Heavy fighting around Donetsk airport earlier this week seemed to threaten the viability of the 5 September ceasefire agreement between Moscow and Kiev.
Pro-Russian rebel forces and Ukrainian government troops traded tank, artillery, multiple-launch rocket launcher, mortar, and small arms fire
Fighting rages around Donetsk airport
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Ankara approves mandate for operations in Iraq, Syria
The Turkish government, with its strong majority in parliament, secured a motion on 2 October sanctioning the deployment of troops into Iraq and Syria to join the US-led Western/Arab coalition in the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants. The motion also allows foreign forces to use bases in
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Sikorsky S-97 Raider to fly this year
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Sikorsky has unveiled its coaxial rotor S-97 helicopter and will begin test flights this year.
The company plans to initially offer the S-97 to the US Army as a replacement for the Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and for special operations missions.
Sikorsky Aircraft unveiled the first of
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Estonia to buy Dutch CV90s
The Netherlands is to sell 44 BAE Systems CV9035NL infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) to Estonia, Dutch defence minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert announced on 1 October during a visit to the Baltic country.
A deal covering maintenance and information exchange was signed during the visit, while a
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Eurofighters hit by manufacturing issue
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An issue has been detected in the manufacturing of the rear fuselage of the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft.
The impact of the issue has yet to be determined.
A manufacturing issue has been discovered in the rear fuselage of all Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft that could
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Carl Vinson strike group readies for Gulf deployment
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USS Carl Vinson will relieve USS George H W Bush in the Gulf to continue airstrikes against militants in Iraq and Syria
Carl Vinson strike group commander Rear Admiral Christopher Grady believes that the rebalance to Asia Pacific remains a US Navy priority despite ongoing operations in
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US, Philippines start 'PHIBLEX' drills as special forces mission draws down
The United States and Philippine militaries began 11 day-long 'PHIBLEX' amphibious and disaster relief exercises involving about 5,000 sailors and marines from the two countries on 29 September - a month after the US disbanded the Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines (JSOTF-P).
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US attack helicopters strike in Iraq
US attack helicopters have carried out their first air strikes against Islamic State fighters to the west of Baghdad.
The intervention of US Army attack helicopters was part of a co-ordinated air operation involving US fighter aircraft and Rockwell B-1B Lancers bombers against Islamic State forces
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PLA tools up in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) appears to have heightened its preparedness in light of pro-democracy protests sweeping the city in the past eight days. IHS Jane's observed a large number of armoured vehicles at Gun Club Hill Barracks, a 25-acre PLA facility in downtown
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Malaysia targeting 2019 in-service date for littoral combat ship
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is targeting an operational entry date of 2019 for the first-of-class Second Generation Patrol Vessel - Littoral Combat Ship (SGPV-LCS), according to its chief, Admiral Aziz Jaafar.
Adm Aziz told IHS Jane's on 3 October that the RMN's current planning schedule calls
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Korean-donated corvette arrives in Colombia
ARC Nariño (CM 55), a 1,200-ton Donghae-class corvette, on 4 October arrived at Colombia's Bahia Malaga naval base where it will form part of the Pacific Naval Force.
The former ROKS Anyang (PCC 755) was donated to Colombia - after retiring from Republic of Korea Navy service in September 2011
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Italian Army Aviation receives first ICH-47F
The Italian Army received its first ICH-47F Chinook from manufacturer AgustaWestland in an official ceremony on 2 October.
The aircraft was received by the 1st 'Antares' Regiment, based at Viterbo, home of the Army Aviation and of the Army Aviation Centre.
The Italian Army ordered a total of 16
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Islamic State, Russia form NATO's greatest challenges, says new secretary general
Islamic State (IS) and Russia are the two central security challenges facing the alliance today, said Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's new secretary general. "The Islamic State is responsible for horrific actions and I welcome the military action [air strikes] against it by the US and partner
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German Eurofighters facing serviceability issues
German equipment inventories are suffering from serviceability issues, a report on the current state of service and availability of equipment ordered by Germany's Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen has revealed.
Von der Leyen ordered the assessment to be made following reports that most of the
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Czech Republic seeks armoured repair and recovery vehicles
The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a tender for five armoured repair and recovery vehicles (ARRV) to support the Army of the Czech Republic's (ACR) fleet of 107 Steyr Pandur II 8x8 armoured vehicles.
"We are seeking to procure specialised heavy repair and recovery vehicles to
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UAE procures IOMAX Archangel Border Patrol Aircraft
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a contract to procure "an enhanced squadron" of IOMAX Archangel Border Patrol Aircraft (BPA), the company told IHS Jane's on 6 October.
The contract, which was awarded at the end of September, calls for the turboprop aircraft to be built to
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Russia's new Armata MBT to make its debut in 2015
The Russian Land Forces are to receive a first batch of 32 Armata main battle tanks (MBTs) in 2015, Russia's Land Forces Commander, Colonel General Oleg Salyukov, has stated. The new MBT is expected to make its public debut at the 2015 Victory Day Parade in Moscow, he also revealed.
Research and
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Russia playing major role in re-equipping, training Angolan military
Angolan Chief of the General Staff General Geraldo Nunda Sachipengo has seemingly confirmed that Russia will play a major role in re-equipping and training the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA).
In an interview published by Angola Press, Gen Nunda said the Angolan Air Force would get new helicopters
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Raytheon chosen to build USAF's next-generation long-range radar
October is proving to be a lucrative month for Raytheon after the US Air Force (USAF) selected the company to build the next generation of long-range radars.
The Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) will become the USAF's primary long-range, ground-based sensor for detecting,
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NATO urged to speed Georgian membership to deter Russia
NATO's response to Russia's current posture must be based on policy consistency and a clearer path to membership for Georgia, Ukraine, and Moldova, said Georgian and other east European officials.
"Progress towards membership in NATO and the EU [European Union] is the best way to deliver the
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