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Israel donates Cobra helos to Jordan to combat the Islamic State
Israel has given its now-retired AH-1E/F Cobra attack helicopters to Jordan to help protect its neighbour's borders against the Islamic State. Source: Israel Defence ForcePoland launches tender for 882 4x4s
Poland is looking to buy 882 new 4x4s to replace its ageing Honker vehicles. A Honker-derived Skorpion-3 patrol car is pictured here in Iraq in 2005. Source: US ArmyUSMC set to choose two ACV bidders later this year
Among the five bidders is a team of BAE Systems and Iveco, with a version of the Superav. Source: IHS/Patrick AllenChinese shipyard makes progress on second Algerian corvette
The Algerian Navy's second C28A corvette has been photographed with its main weapon systems, a fire control radar, and a radome. Source: Shanghai Hobby internet forum-
Turkey carries out first airstrikes against Islamic State
In a reflection of a wider shift in policy, Turkey launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria for the first time on 24 July. The prime minister's office released a statement saying that three F-16s had taken off from Diyarbakir airbase in southeast Turkey in the early hours of 24
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Cross-border strikes highlight growing likelihood of Turkey establishing buffer zone in Syria, raising domestic terrorism risks
Key Points The cross-border operation comes shortly after an agreement with the United States permitting coalition aircraft to use the US airbase in Turkey's Incirlik for airstrikes against the Islamic State. Turkey is likely to have US assurances of support for enforcing a partial no-fly zone over
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Double suicide attack kills 20 people in Cameroon's Extreme-Nord
AT LEAST 20 people were killed and at least 22 others were wounded in two separate suicide attacks by female attackers, reportedly both under 15-years-old, in the city of Maroua in Cameroon's Extreme-Nord region on 22 July, Al-Jazeera reported. The first attack targeted a central market and the
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Greece impounds military vehicles bound for Libya
Key Points Greek authorities claim to have seized 16 armoured vehicles bound for Libya, in breach of UN sanctions The truth behind the matter, however, is far from clear Greece has impounded 16 armoured vehicles destined for Libya, the Piraeus Sixth Customs Directorate announced on 21 July.
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IED and suicide attacks kill at least 37 people in Nigeria's Gombe
AT LEAST 37 people were killed and an unspecified number of others wounded in consecutive improvised explosive device (IED) and suicide attacks conducted by suspected Boko Haram militants targeting bus stations in the city of Gombe in Nigeria's Gombe state on 22 July, Al-Jazeera reported. In the
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Israel, Greece sign SOFA
In a move that reflects the growing scope of joint military training and bilateral defence co-operation between Israel and Greece, the two Mediterranean countries signed a status of forces accord (SOFA) on 19 July. The SOFA is the second signed by Israel with another country, the other being the
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Asian gains
With Asia-Pacific countries increasingly looking to develop their defence industrial capabilities through offset, the demands being placed on foreign contractors are rising to an unprecedented level. Jon Grevatt reports -
Strike out: unmanned systems set for wider attack role
Unmanned strike has for the most part been the preserve of larger systems, but now weapons are set to be rolled out across a range of UASs. Huw Williams examines the options -
Cyber-mercenary industry grows worldwide
As attention focuses on inter-state cyber-warfare, private non-governmental actors have rapidly proliferated. Tim Maurer examines the rise of these often powerful proxy groups.
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Israel donates Cobra helos to Jordan to combat the Islamic State
Israel has given its surplus Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters to Jordan to bolster its neighbour's defence against the Islamic State, the Reuters news agency reported on 23 July. Approximately 16 AH-1E/F Cobras that were retired from the Israeli Air Force in 2013 were refurbished and handed over
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Lebanon requests wireless TOW missiles
The US State Department has approved the sale of 1,500 wireless TOW II guided missiles to Lebanon, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 22 July. Estimated to be worth USD250 million, the proposed sale includes 50 M220A2 launchers, 1,000 BGM-71E-4B-RF anti-armour missiles, and
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Beijing tech show highlights advances in Chinese fighter sensors
China's Jiangsu A-Star Aviation Industries Company (A-Star) used the first Beijing exhibition promoting "civil-military integration" to reveal new combat aircraft electro-optical systems, some of which may be slated for the country's fifth-generation fighters. A-Star's booth featured
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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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Conflict with FARC likely to de-escalate throughout 2015 but final peace treaty in Colombia is still distant
Key Points The announcement by the Colombian government and FARC rebels of new efforts to de-escalate the conflict has rescued the peace talks from its most serious crisis since it started in late 2012. FARC's new unilateral truce and the government's willingness to reduce military operations are
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Turkey carries out first airstrikes against Islamic State
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Cross-border strikes highlight growing likelihood of Turkey establishing buffer zone in Syria, raising domestic terrorism risks
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New pro-European coalition does not reduce Moldovan government instability, likely IMF conditionality risks protests in cities
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Saudi, UAE forces deployed to Yemen
Saudi Arabia's Al-Watan newspaper cited unidentified sources on 17 July as saying that Saudi special forces soldiers had arrived in Aden to guard officials from Yemen's internationally recognised government who had arrived in the city after a series of victories by pro-government forces. It said
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Nuclear deal likely to temporarily increase Iranian political stability, cause escalation of Iraqi and Syrian proxy war
Iranian diplomats have told media that a draft nuclear agreement has been reached with the P5+1 countries in Vienna on 14 July. The agreement will gradually allow investment in Iran's economy, Saudi Arabia and Turkey will likely attempt to maximise their gains in Iraq and Syria in the short term,
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Saudi Arabia: Growing state stability risks in the three-to-five year outlook
Key Points Domestic and foreign policy decisions by Saudi Arabia are probably emboldening the country's Islamist opposition, creating more favourable conditions for extremist Islamist radicalisation in the Kingdom and exacerbating the Sunni-Shia divide in the country. Without a loss of public
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China commissions second Type 052D DDG, pushes ahead with frigate, corvette launches
People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) watchers report that the second of the Type 052D 'Luyang III' class destroyers, Yangsha (pennant number 173), was commissioned in mid-July and joined China's South Sea Fleet. Yangsha is likely to operate from the PLAN base at Yalong Bay on Hainan Island. Although