host of new technologies in experiments throughout the country with an eye towards preparing for conflicts in dense urban terrain. In a recent notice posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website, the service asked industry and academia to send in
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German defence exports fall following end to Saudi exports
The value of German defence goods exported by the country in 2018 was almost 23% lower year-on-year, according to information provided to Alliance ’90/Green party Bundestag member Omid Nouripour by its Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). The response to Nouripour’s enquiry,
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Indications that Guinean president plans third-term bid in 2020 increase risk of violent opposition protests nationwide
Event A group of leading opposition politicians in Guinea announced on 15 January that they are planning to form a united front to oppose possible plans by President Alpha Condé to seek a third term in late 2020. Former prime ministers Lansana Kouyaté and Sidya Touré – who
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Israel faces threat from Hizbullah tunnels and upgraded missiles
Hizbullah’s cross-border tunnelling into Israel has again spotlighted the volatile Israel-Lebanon border as a conflict flashpoint. Nicholas Blanford reports from Beirut on regional reactions and the arguably greater likelihood of conflict that stems from Hizbullah’s missile upgrading programme -
Sovereign safeguarding: Iceland’s maritime security
Iceland’s national security policy sets out risks that the country must address. Dr Lee Willett discusses how national capabilities and international co-operation combine to overcome such risks at sea -
Rising sons: Japanese ground forces transformation continues apace
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is in the advanced stages of a service-wide restructuring and modernisation programme that seeks to transform it into a leaner and more flexible organisation, better positioned to address a wider spectrum of domestic and international challenges. Kelvin Wong investigates the service’s latest capabilities and future plans
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Despite security improvements, residual elevated risk of collateral damage at Damascus Airport, mainly from Israeli airstrikes
Key Points Security at Damascus International Airport has improved, but IHS Markit assesses that there is a residual elevated risk of random collateral damage to aircraft on the ground from Israeli airstrikes and occasional indirect rocket or mortar fire by jihadist militants. In the event of
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German defence exports fall following end to Saudi exports
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Indications that Guinean president plans third-term bid in 2020 increase risk of violent opposition protests nationwide
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Indiscriminate detention of Canadians in China highly unlikely; state employees and pro-rights organisations at greatest risk
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Trump’s Missile Defense Review holds status quo, but will study space-based interceptors
Key Points The Trump adminstration released its long-awaited Missile Defense Review The Pentagon will consider using the F-35 to aid or conduct intercepts The Trump administration on 17 January unveiled its long-delayed Missile Defense Review (MDR), which said the Pentagon will study space-based
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Trump’s Missile Defense Review holds status quo, but will study space-based interceptors
Key Points The Trump adminstration released its long-awaited Missile Defense Review The Pentagon will consider using the F-35 to aid or conduct intercepts The Trump administration on 17 January unveiled its long-delayed Missile Defense Review (MDR), which said the Pentagon will study space-based
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Martial law extension, activation of 11th Infantry Division, to reduce risk of large-scale terrorist attacks in Mindanao
Key Points Islamist militant capability has been degraded by increased pressure from the Filipino military, and although they will mount small IED attacks against security forces and engage in small-arms firefights, they are unlikely to conduct large assaults against cities over the next six
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Islamic State killing of US servicemen in Syria likely to influence implementation of president’s withdrawal decision
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VBIED attack on Colombian police academy indicates likely renewed intent and capability of ELN to target capital
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Assault on hotel complex by suspected Al-Shabaab militants indicates intent and occasional capability to target Kenya’s capital
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Despite security improvements, residual elevated risk of collateral damage at Damascus Airport, mainly from Israeli airstrikes
Key Points Security at Damascus International Airport has improved, but IHS Markit assesses that there is a residual elevated risk of random collateral damage to aircraft on the ground from Israeli airstrikes and occasional indirect rocket or mortar fire by jihadist militants. In the event of
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Islamic State killing of US servicemen in Syria likely to influence implementation of president’s withdrawal decision
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Indications that Guinean president plans third-term bid in 2020 increase risk of violent opposition protests nationwide
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Indiscriminate detention of Canadians in China highly unlikely; state employees and pro-rights organisations at greatest risk
