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Europe can no longer rely on US for security, Merkel warns

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 03:00
Key Points The German chancellor has urged Europe to take responsibility for its own defence and security The United States may not always be there to protect Europe, she warned Europe must boost its own security because there is "no guarantee" the US will be there forever to protect
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India successfully test-fires Pinaka Mk II guided rocket

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 03:00
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the guided version of the Pinaka Mk II rocket from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. The 214 mm calibre rocket was tested on 12 January to a range of 65 km, according
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Nammo completes acquisition of US ammunition manufacturer

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 03:00
Ammunition specialist Nammo, owned jointly by the Norwegian government and Finland's Patria, has completed its acquisition of US hunting and tactical bullet supplier Berger Bullets, following the approval of US authorities. Berger Bullets, based in California, now forms part of Nammo's Commercial
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Russia denies existence of cyber attack units

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 03:00
Amid a growing scandal in the United States over Russian attempts to interfere in the 8 November presidential election, Moscow has denied the existence of both its 'cyber corps' or the assertion that any Russian government entity engages in attacks on foreign computer systems. Statements to this
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Russia swaps Su-24 for Su-25 aircraft in Syria

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 03:00
Russia has deployed four Su-25 ground attack aircraft to Syria but withdrawn six Su-24 strike aircraft, Ministry of Defence spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov told journalists on 12 January. "As part of the planned rotation of aircraft, four Su-25 attack aircraft from Russia, equipped
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US president-elect outlines conflict-of-interest plan amid Russian connection allegations, indicating intelligence agency fallout

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 03:00
EVENT In a press conference on 11 January, US president-elect Donald Trump outlined measures he planned to take to avoid conflicts of interest in his business dealings. Under the plan, Trump's business assets would be placed in a trust to be run by his sons with "severe restrictions"
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Economic downturn affecting Russian ICBM programme

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 02:00
Key Points Production of Russia's Yars RS-24 ICBM is being held back by a shortage of critical components Deteriorating economic conditions in Russia are putting lower-tier suppliers of such components out of business Orders for a new set of Russian ICBM launchers have been put on hold and may
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RAF draws down Tornado training

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 02:00
The Royal Air Force is drawing down its training on the Panavia Tornado GR4 strike aircraft, with the service's training unit, XV(R) Squadron, beginning its last course in January. After completion of the final course, XV(R) Squadron will disband on 31 March; ahead of the retirement of the Tornado
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Surface Navy 2017: SecNav calls for green fleet upgrades, warns of climate change risks to USN

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 02:00
Key Points Navy secretary Ray Mabus underlined need for biofuels and other alternative ship fuel use SecNav described how climate change will affect the USN US Secretary of the Navy (SecNav) Ray Mabus has called for the use of alternative energy and biofuels in naval platforms, and also warned of
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US Navy and Raytheon conduct two flight tests of Tomahawk cruise missile

Naval Technology - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
The US Navy and Raytheon have successfully conducted two flight tests, demonstrating new capabilities for the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile.
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Textron Systems starts on-water testing of fourth-generation CUSV for US Navy

Naval Technology - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
Textron Systems Unmanned Systems has commenced water testing for the fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) in support of the US Navy's unmanned influence sweep system (UISS) programme.
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Analysis: New Zealand sharpens amphibious, HADR capabilities by honing joint task force ops

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
Key Points New Zealand's at-sea based JATF is designed to focus on peace support and HADR operations Key lesson learned from recent operations and exercises is the need to continuously refine the C2 arrangements to support the JATF New Zealand is continuing to develop the capabilities of its
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Appointment of Dushanbe mayor likely to indicate early preparations for an orderly future familial succession in Tajikistan

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
EVENT On 12 January 2017, Tajik president Imomali Rahmon appointed his 29-year-old son Rustam Imomali to the position of mayor of Dushanbe, the national capital. Dushanbe is Tajikistan's largest city, with a population of 800,000, and is the major economic centre. His predecessor, Mahmadsaid
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AQAP attack kills security official's bodyguard in Yemen's Abyan

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
A BODYGUARD for a senior security official was killed and the official and four other guards were wounded in a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) attack targeting their convoy by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) militants in the town of Loder in Yemen's Abyan governorate on 11
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ASG release video of German hostage in the Philippines

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
A VIDEO released by Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) on 11 January purportedly showed a German national - kidnapped by the militants following an attack on a yacht off the coast of the Philippines' that killed his wife in November that was claimed by ASG on 6 November - in an orange jumpsuit stood next to a
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Atomic Weapons Establishment workers announce further pension strikes

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
Employees of the UK's Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) will hold two 48 hour strikes in the next month, the Unite union announced on 12 January, in an escalation of a dispute over pensions. The strikes, which are set to take place on 18, 19, 30, and 31 January, follow a 24 hour walkout held on 24
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China's CASC inaugurates military rocket innovation centre

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has inaugurated a 'strategic rocket innovation centre' to drive capability development in indigenous defence technologies, the Chinese government has said. A statement on 12 January by China's State Administration for Science, Technology
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Defence cuts reversed in Brazil's 2017 state budget

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
Brazil's 2017 budget law published on 11 January, revealing a total defence allocation of BRL94.8 billion (USD29.7 billion), was a real-terms rise of 12.2% from 2016. Overall state spending was set at BRL3.5 trillion, making defence spending 2.7% of the total. The legislation, which had been
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Hungary aims to push defence spend to 2% of GDP by 2026

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
Hungary has plans to increase its defence spending to levels equivalent to 2% of the country's GDP within 10 years, according to Defence Minister István Simicskó. In an interview with Reuters on 12 January, Simicskó said that it was possible that the target could be reached by 2026.
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India highlights delays in investigations into defence corruption allegations

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 13/01/2017 - 01:00
The Indian government's anti-corruption watchdog, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), has highlighted the extent of delays in investigations into alleged corruption in defence. The CVC said in a memorandum published on 10 January that there are 19 complaints of alleged corruption in defence
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