Greece has seized the Bolivian-flagged cargo vessel Haddad 1 , which was carrying arms to Libya, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard (HCG).
The vessel was intercepted off the coast of Crete on 1 September by a special operations detachment on board the HCG's Saar-class offshore patrol vessel Rho
Greece seizes arms bound for Libya
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Australia signs USD470 million battlefield comms contract with Boeing
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has signed an AUD665 million (USD470 million) contract with Boeing Defence Australia to provide enhanced battlespace telecommunications networking.
The contract will see Boeing design, develop, and deliver a modern digital communications system under
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Analysis: China's Victory Day parade - the same but different
The 3 September parade in Beijing celebrating the 70th anniversary of the victory over Japan was unusual in many respects.
Firstly, no such large-scale commemorative parade has been held before in China. Secondly it was only six years since the last parade was held in 2009 under then president Hu
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AEL Sistemas delivers avionics systems for Brazilian Gripen NGs
AEL Sistemas, Israel's Elbit Systems' Brazilian operation, delivered to Sweden's Saab Aeronautics on 2 September avionics systems for Gripen NG (Gripen E/F) fighters destined for the Brazilian Air Force, which is to induct 36 (28 single-seat and eight twin-seat) aircraft from 2019-24 via the F-X2
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EU preps to launch military strikes against Mediterranean people smugglers
Key Points
The EU is preparing to move to the second phase of its military operations against Mediterranean people smuggling groups
A final decision on moving beyond intelligence gathering may come before the close of September
The European Union (EU) is planning to shift its operation in the
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MSPO 2015: ZMT unveils modernised UKM-2000P machine gun
Zaklady Mechaniczne Tarnow (ZMT) unveiled at MSPO the modernised UKM-2000P 7.62x51 mm machine gun for the Polish Armed Forces (PAF).
The new version has been created for a PAF requirement to improve the performance and ergonomics of its existing UKM-2000P machine gun: the PAF's standard support
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MSPO 2015: Polish Military Police select Plasan SandCat armoured 4x4
Plasan Sasa has won a contract worth PLN24.75 million (USD6.56 million) to provide modified SandCat 4x4 armoured vehicles for the Polish Military Police Special Unit.
The new vehicles will be known as Szop (Racoon) in Polish service, with the SandCat beating the Germaz vehicle proposal for the
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Mexican Air Force selects Cessna 206 for ISR
The Mexican Air Force has selected the Cessna 206H Stationair to fulfill a requirement for 12 tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, it was disclosed by a May 2015 investment project document that was published by the country's Ministry of the Treasury and Public
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China showcases new weapon systems at 3 September parade
The central event of the 3 September commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing was a military parade that saw the first 'official' revelation of many new weapon systems.
The 15th such
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UK receives second Airseeker ISR aircraft
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has received into service the second of three Boeing RC-135W Airseeker intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 4 September.
The aircraft arrived at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk the day before the
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Further Australian production of Triton components given green light
Australian firm Mincham Aviation has been awarded a contract by Northrop Grumman to manufacture parts and components for the MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Mincham Aviation confirmed to IHS Jane's that the company has been awarded a contract to supply structural
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Ukraine initiates closer ties with NATO
Ukraine is working with NATO on a new 'roadmap' for wide-ranging technical co-operation in the defence sector between the two parties, according to the country's foreign minister, Pavlo Klimkin. The co-operation could take the form of new trust funds or direct liaison with NATO, he said.
Speaking
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Poland looks to joint submarine procurement as naval modernisation spend outlined
The Polish government is considering procuring its submarine replacement in collaboration with another NATO country, such as the Netherlands or Norway, Deputy Defence Minister Czeslaw Mroczek told Polish media.
Speaking to the PAP press agency on 6 September, Mroczek said that such a teaming would
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Iraqi F-16s carry out first airstrikes
Iraq's newly arrived F-16 fighter aircraft have carried out attacks on the Islamic State, Minister of Defence Khalid al-Ubaydi announced on 6 September.
To accompany the announcement, the Iraqi Ministry of Defence released footage shot by airborne targeting or surveillance systems showing
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Rheinmetall offers Boxer for Australian combat reconnaissance vehicle requirement
Rheinmetall has confirmed it is offering the ARTEC Boxer 8x8 multirole armoured vehicle to meet an Australian requirement under Project Land 400 Phase 2 for 225 combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRVs).
In a 3 September statement - issued the same day that tenders closed - Rheinmetall disclosed it
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France conducts another parachute drop in Sahara
The French Army continues to carry out parachute drops as part of its 'Barkhane' counter-insurgency operation against Islamist militants operating in the Sahara.
The French Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 3 September that the latest in a series of such drops had been carried out by its
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Saudi Arabia to cut spending
Saudi Arabia has announced that cuts will be made to its 2015 budget as a result of persistent low oil prices. While education, health, and infrastructure investment have been identified as priorities, no specific reference has been made to defence and security spending.
Speaking to broadcaster
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Kuwait's naval base to be repaired
Kuwait's naval base faces possible disruption over a two-year period as its decaying breakwater receives essential repairs.
The damage to the breakwater was revealed by a solicitation posted on the US Federal Business Opportunities website on 1 September seeking a contractor for the repair work. It
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France getting ready to bomb IS in Syria
French president François Hollande announced on 7 September he had instructed the French forces already engaged in Operation 'Chammal' to launch reconnaissance flights above the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) installations in Syria, a first move before striking targets.
The first
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Reliance looks to Gulf markets with ADSB MoU
Reliance Defence Limited (RDL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) to build naval vessels for states represented by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), it was announced on 7 September.
RDL said in a statement that the
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