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Development of Elbit Systems' palm-sized micro designator marker (MDM), first unveiled in 2014 as a prospective add-on to the company's hand-launched Skylark small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS), has now reached technology readiness level 7, according to Yoram Aron, the business development and

EU leaders meeting in Brussels on 15 December reached agreement on establishing closer trade and political ties with Ukraine after incorporating demands from the Netherlands that the deal does not include military or financial aid. The so-called 'association agreement' also specifically includes a

National leaders meeting in Brussels on 15 December called on the EU to boost its effort to strengthen Libya's security. The EU's naval mission in the central Mediterranean - EUNAVFOR MED, dubbed 'Sophia' - will continue its training of Libya's coastguard, while parallel initiatives "need to

EU leaders reconfirmed their commitment to jointly develop capabilities for Europe's defence and expeditionary missions and to make the capabilities "available when needed". Gathering in Brussels on 15 December, they said the EU and its member states "must be able to contribute

The UK defence secretary confirmed on 15 December previously revealed plans to have the US Marine Corps (USMC) embark aboard the Royal Navy's new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier on its maiden operational deployment in 2021. The announcement was made by Michael Fallon during a meeting in London

Key Points GDBIW contracted to continue DDG 51 Flight III design and development work The company will be laying down its first Flight III hull in 2017 The US Navy (USN) has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (GDBIW) a USD59 million contract for the continuation of DDG 51 Arleigh

A FORMER local self-government head was wounded during an improvised explosive device (IED) attack - described in media reports as a pressure bomb - by Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-M) militants on a road between Dornapal and Polampalli in Sukma district in India's Chhattisgarh state on 3

India has attracted less than USD1 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the defence sector over the past three fiscal years, India's defence minister Manohar Parrikar has disclosed. In a recent parliamentary reply, Parrikar said that since fiscal year 2013/14 India's defence sector has

The Indian Army's Infantry Directorate has published a request for information (RFI) for a new sniper rifle. The service plans to acquire 5,000 bolt-action sniper rifles chambered for the .338 Lapua Magnum, with a requirement for the rifle to be capable of operation in environments to include high

A service inquiry has found that a loss of crew situational awareness was the most significant contributory cause of the crash of a Royal Air Force (RAF) Westland/Aerospatiale SA 330E Puma HC2 medium transport helicopter in Afghanistan in October 2015, with the loss of five of the nine personnel on

The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded Metron Inc, of Reston, Virginia, a USD29.8 million contract to develop advanced autonomy for unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) on 14 December 2016. The contract contains options that, if exercised, would bring the total potential value to almost USD34

The Myanmar Air Defence Force (Tatmadaw Lay) commissioned four Airbus Helicopters H120 (formerly designated EC120 B) Colibri helicopters and four Beechcraft 1900D utility transport aircraft in a ceremony to mark the service's 69th anniversary at Meiktila Air Base on 15 December, according to a

NATO officially terminated its 'Ocean Shield' counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean on 15 December, although the mission's activities operationally ended in late November. Launched in 2009 at the height of pirate raids off Somalia, 'Ocean Shield' worked alongside the EU's Operation 'Atalanta'

Americas

• BAE Systems has unveiled their first Amphibious Combat Vehicle 1.1 prototype, part of a $103.7 million contract to deliver 16 prototypes to the USMC. Developed to combine open-ocean amphibious capabilities with land mobility, the vehicles will provide armored transport for infantry personnel traveling from a ship to a shore. The Marine Corps expects to begin testing the prototypes in the first quarter of 2017.

• The US Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs office has awarded BAE Systems $368 million to perform weapon system engineering services for US and UK Ohio- and Vanguard-class submarines. Tasks to be performed will include weapon system integration, engineering, and testing. BAE will also provide IT support, assist with training programs, and develop fleet documentation materials.

Middle East & North Africa

• Boeing will supply military flight training equipment and services for the government of Saudi Arabia, following the awarding of a foreign military sales contract by the Pentagon. Valued at $59.9 million, the deal will see company provide one Database Generation System, one Full Mission Trainer, and an Integrated Avionics Trainer database to Riyadh.

Europe

• UK PM Theresa May has come under increased pressure by opposition lawmakers and campaigners for her government’s continued support of the supply of munitions to Saudi Arabia. May came under pressure in the House of Commons following the decision by the US to limit the supply of certain munitions that have been used in military strikes by the Saudi Air Force in Yemen. In defense of the sales, May hailed the bilateral cooperation between both governments in their counter-terrorism initiatives saying that the information gained from Saudi Arabia over the years had saved countless lives.

Asia Pacific

• South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) will commence research on an indigenous Taurus-class cruise missile. Development work on the missile will begin in 2018, with the aim being to produce around 200 missiles for deployment on the upcoming KAI KF-X fighter jet. Costing $690 million, the new missiles will give Seoul an increased cruise missile range from 280 km to 500 km.

• Beijing received an early Christmas present this year with the advanced delivery of four Sukhoi Su-35 fighters from Russia. Initially expected for delivery in 2017, the shipment process was expedited to send the first batch before the new year. Signed last November, the $2 billion deal will see Russia provide China with 24 Su-35s alongside ground equipment and spare engines.

