The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 17 December that it had signed a contract to sell the Defence Support Group (DSG) to British engineering support company Babcock for GBP140 million (USD219 million).
As part of the acquisition deal, Babcock also won a 10-year contract to undertake
Babcock signs deal to acquire UK's Defence Support Group
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Analysis: Hamas displays long-range rockets
The Palestinian militant group Hamas provided an insight into its rocket manufacturing programme on 14 December when it paraded its longer-range models for the first time through Gaza city.
The rockets on display included the self-produced J-90 and R-160, as well as a quad launcher for the M-75 and
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Ukraine in new push for NATO membership
Ukraine aims to get NATO membership "as quickly as conditions permit", according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk. "And I would do that tomorrow if it was at all possible."
Speaking to reporters at a joint press conference after his meeting with NATO Secretary
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South Korea signs Global Hawk deal for 2017-2019 delivery
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A USD657.4 FMS deal will provide South Korea with four RQ-4B Block 30 Global Hawks
The aircraft is the first step in the country's development of an independent ISR capability
South Korea has signed a USD657.4 million Foreign Military Sales contract for four Northrop Grumman RQ-4B
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Arrow 3 test stopped before interceptor launched
A test of Israel's Arrow 3 exoatmospheric ballistic missile interception system apparently ended in failure for unspecified reasons on 16 December.
During the trial a target was launched from over the Mediterranean Sea to represent an incoming ballistic missile. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) did
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Mexico to get five more UH-60M Black Hawk helos
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The Mexican Navy is to receive five more UH-60Ms
Mexico's navy, air force and federal police all operate the UH-60M
Sikorsky Aircraft has been awarded a USD56.4 million contract modification for five more uniquely configured UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the Mexican Navy (Armada de
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USN studies radars and rockets for Fire Scout UAVs
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A competition for a maritime search radar for the MQ-8C could open next year
Fire Scout's existing EO/IR sensors provide targeting, but USN also needs a radar for broader searches
The US Navy (USN) plans to open a competition in early 2015 for a new maritime search radar for its
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UK contracts for additional Phalanx Block 1B buy
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UK contracts Babcock to deliver four Phalanx Block 1B CIWS upgrade kits and their embodiment on four Land Phalanx weapons systems being returned to original marinised configuration for the Royal Navy
Three of the four systems are destined for new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth
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Russia plans to receive 55 PAK-FAs by 2020
The Russian Air Force (VVS) will have received 55 Sukhoi PAK-FA (T-50) fighter aircraft by 2020, according to Vladislav Goncharenko, the deputy director of the United Aircraft Corporation's (UAC's) combat aircraft department.
The first PAK-FA deliveries are scheduled for 2016.
"The number of
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Portugal sells surplus C212s to Uruguay
Portugal is to transfer to Uruguay two C212-300 Patrullero maritime surveillance aircraft formerly in service with the Portuguese Air Force (FAP). A contract for the transfer was signed in Lisbon on 18 December between Berta Cabral, Portuguese Secretary of State for National Defence, and her
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Pakistan prepares air strikes in response to Peshawar school attack
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) finalised plans on 18 December to carry out fresh bombing raids targeting suspected Taliban militant camps across the tribal areas close to the country's border with Afghanistan.
A Pakistani defence ministry official told IHS Jane's the attacks will mainly be carried
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No C-17 delivered to Algeria, Boeing confirms
Algeria has not received into service a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter, the manufacturer confirmed to IHS Jane's on 17 December.
A C-17 in Algerian Air Force (al Quwwat al Jawwiya al Jaza'eriya) markings was reported to have landed at Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport on 10
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Malaysian Army requests funding for attack helicopters, miniguns for AW109s
The Malaysian Army has requested funding for six attack helicopters for the Army Air Corps under the 11th Malaysia Plan of 2016-2020, deputy defence minister Abdul Rahim Bakri said in the Malaysian Senate on 18 December.
Replying to a question on whether the armed forces had plans to purchase
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Indian defence minister details AW101 contract termination
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar provided confirmation and more details of the termination of India's contract with AgustaWestland for 12 AW101 helicopters on 16 December.
Parrikar said in a written parliamentary reply that the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) had paid a total of INR15.86 billion
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EU research project creates new CBRN equipment
New CBRN protective gear developed for civil first-responders by an EU-funded security research project has dual-use potential for Europe's militaries, according a European Defence Agency (EDA) expert.
The project's creation of an integrated ensemble of the personal protective equipment (PPE) - and
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Estonian Air Force seeks enhanced C2, and to support allies
The Estonian Air Force is to prioritise its efforts towards developing a more advanced command and control (C2) capability over the coming years, as well as ensuring that it is properly equipped and prepared to host NATO allies in the Baltic republic.
Speaking to journalists at Amari Airbase near
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Escalating fighting threatens Myanmar peace process
Escalating clashes across northeastern Myanmar between government forces and an alliance of ethnic minority groups have undermined attempts to engineer a nationwide ceasefire agreement and cast doubt on the future of an already fragile peace process.
Worryingly for the Myanmar Army, traditionally
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Australia, Japan to provide F-35 heavy maintenance in Asia-Pacific
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Both Australia and Japan will conduct heavy maintenance on F-35 airframes, while F135 engine heavy maintenance will initially be provided by Australia
The facilities are expected to be operational by 2018
The US Department of Defense has assigned maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)
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Aero Vodochody in talks with Thailand over L-39 replacement
Czech aircraft maker Aero Vodochody is in negotiations with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to supply replacements for at least four Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros jet trainers.
Aero is offering its L-159 ALCA or L-39NG as replacement aircraft.
The RTAF currently operates a total of 36 L-39ZA/ART
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Netherlands commits to first operational F-35s
The Netherlands announced on 15 December that it will sign a contract in April 2015 for an initial eight Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters (JSFs).
In total the Netherlands is planning to buy 37 F-35s, with the first of the eight initial aircraft expected to enter service in
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