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Iraqi Shia militia spotted with Abrams tank
A still from a video that emerged on 22 January shows an M1A1 Abrams tank in a large convoy of vehicles flying flags of the Iraqi Shia militia Kataib Hizbullah.Yak-152 trainer to make maiden flight 'in autumn'
A model of the Yak-152, which is scheduled to enter service as Russia's basic trainer platform towards the end of 2016. Source: Paul JacksonCollision avoidance upgrade for UK Tornados delayed by developmental problems
Hardware and software modifications will be required before the MoD can begin operationally rolling out the collision warning system on its Tornado GR.4 strike aircraft. Source: Crown CopyrightEstonia completes air surveillance programme
The Estonian Air Force's second ThalesRaytheonSystems GM400 air surveillance radar, based at the Toika air force facility near Otepaa in southeast Estonia, was formally handed over on 27 January. (Nick de Larrinaga/IHS)
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Airbus announces replacement of Military Aircraft chief and changes to A400M programme
Airbus Defence and Space has announced that Domingo Urena-Raso has been replaced as head of Military Aircraft and that activity relating to the A400M Atlas transport aircraft programme will be restructured. Urena-Raso will be replaced by Fernando Alonso; a fellow Spanish citizen who has been head
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ASEAN pushes for code of conduct in South China Sea
Key Points ASEAN has expressed concerns over China's reclamation works in disputed territories in the South China Sea The statement represents the regional body's most concerted call for a resolution Foreign ministers from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed concern
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ATK reports record sales ahead of merger
Alliant Techsystems (ATK) reported the highest quarterly sales in its history on 28 January with sales of USD1.3 billion for the three months to 28 December. This marked a 4% increase on the same period last year. Earnings for the group's third quarter of 2015 declined, however, by USD41 million to
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AVIC reports flat profits for 2014
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has posted an increase in annual sales but net profit has remained flat on the back of China's slowing economy and the group's continued investment in expansion. State-owned AVIC said on 28 January that annual sales in 2014 reached CNY394 billion
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Boeing BDS reports 2014 sales and earnings decline
Boeing's Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business reported lower sales and earnings for 2014, reflecting lower deliveries of key platforms during the 12 months. Sales dipped 7% to USD33.2 billion, while operating earnings dipped 3% to USD3.2 billion. The decline was attributable to Boeing
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Cameroon takes delivery of Chinese patrol boats
Cameroon has taken delivery of the two patrol vessels that were completed in China last year, Airbus Defence and Space satellite imagery has confirmed. The imagery from 23 January shows two 64 m vessels moored in the commercial area of Duala, rather than at the existing naval base, which will
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Fettered flight: Indian Air Force procurement and capabilities
The Indian Air Force's capabilities are continuing to deteriorate, despite the arrival of a government that seems ready to make big acquisition decisions, report James Hardy and Rahul Bedi -
China takes harder stance against North Korea
China continues to support North Korea financially, but Pyongyang's nuclear programme and a series of cross-border incidents have led Beijing to be more vocal in its criticisms of its secretive neighbour. Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein investigates this changing approach. -
Ice breaker: China seeks entry to the maritime Arctic
With one-fifth of the world's population, China sees no reason why it would not be interested in Arctic affairs. Matthew Willis considers China's strategic approach to the region and examines how its overtures are being received
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Iraqi Shia militia spotted with Abrams tank
In an apparent reflection of the growing power of Iraq's pro-Iranian militias, an M1A1 Abrams tank has been spotted in videos showing a large convoy of vehicles operated by Kataib Hizbullah. The videos were released on 25 January on YouTube channels that are supportive of Kataib Hizbullah, a Shia
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USAF wants to dodge latest air defences with bomber's new secret weapon
Key Points The proliferation of advanced air defences provided the impetus behind the design of the new LRSO missile. The USAF has completed its AoA and is now waiting on civilian leaders to allow the acquisition to begin. Maintaining the shroud of secrecy surrounding the US Air Force's (USAF's)
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Estonia completes air surveillance programme
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
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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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Philippine militants' opposition to peace process, growing links with the Islamic State raise terrorism risks within Mindanao
Key Points Authorities have attributed the 25 January attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG); this and other recent attacks indicate a potential intensification of the terrorism threat in southern Philippines, as spoiler groups attempt to derail the 2014 peace agreement between the government and the
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Portugal approves military programming law
Portugal approved its military programming law for the next 12 years on 22 January, although the plan to complete this in 2026 will be reviewed every four years. The Portuguese Ministry of National Defence is expected to spend EUR960 million (USD1.084 billion) in armament programmes up to 2018. In
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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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OSINT Summary: Islamist gunman attack prominent hotel in Libya's Tripoli
At least two heavily armed gunmen stormed the luxury Corinthia Hotel in the Libyan capital of Tripoli on 27 January, killing at least 11 people - including a United States national and a French national - before both exploding their suicide vests during a stand-off with security forces. The
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Obama expected to sign defence protocols on India visit
US president Barack Obama's three-day visit to India from 25 January is expected to see the signing of several defence protocols to boost bilateral strategic ties. Obama, who will be the first US president to be the chief guest at the Republic Day military parade in New Delhi on 26 January, is also
