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European Air Transport Command reaches full operational capability
A full operational capability has been declared for the EATC, which manages a wide fleet of European tanker and transport aircraft – such as the C295, C-160 Transall, and C-130 Hercules aircraft pictured here during an EDA exercise at Zaragoza. Source: EDAAustria requests additional Black Hawk helos
An Austrian UH-60 makes an Alpine landing in white-out conditions. Austria opted to procure the Black Hawk following a 1999 avalanche that exposed serious shortcomings in the country's rotary-winged capabilities. Source: Georg MaderFrance launches CAR operation
A French army patrol at the scene of sectarian violence in Bangui on 7 December. Source: PA PhotosBoeing and Saab to team for USAF T-X requirement
A previously released computer-generated concept of a clean sheet design being touted by Boeing as its possible T-X solution. Source: Boeing
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Boeing makes four executive appointments in Space & Intelligence Systems
Boeing has appointed four executives to new assignments in its Space & Intelligence Systems (S&IS) business in El Segundo, California, the company announced on 9 December. Jim Simpson is replacing Steve O'Neill, who is retiring, as vice-president of Commercial Satellite Systems, president
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Brazil approves army's 4x4 project
In a step closer to buying new 4x4 protected tactical vehicles, the Brazilian Army has approved a viability study for procuring multirole lightweight wheeled armoured vehicles under the emerging VBMT-LR (Viatura Blindada Multitarefa-Leve de Roda) programme. The effort, overseen by the army's
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Congressional defence authorisers propose rush legislation as year-end looms
Key Points Heads of the House and Senate armed services committees hope to pass a full NDAA before year's end Some DoD authorities would lapse after 31 December if Congress cannot finalise the bill Leaders of the US Congress' armed services committees are seeking to pass an annual defence policy
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EDA figures confirm continued decline in European defence spending
European defence spending logged a 0.6% fall in 2012, the latest survey of annual defence spending statistics from the European Defence Agency (EDA) has confirmed. Published on 10 December, the EDA's 'Aggregated Defence Data' report shows that total defence expenditure for its 26 member nations in
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GD appoints new executives
General Dynamics on 7 December announced that Robert E. Smith has been appointed as president of its Jet Aviation subsidiary, reporting to Joseph T. Lombardo, executive vice-president of the company's Aerospace group. Smith succeeds Daniel G. Clare, who has been appointed chief financial officer of
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Kazakh-Turkish joint venture opens first plant
Kazakh-Turkish joint venture Kazakhstan Aselsan Engineering (KAE) has opened its first facility in Kazakhstan, the Kazakh defence ministry announced on 10 December. While initially the factory will simply assemble Turkish produced opto-electrical systems, the JV agreement requires a gradual move to
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Annual Defence Report 2013: Introduction
Download extracts of IHS Jane's Defence Weekly's Annual Defence Report 2013 from across www.janes.com starting off with the full introduction on this home page. -
Interview: David Johnston, Minister of Defence, Australia
Australian Defence Minister David Johnston outlines to IHS Jane's a commitment to address the so-called "valley of death" facing Australia's naval shipbuilding sector
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Austria requests additional Black Hawk helos
Austria has requested from the United States the sale of three additional Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters. Announced by the US Defense Security and Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 6 December, the USD137 million request for UH-60M-variant machines would bring the Austrian UH-60 fleet up
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ANA takes new artillery fire-control system into service
Afghan National Army (ANA) artillery units are operating with a new computerised fire-control system that has been developed by Ukranian Defense Consulting (UDC). The Universal Battery Level Fire Direction System (UBLFDS) was first trialled by NATO mentor teams prior to handing over to the ANA.
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NEBO radar extends range in sector-scanning mode
Information released by the Russian radar company NNIIRT shows that the maximum range of the 55Zh6ME Nebo-ME radar system is increased by a factor of up to three if the system is used in sector-scanning mode rather than in 360° surveillance mode. The 55Zh6M Nebo-M and its associated 55Zh6ME
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Raytheon UK pursues GroundEye tactical C-IED capability
Raytheon UK is preparing to unveil what it believes to be the "world's first" handheld tactical improvised explosive device (IED) confirm/diagnose system for dismounted soldiers and small- to medium-sized unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The system, known as GroundEye, spins off existing
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Crossing borders - South Asia revives counter-terrorism co-operation
Key Points Despite numerous international declarations, no coherent multilateral counter-terrorism framework exists in South Asia, with bilateral ad hoc co-operation being the only effective mechanism. China has successfully institutionalised counter-terrorism co-operation in South Asia by signing
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European Air Transport Command reaches full operational capability
Key Points Increased collaboration has allowed the EATC to maintain its output despite a decrease in tactical air transport assets The addition of Spain and possibly the UK could bolster the EATC's capabilities The European Air Transport Command (EATC), one of Europe's defence co-operation
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Albanian government likely to accept chemical weapons shipment for decommissioning, triggering further protests
EVENT Around 300 environmentalist activists protested peacefully outside parliament buildings in the Albanian capital Tirana on 12 November. A second protest was staged at the nearby US embassy following a diplomatic request for Albania to host and dismantle Syrian chemical weapons. The Mjekes
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OSINT Summary: Senior Hizbullah commander assassinated in Lebanon
In a series of statements released on its Twitter account on 4 December, the Sunni Islamist militant group Liwa Ahrar al-Sunna Baalbek claimed responsibility for the assassination of senior Hizbullah commander Hassan al-Laqis. He was attacked by two gunmen as he travelled home in the Hadath district
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Update: BAE Systems to close Portsmouth shipyard as naval ship rationalisation bites
BAE Systems is to cut almost 1,800 jobs from its UK-based Maritime - Naval Ships business, and will cease shipbuilding operations at its Portsmouth facility in 2014. At the same time, the company has reached agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on a series of measures to restructure its
