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Bolivian Air Force receives utility aircraft, finalises Zlin deal

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The Bolivian Air Force (FAB) commander, General Celier Arispe Rosas, signed a contract for nine Zlin Z242L training aircraft with company representative Karel Vasut during a 31 May anniversary event at the Bolivian Military Aviation College (COLMILAV). The purchase was officially authorised by the

Afghan Taliban integrating sniper teams into units

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The Afghan Taliban have integrated sniper teams into their new units in southern Helmand Province, a local resident recently told IHS Jane's on condition of anonymity. Called qet'a, the units consist of up to 220 fighters, who are divided into subgroups of 20 men and resemble more conventional

Indonesia considering purchase of Russian Kilo-class submarines, says ambassador

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In a bid to upgrade its naval capabilities Indonesia plans to buy two Russian-made Project 636.3 Kilo-class (or Varshavyanka-class) diesel-electric submarines as well as Beriev Be-200ChS amphibious aircraft, M Wahid Supriyadi, Indonesia's ambassador to Moscow, told Russian news agency TASS on May

India aims to supply BrahMos cruise missiles to Vietnam

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India plans to provide Vietnam with varied defence equipment, including BrahMos cruise missiles, in a bid to counter Chinese armament companies equipping several militaries in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region, according to Indian defence industry officials. To further this offer and

ILA 2016: Raytheon pushes Patriot to Germany in anticipation of MEADS failing TLVS milestones

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Raytheon is in discussions with Germany to potentially resubmit its Patriot ground-based air defence system for the country's Tactical Air Defence System (TLVS - Taktische Luftverteidigungssystem) requirement should the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) fail to meet any of its mandated

UDT 2016: Norway calls for revitalised NATO collective defence, increased alliance presence in northern waters

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Key Points NATO needs to revitalise concept of collective defence at sea, according to a senior Norwegian defence official Greater NATO naval presence in northern European waters may also be required NATO has been called on to revitalise the notion of collective defence in the maritime domain by

US officials 'cautiously optimistic' about ANDSF in 2016 fighting season

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Key Points US officials believe the ANDSF are improving partly because of A-29 light attack aircraft and MD 530F helicopters The ANDSF struggled in 2015 to hold off a resurgent Taliban and are so far facing a difficult fight in 2016 US officials at 'Resolute Support Mission' in Afghanistan are

UDT 2016: FMV seeks improved availability in Sweden's A 26 submarine

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Key Points A 26 programme focuses on greater availability New logistics, maintenance, and manning approaches will help generate this improved sea time Sweden is seeking to have its two A 26-class diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) available for more than 80% of the time across the service life of

The Brexit debate: stick or quit?

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With the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU fast approaching, defence continues to play a prominent role in the debate. Gerrard Cowan considers the implications of both outcomes of the vote for the UK defence industry How would a vote to leave the European Union (EU) affect the UK defence

South Korea developing SLBMs for KSS-III attack submarines

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To counter North Korea's growing naval capabilities, South Korea is developing submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) for its latest and more capable attack submarines currently under construction, a high-ranking South Korean military official told Korea JoongAng Daily on 30 May. "On

Slovakia stalls on Gripen lease

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The Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced it is rejecting the latest offer for the lease of eight Saab Gripen fighter aircraft made by the Swedish government. "For me it is unacceptable how the Swedes are negotiating with us from a legislative and legal perspective. The asking price

Russia to deliver first Mi-35M helos to Kazakhstan in late 2016

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A day before the start of the 2016 KADEX defence expo in Astana, Russian Helicopters announced that the first deliveries of Mil Mi-35M ('Hind-E') combat helicopters to Kazakhstan are scheduled for the end of 2016, according to Russian news agency TASS. However, the company, part of state

Russia launches sixth and final improved Kilo-class submarine

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Russia launched its sixth and final Project 636.3 (Improved Kilo-class) diesel-electric submarine on order for the Black Sea Fleet on 31 May, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced. Kolpino was launched at the Admiralty Shipyard in St Petersburg in a ceremony attended by Vice Admiral

Report: DCNS considering partnership with ThyssenKrupp

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France's DCNS is looking into a partnership with Germany's ThyssenKrupp, according to comments by the head of strategy for DCNS to German paper, Sueddeutsche Zeitung. Andreas Loewenstein made his comments in an article published on 31 May. "We are ready for talks once the German side has

Piaggio Hammerhead UAV prototype crashes

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A P.1HH Hammerhead unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) prototype has been lost in a crash at sea according to Piaggio Aerospace. The aircraft was lost five miles north of Levanzo Island off the Sicilian coast on 31 May, the company stated. Speaking to IHS Jane's on 2 June a spokesperson for Piaggio was

New China Coast Guard ship likely to operate in SCS

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Photographs posted online have shown that a new ship for the China Coast Guard (CCG) was launched on 29 May at the Huangpu shipyard in Guangzhou, southern China. The ship, which is likely to operate around the disputed Paracel and Spratly Islands in the South China Sea (SCS), has adopted in its

Lockheed Martin flies first T-50A aimed at USAF T-X competition

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Key Points Lockheed Martin has completed an initial test flight of a modernised T-50A The aircraft was developed jointly with Korean Aerospace Industries for USAF's T-X trainer programme Lockheed Martin completed a first test flight of a modernised T-50A that it developed jointly with Korea

Kazakhstan to establish territorial troops in all regions

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Kazakhstan will establish territorial troops (TT) in response to a decree issued by the country's head of state. Under the proposed structure the territorial defence units will consist of 16 directorates, headquartered in each of Kazakhstan's 14 provinces as well as the cities of Astana and Almaty,

Indonesia's White Paper calls for an 'independent defence industry'

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Indonesia's new defence White Paper has outlined a requirement for a "strong and independent defence industry" to support the country's efforts to protect its sovereignty in light of growing regional tension. The White Paper - launched on 31 May - makes clear that Indonesia's primary

ILA 2016: MEADS partners rebuff TLVS concerns, reaffirm commitment to German programme

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Lockheed Martin and MBDA are confident of securing a contract to develop their Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) for the German armed forces' Tactical Air Defence System (TLVS - Taktische Luftverteidigungssystem) requirement, despite being up against "an ambitious timeline", a
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