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Source: PA AAD 2016: Sudan's SAFAT says Burkan smart bomb is operational A model of the Burkan was displayed on the SAFAT stand at AAD. Source: IHS/Patrick Allen AAD 2016: ICP rolls out new REVA variants The REVA ambulance has a raised roof line towards the rear to provide greater internal volume for its specialised battlefield mission. Source: IHS/Patrick Allen Satellite imagery suggests Pakistan building uranium enrichment facility Airbus Defence and Space imagery showing the progress of construction at the possible new uranium enrichment complex near Kahuta. Source: CNES 2015. Distribution Airbus DS/2016 IHS Turkish government's effort to eliminate PKK indicates that resumption of peace process is unlikely in coming months Show Caption Turkey's prime minister Binali Yildirim, left, looks at a map of the Turkey-Iraq border with an army commander during a visit to troops in Çukurca, Turkey, on 5 September 2016. Source: PA Turkish government's effort to eliminate PKK indicates that resumption of peace process is unlikely in coming months AAD 2016: Sudan's SAFAT says Burkan smart bomb is operational AAD 2016: ICP rolls out new REVA variants Satellite imagery suggests Pakistan building uranium enrichment facility 1 of 4 LATEST HEADLINES NATO-Russia to continue risk-reduction talks COUNTRY RISK NATO and Russia have agreed to continue their talks on the touchy issue of military near-incidents between their forces and the need for transparency and risk-reduction measures to avoid such instances from spinning out of control. Sporadic but sometimes very close fly-bys of allied air and USAF issues RfI for Huey replacement MILITARY CAPABILITIES The US Air Force (USAF) is seeking a replacement for its ageing Bell UH-1N 'Huey' helicopters used for security in its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fields and for VIP transport. A request for information (RfI) on 9 September asked companies to submit data about available Iraq integrating APKWS on IA-407s AIR-LAUNCHED WEAPONS The Iraqi Army is in the process of certifying BAE System Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) on its Bell IA-407 helicopters, Steve Suttles, Bell Helicopter vice-president for Middle East and Africa, told IHS Jane's during the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) show held in South Africa on Russian carrier-based Su-33 fighters receiving new bombing computer C4ISR: AIR Russia is outfitting its carrier-based Sukhoi Su-33 fighter aircraft with the SVP-24 air-to-ground targeting system, according to Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) sources cited by the newspaper Izvestia . The SVP-24 is a specialised navigation and targeting system produced by Russian avionics AAD 2016: Zambian L-15s make first public appearance AIR PLATFORMS The delivery of the first of Zambia's new HAIC L-15 multirole jet fighters was confirmed during the Africa Aerospace Defence (AAD) exhibition held in South Africa from 14-18 September, when two were displayed at the show. An official from the China National Aero-Technology Import Export Indonesian president watches failed firings of Chinese-made C-705 missiles at naval exercise NAVAL WEAPONS Key Points Attempts to launch C-705 missiles from two Indonesian warships during an exercise has failed Failures come against the backdrop of increased spending on Chinese-made weapon systems by Jakarta The Indonesian Navy's (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL's) attempt to Headlines Archive MULTIMEDIA Sponsor: Featured Video Sponsored Content: Huntington Ingalls Industries video - The Shape of Freedom DVD 2016: IHS Jane's talks about Nexter System's VBCI as a contender for the British Army Shockwaves from Ukraine: Eastern European defence procurement trends F-35 takes aim at Singapores next-gen combat aircraft requirement FEATURED REPORT Afghan Air Force: Phoenix rising from the ashes? While building the Afghan Air Force is still a work in progress, its capabilities are improving. However, efforts remain focused on attack capabilities, seemingly neglecting airlift. Franz J Marty reports Download here Cyber warfare at the tactical edge: Information ballistics and cyber bombs Information warfare is transforming the modern battlefield into a space where physical, virtual, and cognitive domains intermingle, precipitating a need to bring cyber capabilities to the tactical fight. Anika Torruella reports Download here Special-purpose units: a leatherneck multi-tool for regional commands Straddling the operational spectrum between Marine Expeditionary Units and special forces assets, the USMC's new special-purpose task forces are proving their worth in multiple theatres. Jim Dorschner reports Download here HEADLINES BY REGION THE AMERICAS NATO-Russia to continue risk-reduction talks USAF issues RfI for Huey replacement Boeing-Saab reveal T-X offering for USAF The Americas Archive ASIA PACIFIC Satellite imagery suggests Pakistan building uranium enrichment facility NATO-Russia to continue risk-reduction talks Russian carrier-based Su-33 fighters receiving new bombing computer Asia Pacific Archive EUROPE NATO-Russia to continue risk-reduction talks UK MRV-P moves ahead British Army launches new technology trials Europe Archive MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA Turkish government's effort to eliminate PKK indicates that resumption of peace process is unlikely in coming months AAD 2016: Sudan's SAFAT says Burkan smart bomb is operational AAD 2016: ICP rolls out new REVA variants Middle East/Africa Archive Platforms Platforms Sponsor: AAD 2016: ICP rolls out new REVA variants LAND PLATFORMS Integrated Convoy Protection (ICP) has developed new versions of its REVA (Reliable, Effective, Versatile, and Affordable) mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles. More