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EU extends Somalia anti-piracy mission for two years

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
Operation 'Atalanta', the European Unions's counter-piracy mission off the coast of East Africa, has been renewed for another two years. The EU Council agreed on 25 November to extend Atalanta's mandate until 31 December 2018. It also set aside just over EUR11 million (USD11.6 million) via the
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Fighting around Myanmar-China border crossing at Muse poses property damage and disruption to cross-border trade

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
Key Points Following a co-ordinated attack by four ethnic armed groups on government forces on 20 November 2016 in and around Muse, ongoing fighting poses risks of cross-border trade disruption and collateral damage from mortar and artillery fire. Road cargo will be at risk of collateral damage
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Hoax attack at elementary school in the US' Alabama

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
A HOAX device was emplaced on a vehicle at Magnolia Elementary School in Trussville in the state of Alabama in the United States on 16 November, the Associated Press reported. Two suspects - identified as 35-year-old Zachary Edwards and 34-year-old Raphel Dilligard - were charged by authorities on
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India planning to boost materiel supplies to Afghanistan

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
New Delhi plans to revive a two-year-old proposal that would compensate Moscow for Russian spares and support for assorted materiel that India intends to transfer to Afghanistan. Official sources told IHS Jane's that a trilateral arrangement is likely to take shape during the two-day Heart of Asia
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Indian FDI reforms result in batch of new applications, says MoD

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
Indian authorities have received six foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals since the government liberalised related rules to incentivise foreign companies to bid to secure up to 100% ownership of an Indian defence company. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement on 25 November that
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Indian MoD highlights increase in defence industry

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
The Indian government issued 75 defence industrial licences to the country's private sector during fiscal year 2015-16 (FY 2015-16), attracting proposed investment worth INR48.42 billion (USD706 million), the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on 25 November. Citing a parliamentary reply by Minister of
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Indian Navy to get 12 new Dornier Do-228 surveillance aircraft

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
India's Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of 12 upgraded Dornier Do-228 maritime surveillance aircraft for the Indian Navy on 23 November for INR25 billion (USD364 million). IN officials said the upgraded Do-228s will incorporate forward-looking infrared cameras, electronic
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Israel adds 17 F-35s to its order

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
Israel's security cabinet approved the purchase of an additional 17 Lockheed Martin F-35s on 27 November, according to multiple reports. The purchase will bring Israel's total to 50 aircraft, coming in the wake of a move by Canada that may increase unit prices. Israel had already ordered 33 F-35s,
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Japan to boost spending on air defence capabilities

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
Amid growing concerns over North Korea's missile launches, the Japanese government is expected to earmark around JPY200 billion (USD1.78 billion) in a third supplementary budget for fiscal year 2016 to upgrade the nation's air defence capabilities, The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported on 27
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Japan, UK reportedly close to signing logistical support pact

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
A Japan-UK military logistical support agreement could be signed at a January 2017 meeting in London between the foreign and defence ministers of both countries, a Japanese government official was quoted by Kyodo news agency as saying on 26 November. A Ministry of Defense (MoD) official in Tokyo
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JMSDF admiral to be reprimanded over selection of helicopters

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
Japan's Ministry of Defence (MoD) is to issue a reprimand to Admiral Tomohisa Takei, chief of staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), for pressuring subordinates in the selection of next-generation utility helicopters, Kyodo news agency quoted unnamed government sources as saying on
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Lesotho army chief's removal marks progress with reform roadmap, but party factionalism risks ruling coalition breakdown

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
EVENT Following a "mutual understanding agreement" with the government, the commander of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), Tlali Kamoli, is set to retire on 1 December, with his deputy, Major-General Khoantle Motsomotso, promoted as his successor. Kamoli's removal meets a recommendation
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Mexican ruling party renews political council to secure re-election but faces uphill challenge as president's popularity declines

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
EVENT The ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (Partido Revolucionario Institucional: PRI) renewed its political council on 27 November with the objective of preparing the party's electoral platform in the run-up to the 2017 Coahuila, Estado de Mexico, and Nayarit gubernatorial elections, as
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Pakistan appoints General Qamar Javed Bajwa as new army chief

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
General Qamar Javed Bajwa is to replace General Raheel Sharif as the Pakistan Army's chief of staff when the latter's three-year term expires on 29 November. Gen Bajwa was appointed on 26th November by Pakistan's prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, in a smooth change of guard at what some regard as the
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RADA gets new CEO

Jane's Defense News - Mon, 28/11/2016 - 01:00
Israeli company RADA is replacing its CEO, the company announced on 28 November. Zvi Alon, who had run the company for 10 years, is set to be replaced by Dov Sella. Sella is an alumnus of Elbit, but has been with RADA since 2003 serving in several senior positions including COO. RADA produces a
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SARPAC

Military-Today.com - Sun, 27/11/2016 - 12:35

French SARPAC Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
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Tenmat to Exhibit at Euronaval 2016

Naval Technology - Fri, 25/11/2016 - 13:20
Tenmat / RAILKO will be present at Exponaval 2016 at Base Aeronaval Concon, Vina del Mar from 29 November - 2 December.
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Miniman

Military-Today.com - Fri, 25/11/2016 - 12:15

Swedish Miniman Single-Shot Anti-Tank Recoilless Rifle
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Deals this week: Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin

Naval Technology - Fri, 25/11/2016 - 01:00
The US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a $267.25m-worth two-year logistics support contract modification to Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office (JPO).
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Thales to upgrade RAN’s Collins-class submarine’s sonar system

Naval Technology - Fri, 25/11/2016 - 01:00
Thales has been awarded a $100m design and pre-production contract to upgrade sonar systems installed on-board the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Collins-class type 471 diesel-electric submarines.
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