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NATO, Poland up BMD information exchanges

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NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI) and Poland's defence ministry are stepping up their data-exchange activities to test the latter's three radar sites designated for the alliance's future ballistic missile defence (BMD) capability. The goal is to ensure the sites' ability to

Mahindra emerges as front runner for Pipavav investment

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Indian conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has emerged as front runner in the contest to acquire a major stake in naval shipbuilder Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering, according to reports in India on 12 February. The news reports said M&M is preparing to purchase an initial

Czech government to amend arms trading law

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The Czech government has launched a process to amend existing legislation regulating the sale of either new or surplus defence material to foreign entities. The new amendment to existing legislation was prepared by the Czech Ministry for Industry and Trade which issues licences to companies engaged

Analysis: White House proposes AUMF for the Islamic State, but little expected to change

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It is not clear that a new 'Authorization for Use of Military Force' against the Islamic State would make much difference for how the White House actually uses US military force, since a sweeping AUMF from 2001 remains in force, writes Daniel Wasserbly ANALYSIS President Barack Obama on 11

Analysis: The regional implications of the Houthi takeover in Yemen

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ANALYSIS Ansar Allah - the Zaidi Shia group popularly known as the Houthis - ostensibly took power in Yemen on 6 February when it dissolved parliament and announced the formation of a presidential council to rule the country for a two-year period. The move was the culmination of a dramatic

New Ukraine ceasefire announced in Minsk

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Crisis talks to end the conflict in east Ukraine have resulted in the announcement on 12 February of a ceasefire. The ceasefire is scheduled to begin at midnight on 15 February, and is understood to include the withdrawal of heavy weapons, prisoner transfers, and an agreement towards a

French defence exports rose 17% in 2014

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France saw defence exports rise 17% in 2014, reaching EUR8.06 billion for the year, Laurent Collet-Billon, head of the French defence procurement agency (the DGA), stated. Collet-Billon was presenting the DGA's annual figures, which also saw it spend EUR11.3 billion on French defence programmes in

Nicaragua to seek combat aircraft

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Nicaragua plans to procure combat aircraft to begin to enforce its airspace sovereignty, specifically against illicit flights of drug trafficking organisations and over the expanded maritime territory that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) conceded it in 2012, the Nicaraguan Army Inspector,

NATO's new Readiness Action Plan leaves Europe's southern flanks vulnerable

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Key Points NATO's RAP has focused on responding to the emergent threat of Russia to its east As a result it has neglected to deal adequately with the threat from instability to the south in the Middle East and North Africa If carried through as envisioned, NATO's new Readiness Action Plan (RAP)

Belgium prepares new round of defence cuts

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Belgium's military forces are bracing for another round of austerity measures, as Defence Minister Steven Vandeput prepares to unveil his plan for carrying out a EUR225 million (USD174.3 million) budget cut in 2015, rising to EUR400 million by 2019. The cuts - and a new approach to financing

US Senate confirms Ashton Carter as defence secretary

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Ashton Carter has been approved as the new US secretary of defence, replacing Chuck Hagel, during a senate vote yesterday. He was unanimously approved by the US Senate Armed Services Committee on 10 February, and then in a 93-to-5 vote by the full senate two days later. Five Republicans voted

Spaceshot: Donetsk Airport 48.075030 N 037.725523 E

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As fighting near Delbatsevo in eastern Ukraine intensifies between government forces and Russian-backed separatists, satellite imagery analysis of previously contested regions in the country highlights the significant damage sustained by various infrastructure elements. One location in particular,

South Korea to establish submarine operational plan

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The South Korean military is to draw up a 'submarine operational plan' as part of efforts to bolster its underwater fighting capabilities, the Yonhap news agency reported on 12 February, citing a senior military official. "As [one of] our military's key capabilities in operational and

Kongsberg awarded Protector RWS contract for UK's Scout SV

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Kongsberg has been awarded a contract to provide its Protector Remote Weapon Station (RWS) for the United Kingdom's Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) tracked reconnaissance vehicle programme. Announced on 12 February, and awarded by prime contractor General Dynamics UK, the contract is worth some GBP61

IAI teams up with local firm to build Bird-Eye UAS in India

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an agreement with India's Alpha Design Technologies for the production and marketing of mini unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in India. Under this agreement, Alpha will undertake the production of IAI's Bird-Eye 400 and Bird-Eye 650 mini UAS, while the

EU pledges support for Kiev ahead of ceasefire, but stop short of offering military aid

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Meeting in Brussels on 12 February, EU leaders pledged continued strong political support for Kiev in the wake of a new Russia-Ukraine ceasefire announced in Minsk the same day, while avoiding a request from Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko for military aid. However, the EU leaders - and

Franco-German Tiger helicopter simulators to be upgraded

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The French and German armed forces are to have their simulation training facilities for the Airbus Helicopters EC665 Tiger attack helicopter improved under a contract awarded to Thales and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics (RDE). Announced on 12 February, but awarded on 16 December, the contract will

France completes first MMP firing trials

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France has successfully conducted the first firing of the MBDA Missile de Moyenne Portée (MMP) anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW), the company announced on 12 February. The MMP is a next-generation ATGW developed by MBDA and currently under order from the French Army to replace its MILAN ATGWs.

AFA 2015: USAF contemplates A-10 follow-on

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Key Points The USAF will discuss CAS needs, including a possible follow-on to the A-10, with other US military officials next month The news comes at a time when the USAF is still locked in a battle with Congress over divestment of the fleet A joint-service Pentagon review of close air support

Egypt orders Rafale fighter aircraft

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Dassault Aviation announced the sale of 24 Rafale fighter aircraft to Egypt on 12 February. The deal marks the first completed export agreement for the aircraft, and is a major boon for its manufacturer. "I would like to thank the French authorities, who … have provided the political
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