Defence`s Feeds

With technology rapidly advancing, the design and operation of the modern fighter aircraft has become simpler on the surface, and yet – in many other ways – more complex. From outfitting platforms for multi-mission capabilities to implementing a more agile logistics chain,

Argentina's defence minister Agustin Rossi and Bolivian president Evo Morales announced on 5 September that the two countries had signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) that would see Bolivia acquire a variety of defence systems from its South American neighbour. Under the LoI, the two countries are

Key Points Progressive announcements since June have indicated more cuts, and there are now signs that sectors previously exempt from cuts, such as healthcare, may also be affected. Cuts in social spending are likely to erode support for the government and undermine the relative social peace

Key Points Companies face low strike risks in Mexico compared with elsewhere in Latin America, but day-to-day labour relations are still difficult. There were 8,110 labour disputes taken to court in January-July 2015. Unions have amassed considerable political and economic power in exchange for

EVENT On 4 and 5 September 2015 fighting was reported between Tajik security forces and armed militants in the vicinity of Dushanbe and Dushanbe International Airport, with at least 22 fatalities. According to Tajikistan's interior ministry, on 4 September nine policemen died in gun attacks in the

EVENT On 6 September 2015, an anti-government rally in central Chisinau involved between 40,000 and 100,000 people, according to the respective estimates of the Interior Ministry and the event's organisers. The protest was organised by Dignity and Truth (Demnitate si Adevar: DA), a non-party

Iraq's newly arrived F-16 fighter aircraft have carried out attacks on the Islamic State, Minister of Defence Khalid al-Ubaydi announced on 6 September. To accompany the announcement, the Iraqi Ministry of Defence released footage shot by airborne targeting or surveillance systems showing

Key Points US government contracts Willard Marine to supply patrol boats to the Philippines Donation will bolster the Philippine National Police's maritime law enforcement capabilities The Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Group will take delivery of four new patrol vessels from US boat

The Polish government is considering procuring its submarine replacement in collaboration with another NATO country, such as the Netherlands or Norway, Deputy Defence Minister Czeslaw Mroczek told Polish media. Speaking to the PAP press agency on 6 September, Mroczek said that such a teaming would

EVENT Over 10,000 people gathered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, yesterday (6 September) to protest against the security bills currently being discussed in the Diet. On the previous Sunday (30 August) over 30,000 people gathered outside the Diet, Chiyoda ward, and in approximately 200 other locations around

EVENT On 6 September 2015, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said the previous week was the first since the signing of Minsk II ceasefire agreement on 12 February 2015 in which a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine had been implemented. Ceasefire violations along the line of contact (LoC) in Donetsk

THREE police officers were killed in a small-arms attack at a junction near the airport in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe early on 4 September, Asia-Plus reported. No group or individual immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, although unnamed police and security forces - cited in media

NINETEEN people were killed and 143 others were wounded in two suicide bombings, minutes apart, targeting a market and a military camp in the town of Kerawa in Cameroon's Extreme Nord region on 3 September, Reuters reported. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, although

US communications company Telephonics plans to increase its investment in an Indian joint venture (JV) it operates with Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), it was announced on 5 September. In a statement, Telephonics said it will boost its stake in Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems (MTIS) from

The Royal Thai Navy's (RTN's) first M58 patrol boat has been launched, Thai shipbuilder Marsun confirmed to IHS Jane's on 7 September. The boat, Laemsing (561), was launched on 25 August at the RTN-owned Thonburi Naval Dockyard in Bangkok, Marsun's head of marketing Theerabhat Sroisena told IHS

Ukraine is working with NATO on a new 'roadmap' for wide-ranging technical co-operation in the defence sector between the two parties, according to the country's foreign minister, Pavlo Klimkin. The co-operation could take the form of new trust funds or direct liaison with NATO, he said. Speaking

Chinese Shenyang J-15 Carrierborne Air Superiority Fighter

Finmeccanica's Selex has secured an order to deliver a suite of electronic warfare equipment for eight Lynx Mk21A aircraft used by the Brazilian Navy.

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to continue to modernise Aegis hardware and software onboard the US Navy vessels.

DCNS has floated the newest French Frégate européenne multi-mission (FREMM) frigate constructed for the French Navy from its facility in Lorient.