Thailand's Defence Technology Institute (DTi), the Thai Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) primary research and development arm, has signed an accord with the Royal Thai Army (RTA) to further develop and manufacture an indigenous 122 mm multiple rocket launcher (MRL) known as DTi-2.
A memorandum of
Thailand to continue development of 122 mm MRL system
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Supacat acquires Blackhill Engineering
UK defence equipment manufacturer Supacat announced on 9 December that it had acquired Dorset-based Blackhill Engineering Services.
Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition will see Supacat expand its marine, nuclear, and renewable energy market offerings through the ability
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Bell-Boeing demonstrates V-22 forward-firing capability
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A V-22 test article fired a 70 mm rocket from a launch tube mounted on the aircraft's left side
The USMC has been examining a variety of new V-22 capabilities as it expands the platform's missions
The Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft has demonstrated a forward-firing
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US sets up new headquarters for Operation 'Inherent Resolve'
US Central Command has set up a new headquarters to replace the ad hoc arrangements that were established to co-ordinate operations against the Islamic State militant group after it made rapid gains in Iraq in June.
The US Department of Defense (DoD) revealed the existence of Combined Joint Task
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US Congress agrees to USD554bn defence appropriations bill
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The bill includes USD490.2 billion in base funding and USD64 in wartime supplemental funding
If enacted, the legislation would mainly support acquisition programmes and military operations
Congressional appropriators late on 9 December unveiled a fiscal year 2015 (FY 2015) spending
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South African government clears Denel, BAE Systems Land Systems merger
South Africa's Competition Commission has approved the acquisition of BAE Systems' Land Systems South Africa (LSSA) by state-owned Denel.
While Denel has not yet announced its intentions for LSSA, it seems probable that it will be grouped with Denel Land Systems (DLS), which is the group's weapons
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Iraqi MoD denies Iranian airstrikes
The Iraqi Ministry of Defence (MoD) released a statement on 6 December refuting reports that Iranian aircraft were supporting operations against the Islamic State in the eastern province of Diyala, but more evidence to the contrary emerged on the same day.
The reports the MoD was referring to
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Brazil to launch new long-range radar tender
The Brazilian Air Force hopes to soon acquire an initial five land-based 3-D long-range air surveillance radar systems to replace legacy Thales TRS2230 systems.
An earlier 3-D radar programme was cancelled due to lack of funding, but after proposals had been received from ThalesRaytheonSystems,
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Brazil receives last VBTP-MR Guarani from initial order
The Brazilian Army on 9 December received the last 18 of an initial 128 VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6 amphibious wheeled armoured vehicles ordered from Iveco Latin America, as the programme continues with more orders.
Previously 50 vehicles were distributed to the 15th Mechanized Infantry Brigade and the
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UK to deploy upgraded Puma helos to Afghanistan
Three Westland/Aerospatiale SA 330E Puma HC.2 medium transport helicopters are to be deployed to Afghanistan next year in the recently upgraded type's first combat mission.
The helicopters from the Royal Air Force's (RAF's) only operational Puma HC.2 unit, 33 Squadron, are to provide casualty
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Japanese and Russian air force officials to meet to calm tensions
High-level officials from Japan and Russia are to meet to prevent any further 'airspace incidents' between their respective air forces, media from the two countries disclosed on 10 November.
A delegation from the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) will visit Russia during the week beginning 15
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US Army to run UAV-only airbase
A new 150-acre airbase to be used exclusively by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is being built for the US Army at Fort Bliss, Texas.
The high-security UAV launch and recovery complex will be used by the US Army to operate the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc MQ-1C Gray Eagle armed
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UAC head quits amid funding shortfalls
Mikhail Pogosian, the chief executive officer of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), has tendered his resignation, sources in Moscow have confirmed to IHS Jane's .
UAC is a state-owned conglomerate, requiring that his resignation be accepted by the current Russian prime minister, Dmitri
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Russia writes off Uzbek debt, seeks new military sales
Russia has written off nearly USD1 billion in debt from Uzbekistan with the aim of freeing up new lines of credit for the purchase of military equipment.
Russian president Vladimir Putin met Uzbek president Islam Karimov in Uzbekistan on 10 December when it was announced that Russia would reduce
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Russia launches Il-76MDM upgrade programme
Russia's Ilyushin has started to upgrade a first Russian Air Force (VVS) Ilyushin Il-76MD 'Candid' military transport aircraft to Il-76MDM standard, company officials have told IHS Jane's . The main features of the upgrade include refurbished engines and upgraded avionics.
The modernisation is
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Analysis: Videos claim Israeli aircraft made high-altitude incursion into Syrian airspace
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Videos have been released purportedly showing Israeli aircraft flying at a high altitude inside Syrian airspace
If true, this would indicate that the IAF is confident that none of the SAMs in the Damascus area are a threat to its aircraft
Amateur video footage suggests that Israeli
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Update: France kicks-off Scorpion vehicle programmes
France has signed a EUR752 million (USD929 million) contract for a new generation of armoured wheeled combat vehicles, providing a boost to its major Scorpion army modernisation programme.
This contract covers the development and acquisition (as well as maintenance and training tools) of the two
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Croatia orders PzH 2000 howitzers
Croatia has ordered 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) 155 mm self-propelled howitzers from ex-German military stocks, it has been announced.
A contract for the order was signed in Zagreb on 5 December by Viktor Koprivnjak, Croatian deputy minister of defence in charge of material resources, and by
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German Air Force eyes Euro Hawk revival
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The German Air Force is keen to regain an airborne SIGINT capability and is considering a revival of the Euro Hawk programme.
The relaunched programme could be based on the existing Euro Hawk aircraft, or on an alternative manned or unmanned platform.
The German Air Force is to
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Pentagon spending bill protects A-10, boosts F-35 buy
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The legislation would provide USD337.1 million to maintain the A-10 fleet in FY 2015, as well as additional funds for F-35s
Lawmakers continue to reject USAF plans for A-10 fleet retirement
A fiscal year 2015 (FY 2015) spending bill for the US Department of Defense (DoD) would provide
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