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Finland reports increased Russian air activity

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The Finnish Air Force (FinAF) has detected a sharp increase in Russian air activity over the Baltic region, national media reported on 10 December. The heightened activity over the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea was first detected on 6 December and has continued through to the time of reporting

Czechs sign for continued Gripen upgrades and support

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The Czech Republic has signed an SEK576 million (USD77 million) deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the continued support and upgrade of its Saab Gripen fighter aircraft for a further 12 years, the manufacturer announced on 11 December. The deal, which follows a CZK20.4

Germany receives first Leopard 2A7 MBT

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Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) handed over the latest version of the Leopard 2 main battle tank (MBT), the Leopard 2A7, to the inspector general of the German Army, Lieutenant General Rainer Korff on 10 December at their Munich facility. The Leopard 2A7 MBT leverages the earlier Leopard 2A5, 2A6, and

EU to approve maritime security plan

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The European Union's (EU's) 28 member nations are soon expected to adopt a new action plan on maritime security to address the widening range of threats prevalent along their common external sea borders. A priority of the EU's current Italian presidency, the plan contains more than 100 action

Venezuelan air defense 'immobilises' two Mexican-registered aircraft

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Venezuela's Integral Aerospace Defense Command 'intercepted and immobilised' two Mexican civilian aircraft that violated its airspace, Venezuelan Minister of Defence General Vladimir Padrino Lopez announced on 9 December. Both aircraft were suspected of being used by drug smugglers, according to

Saab contracted for HMS Södermanland refit

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Saab been awarded a SEK121 million (USD16 million) contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to refit the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) Type A17 submarine HMS Södermanland . The order comes under the framework of a June 2014 letter of intent on the maintenance of the Swedish

No major deals signed off in Putin's Delhi visit

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Russian president Vladimir Putin's day-long visit to India on 11 December reinforced bilateral strategic and defence ties between Moscow and New Delhi, but failed to produce any major announcements. The only defence-related agreement of 20 pacts the two sides signed concerned Indian service

Mexican sources refute Iranian UAV export claims

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Iran's FARS news agency reported on 8 December that Mexico has expressed interest in procuring Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), but sources told IHS Jane's this claim is inaccurate. Mexican sources told IHS Jane's that the Mexican military and security forces have not considered procuring

BAE Systems announces Eclipse Electronic Systems acquisition and closure of SilverSky deal

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BAE Systems has announced an agreement to acquire intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) products company Eclipse Electronic Systems (EES) from Esterline Corporation, and the completion of its previously announced purchase of cyber-security services provider SilverSky. The

Analysis: North Korea unlikely to be behind Sony hack

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Pyongyang may have had the motive to hack Sony Pictures for its distribution of 'The Interview' but analysis suggests that the regime is unlikely to be the source of the attack Authorities in Pyongyang have denied recent allegations that North Korea may have been behind November hack attacks on

Airbus Helicopters delivers second Super Puma to Bolivian Air Force

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Key Points The Super Pumas are to be used in counter-narcotics and various other internal security missions Remaining four helicopters are expected to enter service by 2016 The Bolivian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Boliviana: FAB) has received the second of six Airbus AS332 C1e Super Puma

Pentagon picks Italy, Turkey for F-35 heavy maintenance hubs in Europe

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Key Points Italy will conduct heavy maintenance on F-35 airframes, while F135 engine heavy maintenance will be provided by Turkey Both facilities are expected to be operational by 2018 The US Department of Defense has assigned maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) responsibilities for the

Greece trials ZU-23-2 armed BMP-1P infantry fighting vehicle

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The Hellenic Army has conducted its first firing trials of BMP-1P infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) fitted with a twin ZU-23-2 23 mm gun mount. The Hellenic Army received 350 BMP-1P IFVs from the former inventories of the East German Army's inventory, following Germany's reunification, along with

USN to proceed with modified LCS for multimission small surface combatant programme

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Key Points The US Navy is to acquire 20 up-gunned and hardened Littoral Combat Ships beginning in 2019 USN officials intend to pursue production of both LCS variants and will backfit the first 32 (Flight 0+) ships with the newer weapon fits Following an intense review of alternative small surface

Poland agrees JASSM purchase

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Key Points Poland has agreed to buy the JASSM in order to increase its long-range strike capabilities The programme will also include upgrades to allow Poland's F-16C/D Block 52 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft to carry the missile Poland is adding a standoff cruise missile capability to its air

Israeli missile found in Syria after airstrikes

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Key Points The discovery of a Popeye missile in Syria confirms Damascus' claim that Israel carried out strikes on 7 December The discovery of the stand-off missile also confirms that Israeli aircraft are not entering Syrian airspace to carry out attacks Syria's claims that Israel carried out

Thai air force prepares bid for light attack aircraft

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Thailand's military government has approved the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF's) plan to purchase an initial four advanced jet trainer (AJT)/light attack aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of Aero L-39ZA Albatros aircraft. RTAF commander-in-chief Air Chief Marshal Treetos Sonjaeng announced on 13

Nigerian company gets ex-Norwegian naval vessels

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Nigerian company Global West Vessel Specialist (GWVS) has taken delivery of seven decommissioned Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN) vessels, Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet reported on 12 December. Numerous media reports have said that GWVS is controlled by Government Ekpemupolo (alias: Tompolo), who was a

Indonesia outlines ambitious self-reliance target

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Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has outlined an ambitious target to manufacture in-country within 10 years nearly all the Indonesian Armed Forces' (TNI's) procured military equipment. In comments published by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 12 December, Ryacudu said the MoD is

DRDO completes development trials for Pinaka Mk II rocket

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India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) completed development of its 214 mm Pinaka Mk II unguided rocket with trials at the Chandipur range in Odisha from 9-12 December. The development of the Mk II version is being run by the DRDO's Armament Research & Development
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