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Farnborough 2016: Elbit Systems launches Spectro XR multispectral electro-optical payload

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Elbit Systems unveiled the Spectro XR (Extra Range) electro optical payload at the 2016 Farnborough International Air Show. The Spectro XR is a day/night, multi-spectral electro - optical intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance system. Derived from the compact multipurpose

China warns Australia against taking sides in South China Sea disputes

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Beijing has lodged a diplomatic protest over Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop's comments on the South China Sea arbitration case and warned Canberra against taking sides in the territorial disputes. Bishop had on 12 July called on China and the Philippines to abide by a Permanent Court of

South African Army lines up Denel T5-45 howitzers

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The South African Army is discussing with Denel Land Systems the possible acquisition of six 155 mm T5-45 self-propelled howitzers, a source in the Denel group has revealed. The T5-45 is comprised of a 155 mm 45 calibre gun mounted on an 8x8 Tatra T815-7 truck that has a road speed of 85 km/h and a

China commissions new space tracking ship

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China's latest space tracking ship, Yuan Wang 7 , was formally commissioned on 12 July, according to Chinese media. Built by Jiangnan Shipbuilding, the vessel is 220 m long and displaces 25,000 tonnes. It is highly distinctive, featuring three large dish antennae around 10-12 m in diameter as well

Farnborough 2016: Turkey's Hurkus trainer receives type certification

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Turkish Aerospace Industries' (TAI's) Hurkus basic trainer aircraft has been granted air worthiness type certification, the company announced at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow. Specifically the Hurkus-A trainer aircraft was awarded a CS-23 Validation Type Certificate by the European

Farnborough 2016: T-X bids take shape, in the open and behind closed doors

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With a request for proposals from the US Air Force (USAF) for its T-X advanced jet trainer programme expected by the end of the year, it was perhaps surprising that, of the expected contenders vying to address the requirement, only one - Raytheon - held a scheduled T-X briefing at the 2016

US special ops looking to hire two helicopters for Sahara-Sahel operations

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The US military's Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) has a requirement for a contractor that can operate two helicopters for transport, personnel recovery, search and rescue (SAR), and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) in Niger and surrounding countries, a request for proposals (RfP) posted

US mulling deployment of more THAAD units in South Korea, says report

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The United States is considering deploying more interceptor units in South Korea for the US Army's Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to counter the hundreds of missiles North Korea is capable of launching, South Korean newspaper JoongAng Daily reported on 18 July. "Because

Pyongyang criticises US submarine's port visit to South Korea

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North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) criticised on 15 July a port visit by USS Ohio to South Korea as an effort by the United States to "contain other rival countries in the region by force and establish military hegemony in Northeast Asia". USS Ohio , one of the US Navy's four

Pentagon budget 2017: House, Senate at odds over acquisition reforms

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Lawmakers are grappling with some significant differences in proposed Pentagon reforms, including for acquisitions, between the House and Senate versions of the fiscal year 2017 (FY 2017) defence policy bill. Congressmen and staffers began their annual conference session in mid-July to negotiate a

Obama deploys additional troops to South Sudan

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The United States has deployed additional troops to South Sudan and the region as conflict in the nascent state worsens. "I ordered the deployment of additional US Armed Forces personnel to South Sudan to support the security of US personnel and of our Embassy in Juba and the pre-positioning

New Zealand confirms South Korea's HHI for fleet tanker programme

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Key Points New Zealand selects Hyundai Heavy Industries for its fleet tanker replacement programme The vessel will be ice-strengthened for operations in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica The New Zealand government has approved the acquisition of new fleet tanker for the Royal New Zealand Navy

Israel fails to shoot down UAV

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An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that flew from Syria into Israeli-controlled airspace over the central Golan Heights on 17 July survived three attempts to it shoot down, the Israeli military has admitted. The Israeli Air Force fired two Patriot surface-to-air missiles and an air-to-air missile at

Indonesia begins sea trials of first SIGMA 10514 frigate

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Key Points Indonesia has begun sea trials of its most complex indigenously assembled warship to date The platform is on track to be delivered to the Indonesian Navy in January 2017 Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has begun sea trials of the country's first SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal

India considers venture fund for offsets

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The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering the introduction of a scheme through which foreign contractors are able to discharge offset obligations by investing in venture capital funds. Reports in India said the proposal would allow foreign companies to discharge up to 25% of their offset

EU launches new military training mission for CAR

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The EU formally launched its new military training mission for the Central African Republic on 16 July. Based in Bangui, EUTM RCA has an initial two-year mandate and is commanded by French General Éric Hautecloque-Raysz. As a follow-on effort to the EU's previous military advisory mission

Djibouti receives two Y-12 transports

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Djibouti's air force held a ceremony on 15 July to mark the arrival of two new Harbin Y-12 light transport aircraft. "The acquisition of this new equipment will help increase the operational potential of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD)," the official ADI news agency quoted commander of

Afghanistan receives more armed MD 530F helicopters

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The Afghan Air Force (AAF) has received into service a further five MD Helicopters Inc (MDHI) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior ('Jengi' [Warrior]) light attack platforms, the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing/Train, Advise, Assist Command - Air (TAAC-Air) announced in mid-July. The helicopters arrived at Hamid

Two new supply ships join China's South Sea Fleet

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The South Sea Fleet of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) commissioned on 15 July two new fleet replenishment ships at a naval port in Zhanjiang, China's southern Guangdong Province. The vessels Honghu (hull number 963) and Luomahu (hull number 964) are the seventh and eighth Type 903/903A

Leonardo reaffirms plans to upgrade Portuguese Lynx helos ahead of expected contract

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Leonardo has reaffirmed plans to upgrade the avionics and engines of five AgustaWestland WG.13 Super Navy Lynx Mk 95 helicopters operated by the Portuguese Navy. The company said on 13 July that the contract to undertake this work will be signed "in the coming few weeks". The Portuguese
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