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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) appears to be constructing a new port next to Assab International Airport in Eritrea, which could become its first permanent military base in a foreign country.
Satellite imagery shows rapid progress has been made since work began sometime after September
Analysis: UAE likely be building naval facility in Eritrea
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Analysis: Shabaab video raises questions over AMISOM's base defence
ANALYSIS
A video released by the Somali militant group Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen on 9 April depicting an attack on an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) base suggests the Kenyan defenders were well-armed yet put up little resistance.
The 48-minute high-resolution video showed
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Iran unveils Tiam tank
The Iranian Ground Forces revealed new vehicles on 13 April including the Tiam tank, which appears to be a fusion of US and Chinese tanks.
The Tiam's hull is that of a M47M, a variant of the US M47 that uses the engine from the M60A1 tank. The M47M was produced in Iran from the early 1970s and Iran
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USMC Prowlers augment US air assets for 'Inherent Resolve'
Key Points
USMC Prowlers have deployed to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey to support 'Inherent Resolve'
The dedicated EA aircraft join a large complement of US aviation assets
A squadron of Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler aircraft from Marine Corps Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 has deployed
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US Army Kiowa retirement proceeds with final training flight
US Army Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior armed reconnaissance helicopters conducted a final US training flight on 15 April as the army continues to retire the aircraft, according to a statement released by the army's 82nd Airborne Division.
The 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, conducted a formation
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US and Russia again trade blows over 'unsafe' interception of surveillance aircraft
Moscow and Washington have again traded verbal blows over an interception of a United States surveillance aircraft by a Russian fighter over the Baltic Sea, almost a year to the day since accusations flew between the two over an almost carbon-copy incident which the latter described as
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Russia orders 30 more Yak-130 trainers
Key Points
Irkut has received a contract for 30 more Yak-130 trainers
Russia has now ordered 109 Yak-130s for the Russian Aerospace Forces
Russia has ordered 30 more Yakovlev Yak-130 'Mitten' advanced jet trainer aircraft from Irkut Corporation, it was announced on 18 April.
The corporation
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Rafael unveils Drone Dome counter-UAV system
The Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled on 11 April a new system that detects, tracks and disrupts unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Known as the Drone Dome, the system was unveiled at the LAAD security conference in Brazil. Rafael described it as an "end-to-end system
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Philippines employs digital tools in counter-terrorism operations
Two brigades of the Philippine Army (PA) and a Marine battalion have been deployed as fighting and pursuit operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) continue after a clash on 9 April left 23 dead and 52 injured in Basilan in the southern Philippines.
Sporadic fighting has been reported with
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Iraq receives additional Su-25s from Russia
Iraq has received three additional Sukhoi Su-25 'Frogfoot' ground-attack aircraft from Russia, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 17 April.
The three aircraft were delivered to the Iraqi Air Force (IqAF) on the same day as the announcement, along with other unspecified military
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IDF detects and destroys first Hamas attack tunnel in 20 months
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on 18 April that it had detected an attack tunnel dug from the Gaza Strip into Israel for the first time since the last conflict with Hamas came to an end in August 2014.
"This tunnel, the first to be found since Operation 'Protective Edge', was built
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DSA 2016: Thales España provides further details on MMEA UAV contract
Key Points
The MMEA's new shipborne UAVs will be equipped with a high-resolution video camera that allows for automatic target tracking
System will significantly enhance the service's maritime surveillance capabilities
Thales España has given more details of a contract to supply Fulmar
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DSA 2016: Rohde & Schwarz sign cyber-security agreement with Acasia
German electronics firm Rohde & Schwarz has signed an agreement with Malaysian communications firm Acasia to bid for cyber-defence contracts across Southeast Asia, it was announced on 18 April at the Defence Services Asia 2016 (DSA 2016) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
A memorandum of
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DSA 2016: Malaysian Army Chief states Condor APCs and Scorpion tanks are to be upgraded
Malaysian army chief, General Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor, stated that the army plans to initiate an upgrade programme for its fleet of Alvis Vehicles Scorpion 90 light armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Condor 4x4 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to
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DSA 2016: Indonesia selects Type 730 CIWS for KCR-60M attack craft
Key Points
Indonesia has selected a Chinese-made close-in weapon system for two of its three KCR-60M-class ships
Contract signals a growing adoption of Chinese-made weapons on Indonesian naval platforms
The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) has selected the
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DSA 2016: China unveils 13 m high-speed USV concept and targets Southeast Asian navies
Key Points
China has unveiled a 13 m unmanned surface vessel (USV) concept in Southeast Asia for the first time
Beijing is pushing ahead with defence exports in the region despite rising maritime tensions
A Chinese state-owned enterprise has unveiled a 13 m trimaran unmanned surface vessel (USV)
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DSA 2016: Boustead to offer scalable Kedah-class ships for Malaysian requirements
Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC) will offer a scalable version of the Royal Malaysian Navy's Kedah-class Next Generation Patrol Vessel (NGPV) to meet future ship requirements of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and Royal Malaysian Police (RMP)
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DSA 2016: BAE Systems outlines Typhoon offset package for Malaysia
BAE Systems remains committed to offering the Eurofighter Typhoon to meet the Royal Malaysian Air Force's (RMAF's) multirole combat aircraft (MRCA) requirement despite continuing delays in the programme.
John Brosnan, the managing director of BAE Systems' Asia business, told IHS Jane's on 18 April
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Denmark picks five bidders for artillery procurement
Denmark has prequalified five contenders to meet its self-propelled howitzer requirement, the country's defence procurement agency (FMI) has announced.
The contenders are vying to replace the Royal Danish Army's existing M109A3 155 mm self-propelled howitzers.
According to the FMI the five
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British Army artillery beset by ammunition issues
The British Army has had to suspend firing high explosive ammunition from its 105 mm artillery pieces as a result of issues with the ammunition, it has emerged.
The issue has arisen following what was believed to be metal contamination in the ammunition and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has
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