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EU preparing to expand training to Burkina Faso as security deteriorates
French soldiers from the Richelieu Desert Battle Group (GTD) are seen after crossing from Mali into northern Burkina Faso to link up with soldiers from the 11th Infantry Commando Regiment (RIC) during an operation in May–June 2019. Source: French Ministry of Armed ForcesUS Air Force performs first Advanced Battle Management System demonstration
Jiren Parikh (foreground), Ghost Robotics CEO, briefs USAF service members on 18 December 2019 on the capabilities of the ‘Robodogs’ during a technology showcase for the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) demonstration at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The ‘Robodogs’ are quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs). Source: US Air ForceRAF chiefs approve increase in C-130J crews
The number of RAF C-130J crews will be increased from 20 to 28. Source: Crown copyrightBrazilian Army releases its new strategic plan
A total of 1,580 VBTP-MSR Guarani vehicles are being produced in Brazil for the country’s army. Source: Victor Barreira
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Philippine Navy chief singles out Subic Bay as possible future submarine base
The Philippine Navy’s flag-officer-in-command, Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, has singled out the site currently occupied by Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Philippines) in Subic Bay as a possible location for the country’s submarine base. "Once there's a
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First HSI32 fast interceptors arrive at Saudi naval base
The first two HSI32 high-speed interceptors have arrived at Royal Saudi Naval Forces’ (RSNF’s) Ras Mishab base in the Gulf, the Saudi Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 23 January. It was announced in April 2018 that 39 CMN boats will be delivered to the RSNF, with half of them
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South Korea sharpens ASW interoperability with allies amid SLBM threats
In a bid to improve anti-submarine warfare (ASW) interoperability with its partner services, the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has deployed a P-3C maritime patrol aircraft to ‘Sea Dragon’ – a US-led multilateral ASW exercise that began in 2019. The drills, which began on 20
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EU countries want only defensive militarisation of space
Key Points The EU and its member states oppose the uncontrolled militarisation of space France is setting up a space command and Italy is considering doing so EU and national officials say there must be no ‘wild west’ militarisation of space, even as Europe’s national armies
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Australian navy launches centralised Maritime Warfare Centre to support current and future capabilities
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched a centralised warfighting agency to provide expanded test and evaluation, tactical development and operational analysis throughout the capability life cycle. The Sydney-based Maritime Warfare Centre (MWC) was formally opened on 20 January and merges the
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Defence in depth: Finland continues to modernise to counter Russian threat
In the wake of Russian aggression in Ukraine, Finland is continuing to modernise its ground forces and updating its doctrine. Samuel Cranny-Evans reports -
AI and manipulated media pose significant challenge in the security sphere
The proliferation of accessibility to artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by state and non-state actors is having an increasing impact on information dissemination. Tate Nurkin assesses the potential impact of AI-related media manipulation and deepfakes on the security sphere -
No hand at the helm: US Navy pushes ahead with unmanned surface vessel development
The USN is accelerating its bid to field a new fleet of unmanned surface vessels that could interact with the rest of the force in tactical situations. Christopher P Cavas reports
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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
