The UK Parliament has voted against military action in Syria, effectively blocking the country from taking part in strikes against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
In a late night vote on 29 August, the House of Commons voted against the government by 285-272. The government had been
UK parliament blocks Syria intervention
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Strikes on Syria unlikely to target CW assets
Key Points The Obama administration was still looking at how to respond to the Syrian regime's suspected use of chemical weapons as JDW closed for press Punitive strikes against the Assad regime are unlikely to target its CW assets It remains unclear how well developed US efforts are to produce
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Rwandan threatens military intervention in Congo
Tensions between Rwanda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have increased to arguably their highest level since the end of the latter's 1998-2003 conflict, with Kigali claiming that its territory is being regularly shelled by the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC).
Rwandan Foreign
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Royal Thai Navy takes delivery of new 90 m OPV
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) officially commissioned into service its first BAE Systems-designed offshore patrol vessel (OPV) at Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard on 26 August.
HTMS Krabi was built by Bangkok Dock under a technology-transfer agreement signed with BAE Systems in mid-2009. The 90 m OPV
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Rockwell Collins announces sale of Kaiser Optical Systems subsidiary to Endress+Hauser
US avionics provider Rockwell Collins Inc announced on 30 August that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its subsidiary, Kaiser Optical Systems Inc to Endress+Hauser.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, with the sale expected to be completed in early Fiscal Year 2014.
"This
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Philippine Navy close to selecting Indonesian SSVs
The Philippines Department of National Defence (DND) appears close to selecting Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL to construct at least two strategic sealift vessels (SSVs) for the Philippine Navy (PN).
The DND said on 29 August that PT PAL Indonesia had emerged as a "lone eligible bidder"
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MAKS 2013: Vympel looks to integrate RVV-BD on several aircraft types
Russia's Vympel air-to-air missile (AAM) design bureau displayed their long-range RVV-BD missile for the second time at the Moscow Air Show (MAKS) 2013, but several designers close to the programme elaborated at this show regarding the future plans for this weapon system.
The missile has its
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MAKS 2013: UAC to cut combat aircraft production over next 15 years
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is aiming to cut combat aircraft production by 55% over the next 15 years, in an effort to rebalance the company's production of transport aircraft.
According to Russian press agency RIA Novosti, UAC President Mikhail Pogosyan said the volume of combat
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MAKS 2013: Sukhoi T-50 still a work in progress
The Sukhoi T-50 (PAK-FA) fifth-generation fighter's showing at the Moscow Air Show (MAKS) 2013 from 27 August, highlights the challenges Russia faces putting the type into front-line service, writes Reuben F Johnson.
All four flying prototypes of the T-50 were planned to perform a diamond formation
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MAKS 2013: Russian industry unveils new SAM systems
Russia's Almaz-Antei exhibited its new S-350E Vityaz (Knight) surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for the first time at the Moscow Air Show (MAKS) 2013.
The S-350E is scheduled for firing trials in the fourth quarter of 2013 and potentially to enter service with the Russian armed forces in 2014.
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India's first dedicated military satellite launched
India's first dedicated military satellite was launched successfully from French Guiana on 30 August.
The GSAT-7 surveillance and communication satellite was aboard a European Space Agency Ariane-5 space launch vehicle that "precisely placed [it] into the intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit
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Harris offering RF-330E as US Army issues draft Rifleman Radio RfP
Key Points The US Army is to a hold Rifleman Radio draft RfP industry day on 5 September The AN/PRC-152A Falcon-III is certified to run the latest release of SRW software
The US Army issued a draft request for proposals (RfP) 16 August for the Rifleman Radio - a handheld software defined radio that
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F-35B nears completion of second sea trials on USS Wasp
Key Points Development Testing II featured F-35B's first night time flight operations and UK launch and recovery at sea USMC aims to forward deploy F-35B on-ship in 2017
After conducting 90 short take-offs and 92 vertical landings on board a US Navy (USN) amphibious assault ship, the two F-35B
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Chinese MoD bullish on Japan ties, calls for peaceful resolution to Syria conflict
A Chinese Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson used a monthly press conference held on 29 August to address questions on pressing regional issues and the conflict in Syria.
China's tense territorial relationships with its neighbours were the main focus of the press conference. The spokesperson
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Chemring merges and rebrands Roke, EOD businesses
Chemring is to merge its Roke Manor Research and Chemring EOD businesses to form Chemring Technology Solutions (CTS), IHS Jane's has learned.
The newly formed CTS business will begin trading under the new brand from 9 September.
Chemring claims the move is part of the wider re-organisation of its
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As US debates action on Syria, DoD reconstruction inspector reflects on lessons from Iraq
With US leaders contemplating military action against Syria following an alleged chemical weapon attack by the government against civilians there, the Pentagon official who has been studying the reconstruction of Iraq since 2004 has recommended that any action against the regime be multilateral and
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Syrian military allegedly used makeshift rockets in chemical attack
There has been speculation that Syria's military used an unusual and crudely manufactured rocket in the apparent chemical weapons (CWs) attack carried out in the Damascus area on 21 August.
The remnants of this type of rocket have been seen several times in videos and photographs published on the
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Voyager displays new 'civilian' livery
AirTanker has unveiled the new paint scheme for the Airbus Military A330-200 Voyager tanker and transport aircraft to be operated on the civilian register.
While the aircraft retains the low-visibility grey of its military registered counterparts, the Royal Air Force (RAF) roundels and markings
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USN's CVN 71 completes sea trials following refuel and overhaul
Key Points USS Theodore Roosevelt returns to the navy and will begin flight deck qualifications Upgrades include improved superstructure, modernised launch and recovery systems for new aircraft
The US Navy's (USN's) fourth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier has returned to the fleet after its mid-life
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Saab cuts Dynamics staff
Swedish defence and security company Saab has announced it is to make 70 employees redundant as part of an effort to increase efficiency in the face of declining defence markets.
In a statement issued on 2 September, the company said: "Saab is today initiating union negotiations to reduce the
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