than 800 vehicles have been built for the export market and all platforms feature an all-welded steel monocoque hull, with AAD 2016: Zambian L-15s make first public appearance AIR PLATFORMS UK MRV-P moves ahead LAND PLATFORMS AAD 2016: OTT Technologies M36 Puma orders build up LAND PLATFORMS Weapons Weapons Sponsor: AAD 2016: Sudan's SAFAT says Burkan smart bomb is operational AIR-LAUNCHED WEAPONS The SAFAT Burkan guided stand-off bomb is already in service with the Sudanese Air Force, Ali Osman, the head of business development for Sudan's SAFAT Aviation Group, told IHS Jane's at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) show held in South Africa on 14-18 September. SAFAT says the Burkan is a Iraq integrating APKWS on IA-407s AIR-LAUNCHED WEAPONS Indonesian president watches failed firings of Chinese-made C-705 missiles at naval exercise NAVAL WEAPONS AAD 2016: Denel unveils DMG-5 lightweight machine gun INFANTRY WEAPONS C4iSR Missions Systems C4iSR Missions Systems Sponsor: Russian carrier-based Su-33 fighters receiving new bombing computer C4ISR: AIR Russia is outfitting its carrier-based Sukhoi Su-33 fighter aircraft with the SVP-24 air-to-ground targeting system, according to Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) sources cited by the newspaper Izvestia . The SVP-24 is a specialised navigation and targeting system produced by Russian avionics AAD 2016: Saab and Denel partner on air-defence system C4ISR: AIR AAD 2016: ALIT promotes portable surveillance radar C4ISR: JOINT COMMON EQUIPMENT DALO selects Leonardo mission systems for Danish Army vehicles C4ISR: JOINT COMMON EQUIPMENT CBRNE EOD Defence CBRNE EOD Defence Sponsor: Reamda tasked with developing controller for multiple UGVs CBRNE EOD DEFENCE Ireland-based robotics specialist Reamda has been contracted to modify its unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) controller to support a variety of platforms. The contract falls under an award to US company JGW International by the US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology (DHS S T) North Korea 'setting up nuclear backpack attack units', says report CBRNE EOD DEFENCE North Korea lays land mines near border to prevent defections, says report CBRNE EOD DEFENCE Eurosatory 2016: MILREM extends THeMIS mission set CBRNE EOD DEFENCE Country Risk Country Risk Sponsor: Satellite imagery suggests Pakistan building uranium enrichment facility COUNTRY RISK Airbus Defence and Space imagery captured on 28 September 2015 and on 18 April 2016 shows new construction at Pakistan's Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) site in Kahuta that is consistent with that of a uranium enrichment facility. The area is approximately 1.2 ha in size and is located within the NATO-Russia to continue risk-reduction talks COUNTRY RISK Syria launches missiles at Israeli jets COUNTRY RISK Attacks by radicalised nationalists in Ukraine likely to grow more violent, targeting Russian-associated assets and individuals COUNTRY RISK Military Capabilities Military Capabilities Sponsor: Satellite imagery suggests Pakistan building uranium enrichment facility MILITARY CAPABILITIES Airbus Defence and Space imagery captured on 28 September 2015 and on 18 April 2016 shows new construction at Pakistan's Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) site in Kahuta that is consistent with that of a uranium enrichment facility. The area is approximately 1.2 ha in size and is located within the USAF issues RfI for Huey replacement MILITARY CAPABILITIES British Army launches new technology trials MILITARY CAPABILITIES Syria launches missiles at Israeli jets MILITARY CAPABILITIES CBRN Assessment CBRN Assessment Sponsor: Satellite imagery suggests Pakistan building uranium enrichment facility CBRN ASSESSMENT Airbus Defence and Space imagery captured on 28 September 2015 and on 18 April 2016 shows new construction at Pakistan's Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) site in Kahuta that is consistent with that of a uranium enrichment facility. The area is approximately 1.2 ha in size and is located within the USAF flies B-1B bombers over South Korea amid North Korean threats CBRN ASSESSMENT 'No need to redeploy nuclear weapons to South Korea,' says US special envoy CBRN ASSESSMENT North Korea ready for more nuclear tests 'at any time', says South CBRN ASSESSMENT Terrorism Insurgency Terrorism Insurgency Sponsor: Turkish government's effort to eliminate PKK indicates that resumption of peace process is unlikely in coming months TERRORISM INSURGENCY Key Points The intensification of pressure on pro-PKK politicians indicates the government's lack of willingness to return to the negotiating table, seeking instead to impose a 'victor's peace' on the PKK. The government is likely to struggle to increase its popularity among the Kurdish population ELN militants reportedly arrive in FARC demobilised areas in Colombia's Cordoba TERRORISM INSURGENCY IED attack kills one person in Iraq's Baghdad TERRORISM INSURGENCY JTIC Brief: Urban IED attack underlines development of ASG capabilities in southern Philippines TERRORISM INSURGENCY Industry Industry Sponsor: AAD 2016: Nigerian JF-17 deal close to finalisation INDUSTRY Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding covering the sale of the joint Pakistani-Chinese PAC/CAC JF-17 Thunder multirole fighter and a contract is expected to be finalised by November, a senior official from the Pakistan's Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) told IHS Jane's during Boeing-Saab reveal T-X offering for USAF INDUSTRY AAD 2016: Airbus and Denel sign MoU on Rooivalk modernisation INDUSTRY AAD 2016: Proforce ready to begin Ara MRAP production INDUSTRY ADVERTISEMENT Interested in subscribing to complete IHS content? 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