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Russia to modernise sole aircraft carrier in 2017

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Key Points Russia's aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov is set to be refitted in 2017 The process is likely to take at least 2-3 years, leaving the Russian navy without an aircraft carrier for some time Russia's sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov , will undergo an extensive overhaul and

New Israeli defence minister appointed

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Avigdor Liberman, the new Israeli defence minister, appeared to distance himself from his hardline reputation during a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 25 May when he pledged a "strong commitment" to seeking a peace deal with the Palestinians. Netanyahu named

Kongsberg, PGZ sign LoI to collaborate on Narew programme

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Norway's Kongsberg has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) to collaborate on a potential bid to meet Poland's Narew short-range air defence system requirement. In a ceremony on 24 May in Oslo, Kongsberg Defence Systems president Harald Ånnestad signed an agreement

Italian authorities seize AW609 prototype as investigations into fatal crash continue

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Italian state prosecutors have impounded one of Leonardo's AW609 tiltrotor prototypes as part of ongoing investigations into the fatal loss of an aircraft late last year, national media reported on 22 May. The third prototype was seized by the Prosecutor's Office of Vercelli on 19 May, just before

Hyundai wins contract to design South Korea's second batch of Aegis-equipped KDX-3 destroyers

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Key Points Hyundai Heavy Industries is designing South Korea's second batch of KDX-3 ships Design contract edges the country closer to operating a class of six Aegis-equipped destroyers South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has awarded a contract to design a second batch

Finland to select new SP artillery system

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Finland will select a new 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled howitzer (SPH) in the very near future, according to the Director of Artillery at the Finnish Army Command. Colonel Pasi Pasivirta said both tracked and wheeled SPHs have recently been evaluated by Finland and one will soon be selected,

EU looks to start training Libyan Navy within weeks

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Operation 'Sophia', the EU's maritime security mission in the central Mediterranean, could begin training Libya's navy in a matter of weeks, depending on the speed of political developments in Tripoli, say EU officials and military officers. "The planning and preparations [within Sophia's

China's top military officials launch diplomatic offensive ahead of SCS court ruling

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China has vowed to deepen defence ties with Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand ahead of a ruling by an international tribunal on the legality of Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea (SCS) that could further raise regional tensions. Beijing's latest diplomatic push also coincides with

B-52s complete exercise 'Eager Lion'

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Two US Air Force (USAF) Boeing B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana have returned to the base from the 'Eager Lion' exercise in Jordan, according to the USAF. The exercise on 15-24 May involved about 10,000 military personnel from the

India's HAL and BEL sign deal to co-develop avionics

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India's two largest defence groups, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), have signed an agreement to collaborate on avionics, it was announced on 25 May. HAL said in a statement that the memorandum of understanding (MoU), which was signed in New Delhi, aims to

Eighth Army hopes to balance garrison move with readiness to fight

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US officials are working to address challenges in remaining ready to fight while US formations in South Korea consolidate and host rotational units. Camp Humphreys, a garrison in Pyeongtaek about 65 km (40 miles) from Seoul, within the next two years, is to become home of the United States' Eighth

India completes price negotiation for Israeli Spike ATGMs

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India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed price negotiations with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems for Spike anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems for the Indian Army for an estimated USD1 billion. Industry sources said on 26 May that the MoD's contract negotiation committee

South Korea selects GE as KFX engine provider

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South Korea has selected General Electric (GE) to provide the powerplant for its developmental KFX fifth-generation fighter aircraft, national media reported on 26 May. The US company has been chosen over its European rival Eurojet to provide engines for 120 of the twin-jet aircraft in a deal

US clears more Javelins for Qatar

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The US State Department has approved the sale of 50 Javelin anti-tank missiles with 10 launchers for an estimated USD20 million, the Defence Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA) announced on 26 May. This is the second proposed sale of Javelins to Qatar. The DSCA announced in March 2013 that the

South Korea selects GE as KFX engine provider

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South Korea has selected General Electric (GE) to provide the powerplant for its developmental KFX fifth-generation fighter aircraft, national media reported on 26 May. The US company has been chosen over its European rival Eurojet to provide engines for 120 of the twin-jet aircraft that are to be

Shtora countermeasures seen on Algerian T-90

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A photograph released by Algeria's Ministry of National Defence (MDN) on 26 May confirms it is now operating T-90 tanks with the Shtora countermeasures system. The photograph shows Chief of the National People's Army Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaid Saleh inspecting the 26th Armoured Regiment during a

QinetiQ posts falling annual profits

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British defence research and technology company QinetiQ released its 2016 financial results on 26 May, reporting revenue of GBP755.7 million (USD1.14 billion), a year-on-year (y/y) decline of 1.1%. Operating profit slumped 31.2% y/y to GBP75.3 million, largely on the company's sale of its US

Poland buys 26,000 Beryl rifles

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The Polish Armed Forces has placed its largest ever order for small arms, ordering over 26,000 Beryl rifles from Fabryka Broni Lucznik Radom. Worth PLN156 million (USD39.4 million), the contract includes the delivery of 17,621 wz. 96C Beryl assault rifles and 8,400 wz. 96C Mini Beryl carbines

Pentagon budget 2017: House, Senate at odds over DoD topline

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The four congressional defence committees have now all drafted initial elements of fiscal year 2017 (FY 2017) defence legislation, but each has taken a somewhat different approach with the Pentagon's topline budget and these will have to be de-conflicted. In the latest development, the Senate's FY

India aims to conclude Rafale deal by June

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India aims to conclude a deal with France for 36 Dassault Rafale fighters for the Indian Air Force (IAF) by the end of June, 14 months after the purchase was announced, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said in New Delhi on 26 May. "There is no reason why it [the Rafale deal] should not be
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