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Brazil inches closer towards naval ambitions
The MB's third Amazonas-class OPV, Araguari, was delivered from builders BAE Systems on 21 June. Source: IHS/Alex PapeIranian navy completes refurbishment of four vessels
Neyzeh leaves the dockside at Bushehr on 1 December. Source: IRNAIran launches new submarine class
Astrium imagery dated 27 October 2013 shows what is almost certainly one of Iran's new Fateh-class submarines in the eastern section of the Bostanu shipyard (CNES 2013, Distribution Astrium Services / Spot Image S.A./IHS)USN's new amphibious assault ship completes builder's trials
The US Navy's amphibious assault ship America (LHA 6) manoeuvres during builder's trials in the Gulf of Mexico on 8 November 2013. The ship is slated for acceptance trials in January 2014. Source: Huntington Ingalls Industries
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Philippine Marine Corps to get tactical ISTAR UAVs
The Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) has announced a plan to purchase reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to boost the expeditionary and combat capability of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC). The DND Bids and Awards Committee said on 10 December that the programme
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PLA trials 'training ship' with potential amphibious capabilities
The People's Liberation Army's (PLA's) ground forces recently began trials of a new small multirole support ship, which along with the PLA Navy's (PLAN's) testing of its new Zubr-class hovercraft, suggest the development of a growing capability to contest disputed islands in the East and South China
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South Korea eyes Latin American market via Peru
South Korea's defence co-operation agreements with Peru are progressing at a steady pace after Peruvian Minister of Defence Pedro Cateriano visited Korean Aerospace Industries' facilities in the Republic of Korea during late November to supervise construction of the first two KT-1P basic trainers.
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South Korea urges vigilance following North Korean purge
The demise of a key North Korean political figure could destabilise the Korean peninsula, officials in Seoul have said, and is a sign that the Kim family is closing ranks to strengthen the position of leader Kim Jong-un. "North Korea is currently engaged in a reign of terror while carrying out
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Indonesia edges closer to decision on Kilo-class submarines
Indonesia is moving closer to a decision on whether to purchase Kilo-class submarines from Russia, Indonesian Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro has confirmed. Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta on 6 December, Yusgiantoro said in comments published by the defence ministry that the
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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 -
Interview: Ray Mabus, US Secretary of the Navy
"I am trying to move the US Navy to the maximum extent possible away from its dependence on fossil fuels because it is a military vulnerability and because, as we move away from them, it makes us better warfighters."
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India to shortly deliver new helos to Afghanistan
India is to deliver two Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) HSA 315B Cheetah/Cheetal utility helicopters to Afghanistan in January, regional media reported on 11 December. The new-build helicopters, which will be used for observation and reconnaissance purposes, are being supplied to the Afghan Air
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Norway abandons Archer artillery programme
Norway has decided to pull out of its joint Archer self-propelled artillery (SPA) programme with Sweden, it has been revealed. Talking to IHS Jane's on 9 December, Major Eystein Kvarving, spokesperson for the Norwegian Chief of Defence cited delays to the programme and issues with the performance
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Dauntless class
Fleetlist Comment: Ordered October 1984. Built by SeaArk Marine under FMS funding and commissioned 8 June 1995. Aluminium construction. The craft was refitted in late 2008.
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Harbour craft
Fleetlist Comment: SVG 03 is a 30 kt Zodiac RIB. SVG 06, acquired in 2008, is a 7.5 m RHIB. SVG 02 and SVG 07, acquired in 2003, are 9 m RHIBs. H K Tannis is a 13.5 m RHIB with waterjet propulsion. It was acquired in 2005.
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Inshore patrol craft
Fleetlist Comment: PVK 010 is a 15 m patrol craft built in 1997. PVK 025 is a 19 m ex-Swedish craft (KBV 275) acquired in 1997. Further craft under 12 m have numbers PVK 012, 020 , and 021. There are also eight Boomeranger 10 m RIBs: MP 15, 29, 37 , and 39-43.
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Introduction
Notes: (1) Plans to acquire further patrol vessels were announced in early 2010. These include three corvettes of the order of 500-700 tons. The latter are to be built with a foreign partner and contenders are reported to include STX, with a version of the Gumdoksuri class, and Damen. (2) Five
