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Suspected Iranian missile shipment seized in Arabian Sea

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The first evidence has emerged that Iran is shipping weapons to its allies in Yemen in the form of a shipment of anti-tank guided missiles seized off Oman. The seizure was first announced on 29 September, when Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed al-Jubeir told the Al-Arabiya news channel that,

US deploys CSAR aircraft to southern Turkey to support Syria operations

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The United States has deployed aircraft and personnel to Diyarbakir Air Base in Turkey to provide combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) capabilities in support of its operations in Syria and Iraq. The local Dogan news agency reported the arrival of the first US forces at Diyarbakir on 1 October after

US C-130 crashes in Afghanistan

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Six US Air Force (USAF) crew members and five passengers were killed when a Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft crashed on 2 October at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, according to ta 455th Air Expeditionary Wing statement. The passengers were civilian contractors, USAF spokesman

UK reveals extent of UAV losses and serious incidents

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The United Kingdom has revealed the extent of its losses of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a response to a Freedom of Information (FoI) request received by IHS Jane's on 2 October. The response shows that 15 UAVs of different types have been involved in incidents since April 2008, of which,

Sweden receives first series-produced Archer SPA

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Sweden has begun receiving series-produced FH-77 BW L52 Archer 155 mm (6x6) self-propelled artillery (SPA) systems from BAE Systems. The first delivery on 28 September comes two years after the first pre-series production vehicles were delivered in September 2013. Sweden has 24 Archer systems on

Russia begins airstrikes in Syria

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Key Points Russian aircraft began combat operations against various Syrian rebel groups on 30 September The US and Russia have yet to announce a formal mechanism for deconflicting their operations in Syrian airspace Russia launched its first combat operation outside the former Soviet Union since

Finland begins Squadron 2020 OPV programme

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Finland has begun its 'Laivue 2020' (Squadron 2020) programme to build a new class of four multipurpose offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). The new vessels are intended to replace the Finnish Navy's four Rauma-class fast-attack missile boats, and its two Hämeenmaa-class minelayers. Both of these

Dual-use surveillance tools could snag EU's export control review

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As the European Commission prepares to revise the EU's export control regime it is unlikely, despite growing pressure, that it will ban surveillance software over human rights concerns. It will turn instead to the evaluation of how importing countries could abuse the product as the basis for a ban,

Boeing gets development deal for USAF F-15 EW suite

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Key Points The USAF has selected Boeing as the prime contractor on a new digital EW suite for the F-15 Eagle EPAWSS will replace TEWS, which has been in service since the 1980s The US Air Force (USAF) selected Boeing as the prime contractor on a new digital electronic warfare suite for its F-15

Afghan National Army to receive more Commando Select 4x4s

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The Afghan National Army (ANA) is to receive more Textron Commando Select 4x4 armoured vehicles. Through the US Foreign Miltary Sales (FMS) programme the company was awarded a USD56.2 million firm-fixed-price contract for 55 more Commando Select platforms, Textron announced in late September. This

AUSA 2015: IAI unveils new GroundPoint geolocation targeting system

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) unveiled a new geolocation targeting system for ground forces, called GroundPoint, during the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) annual symposium in Washington, DC. "The system can pinpoint targets for GPS-guided munitions and improve the target

AUSA 2015: Army to focus on 'readiness' for hybrid threats, but continue some specific training

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Boosting the US Army's 'readiness' to fight effectively is the top priority for the service's new chief of staff, who said soldiers are now largely training for so-called hybrid threats. Training centre rotations are now mostly preparing units for 'full spectrum' conflict, and specifically hybrid

AUSA 2015: Army expects Apache multiyear deal approval in March

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The US Department of Defense (DoD) is expected to approve a multiyear agreement to buy about 240 Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters from fiscal year 2017-21, US Army and company programme managers said on 12 October at the Association of the US Army's annual conference in Washington, DC. The multiyear

Analysis: UAE may have acquired long-range mod4 ER torpedo vessels

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is probably operating innocuous-looking vessels that are armed with the world's longest-range torpedo: a capability that would enable it to target Iranian Kilo-class submarines at their base. Confirmation that the UAE has received new torpedo systems came in the form

Afghanistan set to procure new Mi-35s from Russia

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The Afghan Air Force (AAF) is to procure additional Mil Mi-35 (Mi-25V) 'Hind' assault helicopters to augment the Sierra-Nevada Corporation/Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft that is due to enter service in early 2016, Russian media disclosed on 9 October. The type had been expected to

Thailand signs up for eight more AW139s

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The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has signed a follow-on contract for eight AgustaWestland AW139 utility helicopters, the company announced on 10 October. AgustaWestland said the helicopters will be used in the "transport and utility services" roles. A contract value was not disclosed. The

Poland receives NATO-funded radars

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Poland has received three RAT-31 DL long-range air defence radars from Selex ES. Located at Chrusciel, Labunie, and Szypliszki, the radars were purchased for Poland by the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) under the NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP). The radars will for the

Poland launches tender for 150 multi-calibre sniper rifles

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Poland has begun a tender for 150 bolt-action sniper rifles chambered in 8.6x70 mm (.338 Lapua Magnum). The weapon will be the first .338 Lapua Magnum rifle in Polish service and is to feature an exchangeable barrel, bolt head and magazine so it can use the cheaper 7.62x51 mm NATO round for

Norway to boost defence budget in 2016

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Norway intends to increase its defence budget by 12% in 2016, according to the country's new draft budget released on 7 October. Total defence expenditure is expected to increase by NOK5.2 billion (USD0.8 billion) to reach NOK49.1 billion. Under the increase planned for 2016, the Ministry of

North Korea unveils new version of KN-08 ICBM

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North Korea revealed a modified version of its liquid-fuelled KN-08 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with an apparent smaller nuclear warhead in its 10 October parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea. First seen in North Korea's 15 April 2012 military parade,
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