United Instrument Corporation is working on an amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) named Chirok, parent company Rostec State Corporation has disclosed.
A scale model of the Chirok was displayed at the Innoprom 2014 Industrial Trade Fair in Ekaterinburg, central Russia, from 9 to 12 July. This
Russia shows off amphibious UAV concept
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Philippine Army building up new armoured force
While the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is prioritising modernisation of the navy and air force to address the threat from China to its outlying islands, the army is not being left behind.
Brigadier General Edgar Gonzales, assistant division commander of the Mechanized Infantry Division
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Paraguay seeking radars and light fighters
The Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) requires four new radars and a fleet of 12 combat aircraft, FAP Commander General Luis Noceda Riveros said during a 21 July radio interview.
Gen Noceda explained that the FAP currently operates two radars, which combined provide a 100 km coverage, but a further four
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Nigerian 'Hind' helo lost in training accident
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Mil Mi-35 'Hind' assault helicopter crashed during a training mission on 21 July, national media reported.
The two personnel on board were reported to have been killed when the Russian-built helicopter came down in the northeastern state of Borno.
While the cause of the
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Mexican Navy details aviation expansion plans
The Mexican Ministry of the Navy (SEMAR) is continuing its 2013-18 naval aviation modernisation and expansion plan through the procurement of 10 Airbus Helicopter AS565 MBe Panthers, two EC225 LP helicopters, and a single Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft, according to SEMAR's outreach unit
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France receives first upgraded AWACS aircraft
France's air force has received back into service the first of four upgraded Boeing E-3F Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, the company announced on 22 July.
This first mid-life upgrade (MLU) aircraft (serial number 202) was completed in February, having been modernised by Boeing
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Ukrainian requests for EW equipment go unanswered
Ukrainian requests for more sophisticated electronic warfare (EW) equipment have gone unanswered despite its air losses rising, with the downing of two more Sukhoi Su-25s on 23 July, to 11 fixed-wing aircraft and eight helicopters since April, when these shootdowns began.
"It is clear that
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Ukraine to mobilise further personnel
Ukraine has backed a further mobilisation of its armed forces, with a decree being signed by President Petro Poroshenko and approved by Parliament on 22 July.
National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) Secretary Andriy Parubiy presented the bill to Parliament, saying that the mobilisation has
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South Africa's Defence Minister urges parliament to approve Defence Review
South African Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula focussed her 23 July budget speech on the need to implement the recent Defence Review, which states unambiguously that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is in a state of decline.
"Although the SANDF is still able to maintain
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South Africa issues survey ship RfP
The South African defence acquisition agency Armscor has issued a request for proposals (RfP) on behalf of the South African Navy (SAN) for a new hydrographic survey ship and related equipment.
Project Hotel envisages the acquisition of a new hydrographic survey ship to replace the SAS Protea ,
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Russia receives first serially upgraded Il-38N MPA
The first serially produced Il-38N 'May' maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft has been handed over to the Russian Navy by the Ilyushin Aviation Complex.
The Il-38N is an upgrade to the original Il-38 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), a derivative of the Il-18 'Coot' transport aircraft,
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Peru orders additional Mi-171Sh helos to combat Shining Path
Peru is to acquire a further eight Mil Mi-17 'Hip' transport and assault helicopters to complement the 24 ordered in late 2013, regional media disclosed on 24 July.
The Mi-171Sh-variant helicopters are to be used for counterinsurgency (COIN) operations against the Shining Path insurgent group,
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OSCE seeking UAV capability for Ukraine mission
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is aiming to acquire two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to support its activities in Ukraine, it has been revealed.
The body is looking to gain this UAV capability immediately, or as soon as possible; which would mark the first time
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Mechem's operations in Somalia and Mozambique revealed
Denel Land Systems has revealed that its Mechem business unit has expanded from demining operations into general logistic support and is now operating six UN bases in Somalia.
It said in a press release that Mechem has around 460 employees in Somalia, including local staff, running three bases in
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Libya's anti-Islamist offensive suffers setback
The anti-Islamist campaign led by the renegade general Khalifa Haftar appeared to suffer a significant setback on 21 July when the radical group Ansar al-Sharia overrun two neighbouring bases in Benghazi.
The Camp 319 and 36th Battalion bases in the city's Bu Atni neighbourhood were defended by the
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Iran's Caspian frigate undergoing sea trials
The first frigate to operate in the Caspian Sea is currently undergoing tests and will become operational in the next six months, Iranian media organisations have reported.
The announcement was made by Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN),
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China inaugurates UGV facility
The China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO Group) has set up in Beijing a facility to develop unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
The facility, formally established in late June, is the country's first dedicated UGV research and development centre,
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China builds listening station in Hong Kong
The existence of a People's Liberation Army (PLA) communications installation atop Hong Kong's tallest mountain - the 957 m-high peak of Tai Mo Shan - recently came to light.
Construction began around 2010, with a geodesic dome first appearing in satellite imagery in 2011. The facility has been
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Billions worth of US Army kit to remain in Afghanistan after withdrawal
The US Army, owner of the bulk of military equipment in Afghanistan, is expecting to leave about USD5 billion worth of gear behind when it has completed a withdrawal operation at the end of 2016.
In January 2014 the army estimated that it had about USD15 billion worth of equipment still deployed in
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Mexico selects Grob trainer
The Mexican Air Force (FAM) has selected the Grob Aircraft G120TP twin-seat turboprop as its new elementary trainer.
A deal worth USD110 million for 25 G120TPs, along with a flight simulator and logistics support plus options on a further 15, was first reported by local media on 21 July.
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