Egypt is to equip its US-sourced helicopters with defensive aids to protect against man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADS), the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 7 October.
The US State Department has approved the sale to Egypt of Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS)
Egypt to equip US-sourced helos with defensive aids
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South Korea to buy two more Peace Eye early warning aircraft
South Korea is to acquire a further two Boeing E-737 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to add to the four fielded since 2012, national media reported on 9 October.
An unidentified source within the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) was quoted by the Yonhap news agency
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White House sending THAAD to South Korea 'soon as feasible'
The US military is to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) counter missile battery to the Republic of Korea (RoK) as quick as possible, the White House said on 10 October in response to an official protest.
"The United States is working with the RoK to deploy this system as
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US says missiles launched against destroyer in Red Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Mason was attacked with anti-ship missiles in the Red Sea on 9 October, according to US Department of Defense spokesperson Captain Jeff Davis.
"At approximately 1900 local time, while conducting routine operations in international waters in the Red Sea off
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South Korea to station Marine Corps unit at Ulleungdo from 2018, says report
South Korea is planning to deploy a Marine Corps unit to its eastern island of Ulleungdo, where the troops will be stationed from 2018 as part of the country's effort to bolster its defences near an inter-Korean sea border, Yonhap news agency quoted military officials as saying on 11 October.
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Nigerian Air Force to operate AW101 helicopters
Two Leonardo AW101 helicopters have been transferred to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) from the Presidential Air Fleet, the NAF announced on 11 October.
The NAF said the helicopters are configured for VIP transport and have ballistic protection and defensive aids suites. It said it has already
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India to fast-track long-delayed carbine procurement
After recently cancelling the December 2010 tender for 44,618 5.56 mm close quarter battle (CQB) carbines and 33.6 million rounds of ammunition, India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) now aims to 'fast-track' the long-delayed carbine procurement via an 'empowered committee' within the next 12-14 months,
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Haiti receives regional support following Hurricane Matthew
Several governments are conducting relief and support operations in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew flooded and devastated parts of the Caribbean state on 4 October.
The US relief operation is being led by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), USS Iwo Jima
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Germany establishes military base in Niger
The German military (Bundeswehr) has already established an air transport base in Niger to support its troops serving with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), according to a statement posted on the Federal Chancellor's website on 10 October.
The statement,
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Finland buys Grob G115Es for flight training
Finland's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 10 October that it is to purchase used Grob G115E aircraft from UK firm Babcock International.
The contract, valued at EUR6.6 million (USD7.4 million), will see the Finnish Defence Forces procure 28 aircraft from the company, as well as training
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China to despatch helicopters to peacekeeping mission for first time
A Chinese military aviation unit consisting of four helicopters and 140 personnel will be deployed for peacekeeping duties in Sudan, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on 10 October.
Although China has sent many People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers on such operations since the country's first
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Brazilian Army eyes new 7.62 mm IA2 rifles
The Brazilian Army is soon scheduled to evaluate five prototypes of the 7.62x51 mm NATO configuration of the IA2 assault rifle, built by state-owned IMBEL (Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil), and additional prototypes could be requested for testing, a source told IHS Jane's .
After
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Brazil to receive final modernised Bandeirulha aircraft
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) is scheduled on 31 October to commission the last modernised P-95BM Bandeirante Patrulha (commonly called the Bandeirulha) maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft, the service told IHS Jane's.
A total of eight P-95B aircraft were jointly modernised by the FAB,
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Brazil seeking exports sales for ALAC anti-armour weapon
Brazil's privately run GESPI Defense Systems is in negotiations with several foreign nations to sell its 84 mm ALAC (Arma Leve Anti-Carro) man-portable shoulder-launched medium-range light anti-armour weapon system it developed in co-operation with the Brazilian Army's Technological Center (CTEx), a
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Brazil develops modernised Cascavel
Brazilian company EQUITRON Automação Eletrônico Mecanica and the Brazilian Army are scheduled to jointly conduct the first firing tests of an ENGESA EE-9 Cascavel 6x6 armoured reconnaissance vehicle modernised to a new EE9U standard, a Brazilian Army source told IHS Jane's.
The
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Austal wins structural remediation contract for Armidale-class boats
Australian shipbuilder Austal has secured a contract to conduct remediation works on the Royal Australian Navy (RAN's) Armidale-class patrol vessels, the company announced on 10 October.
The contract, which covers work for up to seven vessels in the class, will include hull remediation, corrective
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Saudi coalition confirms longest-range Yemeni ballistic missile attack to date
The Saudi-led coalition released a statement on 10 October saying that a ballistic missile launched from Yemen at the city of Taif had been intercepted, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The SPA reported that the missile was launched from the north of Sadah province on the evening of
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Netherlands contracts Raytheon for Patriot upgrades
Raytheon has received a contract from the Netherlands for the upgrade of its Patriot air defence systems, the company announced on 6 October.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is extending the lifetime of its Patriot air defence systems with an upgrade programme and their deployability
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Bangladesh orders single C295W airlifter
The Bangladesh Army has ordered a single Airbus Defence and Space (DS) C295W tactical transport aircraft to be delivered in the second half of 2017, the company announced on 11 October.
The order, which will see the aircraft delivered in its baseline transport configuration, includes training and
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US officials: 'No action taken' to cancel Philippine military exercises
Key Points
No actions have been taken to halt US-Philippine military exercises, the top US diplomat for East Asian and Pacific Affairs said
Duterte has repeatedly said he would sever defence ties with the United States, but so far policies appear unchanged
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte
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