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Rafael looks at Iron Dome enhancements
An Iron Dome battery engages an incoming rocket during Pillar of Defence in November 2012. Following such operational experiences, Rafael is looking at a number of enhancements to keep the system ahead of the threat curve. Source: PARussia orders more MiG-29SMT fighters
Russia has ordered 16 more MiG-29SMT 'Fulcrum' fighter aircraft. Source: RAC MiGAn-70 passes Ukraine state tests
The An-70 transport aircraft has passed all state tests and is ready for serial production, Antonov has stated. However, when or if an order may be placed for the aircraft remains to be seen. Source: IHS/Patrick AllenGerman P-3C Orion upgrade approved by US State Department
The US State department has approved an upgrade package for Germany's P-3C Orion aircraft, valued at USD250 million. Source: IHS/Patrick Allen
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Airbus Group announces management reshuffle
European aerospace group Airbus has confirmed a number of senior management appointments as it implements changes to the Airbus Helicopters, Aerolia and Airbus Defence and Space businesses. In a statement released on 15 April the company said that former Aerolia Chief Executive (CEO) Christian
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Anti-austerity protests and anarchist threats in Rome likely to spread over coming months
EVENT Anti-austerity demonstrators and "black bloc" anarchists attempted to lay siege to Italy's Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment in central Rome on 12 April. An array of disparate left-wing social interest groups rallied in central Rome over the weekend of 12/13 April.
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Doqqi explosion indicates growing militancy among Islamist supporters in Egyptian capital, but capability remains limited
EVENT Three policemen were wounded in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack targeting a police booth in Doqqi, Cairo, on 15 April. The attack occurred during morning rush-hour traffic through the Jalaa Square intersection, near the Sheraton Cairo Hotel overlooking Charles De Gaulle Street.
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DSA 2014: Details of Indonesia's new stealthy missile patrol craft revealed
The Indonesian Navy's (TNI-AL's) new 63 m Klewang-class missile patrol craft will feature radar with wider coverage, missiles with longer range and a hull made from a new composite material. The information was revealed by Peter Carlqvist, head of Saab Indonesia, in an interview with IHS Jane's at
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DSA 2014: Malaysia's SMEO in talks with Philippines over M-4 carbine deal
Malaysia's SME Ordnance (SMEO), a subsidiary of the NADI group, is in talks with the Philippines' Government Arsenal on a joint venture over SMEO's licenced-built M-4 in order to meet the Armed Forces of the Philippines' requirements for the carbine. Colt has licenced SMEO to manufacture the M-4
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DSA 2014: MH370 may show region's need for enhanced monitoring, surveillance
The search for missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 may highlight a requirement in the southern hemisphere for enhanced monitoring and surveillance capabilities, according to Philip Dunne, UK Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology. Speaking to journalists at the Defence Services
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Access denial - Syria's air defence network
While the 2013 air strikes carried out by Israel against targets in Syria seemingly belie recent improvements in the country's air defences, the strike pattern suggests the Israelis have a new respect for the upgraded network. Sean O'Connor reports -
Catch up: Navy League 2014
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Special delivery: assessing options for naval land attack
Delivering fires ashore has always been a core naval requirement. Today, with naval guns and long-range cruise missiles providing capability at the opposite ends of the range spectrum, Ben Goodlad looks at how emerging missile and gun systems could fill the gap in between
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Russia orders more MiG-29SMT fighters
Russia has signed a contract with the Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (RAC MiG) for 16 more MiG-29SMT 'Fulcrum' multirole fighter aircraft, RAC MiG announced on 15 April. Valued at RUB17 billion (USD473 million), including ground support and test equipment, the order will see the RAC MiG deliver
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Rafael looks at Iron Dome enhancements
Rafael is looking at a number of enhancements to the Iron Dome missile defence system as a result of lessons learned over recent engagements, a company official told IHS Jane's in early April. Speaking at the company's facility near Haifa, its business development and marketing manager for the Air
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Indonesia equips frigates, corvette with stealth radars
The Indonesian Navy (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) will equip a total of four Ahmad Yani (Van Speijk)-class guided missile frigates and one Kapitan Pattimura (Parchim I)-class corvette with low-probability-of-intercept (LPI) naval radars. The radars will be built by Indonesian
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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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Private operators stoking Ukrainian unrest as Kiev struggles to respond
Key Points The Ukrainian government is falling short of being able to deal with pro-Russian paramilitary groups in the country's eastern cities The paramilitary groups in question appear to include members of private security companies linked to the previous pro-Russian regime of former Ukrainian
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Anti-austerity protests and anarchist threats in Rome likely to spread over coming months
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More disruption expected as cost of Argentina's 10 April national strike reaches one billion dollars
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Security threats low for visitors to Manaus, challenges more likely from Brazil's poor infrastructure provision
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Ghana plans to improve maritime awareness, rapid response capabilities
Ghana is setting up a naval special forces unit, acquiring new aircraft, and looking to improve its maritime domain awareness to better secure its waters ahead of a planned increase in offshore oil and gas production. With up to five new fields coming on line from 2017, Ghana has formulated a
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Experts warn of 'Chernobyl' risk at Yongbyon nuclear plant
North Korea's decision to restart its 5 megawatt electric (MWe) reactor at the Yongbyon nuclear scientific research complex threatens Northeast Asia with a disaster potentially worse than Chernobyl, according to nuclear experts. "This reactor comes from another world. The Yongbyon site has a
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Increased sectarian violence in Pakistan's Balochistan province likely to raise risk of wider Sunni-Shia conflict
Key Points Balochistan is set to become a battleground for Sunni-Shia violence. In the past year, sectarian violence has become a more serious issue than the ongoing nationalist insurgency in Balochistan, with Sunni militant groups increasingly active in the province and targeting Shias,
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Doqqi explosion indicates growing militancy among Islamist supporters in Egyptian capital, but capability remains limited
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Mass casualty attack in Abuja Bus Park indicates Islamists' resolve to attack Nigeria's federal capital
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Leftist militants' attacks on mining companies indicate heightened terrorism and extortion risks to businesses across Philippines
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Johnston reiterates Australia's Collins replacement will be an evolved or new design
Australian Defence Minister David Johnston has declined to comment on speculation that the government may be considering a cut in the number of so-called Future Submarines that will be built to replace the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) six-strong Collins-class fleet. However, speaking outside an
