The US government has approved the sale of 46,000 rounds of 120 mm ammunition for Iraq's M1A1 Abrams tanks, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 20 October.
The DSCA suggested the ammunition would be used in the ongoing operations against Sunni militants, saying it "will
US approves Iraqi tank ammo sale
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Indra selected for Ecuadorian radar requirement
Ecuador has selected Indra Sistemas, over Thales and Selex ES, to provide the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) with a new air surveillance system, according to an 18 October announcement by President Rafael Correa.
Indra will provide four long-range 3-D radars under a USD80 million agreement, which is
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US transfer of wartime control to South Korea delayed again
US and South Korean defence officials announced on 23 October that they will once again delay the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from the US to Republic of Korea (RoK) armed forces.
South Korean Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo and US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
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Swedish 'mystery submarine' hunt called off
Sweden's Deputy Director of Operations, Rear Admiral Anders Grenstad, announced on 22 October an almost week-long hunt for a suspected foreign submarine in the Stockholm Archipelago was over.
Whatever the object or objects were, if indeed they existed, they have now been deemed to have left Swedish
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South Africa's first Type 209 sub returns to service after seven years
SAS Manthatisi (S 101), the first of three Type 209 submarines acquired by the South African Navy as part of the 1999 Strategic Defence Procurement Package, has re-entered service after a major refit and is participating in the biannual Exercise 'Ibsamar IV' in Cape waters with the Brazilian and
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Peru receives first two KT-1P trainers
The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú - FAP) received the first two of 20 KAI KT-1P trainers during a ceremony at Las Palmas Air Base in Peru's capital Lima, on 21 October.
Both KT-1Ps have been assigned to the No.51 Air Group out of Pisco, where they will replace Embraer EMB-312
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Niger buys new reconnaissance aircraft in fight against Islamist militants
Niger has purchased a reconnaissance aircraft as part of ongoing efforts to combat Islamist militants and criminal gangs operating on its territory, the Reuters news agency reported on 23 October.
The aircraft, of an undisclosed type, has been procured at a cost of USD13.5 million, the report
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MQ-8C Fire Scout readied for upcoming ship-trials
The US Navy (USN) has undertaken land-based flight tests of the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in preparation of seat-trials later in the year, the company disclosed on 23 October.
The tests, which took place at Naval Base Ventura County in California on 27 August,
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Internal IAF report criticises serviceability rate for fighter fleet
The operational availability of the Indian Air Force's (IAF's) combat, transport, and helicopter fleets has averaged about 60% over the past three years, a recent internal assessment has revealed.
Of these platforms, the report disclosed that the IAF's 780-strong fighter fleet had an overall
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India moves to firm up ties with Sri Lanka, Maldives
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India's defence minister has met his counterparts from Sri Lanka and Maldives as Delhi looks to head off any potential 'encirclement' by China under its Maritime Silk Route initiative
Arun Jaitley offered both countries assistance in capacity building, while Indian officials said Delhi
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IDF expands Kfir brigade's role
The 900th Kfir Brigade has recently been reassigned from the 162nd Armoured Division to the 340th Division: a move that will see the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF's) youngest formation shift away from territorial security activities to become an all-purpose, multi-arena brigade.
The infantry brigade
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F-35 LRIP 8 deal expected within weeks
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The Pentagon expects a 'handshake agreement' with Lockheed Martin on LRIP 8 production in the next several weeks
Prime contractors for the project have come under increased pressure to reduce costs
The Pentagon is still working towards a deal for the eighth low-rate initial production
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Bolivia establishes new air defence command
Bolivia officially established its new Airspace Security and Defence Command with the swearing in of Air Force General Melvin Arteaga Aguada as the organisation's commander on 17 October, according to a Bolivian Ministry of Defence (MoD) statement.
The command was stood up to enforce Bolivia's
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China launches new 3,000-tonne coastguard cutter
The Guangzhou Huangpu Shipyard has launched a new cutter for the China Coast Guard (CCG), Chinese media reported on 14 October. Zhongguo Haixun 2303 - literally 'China Sea Police 2303' - is expected to begin sea trials before the end of the year and it will be commissioned in the first quarter of
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Central Asia braces for fall-out from ISAF withdrawal
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The Central Asian states are bracing themselves for an increase in terrorist and criminal activity in the wake of the upcoming ISAF drawdown in Afghanistan
NATO's poor current relations with Russia has hamstrung any co-operation on counter-narcotics efforts in the region
The Central
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Poland seeks MG-20 Daglezja-G tracked bridge layers
The Polish Armament Inspectorate has launched a restricted tender procedure for low-rate initial production (LRIP) of two MG-20 Daglezja-G tracked assault bridge layers.
The Polish Armed Forces plans to buy around 30 MG-20 vehicles from 2017 to support its use of its new 70-tonne Leopard 2A5 main
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Most US force re-locations in South Korea to continue despite OPCON transfer delay
US and South Korean defence leaders announced that the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from the US to Republic of Korea (RoK) armed forces would be again delayed, but indicated that most US force relocation efforts are to continue.
South Korean Minister of National Defense Han
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Details emerge on India's mystery OSS project
Details are slowly coming to light of the mystery Indian Navy (IN) vessel being built under the secretive Ocean Surveillance Ship (OSS) project at the Ministry of Defence-owned Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL). IHS Jane's understands that the OSS project is managed by the Indian Prime Minister's
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UK ends Afghan combat mission
The United Kingdom has formally ended combat operations in Afghanistan as NATO continues its transfer of control to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF).
Camp Bastion, the UK's main military base in the country, alongside Camp Leatherneck, the attached US Marine Corps (USMC) base, were handed
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NATO completes largest naval exercise in five years
NATO completed its largest naval exercise in five years on 26 October, with the Ukraine crisis, the end of combat operations in Afghanistan, and the outcomes of the Wales summit all driving changes in NATO training.
'Noble Justification' was run on 13-26 October to certify the maritime component of
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