INDODEFENCE 2014

Pakistan successfully tested what it described as the "indigenously developed" Ra'ad air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) on 2 February, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement. The 4.85 m-long, nuclear-capable Ra'ad was launched from an undisclosed air platform and

Estonia completed the creation of its military air surveillance network on 27 January, with the formal handover of its final ThalesRaytheonSystems (TRS) GM400-family radar system to the Estonian Air Force. The radar, installed at the Tõika air force facility near Otepää in the

The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) has received a consignment of M109 155 mm/37 calibre self-propelled howitzers to augment its artillery capabilities as part of a substantial build-up of its artillery capabilities. The LAF "received about a dozen M109s supplied by Jordan via a third party

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have begun using the FN Herstal SCAR-H Precision Rifle, according to the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD). Chambered in 7.62x51 mm and fitted with 3-12x magnification Schmidt & Bender scopes and suppressors, the rifles are intended to provide a designated marksman

Key Points LEAPP-type solution is expected to be acquired to provide air defence for the Falklands by mid-2016 LMUK likely to position SAMS for Falklands and Australian requirements The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is expected to imminently issue a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ)

Key Points Elbit Systems is playing a central role in the Israeli Ground Forces' digitalisation programme The IDF's ultimate aim is to allow all of its units to communicate with each other in real time Israel's Ministry of Defense awarded Elbit Systems a USD117 million contract to provide the

A Brazilian Navy (MB) evaluation commission from the General Directorate of Naval Material recommended procurement of the French Navy Siroco (L 9012) Foudre-class landing platform dock (LPD) in late January, according to local reports. The Brazilian commission surveyed the 12,000-ton Siroco at its

Germany has offered Turkey the opportunity to participate in the Interactive Defence and Attack System for Submarines (IDAS) missile project, IHS Jane's has learnt. Berlin's offer to Ankara was made during a meeting held between Major General Benedikt Zimmer, Director-General of Equipment,

Key Points Belgian, Netherlands, and Portuguese frigates to receive EID ICCS6 fit 10 vessels will be outfitted between 2015 and 2020, under a EUR15 million contract The navies of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal will equip a number of their surface ships with the Integrated Communications