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Images emerge of new Chinese truck-mounted countermeasures system
Chinese state-owned media have released footage showing a new truck-mounted countermeasures system for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).Full story -
New Chinese 155 mm SPH also in service with PLA's 74th Group Army
The People’s Liberation Army Ground Force’s (PLAGF’s) new 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH) – believed to have the designation PLC-181 – has also entered...Full story -
Germany outlines security and defence priorities of its EU presidency
Germany has outlined the security and defence priorities for the EU presidency it will chair during the second half of the year. Defence Minister Annegret...Full story -
Spain to receive new Eurofighters under Project 'Halcon'
Spain is set to receive new Eurofighter combat aircraft to augment its existing fleet and to begin the process of replacing its Boeing EF-18 Hornet fleet.Full story -
New peace negotiations highlight fragmented separatist movement and intransigent government in Anglophone Cameroon
In early July, peace negotiations began between one of the Anglophone Cameroon separatist groups (led by incarcerated leader Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe) and representatives...Full story -
Qatar moves to increase local headcount requirement
Qatar’s cabinet approved a proposal on 8 July by the country’s Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor, and Social Affairs to increase the local employment...Full story -
Airbus launches ‘Team Nightjar' to bid for Australian SOF helo requirement
Airbus Helicopters has formally launched its bid for Australia’s special operations forces (SOF) requirement, with its industrial team announced on 10 July.Full story -
US approves sale of 105 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Japan
The US Department of State has approved a potential USD23.11 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Japan of 105 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter...Full story -
Philippine Navy commissions first Jose Rizal-class frigate
The Philippine Navy has commissioned its first Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate.Full story -
India initiates process of restructuring of defence factory network
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a tender seeking assistance in support of its planned corporatisation of military production units under the Ordnance...Full story -
China finalises bid to join ATT
China has finalised “all legal procedures” to join the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.Full story -
Islamic State attack in southern Philippines underlines group's links to Sulu
On 25 June, the Islamic State claimed to have killed and wounded 10 Filipino soldiers in an attack in the southern Philippines, which the group alleged had taken place...Full story -
Russian Navy to commission some 40 vessels in 2020
The Russian Navy is set to commission some 40 naval platforms this year, the service’s commander-in-chief, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, told military newspaper Krasnaya...Full story -
South Korea's Hanwha Systems to conduct operational testing of locally developed DIRCM system
Hanwha Systems announced on 9 July that it has signed a contract with South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) to support the initial operational testing of a...Full story -
European Parliament criticises PESCO's performance and governance
The voluntary scope of the EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) in defence is too weak and lacks sufficient funding or governance to transform capability...Full story -
Italy demonstrates F-35 air defender credentials on NATO ops
The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana: AMI) has demonstrated the air-defence credentials of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter...Full story -
UK to resume defence exports to Saudi Arabia
The UK is set to begin processing licences for the export of defence equipment to Saudi Arabia that could potentially be used in Yemen again, according to a written...Full story -
South Korea aims to revitalise military exports
The South Korean government has outlined plans to boost military exports in the face of declining sales in international markets.Full story -
US think-tank proposes cost-per-effect metric for better weapon system cost analysis
The US Air Force (USAF) should adopt a cost-per-effect metric for weapon systems to maximise mission value instead of relying on simplistic metrics such as unit cost or...Full story -
French Air Force adds mid-air helicopter refuelling capability with new KC-130Js
Two Lockheed Martin KC-130J Super Hercules tankers are operational with the French Air Force, meaning France now has its own mid-air refuelling capability for its Airbus...Full story