Defence`s Feeds

The Surface Force plans to take advantage of the payload and unmanned system deployment capability of the Independence variant of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS),...

The UK has ordered 13 more Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS), UK Minister for Defence Procurement Jeremy Quin announced during a visit to the GKN...

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has issued a follow-up Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential industry sources with the necessary expertise,...

South Korea's Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has outlined a series of measures to support the national defence industry to respond to challenges...

Chinese state-owned media have released an image suggesting that the Hongjian-12 (J-12) manportable anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system is being operated by the...

The French cement company Vicat has gone to the World Bank's International Court for Settlement of Investor Disputes (ICSID) in hopes of reestablishing its right to remain the majority shareholder in a facility it operates in Sinai. The issue has

Business continues to grow for the small cyber intelligence consulting firm X Cyber Group. Its financial statements, published last mont,

Just weeks after Syria's second largest telecommunications group Syriatel ousted President Bashar al-Assad's once influential cousin, Rami Makhlouf, the company's

While flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Paris and Nice resumed on 24 July, Covid-19 continues to disrupt Franco-Russian relations. The

The US Congress, which is already backing efforts at the State Department and the Office of the Director of National

Britain's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office drew £15m from its Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) to provide support for Lebanon's

In Africa, Noël Dubus dons almost as many hats as he has contacts: going from diplomat, soldier or police officer

The French cement company Vicat has gone to the World Bank's International Court for Settlement of Investor Disputes (ICSID) in hopes of reestablishing its right to remain the majority shareholder in a facility it operates in Sinai. The issue has

Business continues to grow for the small cyber intelligence consulting firm X Cyber Group. Its financial statements, published last mont,

Just weeks after Syria's second largest telecommunications group Syriatel ousted President Bashar al-Assad's once influential cousin, Rami Makhlouf, the company's

While flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Paris and Nice resumed on 24 July, Covid-19 continues to disrupt Franco-Russian relations. The

The US Congress, which is already backing efforts at the State Department and the Office of the Director of National

Britain's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office drew £15m from its Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) to provide support for Lebanon's

In Africa, Noël Dubus dons almost as many hats as he has contacts: going from diplomat, soldier or police officer

Americas

Boeing won a $12 million order, which provides production engineering support in support of the integration and installation of weapon systems on the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft for the Navy. The US Navy F/A-18 E and F Super Hornet are maritime strike attack aircraft. The Growler is a derivative of the combat-proven two-seat F/A-18 Hornet, the US Navy’s maritime strike aircraft. The primary missions of the aircraft are electronic attack (EA) and suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD), particularly at the start and ongoing early stages of hostilities. Work will take place in Maryland and Missouri. Estimated completion will be in July 2022.

The US Missile Defense Agency has carried out its most complex test so far on July 24 by firing four SM-6 Dual II missiles at two short-range ballistic missile targets. While one target was destroyed, the agency was not sure if the other target was intercepted. This is the third flight test of the SM-6 Dual II missile from a Aegis BMD-equipped warship. The firing ship for the test was the USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) and it took place off Hawaii.

Middle East & Africa

Russia has reportedly lent support to strengthen Syrian military’s air defense systems, which reports claim, is to offer protection against Israeli airstrikes. The United States was informed before Russia began upgrading the military equipment, London-based Arabic language newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported citing “well-informed” Russian sources.

Europe

Royal Air Force (RAF)-operated Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland, have completed a proof of concept exercise in Norway, which tested tactical ground-based refuelling capabilities at a dispersed forward operating location. The multi-role fighters were supported by an RAF-operated Airbus A330-243MRTT Voyager KC2/KC3 multi-role tanker transport and A400M Atlas C1 heavy-lift tactical transport from RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, for the duration of the deployment.

Asia-Pacific

South Korean defense firm LIG Nex1 says its proposed solution for the South Korean navy CIWS-II program has scored the highest marks in the evaluation by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). South Korea wants a new generation CIWS that has the same barrel and ammunition carriage system as the Goalkeeper. The CIWS-II will be integrated into the future aircraft carrier, destroyers, and frigates.

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet Military Command deployed the indigenously developed HJ-12 man-portable anti-tank missile that is similar in capabilities to the US-made Javelin in a recent military exercise in the deep plateau region. In an official release, the military announced it conducted a series of exercises and attached a photograph showing a soldier carrying a portable anti-tank missile that can be carried by a single person. Shanghai-based news website eastday.com identified it as the HJ-12, making it the weapon’s first public appearance in PLA service.

Today’s Video

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