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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: Australian DoD announces launch of Operation ‘Covid-19 Assist’
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced on 1 April the launch of Operation ‘Covid-19 Assist’ as it expands its support to the national effort to protect civilians and stem the spread of the coronavirus in Australia. Led by Major General Paul Kenny, who previously served as
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Covid-19: Russian military prepares for virus
The Russian armed forces have begun implementing steps to prepare for, and tackle, the spread of Covid-19. On 25 March, following an order from President Vladimir Putin, the military began a three-day readiness exercise at seven military training grounds and five airfields throughout the Central and
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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: Top US Air Force officer sees more service collaboration on weapon systems
Key Points Reduced future defence budgets due to Covid-19 could have the US military services better collaborate on weapon systems The US armed services are already working together on a munition, helicopter programme, and ground vehicle The US Air Force’s (USAF’s) chief of staff sees
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Covid-19: US Army extends delivery deadline for up-gunned Stryker bid samples
US Army acquisition officials are still assessing how to deal with the novel coronavirus’ impact on its modernisation efforts but have decided to give vendors vying for the embattled Stryker up-gunning competition an additional 30 days to deliver bid samples. Companies left competing for the
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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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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
