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UK should keep Trident missiles, think tank urges
An influential and pro-disarmament think-tank has recommended that the UK retains its nuclear deterrent, but reduces warhead numbers. Source: UK MoDDVD 2014: Indonesian SAMs break cover, promising enhanced anti-UAV capability
Indonesia's new Starstreak-armed light SAM system will also carry LMM, affording the system a surface-to-surface and anti-UAV capability. Source: IHS/Patrick AllenKongsberg unveils submarine-launched NSM missile
Kongsberg showcased a new submarine launched configuration for its NSM at the BME in Gdansk. Source: Remigiusz WilkNext-gen GMD missile scores first successful intercept
The MDA selected Boeing to lead GMD development in 2001 and the limited operational capability system was first deployed in 2004, at the behest of the White House, before testing was complete. Source: US Missile Defense Agency
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Thailand considers medium-range SAM purchase
Thailand's military government is contemplating the procurement of a medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, a spokesman confirmed to IHS Jane's on 1 July. The programme is thought to be the first major military purchase outlined for consideration since the Thai military staged a coup
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Brazilian Army set to buy 5,000 rifle optics from local firm
Brazil's ARES Aeroespacial e Defesa, a local subsidiary of Israel's Elbit Systems, is soon expected to be awarded a Brazilian Army contract to supply 5,000 of its MVR MARS RS multipurpose aiming reflex sight and TRISIGHT lightweight multipurpose x3 telescopic aiming sight. A tender was issued in
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Major TOW order for Saudi Arabia, Oman
The US Department of Defense announced on 19 June that Raytheon had been awarded a USD391.5 million contract to produce wireless versions of the TOW anti-tank guided missile (ATGMs) for the US Army, US Marine Corps (USMC), Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG), and Oman. It said the contract was
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South African Badger evaluation going well, says Denel
The Badger infantry combat vehicle developed by Denel Land Systems for the South African Army is now undergoing test and evaluation by the Joint Project Team (JPT) and engineers from the defence acquisition agency Armscor. According to Denel Land Systems CEO Stephan Burger, the programme is
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Eurosatory 2014: MBDA awards MMP subcontracts to Sagem
MBDA and Sagem have signed two contracts for the guidance components of the new Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) anti-tank guided weapon for the French Army, the two companies announced at Eurosatory 2014 in Paris on 17 June. Under the first contract Sagem will provide 1,500 uncooled infrared
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IHS Jane's Fighting Ships - Annual Review 2014 (extract)
A look at key maritime themes, challenges and developments over the past 12 months. -
IHS Jane's Fighting Ships: Platform profile - Vikramaditya (Modified Kiev Class) aircraft carrier
Download this extract of the IHS Jane's Fighting Ships entry for the Vikramaditya (Modified Kiev Class) aircraft carrier and discover detailed specs data and information about the programme. -
Critical mass: re-energising the UK's naval nuclear programme
The UK is investing in a next generation nuclear submarine propulsion plant to meet the needs of its Successor deterrent submarine programme. Richard Scott reports
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Airbus DS looks to furnish Eurofighter Typhoon with maritime strike capability
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) is looking to integrate three different anti-shipping missile types onto the Eurofighter Typhoon in an effort to equip the combat aircraft with a maritime attack capability, a senior company official disclosed on 9 June. Speaking during the annual Trade Media Briefing
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Eurosatory 2014: France and UK qualify 40 mm CTCA
CTA International announced on 18 June at Eurosatory 2014 in Paris that its 40 mm Cased Telescoped Cannon and Ammunition (CTCA) had been qualified by both France and the United Kingdom. Qualification was conducted by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)
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UK should keep Trident missiles, think tank urges
A three-year review of the United Kingdom's (UK's) nuclear deterrent by an influential, and pro-disarmament, think tank has concluded that it should keep its current Trident missile-based system. However, the review from the Trident Commission recommended reducing the number of nuclear warheads
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RPG-75 light anti-armour weapon
Development The RPG-75 is a shoulder-fired rocket launcher. Development began in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s as one of several designs reverse-engineered from the American M72 66 mm launcher. It was manufactured until the late 1990s by MOEX Viarskie Stroijny. An improved version was developed in
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Star Z-70/B 9 mm sub-machine gun
Development The Model Z-70/B 9 mm sub-machines was manufactured by Star Bonifacio Echeverria S.A of Eibar, Spain. Both the original manufacturer and the subsequent holding company (Astar) are no longer in business, and consequently it is no longer manufactured. The Z-70 and Z-70/B are chambered for
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T77 9 mm sub-machine gun
Development The T77 9 mm sub-machine gun was developed in Taiwan by Factory Number 205 of the Combined Services Force Arsenal. The design was based on that of the Ingram M10 and M11 (also known as the MAC-10 and MAC-11), although with some innovations. Development commenced in 1985, and the T77 was
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Type 2004 portable rocket launcher
Development The Chinese Type 2004 is a further development of the earlier Chinese Type 69-1 portable rocket launcher, which is in turn was based on the RPG-7. It is similar in design to the Russian RPG-7D, which is a model designed for airborne troops. The Type 2004 was first shown in 2006.
