Defence`s Feeds

Chinese President Xi Jinping formally inaugurated a restructure of the country’s military research and development (R&D) institutes on 19 July, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Xi said the reorganisation would support the Chinese government’s efforts at building a stronger

China has donated a patrol boat to Côte d'Ivoire to help in the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the Xinhau news agency reported on 15 July. "This donation will allow the navy of Côte d'Ivoire to take off,” Xinhau reported the Ivorian defence minister Alain Donwahi

The final two of eight Bell Huey II helicopters were delivered to the Kenyan Air Force on 19 July, the US embassy in Nairobi announced on the same day. It said the helicopters would improve the Kenyan Defence Forces’ (KDF’s) ability to deploy Rangers and other quick reaction forces, as

Vladimir Kozhin, the presidential aid for military-technical co-operation, had confirmed that Iraq has placed an order for T-90 tanks, the Izvestia newspaper reported on 20 July. Kozhin did not reveal how many tanks have been ordered, but said “the number is large”. The Izvestia report

Further details of Russia’s Orion-Eh unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) have emerged as its manufacturer the Kronshtadt Group signed an agreement with Rosboronexport for the latter to market the system internationally. The Orion-Eh was unveiled by the Kronshtadt Group at the MAKS 2017 airshow in

The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced on 19 July that it had received its first batch of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Super Mushshak basic training aircraft. They will be used by the Qatari Emiri Air Force’s Al-Zaeem Air Academy. Pakistan's Ministry of Defence Production announced

France's chief of defence staff, Army General Pierre de Villiers, resigned on 19 July because of defence budget savings reported to be EUR850 million (USD978.4 million). In a press release announcing his resignation, he said, "I do not consider myself any longer to be in a position to ensure

Rheinmetall Air Defence has released details of its latest Oerlikon GDF-009 twin 35 mm towed anti-aircraft gun (AAG). The GDF-009 model is based on a four-wheeled carriage, and is raised off the ground by three stabilisers when deployed in the firing position. It also features an automatic

Key Points The US Army Research Lab has developed a tiny UAS tilt-rotor prototype with the eye on autonomy The goal is to have the vehicle perform ISR missions low to the ground The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has developed a prototype of a tiny tiltrotor unmanned aircraft system (UAS)

In Freiburg, anarchists claimed responsibility for attacking the Vauban urban oasis, damaging CCTV and smashing windows using paint and hammers on 2 June.

In Munich, anarchists claimed responsibility for throwing stones and paint at the buildings of two companies managing fair and conference logistics on 30 May as part of actions against the G20.

In Berlin, anarchists claimed responsibility for attacking construction sites managed by the STRABAG company on 24 May and setting equipment and vehicles on fire, calling for more actions against the building of luxury developments.

In Bremen, anarchists claimed responsibility for setting on fire a plain police vehicle on 1 June as part of actions against the G20.

In Schanzen, Hamburg, anarchists claimed responsibility for attacking the Movenpick hotel, partially damaging the facade in the restaurant area on 5 June as part of actions against the G20

In Brehna, anarchists claimed responsibility for setting on fire a van used for the transport of detainees on 28 May.

In Thessaloniki, anarchists claimed responsibility for placing an improvised explosive device (IED) inside a van belonging to the AKTOR construction company to oppose its business on 12 June.

In Santiago, animal rights activists claimed responsibility for throwing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) as well as the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC), causing material damage.

In Rio San Martino, Scorze, animal rights activists claimed responsibility for setting on fire and destroying a van belonging to a mink farm business, on 1 July.

The Brazilian Navy is considering arming its Avibras ASTROS CFN 2020 self-propelled protected multiple rocket launching system (ASTROS II Mk 6) with AV-TM 300 tactical cruise missiles and AV-SS 40G guided rockets being developed by Avibras. No contract has yet been signed, but the purchase will be

The Brazilian Navy has assigned an official to the Brazilian Air Force’s Coordinating Committee of the Combat Aircraft Program to monitor the air force’s procurement of 36 Saab F-39 Gripen fighter jets, the navy told Jane’s on 18 July. The move underscores the service’s