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AFA 2015: USAF prepares to unveil T-X requirements
The USAF will soon release requirements for the hotly contested effort to replace the legacy Northrop Grumman (Northrop) T-38 Talon (pictured). Source: IHS/Patrick AllenEgypt orders Rafale fighter aircraft
Dassault Aviation has confirmed that Egypt is to order the Rafale fighter aircraft. Contract signing is expected on 16 February. Source: SagemAFA 2015: USAF contemplates A-10 follow-on
A Pentagon review of CAS needs will include exploring a possible A-10 follow-on platform. Source: USAFFrance completes first MMP firing trials
France's DGA has completed the first firing trial of the MMP anti-tank missile. Source: MBDA
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Franco-German Tiger helicopter simulators to be upgraded
The French and German armed forces are to have their simulation training facilities for the Airbus Helicopters EC665 Tiger attack helicopter improved under a contract awarded to Thales and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics (RDE). Announced on 12 February, but awarded on 16 December, the contract will
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USMC Crisis Response force leader pleased with capability, but warns of limitations
The US Marine Corps' (USMC's) special purpose crisis response unit concept continues to mature and evolve, and in an after action report one of the latest commanders praised the units' reach and capability but cautioned against relying too heavily upon these smaller organisations. Special Purpose
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Al-Shabaab threaten attacks against MP's in Somalia
IN A STATEMENT released on 9 February, Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen threatened attacks against Somali members of parliament, stating: All the so-called MP's are a legitimate target subject to be killed or captured, to face the justice of Allah, Radio Bar-Kulan reported. The statement came one
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Anonymous hack websites allegedly linked to the Islamic State
HACKING group Anonymous conducted cyber attacks on websites and social media accounts allegedly linked to the Islamic State on 10 February, The Strait Times reported. In a statement posted on You Tube later that day, the group claimed responsibility for the attacks, and published a list of 800
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Armed clashes and suicide attack kill 10 people in Iraq's Salah ad Din
TEN people - including security forces, pro-government Shia Muslim fighters and civilians - were killed and 24 others were wounded when an alleged Syrian militant detonated a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED) and other militants engaged in armed clashes against security
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Destroika activists set fire to two prison vehicles in Germany's Berlin
TWO prison vehicles were set on fire by activists from Destroika in Germany's capital Berlin late on 28 January, causing no casualties but some damage to the vehicles, 325 reported. Destroika claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Taking aim: maritime ballistic missile defence in a UK context
As the United Kingdom's next Strategic Defence and Security Review approaches, the question of what role the country might play in ballistic missile defence is back on the agenda. Richard Scott examines the maritime dimension to this debate -
Mergers and acquisitions 2014: full-year report
The tempo of M&A activity in the defence and security markets held steady during 2014, although the aggregate value of deals doubled as a result of a few transformational transactions. Guy Anderson reports -
Russian PM's dismissal looks increasingly likely
Amid the economic crisis in Russia, the likelihood of President Vladimir Putin replacing his prime minister is increasing. Alisa Lockwood and Anna Arutunyan look at Putin's need to protect his own position, and who could be chosen to replace Dmitry Medvedev.
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AFA 2015: USAF prepares to unveil T-X requirements
Key Points The USAF is preparing to release requirements for its Northrop T-38C Talon combat aircraft trainer replacement programme Although the service's FY 2016 budget request includes funding for the T-X as an aggressor training system, officials insist that the USAF intends the system only as
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France completes first MMP firing trials
France has successfully conducted the first firing of the MBDA Missile de Moyenne Portée (MMP) anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW), the company announced on 12 February. The MMP is a next-generation ATGW developed by MBDA and currently under order from the French Army to replace its MILAN ATGWs.
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Lockheed Martin rolls out Crowsnest solution
Key Points IAI Elta confirmed as radar supplier for Lockheed Martin's Crowsnest bid A downselect decision is due in Q2 2015 Lockheed Martin UK Integrated Systems (UKIS) has revealed details of its bid for the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) Crowsnest airborne surveillance and control (ASaC) programme,
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CBO releases new triad upgrade estimate
The United States will have to spend USD348 billion on nuclear weapons modernisation over the next 10 years if it wants to maintain a triad of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarines, and bomber aircraft, according to a 22 January report from the Congressional Budget
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Policy paralysis and delays to Bangsamoro Basic Law likely after fighting between police and militants in Philippines
Key Points Senate Majority leader and one of the Bangsamoro Basic Law's authors, Alan Peter Cayetano, has withdrawn support for the Bangsamoro Basic Law, as President Aquino has been blamed for the incident, signalling fierce public opposition to the granting of further concessions to the Moro
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USMC Crisis Response force leader pleased with capability, but warns of limitations
The US Marine Corps' (USMC's) special purpose crisis response unit concept continues to mature and evolve, and in an after action report one of the latest commanders praised the units' reach and capability but cautioned against relying too heavily upon these smaller organisations. Special Purpose
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CBO releases new triad upgrade estimate
The United States will have to spend USD348 billion on nuclear weapons modernisation over the next 10 years if it wants to maintain a triad of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarines, and bomber aircraft, according to a 22 January report from the Congressional Budget
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Boko Haram incursions increase risk of attacks on oil assets, ground cargo in southeastern Niger
EVENT The Nigerien government announced that a state of emergency is to be implemented in Diffa district from 10 February for 15 days following an increase in attacks by Nigerian Boko Haram militants. An unsuccessful assault targeted a prison in Diffa on 9 February that was defeated by the
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AFA 2015: USAF contemplates A-10 follow-on
Key Points The USAF will discuss CAS needs, including a possible follow-on to the A-10, with other US military officials next month The news comes at a time when the USAF is still locked in a battle with Congress over divestment of the fleet A joint-service Pentagon review of close air support
