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Cameroon takes delivery of Chinese patrol boats
Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows the Cameroonian Navy's two Chinese-made patrol vessels moored at the commercial port in Douala. (CNES 2015, Distribution Airbus DS / IHS)Images confirm ERA fit on Taiwan's CM11 tanks
A Republic of China Army CM11 MBT fitted with explosive reactive armour to its hull and turret seen during an exercise during January 2015. In the background is another CM11 MBT not fitted with the ERA. Source: Youth Daily News/Taiwanese Ministry of National DefenseIraqi 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 Jackson
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Collision avoidance upgrade for UK Tornados delayed by developmental problems
The UK's plans to field a new collision warning system (CWS) for its fleet of Panavia Tornado GR.4 strike aircraft are being delayed due to development problems, it was disclosed on 28 January. Answering questions in the House of Commons, Philip Dunne, parliamentary under-secretary of state for
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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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US Army to ramp up Apache MUM-T as Kiowa retirement begins
Key Points The US Army is augmenting its Apache MUM-T capability Apaches teamed with UAVs are expected to take the place of retiring Kiowa Warriors As the US Army begins divesting its Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior reconnaissance helicopters, the service is planning to augment its Boeing AH-64 Apache
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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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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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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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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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Russian bombers fly more long-range 'patrols'
The Russian Air Force (Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily - VVS) has conducted a series of 'long-range aviation patrols' with its Tupolev Tu-95 'Bear' strategic bombers over the Atlantic Ocean and Norwegian Sea in the west and the Barents Sea in the east, state media announced on 29 January. The flights were
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Closeness of Nigerian presidential race likely to drive unprecedented levels of poll violence
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Elevated risk of clashes between rival supporters in one-month outlook as Lesotho prepares for February poll
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Record-low murder and crime rates point to improving security for businesses operating in Colombia's main cities
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US Army to ramp up Apache MUM-T as Kiowa retirement begins
Key Points The US Army is augmenting its Apache MUM-T capability Apaches teamed with UAVs are expected to take the place of retiring Kiowa Warriors As the US Army begins divesting its Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior reconnaissance helicopters, the service is planning to augment its Boeing AH-64 Apache
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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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US Army to ramp up Apache MUM-T as Kiowa retirement begins
Key Points The US Army is augmenting its Apache MUM-T capability Apaches teamed with UAVs are expected to take the place of retiring Kiowa Warriors As the US Army begins divesting its Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior reconnaissance helicopters, the service is planning to augment its Boeing AH-64 Apache