• Despite recent diplomatic tensions between the US and the Philippines, the US State Department has cleared the $25 million sale of two Saab AN/SPS-77 Sea Giraffe 3D Air Search Radars to the archipelago’s navy. Manilla plans to install the radars on two Hamilton-class cutters acquired through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) program which will aid them in monitoring their waters. The sale also aims to improve interoperability with the US Navy, allowing the two armed forces to collaborate on missions more effectively.

• US aerospace and defense firms looking to increase their presence in the Asia-Pacific region are looking to next year’s International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2017. The biennial event is organized by the Korea Aerospace Industries Association (KAIA), Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA) and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), and will allow foreign firms to get closer to buyers and decision-makers there, particularly those involved in the modernization of South Korea’s defense forces. Kallman Worldwide will be organizing the US effort, with a 1,250 sqm US International Pavilion to act as a destination for buyers looking for an efficient way to meet a critical mass of US suppliers, an on-site business hub for US exhibitors looking to maximize their exposure and time at the event, and a forum for all to share ideas and insights.

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Nach dem Referendum in Dänemark vom 3. Dezember 2015 sind wir uns einig, dass operative Vereinbarungen erforderlich sind, um die negativen Auswirkungen des Ausscheidens Dänemarks aus Europol am 1. Mai 2017 so gering wie möglich zu halten. Dies wird sowohl Dänemark als auch den anderen Ländern der Europäischen Union bei der Bekämpfung der grenzüberschreitenden schweren und organisierten Kriminalität und des internationalen Terrorismus zugutekommen. Die Vereinbarungen müssen auf Dänemark zugeschnitten sein und dürfen keinesfalls einer vollen Mitgliedschaft bei Europol gleichkommen, d. h. sie dürfen weder Zugang zu den Europol-Datenbeständen noch eine volle Beteiligung an der operativen Arbeit und der Datenbank von Europol ermöglichen oder Stimmrechte in den Verwaltungsgremien von Europol verleihen. Sie sollten jedoch eine ausreichende operative Zusammenarbeit, u. a. den Austausch relevanter Daten unter angemessenen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, gewährleisten. 

Die Vereinbarungen wären an den Verbleib Dänemarks in der Europäischen Union und im Schengen-Raum, an die Verpflichtung Dänemarks, die Richtlinie 2016/680/EU über den Datenschutz in polizeilichen Angelegenheiten bis zum 1. Mai 2017 vollständig in dänisches Recht umzusetzen, sowie an die Zustimmung Dänemarks zur Anwendung der Rechtsprechung des Gerichtshofs der Europäischen Union und die Anerkennung der Zuständigkeit des Europäischen Datenschutzbeauftragten gebunden.

Die Kommission und Dänemark werden sich bemühen, das notwendige rechtliche Verfahren so rasch wie möglich einzuleiten, und alle erforderlichen Maßnahmen, wie Kontakte mit den einschlägigen institutionellen Akteuren, zu ergreifen, um sicherzustellen, dass die neuen Vereinbarungen bis zum 1. Mai 2017 oder so bald wie möglich danach in Kraft treten können. Auf diese Weise soll zwischen dem 1. Mai 2017 und dem Inkrafttreten des künftigen operativen Abkommens so wenig Zeit wie möglich verstreichen, um negative Auswirkungen auf die Zusammenarbeit und den Datenaustausch zu minimieren. 

Die einzige Möglichkeit Dänemarks, sich bis zum 1. Mai 2017 uneingeschränkt an der neuen Europol-Verordnung zu beteiligen, besteht darin, das Verfahren nach Protokoll Nr. 22 zum Vertrag über die Europäische Union und zum Vertrag über die Arbeitsweise der Europäischen Union anzuwenden.

 

Le comité d'éthique britannique a donné son feu vert à la conception d'enfants à partir de l'ADN de trois personnes différentes. Une technique expérimentale destinée à faire barrage à la transmission d'une maladie héréditaire maternelle mais très critiquée par certains responsables qui estiment que c'est une pente dangereuse vers l'eugénisme.

Par la voix de son président, la France a dénoncé les sanctions concernant la dette grecque lors du sommet européen à Bruxelles. Même son de cloche du côté du ministre français de l'Economie et des Finances, Michel Sapin, qui conteste la décision de la présidence de l'Eurogroupe qui souhaite suspendre les mesures d’allégement de la dette grecque.

Zaev gathers Bitola Criminals, Thanks them for their Support Thursday, 15 December 2016   Instead of heading to a scheduled Court appearance where he is criminally charged, SDSM leader Zoran Zaev headed to Bitola to thank local criminals for their election support.   Among the few dozen people gathered, Bitola based media reports the brothers Igor and Vasko Angelovski known for their ties to the undeground were seen. A man nicknamed by locals as „Ukach“ was also seen embracing Zaev. Ukach is known for narcotic dealings, whose brother is currently in jail for transporting illegal substances.   Meanwhile, in Bitola SDSM thugs attacked Jove P (68) known for leading the […]

Mit den Terroranschlägen in Istanbul und Ankara schaden die »Freiheitsfalken« (TAK) der PKK in ihrer Rolle als Maklerin für den Frieden, meint Rayk Hähnlein. Es ist daher an der Zeit, dass die PKK sich deutlich von ihrem Ableger distanziert.