CBRNE & EOD Defence

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Poland, Ukraine to launch PPE manufacturing joint venture

Polish military equipment manufacturer Lubawa and Ukraine's Ukroboronprom announced on 25 December the signing of an agreement to establish a manufacturing facility in Ukraine through a new joint venture (JV). The JV is expected to be launched in early 2015, with the two sides currently

EU research project creates new CBRN equipment

New CBRN protective gear developed for civil first-responders by an EU-funded security research project has dual-use potential for Europe's militaries, according a European Defence Agency (EDA) expert. The project's creation of an integrated ensemble of the personal protective equipment (PPE) - and

USFK commander says North Korea making progress in cyber, nuclear capabilities

The commander of the US Forces Korea (USFK) has said that North Korea is focusing on developing its cyber and nuclear capabilities rather than conventional military forces. Speaking at a meeting of the Association of the Republic of Korea Army on 25 November, General Curtis Scaparrotti said North

EDA to launch five IED detection projects in 2015

The European Defence Agency (EDA) plans to launch five improvised explosive device (IED) detection projects in 2015, Pete Round, director of capability, armament and technology at the EDA, stated on 26 November. The focus areas of the efforts are expected to be the following: two projects to

European nations seek common MCM toolkit

Key Points Six European nations are conducting a three-year study to establish requirements for modular systems to counter mine threats The Maritime Mine Counter Measures - New Generation (MMCM-NG) research project could also help shape the design of future MCM vessels Mine warfare specialists

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  Fettered flight: Indian Air Force procurement and capabilities

  The Indian Air Force's capabilities are continuing to deteriorate, despite the arrival of a government that seems ready to make big acquisition decisions, report James Hardy and Rahul Bedi
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  China takes harder stance against North Korea

  China continues to support North Korea financially, but Pyongyang's nuclear programme and a series of cross-border incidents have led Beijing to be more vocal in its criticisms of its secretive neighbour. Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein investigates this changing approach.
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  The Islamic State grows its grassroots network

  The possible connection between the Islamic State and the Paris attacks highlights how the group's media outlets reach out to its worldwide support base. Ezzeldeen Khalil examines their effectiveness in inciting individuals to carry out terrorist attacks abroad.
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RELEVANT PROFILE LISTINGS

C-3-A/C-3-B

Description C-3-B is a minimum-metal anti-tank (AT) blast mine, with minor modifications from its predecessor, C-3-A. The mine consists of three assemblies which screw together; these are the main body, the fuze assembly and the safety cap. The casing of the flattened cylindrical body is made from

POM-2

Description POM-2 is a complex scatterable anti-personnel (AP) fragmentation mine. The cylindrical cast iron body has an alloy cruciform tripwire dispenser fitted to the top, which incorporates four spring-loaded tripwire reels and has a small ejection charge beneath it. The fuzing system runs

P-S-1

Description P-S-1 is a tripwire-operated anti-personnel (AP) bounding fragmentation mine. The body, housed within a smooth outer sheet-steel sleeve, contains a propelling charge, a tether wire, an integral pull fuze and a main charge with booster. The design is very similar to that of the Russian

PROM-1

Description PROM-1 is an anti-personnel (AP) bounding fragmentation mine capable of being initiated by pressure or tripwire. The smooth bottle-shaped body has a threaded fuze well at the top and has internal horizontal grooves to enhance the fragmentation effect. Down the centre of the mine is a