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The USAF would retire both the RQ-4 Block 40 and the U-2 if sequestration continues this year
The Pentagon's budget request includes funding for both platforms in a request beyond the Budget Control Act limits
The US Air Force (USAF) may be forced to retire its Lockheed U-2 and
USAF would divest both U-2 and Global Hawk Block 40 under continued sequestration
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US to have full armoured brigade in Europe by 2016
The US Army is adding force structure to Europe and preparing to expand its training and reassurance operations there as tensions over the conflict in Ukraine escalate.
A full Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) set of equipment is to be stationed in Europe before 2016, Lieutenant General Ben
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US government will allow international sales of upgraded Patriot radar system
Raytheon has received US government approval for international sales of its Patriot radar system upgraded with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) sensor.
In June 2014 the company announced it had successfully demonstrated radar equipped with AESA and GaN.
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TAE selected for Australian Abrams support
Australian company Tasman Aviation Enterprises (TAE) has secured a contract from the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) to provide support for the engines that power the Australian Army's M1A1 Abrams main battle tank, it was announced on 18 February.
The company said that the five-year deal, the
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South Korea introduces interns-for-offsets programme
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has introduced a pilot scheme allowing foreign contractors to discharge offset obligations through internship programmes, IHS Jane's has learnt.
The pilot programme is scheduled to run for one year and will enable contractors to
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Russia's hybrid war in Ukraine 'is working'
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A conference attended by influential Ukrainian and US officials has concluded that Russia's hybrid warfare campaign in eastern Ukraine is working
Ukrainian forces continue to be outmatched, not only by the hardware they face but also the sophistication of the offensive they face
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Peru eyes combat vehicles acquisitions
The Peruvian Army is seeking 106 armoured fighting vehicles and 105 main battle tanks (MBTs) as part of its 'Harpay Nina' (Firepower in native Quechua) programme, an army source told IHS Jane's . The project is part of the army's 'Ugarte' modernisation plan.
Procurement of infantry fighting
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Pakistan Army chief asks Kabul to hand over militants accused of Peshawar school attack
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Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif has asked Afghan president Ashraf Ghani to hand over six Taliban militants suspected of taking part in last December's attack on a school in Peshawar
The Pakistan Army appears increasingly to be running the country's foreign policy with regard
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries announces raft of management changes
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) announced on 18 February a raft of changes in senior management positions intended, in part, to consolidate the recent growth of its aerospace business segment.
The Japanese conglomerate appointed several directors across the group's wide-ranging activities, and
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Francophone West African countries order AW139 helicopters
AgustaWestland announced on 17 February that it had received four new orders from French-speaking West African governments for its AW139 helicopter.
The company did not reveal the customers or say how many helicopters were involved, but said the helicopters would be used to transport passengers and
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Estonian Army familiarises with Dutch CV90s
The Estonian Army is currently undertaking familiarisation training with the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle and Leopard 1 armoured engineering vehicle (AEV) ahead of the delivery of both vehicles in 2016.
The Royal Netherlands Army's 43 Mechanised Brigade has been conducting the familiarisation
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Djibouti deploys second battalion to Somalia
A second Djiboutian battalion has arrived to join the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Djibouti Armed Forces (Forces Armées Djiboutiennes: FAD) announced on 17 February.
The FAD released photographs showing Cougar mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles and a tanker being
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Czech Republic goes local for 8x8 recovery vehicles
The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 18 February that it will procure five armoured recovery vehicles from its subsidiary, the Military Technical Institute (VTU), based on the Tatra Trucks 8x8 chassis without holding a tender. The MoD said the VTU has yet to determine the cost of
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Australia releases RfT for 225 combat reconnaissance vehicles
A request for tender (RfT) for 225 combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRV) to provide a mounted combat reconnaissance capability for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) was released on 19 February by the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO).
The RfT, closing on 25 June, encompasses the first tranche of
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Aero India 2015: Lockheed Martin admits challenges, but sees bright future for C-130 in India
Lockheed Martin's successful sale of 12 C-130J-30 transport aircraft to India has included "challenges but not obstacles", a company executive told IHS Jane's at Aero India 2015 on 19 February.
Abhay Paranjape, director of business development for Lockheed Martin, said that these
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Russian bombers intercepted off southern UK
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) scrambled two Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft to intercept a pair of Russian bombers that were flying close to British airspace, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 19 February.
The Tupolev Tu-95 'Bear' strategic bombers were intercepted and shadowed by the
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Poland rejigs Leopard 2PL upgrade programme
The Polish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has opted for a new contractor for the planned upgrade of 128 of its Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the new Leopard 2PL standard.
After launching a tender for the programme in October 2013, Poland has rejected the latest offer from a consortium led by
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US clears way for Slovakia Black Hawk sale
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Slovakia is said to be considering the UH-60M and the AW139M to fulfill its urgent requirement for a transport helicopter
DSCA estimated the deal could be worth about USD450 million
The US State Department has given permission for the sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Slovakia,
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US Army drafts new combat vehicle modernisation strategy
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An official said the strategy could be published by April
The broad-ranging document is meant to outline the army's combat vehicle goals, which are expected to include upgrades as well as new platforms
The US Army expects to soon launch a new combat vehicle modernisation strategy
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Turkey raises USD1.5 billion from service exemption fee
Turkey has raised TRY3.7 billion (USD1.5 billion), which it will use in arms procurement, from a charge for opting out of compulsory military service.
Under a law passed in December 2014, men aged 27 or over can avoid military service through paying a fixed fee of TRY18,000. The deadline for
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