South Korea proposed on 17 July to hold military talks with North Korea to defuse tensions between the two countries in a follow-up to President Moon Jae-in's recently unveiled peace overture to Pyongyang known as the ‘Berlin Initiative’.
Seoul wants the talks to take place on 21 July
South Korea proposes military talks with Pyongyang
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RAF to allow women to serve in close combat roles
On 12 July 2017, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced to the RAF Air Power Conference in London that women would be permitted to serve in ground close combat (GCC) roles, including with the RAF Regiment, from September 2017.
Following the July 2016 announcement that all three services of
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Nigerian Army activates new division
The Nigerian Army formally inaugurated its new 6 Division during a ceremony held in Port Harcourt on 13 July.
The division was created 8 November 2016 to increase the military's presence in the Niger Delta region, where oil theft (known as 'bunkering'), kidnapping, and militant activity remain
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Islamic State leader in Afghanistan killed in US airstrike
A high-profile leader of the Islamic State militant group was killed in a US airstrike carried out on 11 July in northeastern Afghanistan, the US Department of Defense (DoD) said in a 14 July statement.
Known as the ‘Emir of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan Province
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China ‘ready to mass produce’ strike-capable CH-5 UAV, says report
China has announced that it is ready to mass produce the Cai Hong 5 (Rainbow 5, or CH-5) strike-capable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that was unveiled at Airshow China in November 2016, according to a 15 July report by the China Daily newspaper.
The announcement was made shortly after the first
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Chile modernises its marines’ weapons
The Chilean Navy's 4,000-strong marine corps has re-equipped its main combat and operational units with new weapons at the platoon and company level, military sources in Santiago told Jane’s .
Most of the equipment was first shown during the ceremonies and demonstration exercises for the
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Bulgarian parliament probes fighter acquisition process as government insists on new jets
An ad hoc committee tasked with probing the selection procedure for a new jet fighter for the Bulgarian Air Force was established by the Bulgarian National Assembly on 28 June. The committee was created after the ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party of Boyko Borisov, who
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Brazilian marines to introduce new C4ISR kit for vehicles, dismounts
The Brazilian Navy Marine Corps (Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais: CFN) plans to implement a new C4ISR suite purchased from Israel’s Elbit Systems, and expects to receive the system in second half on 2018, the navy told Jane’s .
It will be deployed at command sites; by dismounted troops;
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Australian military to have greater role in domestic counter-terrorism activities
The Australian government has announced that it is making changes to national security laws that will enable the country’s military to play a greater role in assisting federal, state, and territory police in dealing with terrorism-related incidents.
The overhaul is designed to provide
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Lockheed Martin opens cyber centre in UK
Lockheed Martin opened a new cyber security centre in the United Kingdom on 13 July, part of an GBP3 million (USD4 million) investment to grow cyber capacity in the country.
The centre, opened in co-ordination with UK’s Ministry of Defence, immediately adds 90 jobs in Gloucester. The ministry
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Report: Israeli UAV firm agrees deal for unnamed US company
Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company Aeronautics has reached a deal to buy an unnamed American firm, Israel's Globes reported on 17 July. The publication reported that Aeronautics disclosed the deal to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, citing a cost of USD6 million for the acquisition.
The
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US Army expects to soon trial Kestrel Eye electro-optical micro satellites
US Army officials expect to soon demonstrate the Kestrel Eye, an electro-optical micro satellite meant to improve situational awareness for brigade combat teams.
“The Kestrel Eye is due to launch from Cape Canaveral very soon as part of the International Space Station cargo resupply
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US Army aims for 50 kW air defence laser test next year
In fiscal year 2018 (FY 2018), the US Army plans to test a 50 kW laser system integrated on a platform similar to the Stryker infantry carrier vehicle, according to Lieutenant General James Dickinson, head of US Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (SMDC/ARSTRAT).
A
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Update: Islamic State leader in Afghanistan killed in US airstrike
A high-profile leader of the Islamic State militant group was killed in a US airstrike carried out on 11 July in northeastern Afghanistan, the US Department of Defense (DoD) said in a 14 July statement.
Known as the ‘Emir of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan
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Turkey signs deal with France and Italy to build its own anti-ballistic missiles
Turkish defence minister Fikri Isik revealed on 14 July that Turkish, French, and Italian companies have signed a preliminary deal to develop Turkey’s national missile defence systems while Turkish plans to buy Russian S-400 missiles have been progressing.
Turkish companies will work
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South Korean president urges military to continue enhancing defence capabilities
South Korean president Moon Jae-in has urged his top military officials to continue enhancing the country’s defence capabilities amid growing concerns over North Korea’s weapon development programmes, the presidential office in Seoul said in an 18 July statement.
“There are many
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Selva rejects Space Corps proposal
Key Points
The Pentagon's second highest-ranking officer opposes a lawmaker's Space Corps reform proposal
DoD leadership throughout the Pentagon has spoken out against the reforms
The vice-chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff on 18 July rejected the idea of the Pentagon forming its own
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Russian forces boost military technical training, leadership intake
Russia’s Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education are to introduce a new form of military training, which will enable students during their courses at civilian universities and colleges to be trained in military technical specialisations without having to do conscription, local media
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New BVRAAM may have entered PLAAF service
Images have emerged on Chinese online military forums showing a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAC) J-10C combat aircraft armed with what appears to be a new beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM).
The fighter was photographed
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NATO recalls Turkey's failed coup as attack on democracy, despite claims of contrary evidence
NATO's leader has condemned the military coup attempt in Turkey in 2016 as a "heinous act" against the country's government, although evidence and assertions by former Turkish military officers and others targeted after the event continue to build a contrary case that the coup was faked.
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