The security situation on Israel's northern border has deteriorated following a claim that the Israel Air Force targeted arms shipments that were destined for the Lebanese group Hizbullah.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sources said on 26 April that a combat intelligence unit monitored four suspects
IDF kills Golan infiltrators
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House's initial USD604.2 billion defence bill would revisit east coast BMD
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An initial proposal for the House's FY 2016 defence policy bill allocates USD604.2 billion in total
That legislation must still be 'marked up' and reconciled with a Senate version and will likely encounter opposition from Democrats
The House Armed Services Committee has unveiled its
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Denel demonstrates truck-mounted T6-52 gun
Denel Land Systems (DLS) took the opportunity to demonstrate its truck-mounted 155 mm T6-52 artillery system during an event held at South Africa's Overberg Test Range in April.
The company wanted to highlight the system's superior range when firing rocket-assisted projectiles (54.8 km at sea
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Congressional panel proposes USAF bomber funding reduction
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The HASC is proposing a USD460 million reduction in research and development funding for the LRS-B
The USAF still plans to award a contract in the coming months
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) is proposing a USD460 million reduction in research and development (R&D)
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USAF to begin fourth X-37B space plane mission in May
The US Air Force (USAF) plans to launch its Boeing X-37B unmanned space plane to begin a fourth mission next month, the Pentagon announced on 24 April.
The X-37B, which looks like a miniature version of NASA's space shuttle, is again expected to be launched from a United Launch Alliance Atlas V
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South Korea announces plans to increase defence spending by 7.2% from 2016-20
The Korean Ministry of National Defense (MND) has announced that defence spending is expected to increase by an average of 7.2% a year between 2016 and 2020, with total funding of KRW232.5 trillion (USD215.5 billion) allocated for the period.
According to details released by the MND on 21 April the
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Netherlands, Norway, Poland to jointly issue A330 MRTT RfP
The Netherlands, Norway, and Poland will send a request for proposal (RfP) to Airbus to buy A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft within a matter of weeks, according to officials close to the issue.
Since the platforms will be identical to one another, the forthcoming negotiations
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France flexes Asia-Pacific HADR and power-projection capabilities with latest Jeanne d'Arc deployment
France continues to play a significant humanitarian and security role in the Indo-Pacific region with its naval power projection capabilities and prepositioned assets in the region, a French official said aboard the French Navy's Mistral-class amphibious command ship Dixmude (L9015) on 23 April.
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DoD IG warns of cost growth potential from Pratt F135 mismanagement
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The DoD IG has discovered violations of management procedures within the F135 engine programme
Engine prime contractor Pratt & Whitney said it expects to have corrections in place by July
The US Department of Defense's (DoD's) inspector general (IG) discovered violations of
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GAO: Army's aviation restructure cost estimates sound
The US Army's cost estimations for its Aviation Restructuring Initiative (ARI), meant to save USD1 billion each year but opposed by the National Guard, are based on sound practices and are a reliable source, according to US government auditors.
In late 2013 the service approved the ARI as part of
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EU needs stronger security-of-supply initiatives, says lobby group
European Union (EU) leaders and their institutions must agree on much stronger security-of-supply initiatives if they are serious about capability development and preserving Europe's defence technological base, warns the sector's largest industry lobby: the AeroSpace and Defence Industries
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USAF releases draft RfP for RD-180 replacement, plans final request in May
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The USAF is seeking a new rocket propulsion system to provide space launch capabilities
The request is seeking engine solutions, as well as information about what partnerships industry intends to form
The US Air Force (USAF) has released a draft request for proposal (RfP) for a new
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Thailand increases defence budget by 7%
Thailand's military-run government has proposed a 2016 defence budget of THB207 billion (USD6.3 billion), a nominal increase of 7% over military spending in 2015.
According to budgetary figures announced by the government on 29 April, the 2016 defence budget will represent nearly 8% of the total
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Singapore Armed Forces starts relief efforts in Nepal, evacuates 89 civilians
Three Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 transport aircraft arrived at Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport on 28 April to evacuate Singapore nationals and help with the relief operation following the 25 April earthquake.
The C-130s arrived a day later than expected after congestion at
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Saab pitches Gripen as Typhoon replacement for Austria
Saab is touting its Gripen combat aircraft to Austria as a possible replacement for that country's early model Eurofighter Typhoons, a senior company official disclosed on 27 April.
Speaking at the Linköping production facility in Sweden, the head of Saab's Aeronautics division, Ulf Nilsson,
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Saab not selling Gripens to Argentina, official says
A proposed sale of 24 Saab Gripen E/F combat aircraft to Argentina is highly unlikely to happen, a senior company representative told reporters on 27 April.
Speaking at the manufacturer's Linköping facility in Sweden, Ulf Nilsson, head of Saab's Aeronautics division, made his assertion in
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Pentagon pitches innovation, cyber deterrence
The secretary of defence traveled nearly 3,000 miles to deliver a pair of messages to Silicon Valley on 24 April: we need your help developing the innovations that will maintain a US military advantage, and the backbone of that capability will be undone if cyber experts do not help the Pentagon
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MTU defence revenue down 22%
German military aircraft engine manufacturer and maintenance, repair and overhaul provider MTU Aero Engines AG announced first quarter revenues of EUR1.1 billion (USD1.2 billion), 20% higher than 2014, on 28 April. This success came almost entirely as a result of the company's commercial business,
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Iranian air defence commander says long-range SAMs to be operational in a year
Iran will push forwards with the development of its indigenous air defence systems even though it is acquiring the S-300 from Russia, senior Iranian officials have said.
"The long-range air defence missile system Bavar-373 will be built by the end of this year and will be deployed in specific
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India's Dhanush towed gun completes trials
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) declared on 27 April that indigenously built 155 mm/45 calibre towed howitzer prototypes based on the Bofors FH-77B design had "successfully met all technical parameters during summer and winter trials".
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar told the
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