The Netherlands has officially signed for its first eight operational Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 26 March.
In signing for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's (RNLAF's) initial aircraft, which are to be
Netherlands signs for initial operational F-35s
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USAF backs Pentagon EW working group
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The USAF wants to correct deficiencies in its EW portfolio
The Pentagon's new EW working group will influence the POM, which will provide guidance on purchasing new systems
The US Air Force (USAF) is eager to participate in a US Department of Defense (DoD) working group on electronic
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US lawmakers supportive of naval shipbuilding
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US lawmakers are supporting a boost in defence spending in the Pentagon's FY 2016 budget, which supports an 11-aircraft carrier fleet
Mark-ups on the congressional FY 2016 defence budget bills are scheduled to begin in April
More than a dozen US lawmakers vowed to fight for naval
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Update: Saudi Arabia launches intervention in Yemen
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Saudi Arabia is leading a coalition of allies against the Houthis in Yemen
Initial air strikes targeted the Houthis' air defence assets
Saudi Arabia and its allies have launched a military operation against Ansar Allah, the Yemeni Zaidi group popularly known as the Houthis, at the
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Update: Global defence chiefs to discuss future of UN peacekeeping
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About 106 chiefs of defence are to convene on future challenges and solutions for international peacekeeping efforts
Added ISR and force protection capabilities are likely technological gaps that need to be filled
The UN will host its first ever chiefs of defence conference on 27 March
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Update: Exclusive: US drafting cyber deterrence policy
The US National Security Council (NSC) is in the process of drafting a new strategy built around deterrence to prevent cyber attacks, sources have confirmed to IHS Jane's .
Andrew Scott, the director for International Cyber Policy with the NSC is leading the process, and sources said that draft
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SANG upgrades airfield technology
Thales is set to install navaids and tower equipment for two new airfields being built near Riyadh for the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG).
One airfield is under construction at Khashm Al An, which abuts the eastern outskirts of the capital, Riyadh. This base will have a 2,000 m-long paved
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Russia, NATO forces face off in drills from Black Sea to the Baltic
The confrontation between Russia and NATO in Eastern Europe entered a new phase in mid-March with a series of new military exercises by both sides.
On 16 March Russia began extensive 'snap' exercises involving the Northern Fleet and units from other military districts.
Defence Minister Sergei
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Quad-A 2015: US Army receives first new-build Lakota trainer
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The first Airbus UH-72A Lakota in US Army training configuration was delivered to the Pentagon
The Lakota will enter the army training curriculum this year as the Bell TH-67 Creek training fleet is divested
The first Airbus UH-72A Lakota in US Army training configuration has been
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Philippines "partially terminates" contract to procure UH-1 helicopters
The Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) has issued a notice to "partially terminate" a contract with a US supplier over the provision of 21 refurbished UH-1 Huey utility helicopters to the Philippine Air Force (PAF).
The notice - published on 26 March - was addressed to a
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NATO exercises to hone 'spearhead' rapid reaction force plans
Alliance officials are working through plans to redesign the NATO Response Force, and expect upcoming exercises to inform shortfalls and structural decisions.
NATO planners are still finalising the NATO Response Force and its new 'spearhead' rapid reaction force as part of the alliance's Readiness
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Italian agreement points to C-27J and M-345 procurements for Chile
Chile looks set to sign a contract with Alenia Aermacchi for the procurement of the C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft and the M-345 jet trainer, it was disclosed on 26 March.
The country's Defence Minister, Jorge Burgos, signed an agreement with his Italian counterpart, Roberta Pinotti, for
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Exclusive: US drafting cyber deterrence policy
The US National Security Council (NSC) is in the process of drafting a new strategy built around deterrence to prevent cyber attacks, sources have confirmed to IHS Jane's .
Andrew Scott, the director for International Cyber Policy with the NSC is leading the process, and sources said that draft
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US Army still has need for a manned scout helicopter
The US Army still considers the manned scout helicopter to be an essential component of its force structure, despite retiring its current fleet and cancelling its Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) procurement programme.
In an article published on the service's website in late-March, Major General Michael D.
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UK to deploy Sentinel surveillance aircraft to Iraq
The UK is to deploy a pair of Raytheon Sentinel R.1 Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR) surveillance aircraft to the Middle East to bolster its support of the international mission against the Islamic State in Iraq.
The deployment, which was announced by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 26 March, will
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Iraq reverses decision on Tikrit air support
The Iraqi government has reversed its decision to sideline the United States from the offensive to recapture the city of Tikrit from the Islamic State: a move that has prompted the withdrawal of the Shia militias that were spearheading the operation.
The US-led Combined Joint Task Force - Operation
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Analysis: Chinese moves to adopt new guided rocket system show ongoing value of domestic competition to PLA
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is planning to buy the A300 hybrid rocket system developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
This purchase, revealed to IHS Jane's at the 2015 IDEX show in Abu Dhabi, signals a likely move to upgrade the short-range ballistic
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USAF signs for Lot 3 of QF-16 drones
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Boeing a USD28.5 million contract for the Lot 3 procurement of the QF-16 optionally-manned target drone.
The contract, which was announced by the Department of Defense (DoD) on 27 March, covers 25 QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target (FSAT) aircraft, with work to be
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US Shadow UAVs operating over Iraq
The US military is conducting tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) in Iraq using the Textron RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), it was revealed on 27 March.
The disclosure was made in a Department of Defense (DoD) contract notification for RQ-7 logistical support
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US deploys F-15 fighters to Europe
The United States is sending 12 Boeing F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft to Europe as part of an ongoing effort to bolster its forces on the continent under Operation 'Atlantic Resolve'.
The deployment, which was announced by the US Air Force (USAF) on 27 March, will see the 12 fighters and 200 airmen
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