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Heavy fighting is taking place between the Taliban and Afghan security forcecs in the northeastern province of Badakhshan
Local media sources claim the district of Yamgon has fallen to the insurgency
Heavy fighting is taking place in the district of Yamgon in the northeastern province
Heavy fighting in recently cleared district in Badakhshan province
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TransDigm Group announces Breeze-Eastern acquisition
US-based TransDigm Group announced on 19 November that it was launching a tender offer to acquire Breeze-Eastern.
Under the share purchase, TransDigm is to pay approximately USD19.61 per share of Breeze-Eastern stock, for a total transaction value of USD206 million, that will be funded by existing
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Morocco requests wireless TOW missiles
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 600 TOW 2A anti-tank guided missiles and 300 launchers to Morocco, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 18 November 2015.
The DSCA identified the missiles using the designation BGM-71E-4B-RF, which is a wireless
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JLENS mishap not uncommon in aerostat world
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Aerostats are typically equipped with deflation systems to ground runway airships
The US Army said its JLENS investigation could last until February 2016
The three-year demonstration of Raytheon's Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS) by the
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French Gendarmerie order UAVs
The French Gendarmerie has purchased four NX110 micro-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground stations from Novadem.
The armed forces branch will also receive mobile receiving antennas to allow other (non-operating) users to view images in real time.
The NX110 is a 2 kg quadcopter with a range
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Bahrain naval facilities to be expanded further
The United States is planning to extend the main pier at the Mina Salman naval base in Bahrain by 305 m.
The move was revealed by a notice posted on the US Federal Opportunities website on 13 November seeking possible contractors to carry out the work. It said the formal solicitation notice should
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US Africa Command chief: US to support French in Mali efforts
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Commander will not confirm US special operations involvement in hostage situation
Said United States will work with French in wake of attack
The head of US Africa Command said that US forces would work with French troops following an attack on a hotel in Bamako, Mali, on 20 November.
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USAF to conduct JSTARS radar risk reduction
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The USAF is conducting additional radar risk reduction work for its JSTARS recapitalisation effort
Contracts will be awarded to up to two US manufacturers of WAS radars
The US Air Force (USAF) is conducting additional radar risk reduction work for its Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint
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Update: SDSR 2015: UK opts for off-the-shelf P-8 buy to close MPA gap
The UK is to buy nine Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed. The announcement was made as part of the MoD's 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), published on 23 November, with the government stating that the aircraft would be
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SDSR 2015: UK plans for reservists to be in forefront of cyber and humanitarian crises
Reserve forces are set to continue as an essential element of UK armed forces under the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR).
SDSR also laid out an intention to continue to grow the Reserves to 35,000 with an increased investment in training and equipment and improved pay and
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SDSR 2015: UK looks to clear women for the front line
A UK Ministry of Defence study into the role of women in the armed forces "has concluded that in principle, there is no reason why they should not be able to undertake the full range of combat roles", according to the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), released on 23
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SDSR 2015: UK funds multinational BMD, but stops short of national policy decision
The UK is to continue committing "significant funds to the NATO Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD network", according to the country's National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015, and is also developing BMD sensor capabilities.
Amongst the latter, the report
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Raytheon readies for December MOKV concept review
Raytheon announced on 20 November that it has completed the first programme planning review with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the future Multi-Object Kill Vehicle (MOKV) concept.
The company is now preparing for the MOKV Concept Review, scheduled for 15 December at its facility in
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India approves more private sector defence industrial licences
Indian authorities have approved another batch of defence industrial licences as part of the Narendra Modi government's continuing efforts to promote indigenous manufacturing.
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) said on 20 November that it has cleared 25 defence industry
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Turkey shoots down Russian Su-24 over Syrian border
Turkey shot down a Russian Su-24 'Fencer' strike aircraft along its border with Syria on 24 November.
A statement from the Turkish Chief of General Staff's (TGS) office said an aircraft of unknown origin was shot down by two Turkish Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft after it violated Turkish
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Singapore pursues expansion of military training space in Australia
Defence training agreements and co-operation between Singapore and Australia look set to be expanded under the Singapore-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) framework following the latest round of discussions between the defence leaders of both countries.
Singaporean defence
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Singapore hones manoeuvre and integrated strike capabilities during Exercise 'Wallaby 2015'
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is showcasing its ability to conduct large scale manoeuvres and air-land integrated strike operations during its annual 'Wallaby' overseas exercise in Queensland, northeastern Australia, from 25 September to 28 November.
More than 4,000 Singapore Army and Republic
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SDSR 2015: Analysis offers perspectives on SDSR emphasis
Textual analysis of the UK's National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) 2015 document highlighted some common themes and shifts in the UK Ministry of Defence's (MoD) posture and emphasis.
Unlike in 2010, the latest version of the report - released on 23 November
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Russia's long-range strikes in Syria come to an end
Russia's assertion that it has doubled its air power over Syria by using its long-range bombers has proved to be a temporary expedient.
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported that aircraft flying from Russian bases carried out the first long-range strikes on 17 November, but no additional
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Patriot gains: Raytheon prepares to deliver the latest radar systems to Poland
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Poland is likely to become the first country to receive the Patriot system's upgraded AESA radar system
The technology has a smaller footprint but offers full 360° coverage and capability without rotating
The United States and Poland are working out details of a Foreign Military
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