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General Atomics to develop permanent-magnet propulsion motor for LDUUV

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 29/12/2017 - 01:00
Key Points General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems is to develop and build an advanced permanent-magnet propulsion motor for use in the USN’s LDUUV programme Characterisation and testing will be conducted by Penn State University Applied Research Laboratory The US Office of Naval Research
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Jordan retires royals as part of wider military restructuring

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 29/12/2017 - 01:00
Jordan’s military is being restructured to replace members of the royal family that hold senior positions with professional service personnel. The commander-in-chief of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), King Abdullah II, announced on 26 December that three senior ranking princes are to retire as
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MV Asterix arrives in Halifax, will begin RCN training in January

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 29/12/2017 - 01:00
The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN’s) Resolve-class auxiliary oiler replenishment vessel (AOR) MV Asterix arrived at Canadian Forces Base Halifax on 27 December and will begin at-sea training in the new year. The ship was crewed by 36 Canadian merchant seafarers on its maiden voyage from
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Reliance, Hinduja set for vehicle alliance, say reports

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 29/12/2017 - 01:00
Indian corporations Reliance and Hinduja are reportedly looking to form an alliance to develop and build armoured vehicles for the Indian armed forces. News reports in India on 27 December said the partnership will be headed by Reliance subsidiary Reliance Naval & Engineering (RNEL) and Hinduja
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Samkang M&T announces OPV contract for South Korea’s coastguard

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 29/12/2017 - 01:00
South Korean shipbuilder Samkang M&T announced on 28 December that it had been awarded a contract to build a 1,500 ton offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Korea Coast Guard (KCG). According to disclosure documents released by Samkang, the contract, valued at KRW60.99 billion (USD56.9 million),
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Sea change: Strategic and comprehensive reviews offer new course for USN

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 29/12/2017 - 01:00
Two recent major reviews of USN policies, procedures, and culture recommend wholesale overhauls of the way it operates. While the reports diverge on some aspects, it’s clear the service is heading for significant changes. Michael Fabey reports The US Navy’s (USN’s) Strategic
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Sustained fragmented governance and localised fighting likely in Libya in year ahead

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 29/12/2017 - 01:00
Key Points Libyan governance is likely to remain split between east and west, even should elections be held, although the central bank and the National Oil Corporation are likely to maintain their political neutrality. East-west fighting is unlikely to resume on a significant scale, although
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Youth policies, contract renegotiations likely in Liberia following Weah presidential victory, but protests if pledges fall short

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 29/12/2017 - 01:00
Liberia's National Election Commission on 28 December announced opposition leader George Weah the winner of the 26 December presidential run-off election with 61.5% of the vote. The poll, pitting Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) party against current vice-president Joseph
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