The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a proposal by Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering to allow greater levels of foreign investment in the Mumbai-based naval shipbuilder.
The provision features several groups of foreign investors, most of which were previously prohibited from
Reserve Bank of India clears Pipavav's proposal to attract foreign institutional investors
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IDF to implement long-term plan after budget agreement
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are planning to take a series of cost-cutting measures after defence budget negotiations achieved a breakthrough on 13 November.
The ministries of defence and finance have agreed that the annual defence budget would be fixed at ILS59 billion (USD15 billion) for the
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EU, national leaders mulling 'core group' option for defence capabilties
As security crises pile up against Europe's door - a challenge only underscored by the latest terrorist attacks in Paris - EU and national leaders are now mulling over the once unthinkable: using the Lisbon Treaty's provision for "permanent structured cooperation" (PSC) in order to develop
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Carter to overhaul DoD personnel system
US secretary of defence Ashton Carter on 18 November unveiled new Pentagon efforts, part of his 'Force of the Future' initiative, to recruit and retain top talent.
Carter stressed that he does not feel the Department of Defense (DoD) is suffering from 'brain drain', but rather that he wants to
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Australian engineering group Civmec to acquire naval shipbuilder Forgacs
Australian heavy engineering group Civmec has announced plans to acquire the naval shipbuilding assets owned by domestic rival Forgacs. Civmec, based in Henderson, Western Australia, said the move is partly driven by the anticipated expansion in naval shipbuilding programmes in the country.
The
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Russia to supply China with 24 Su-35 fighters
Russia is to supply China with 24 multirole Su-35 fighters in a deal stated as being worth USD2 billion (USD83 million per unit), Russian defence conglomerate Rostec has announced.
"Lengthy negotiations have concluded in a contract to supply 24 Su-35 multi-purpose fighters to China,"
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Russia seeks partnership with West in fight against Islamic State, despite Ukraine
The Russian government would like to put its differences with the West over Ukraine behind it so as to fully partner in the fight against the Islamic State, a senior official said on 18 November.
Speaking at the Berlin Security Conference (BSC) 2015, held between 17 and 18 November 2015, the
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Nigerian ex-NSA hits back at corruption allegations
Former Nigerian national security advisor (NSA) Sambo Dasuki has dismissed allegations that he diverted defence procurement funds as "presumptive, baseless, and lack[ing] diligence".
The allegations were made by Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari, on 17 November when he tweeted that an
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Iran reveals range of Emad ballistic missile
The Emad 'guided ballistic missile' that was unveiled on 11 October has a range of 1,700 km, the Fars News Agency cited Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, as saying on 12 November.
When the Emad was unveiled, it was
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India approves listing of Cochin
The Indian government has approved the listing of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), constructor of the Indian Navy's (IN's) Project 71 Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-1 (IAC-1).
In a statement issued on 18 November, the government's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), which is chaired by Prime
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European defence industry must co-operate and consolidate to survive
The European defence industry must co-operate and consolidate if it is to sustain the capacity and capability needed to compete and survive in the global market, the managing director of MBDA Deutschland said on 19 November.
Speaking at the Berlin Security Conference (BSC) 2015, Thomas Homberg said
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Colombia likely to maintain military end strength despite peace deal
The Colombian government expects to maintain its military force after reaching a peace agreement in late September with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
If the peace deal holds it would end a bloody, decades-long battle between the Colombian government and FARC guerrillas, but
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China outlines priority areas for civil-military integration
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) - the government agency that oversees the development of the country's defence industry - has issued a new directory to local companies intended to spur greater civil-military integration (CMI) in the country.
According to a 19 November
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Brazil to buy 1,200 armoured 6x6s by year's end
The Brazilian Army expects to buy 1,200 serial-production VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6 amphibious armoured vehicles from Brazilian firm Iveco Latin America by the end of the year, the army's Projects Management Office (EPEx) told IHS Jane's on 17 November.
The acquisition process will be sent to Brazil
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Brazil confirms French LPD procurement
The Brazilian Navy will commission the French Foudre-class FS Siroco (L 9012) landing platform dock (LPD) by 31 December, the service told IHS Jane's on 18 November.
The exact date for commissioning is yet to be finalised, the service added, but necessary documentation for the ship's transfer of
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Airbus Helicopters launches new Romanian factory for H215
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Airbus has rebranded the AS 332 Super Puma as H215, with production to begin at a new facility in Romania
The move acts as a major boost to Romania's aerospace industry, with approximately 300 jobs to be generated in-country
Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is rebranding the AS
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USAF to expand bomber presence in Pacific
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The United States has reached an agreement with Australia to conduct bomber and tanker rotatations through Australia's RAAF Base Tindal
In addition to legacy bombers, the new LRS-B could also be involved in the effort once it is deployed
The US Air Force (USAF) is studying options for
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Russia confirms forward deployments in Syria
The Russian Ministry of Defence has confirmed US claims that it has deployed helicopters and artillery deep into Syria.
The apparently unintentional confirmation came during a televised briefing on 17 November that included a close-up of a map showing the military situation around the towns of
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Pakistan to stick with RD-93 engine for JF-17, say PAF officials
The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has no plans to replace the JF-17 fighter's Klimov/Sarkisov RD-93 powerplant despite Chinese suggestions otherwise, according to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officials.
While several, non-specific statements have been made by representatives from Aviation
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United States approves sale of four Bell 412EP helicopters to Argentina
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified the US Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of four Bell 412EP helicopters to Argentina.
The USD80 million deal includes spare parts, tools, pilot and technical training, and getting the aircraft ready to be shipped to the South
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