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US signs deals with India for MH-60R, Apache helicopters
India signed several defence deals on 25 February with the United States, including for the procurement of six ‘AH-64E(I)’ Apache Guardian helicopters (similar to this one in IAF service) for the Army Aviation Corps. Source: BoeingLibyan National Army says it attacked Turkish arms ship in Tripoli port
GNA officials inspect Tripoli’s port on 19 February, a day after it was attacked by the Libyan National Army. The impacts are seen on the outside of a wall of containers set up around part of the port where a roll-on/off ship was docked. Source: Hazem Turkia/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesEstonia approves MoD development plan for 2021–24
Estonia plans to deploy its K9 self-propelled howitzers by 2024. Source: Jane's/Peter FelsteadUS Navy realigns budget to find funding for readiness, lethality
The US Navy had planned for an early decommissioning of the USS (CVN 75). Now the service intends to refuel the aircraft carrier. Source: US Navy
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AFA Winter 2020: US Air Force faces integration challenges with B-52H re-engining
The US Air Force (USAF) faces a variety of integration issues ranging from connectivity to weight when it eventually attempts to install new engines on its fleet of Boeing B-52H Stratofortress heavy bombers. The USAF is proceeding with this effort that is formally known as the B-52 Commercial
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IDF launches new Momentum five-year plan
After over a year of intense planning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has now launched its new Momentum multi-year programme with the aim of “enhancing lethality in scope and in accuracy”. The IDF announced the implementation of the plan on 13 February, saying it has been approved by
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Pakistan to buy Chinese attack helicopters if Turkey and US fail to deliver
Pakistan will procure the Chinese-built Z-10 attack helicopter if Turkey and the United States fail to deliver on their orders of the T-129 and AH-1Z respectively, a senior offer said on 26 February. Speaking at the IQPC International Military Helicopter conference in London, the commander of
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Pentagon puts US Navy shipbuilding plans under scrutiny
US Navy (USN) shipbuilding and fleet composition plans are garnering greater Pentagon scrutiny as the US Defense Department tries to balance the nation’s expensive and ambitious naval fleet plans with fiscal realities and security needs. The USN raised Congressional eyebrows earlier this
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UK admits to nuclear replacement warhead programme
The United Kingdom is working on a new nuclear replacement warhead programme, defence secretary Ben Wallace told parliament on 25 February. "To ensure the government maintains an effective deterrent throughout the commission of the Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarine, we are
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Right-wing extremists aspire to CBRN weapons use
During the past two decades, attack plots involving CBRN weapons have largely been associated with militant Islamists. The increase in right-wing extremist militant activity in the United States and Western Europe since 2015 has entailed individuals looking towards use of CBRN weapons. Dr Stephan Blancke assesses the risks posed -
Development of Russian PRS-1M missile continues
Russia's next generation Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) system has finished a series of test launches and is believed to have been successful in both its performance and capabilities. Malcolm Claus assesses the information presented on this missile, the reasons for its development, and its potential role in Russia's air and space defence -
High North: NATO and Russia expand into the Arctic
Melting ice in the Arctic is opening the region to military activity, prompting littoral NATO members and Russia to shift their focus beyond Eastern Europe. Jim Dorschner reports
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US signs deals with India for MH-60R, Apache helicopters
The United States has signed deals with India to provide the South Asian country with military helicopters worth a total of more than USD3 billion. “Today we expanded our defence co-operation with agreements for India to purchase more than USD3 billion [worth] of advanced American military
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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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Islamic State kills more than 150 soldiers in series of attacks across Niger
Key Points The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a 9 January attack on a military base in western Niger, in which at least 89 soldiers were killed. The attack was the third major such operation since 10 December, with at least 174 Nigerien soldiers having been killed by militants operating
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Islamic State kills more than 150 soldiers in series of attacks across Niger
Key Points The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a 9 January attack on a military base in western Niger, in which at least 89 soldiers were killed. The attack was the third major such operation since 10 December, with at least 174 Nigerien soldiers having been killed by militants operating
