Chinese online forums have reported that the prototype of a new variant of the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation's (SAC) J-11 made its first flight in late April.
Images posted online on 30 April showed an aircraft with serial number D1101 and the J-11D designation. The J-11 is one of a number of
Images show J-11D variant with possible new radar
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Debate over UCLASS capabilities increases programme risk, auditors warn
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A debate on whether the primary role of UCLASS should be ISR or strike has delayed the programme
Requirements emphasising a strike role could be more demanding and costly than those prioritising ISR
The US Navy's (USN's) indecisiveness over requirements for its Unmanned
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Brazil set to procure BAE Systems Bofors 40 mm weapons
The Brazilian Navy's Weapon Systems Directorate (DSAM) is finalising negotiations with BAE Systems Bofors to procure five of the company's 40 mm Mk 4 naval weapon systems, a source told IHS Jane's .
The systems will arm the five Macaé-class patrol ships ( Maracanã , Mangaratiba , Miramar
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Brazil set to develop new patrol ship
Brazilian Navy's Ships Project Centre (CPN) has been contracted to design a 500-tonne class patrol ship through an award placed in April.
Brazil's state-owned naval project management company (Empresa Gerencial de Projetos Navais: EMGEPRON), issued the contract for a vessel designated NPa 500-BR
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Australia commissions first two CH-47Fs
The first two of seven Boeing CH-47F heavy-lift helicopters for the 5th Aviation Regiment of the Australian Army were commissioned in a ceremony at RAAF Townsville on 5 May.
The remaining Chinooks will be delivered by the end of July, Defence Minister Kevin Andrews said. Initial operating
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Argentina begins P-3 Orion update
The Argentine Navy has begun a service-life extension programme for its four Lockheed Martin P-3B Orion maritime patrol fleet.
The first P-3B (serial 6-P-56) was delivered to Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) Brigadier San Martin on 27 April, according to a navy announcement issued several
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Bolivia seeks French radars, up to 20 aircraft for airspace control
A top priority for Bolivia is establishing a national aerospace control programme and, therefore, President Evo Morales will travel to France in May 2015 to finalise a EUR202 million (USD226 million) contract for new radars while the Andean state seeks new light fighters.
As part of his visit to
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USN's NUWC looks to docking stations to extend UUV missions
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NUWC Newport Rhode Island has released an RfI for UUV docking stations
White paper submissions are due by 15 May
The US Navy (USN) is stepping up efforts to explore how submerged docking stations might enhance the range, endurance, and data transfer capabilities of unmanned underwater
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US approves V-22 sale to Japan
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 17 Bell-Boeing V-22B Block C Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft to Japan, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 5 May.
The sale is estimated at USD3 billion and is intended to "greatly enhance the Japan Ground
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US approves sale of AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder missiles to Indonesia
The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder missiles and associated components to Indonesia in a deal estimated to be worth USD47 million.
According to a statement by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 5 May, Indonesia has requested for a
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US 7th Fleet set to expand multilateral exercises between Southeast Asian navies
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The US Navy is exploring the possibility of expanding the scope and scale of its present training exercises in Southeast Asia
The USN's 7th Fleet is also continuing its engagement with the PLA Navy, with a port call at the East Sea Fleet planned for 2016
Multinational military
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Thales fly high on back of Rafale orders
Thales reported a 36% increase in orders for the first quarter (Q1) of 2015, with the company's Transport and Defence & Security business lines posting the strongest growth.
According to a company release on 6 May, new orders for the Q1 period totalled EUR2.8 billion (USD3.1 billion), bringing
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Rooivalk 2 under consideration
South Africa's Denel group is studying the possibility of bringing the Rooivalk attack helicopter back into production in an updated variant.
Denel COO Jan Wessels outlined the company's thinking to IHS Jane's , saying the process is taking the form of a "two-pronged approach".
The first
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Poland seeks 250 new semi-automatic sniper rifles
The Polish Armament Inspectorate has announced a 'technical dialogue' for the possible delivery of 250 semi-automatic sniper rifles chambered in the 7.62x51 mm NATO calibre to replace the Polish armed forces' worn-out Soviet-made SVD (Dragunov) rifles.
Poland is seeking a designated marksman rifle
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Norway selects Extenda patrol vehicles
The Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) has ordered a batch of HMT Extenda vehicles from Supacat.
Supacat was tight-lipped about the deal, noting that it was worth GBP23 million (USD35 million), but refusing to disclose the number of vehicles concerned or any Norway-specific
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Malaysian Army sets out plans for more MBTs
The Malaysian Army is seeking an additional regiment of main battle tanks (MBTs) along with self-propelled artillery, according to army Chief General Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor.
In a written reply to IHS Jane's to questions about the army's development plans, Gen Raja Affandi said the
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Indian parliament slams MoD for delays to army procurement
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The Indian parliament's defence committee has said army modernisation is hindered by shortage of funds, limited local production, and bureaucratic delays to procurement
The committee highlighted delays to body armour acquisition that it said was 'alarming and needs an explanation'
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IDEF 2015: Otokar launches Tulpar-S weapons carrier
Otokar unveiled its Tulpar-S weapons carrying vehicle at the IDEF defence exhibition in Istanbul on 5 May.
Weighing 15 tonnes and designed to address the Turkish Land Forces' Anti-Tank Vehicle requirement, the Tulpar-S is the latest member of the Tulpar family, following on from the 33-tonne Tulpar
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IDEF 2015: Dearsan completes Turkish patrol boat contract, moves ahead with exports
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Turkey's Dearsan handed over final New Type Patrol Boat to the Turkish Navy in February
The company also remains on track to complete first export order, to Turkmenistan, this year
Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan handed over its 16th and final New Type Patrol Boat (NTPB) to the Turkish
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Exelis increases C4ISR earnings ahead of merger with Harris
US aerospace and defence electronics systems manufacturer Exelis revealed on 6 May that its C4ISR Electronics and Systems sector had increased operating income 85% year-on-year to USD74 million in the first quarter of financial year 2015 (1Q15).
A favourable sales mix for the unit was responsible
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