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MTI develops longer-range Malyutka 2T
Close-up of a Serbian BOV 4x4 tank destroyer showing six Malyutka missiles in the ready-to-launch position, with two longer-range Malyutka 2T5s mounted (farthest) on either side of the remote-controlled turret. Source: Christopher F FossUK assessing Poseidon as potential Sentinel replacement
The UK is set to receive nine P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft from 2019 to 2022, and is looking to use them in the overland wide-area surveillance role as potential replacements for the Sentinel, which is to be retired in 2021. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsUS approves upgrades to Australia's Super Hornet fleet
The RAAF's 24 Super Hornets will be upgraded with new communications and defensive aids systems for better interoperability with the US Navy. Source: Commonwealth of AustraliaBundeswehr renews logistic truck fleet
Liebherr will deliver 33 GBKF armoured rescue cranes to the Bundeswehr. Source: Liebherr
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Qatar-US anti-terrorism financing agreement reduces risk of violent resolution to crisis
EVENT On 11 July 2017, Qatar and the United States signed an agreement to collaborate on countering terrorism financing. The non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) requires Qatar to share information with the US on countering terrorism financing. Both Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and
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US Eighth Army celebrates opening of new headquarters in South Korea
The US Eighth Army has held a ceremony to mark the opening of its new headquarters in the seaport city of Pyeongtaek, in South Korea’s northwestern Gyeonggi Province. The event, which took place on 11 July, “marked the unit's transformation and represented its successful relocation from
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US state department gives UK green light to procure JLTV
On 10 July 2017, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the US state department had approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of 2,747 Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to the United Kingdom for over USD1 billion. As expected, the vehicles, while
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Revised Indonesian budget brings modest increase
Key Points Marginal increase of 1.2% approved for defence Funding to be used to support UN peacekeeping operations and satellite lease payments Indonesia’s revised budget for 2017 includes a further marginal increase in defence expenditure to IDR109.3 trillion (USD8.17 billion), a 1.2%
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US Air Force officer voices concern with defence against UASs
Key Points A top US Air Force officer says he lacks authority to defend bases from small UASs Attacks from small UASs could cripple critical aircraft or capabilities A top US Air Force (USAF) officer says he’s concerned about his lack of government authority to counter small unmanned aerial
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US Department of State approves possible sale of tank ammunition to Australia
The US Department of State has approved a possible USD101.4 million Foreign Military Sale of 120-mm tank ammunition and related support services to Australia, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in an 11 July statement. The government in Canberra had requested a possible sale of
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Hyperspectral analysis set to expand in coming decade
Advances in the development of hyperspectral imaging sensors raise the prospect of wider future use of the technology in space. Brian Lim and Melissa Hanham assess what an increase in commercially available hyperspectral imagery would mean for open-source intelligence practitioners -
Hit to kill: the US strategic missile defence system moves on from ICBM target intercept
The US homeland missile defence network, called the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, has scored its first ever intercept against a simulated intercontinental ballistic missile as the programme recovers from a difficult test record. Daniel Wasserbly reports -
Saddle up: military motorcycles receive boost from new propulsion technologies
While the humble motorcycle does not have the same visibility as larger mobility platforms, military forces have nevertheless benefited from the unique advantages they provide. Kelvin Wong examines how motorcycles' utility may yet increase as new technologies mature
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Bundeswehr renews logistic truck fleet
Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) a framework contract for 629 HX2 family logistics vehicles in the last week. The contract follows on the heels of two smaller ones awarded to
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MTI develops longer-range Malyutka 2T
Serbia's Military Technical Institute (MTI) is developing a new, longer-range variant of the 9M14-2 Malyutka 2T (AT-3D/ 'Sagger') anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW), designated '2T5'. For this variant, '2T' denotes the tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead, while '5' represents the new maximum
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Australia poised to join US on Next Generation Jammer
Key Points Australia is in discussion to join the US Navy's next-generation jamming pod programme The Next Generation Jammer-Medium Band will replace the legacy AN/ALQ-99 tactical jamming system Australia is nearing an agreement to join the US Navy's (USN's) AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation
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Elbit demonstrates Seagull in end-to-end MCM application
Key Points Elbit's Seagull USV was configured with an R2Sonic forward looking sonar, a Klein K5900 side scan sonar and a VideoRay ROV for the trial Seagull operated at a cruise speed of 10 kt and in Sea State 5-6 conditions Israeli systems house Elbit Systems has performed an end-to-end mine
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North Korea claims first successful launch of intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea successfully test-fired on 4 July what it claimed was its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The land-based missile, which was launched about 0939 h local time from a location near Panghyon Airfield in Kusong, in North Korea's northwestern North Pyongan Province, flew for
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UK assessing Poseidon as potential Sentinel replacement
The United Kingdom is looking to use the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft (MMA) to replace the Raytheon Sentinel R1 Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR) aircraft in the overland surveillance role, the government disclosed on 11 July. Answering questions in the House of Commons, the
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North Korea claims first successful launch of intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea successfully test-fired on 4 July what it claimed was its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The land-based missile, which was launched about 0939 h local time from a location near Panghyon Airfield in Kusong, in North Korea's northwestern North Pyongan Province, flew for
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Co-ordinated twin Islamic State attacks in Iran's capital Tehran indicate in-country support and elevated risk to public spaces
Key Points The Islamic State conducted two co-ordinated attacks in Iran's capital Tehran, targeting parliament and the shrine of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic and its first Supreme Leader, killing 12 people and injuring 42. This was the first set of attacks by the Islamic
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Australia opens Future Submarine office in France
The Australian government has officially opened a project office in the French port of Cherbourg for the country’s SEA 1000 Future Submarine programme. In a release on 9 July by Lockheed Martin Australia and Naval Group (formerly DCNS), it was revealed that the new secure facility will house
