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PLAN to deploy range of warships in Indian Ocean, says China's defence ministry
The PLAN's first Somali counter-piracy task force sets sail from Hainan province on 26 December 2008. Source: Press Association ImagesRussia selects new assault rifles
Russia has selected the AK-12 (pictured) and the AK-103-4 as the new service rifles for the Ratnik soldier modernisation programme. Source: IzhlifeAustralia to donate heavy landing craft to Philippines
The Philippines is set to receive two Balikpapan-class LCHs similar to HMAS Labuan (seen here) from Australia. Source: Royal Australian NavyIndia asks Japan to offer Soryu subs for Project 75I requirement
India has asked Japan to offer its Soryu class for its Project 75I submarine requirement. Source: Japanese Ministry of Defence
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US Army plans rotorcraft upgrades under budget pressure
The US Army must modernise its legacy helicopter fleet until its hoped-for Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme begins fielding in the 2030s, the army's senior aviation official said on 29 January. "That's 25 years … that we can't put at risk," said Major General Michael Lundy, the
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AVIC, Russian Helicopters heavy-lift helicopter project inches forward
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and Russian Helicopters are looking to expand collaboration in a programme expected to feature the joint development of a heavy-lift helicopter. AVIC said officials from the two state-owned corporations met in Beijing on 29 January to further
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Gen Sharif's Beijing trip signals strength of Sino-Pakistani ties
Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif travelled to Beijing to reinforce the country's close ties with China on 25 January, a visit that coincided with US president Barack Obama's two-day trip to India. Although there was no official comment on the timing of Gen Sharif's visit, senior Pakistani
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Update: Navantia and SIMA to collaborate on Peruvian navy programmes
Key Points Navantia and SIMA have signed an agreement to collaborate on shipbuilding projects The two state-owned yards initially will look at co-operation on support programmes and on new-build work Navantia has signed a collaboration deal with Peruvian Shipyard Marine Industrial Services
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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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Images confirm ERA fit on Taiwan's CM11 tanks
Recent photographs have confirmed that at least part of the Republic of China Army (RoCA) fleet of CM11 main battle banks (MBT) have been upgraded with the installation of explosive reactive armour (ERA). The CM11 MBT is essentially a brand new US-supplied General Dynamics Land Systems M60 hull
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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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Australia to donate heavy landing craft to Philippines
Australia is donating two recently decommissioned Balikpapan-class heavy landing craft (LCH) vessels to the Philippines, Defence Minister Kevin Andrews announced on 29 January. The last three of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) 364-tonne, 45 m LCHs were decommissioned on 20 November 2014. The
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Russia selects new assault rifles
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected two assault rifles manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern as new standard issue firearms for the Russian Ratnik soldier modernisation programme. "We have already made a deal and selected assault rifles from Izhmash. It won in cost to
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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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PLAN to deploy range of warships in Indian Ocean, says China's defence ministry
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) will deploy a range of naval vessels into the Indian Ocean region in the future, said a senior military official during a press conference on 29 January. The comment by Senior Colonel Yang Yujun, a spokesperson at China's Ministry of National Defense (MND),
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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
