A study into the replacement of New Zealand's air mobility capability is likely to be completed by the end of 2015, informed sources told IHS Jane's on 26 February.
The study will inform the government on potential replacements for the Royal New Zealand Air Force's (RNZAF's) five Lockheed Martin
Avalon 2015: NZ transport replacement study likely to be completed this year
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Avalon 2015: Dassault touts benefits of Falcon maritime patrol variants
Dassault used the Avalon Airshow to tout maritime patrol versions of its Falcon 2000 and 900 executive aircraft as capable and cost-effective alternatives to many of the larger turboprops and jets already in use and on the market.
Speaking to IHS Jane's at the Australian International Airshow and
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Analysis: US debate over arming Ukraine overlooks wider strategy
Discussions regarding whether or not to supply weapons and equipment to Ukrainian forces - to counteract strong Russian support for separatists in eastern Ukraine - should be had within a wider strategic context.
ANALYSIS
Lawmakers and some government officials have sought to press US president
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IDEX 2015: UAE orders nine AW139 helicopters
A spokesman for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) military announced at the IDEX show in Abu Dhabi that it had ordered nine helicopters from AgustaWestland: six of them for search-and-rescue purposes and three for VIP transport.
AgustaWestland told IHS Jane's that all the helicopters would be its
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Australia's DSTO and Airbus form technology alliance
Australia's Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) has signed an agreement with Airbus Group Australia Pacific - the Airbus Group's Australian subsidiary - to collaborate on military aerospace technologies, the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced on 26 February.
The DoD
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Poland seeks VIP transport aircraft
The Polish military is planning to buy two small aircraft for VIP transportation in 2015.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has accepted a proposal to purchase two used long-range business jets for the Polish Air Force. They are due to be able to transport 12-14 passengers and to conduct transatlantic
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IRGC attacks replica carrier in latest exercise
Key Points
The mock aircraft carrier that Iran was seen constructing in 2014 has been used as a target in an IRGC exercise
The exercise appears to have been an expensive propaganda effort that failed to demonstrate Iran's ability to engage major naval vessels with over-the-horizon weapons
Iran's
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Australia confirms participation in Norway's Joint Strike Missile programme
Key Points
Australia is to co-operate with Norway on the Joint Strike Missile
Australia's participation is aimed at ensuring the weapon's availability, if required, for the Royal Australian Air Force's future JSF fleet
Australia is to co-operate with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence on Norway's
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Finland selects FN SCAR-L for its special forces
Finland's special forces have selected the Belgian FN SCAR-L assault rifle as a new standard firearm.
The FN SCAR-L will be the first 5.56x45 mm NATO calibre firearm introduced to the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF). It will supplement the current RK 95 TP assault rifle chambered in the Russian
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Philippine authorities seize Vietnamese vessel for suspected weapons smuggling
The Philippine Navy (PN) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have seized an 84-m Vietnamese cargo vessel suspected of weapons smuggling in the country's southern island province of Sulu.
The PN's director of public affairs, Commander Lued Lincuna, told IHS Jane's on 26 February that the cargo vessel, An
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LRS-B vital to US nuclear deterrent, STRATCOM chief says
Completing development of the classified Long-Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) programme is essential to the US nuclear deterrent because of the advanced age of the US Air Force's (USAF's) existing bomber fleets, the military official responsible for US strategic deterrence said on 26 February.
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USS Fort Worth conducts first CUES activity with Chinese warship
The US Navy (USN) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) has conducted its first Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) activity with a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warship, the USN announced on 26 February.
The activity was conducted in international waters in the South
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UK to send military personnel to train Ukraine's armed forces
UK prime minister David Cameron announced on 24 February that 75 British military personnel will initially be sent to provide training to Ukraine's armed forces, but stressed the arrangement would not include the supply of lethal equipment.
Before the mission starts confirmation is awaited from the
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Norway's improved CV90s start rolling off the production line
The Royal Norwegian Army has received its first series-produced improved BAE Systems CV9030 infantry fighting vehicle.
BAE Systems is under contract to upgrade 103 existing Norwegian CV90s and build an additional 41 for a total fleet of 144 under a programme understood to be worth USD500 million.
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IDEX 2015: UAE announces contracts worth $5 billion
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced 33 deals worth AED18.33 billion (USD4.99 billion) at the IDEX show in Abu Dhabi, a significant jump on the AED14 billion in orders announced at the previous show in 2013.
The big news was saved for the last day, when the UAE announced it had ordered another
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HMAS Sydney completes its final voyage
HMAS Sydney , one of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) four remaining Adelaide-class FFG-7 frigates, completed its final voyage on 27 February prior to decommissioning at the end of the year.
The 4,200-ton ship sailed into its namesake city, where it will used for technical training courses at
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EU should expand soldier, civilian training, officials believe
The European Union's (EU's) strategic training of soldiers, diplomats, and civilians should be expanded to include human rights instruction for soldiers and pre-deployment training in civil-military co-operation prior to the posting of civilians to expeditionary security missions, say EU officials
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US Coast Guard still wrangling with ice breaker shortage
Key Points
US ice breaker capability requirements still stand at three medium and three heavy ice breakers
The USCG is considering options including Polar Sea reactivation and a new acquisition
As human activity in the Arctic continues to expand, the chief of the US Coast Guard (USCG) remains
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UK's Scout SV reconnaissance variant passes CDR
The British Army's upcoming Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) tracked reconnaissance vehicle has passed its critical design review (CDR), General Dynamics UK announced on 26 February.
The reconnaissance variant is the final variant of the Scout SV programme to pass its CDR. With this now complete, the
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IDEX 2015: IGG acquires Finnish RIB company
The United Arab Emirates' International Golden Group (IGG) has acquired Finnish rigid inflatable boat (RIB) manufacturer Boomeranger Boats, it was announced on 25 February.
The value of the deal was not disclosed. However, Boomeranger's parent company Revenio Group revealed that the disposal would
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