General Dynamics wrapped up alpha trials for the future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), the first Flight IIA Arleigh Burke guided missile destroyers that the company has taken to sea since the destroyer programme restarted in 2010.
Alpha trials, the initial set of builder's trials, were completed on
Future Rafael Peralta completes first of three sea trial events
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Euronaval 2016: Spynel S-6000 sensor installed on L'Adroit
The French Navy offshore patrol vessel L'Adroit has been equipped with a Spynel S-6000 long-range panoramic infrared (IR) surveillance system supplied by HGH Systems Infrared.
Spynel S-6000 is a compact, stabilised 360 degree mid-wave IR surveillance and tracking system scanning at up to 60 rpm.
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Euronaval 2016: Spanish team selected for Indonesian corvette upgrade
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KRI Malahayati will receive new command, fire-control, and electronic warfare systems + Indra and Navantia have stepped up efforts to jointly pursue both domestic and export business
Indra and Navantia have stepped up efforts to jointly pursue both domestic and export business
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Chilean Navy to modernise ageing Orion maritime patrol aircraft
IMP Aerospace of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 17 October announced it was contracted by the Chilean Navy to provide service-life extension, depot maintenance, and avionics upgrades for the service's two Lockheed UP-3A Orion maritime patrol aircraft under the Orion III programme.
The project entails a
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BAE Systems anticipates US Navy's APKWS contract to boost production numbers
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The company has been producing upwards of 2,500 units annually
An initial delivery under a new ID/IQ contract will be for more than 20,000 systems
BAE Systems has been awarded a new contract for its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets that is likely to
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Argentine Gendarmeria negotiating to buy ATR 72s
The Argentine Gendarmería Nacional plans to acquire two second-hand ATR 72 twin-turboprop transport aircraft.
The decision, announced on 19 October by Security Ministry officials, was made after an analysis began in December 2015 when 43 gendarmerie members died in a bus crash while deploying
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Another North Korean IRBM launch fails
North Korea conducted another unsuccessful launch of what appeared to be a Musudan intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on 20 October, according to US, Japanese, and South Korean officials.
"US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) systems detected what we assess was a failed North Korean
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US less sure of third Red Sea missile incident
US officials appear less certain that missiles were launched at the destroyer USS Mason as it sailed in international waters off Yemen on 15 October than they were after two similar incidents prompted retaliation against Yemeni coastal radar sites.
The incident was first revealed by Admiral John
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South Korea, US, Japan to conduct joint naval exercise
The navies of South Korea, Japan, and the United States will conduct a joint naval exercise on 22-23 October as part of efforts to counter growing North Korean threats, Yonhap news agency quoted military officials as saying.
The three navies will participate in a search-and-rescue exercise (SAREX)
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US to deploy armoured combat brigade to South Korea
The US Army announced on 19 October that it has commenced the deployment of the 1st Armoured Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley in Kansas to South Korea.
In a statement, the US Department of the Army said that the rotational deployment underscores "the United
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North Korea vows to continue launching satellites
North Korea's National Aerospace Development Agency (NADA) announced on 20 October that it intends to continue launching satellites into space, Yonhap news agency reported.
NADA said it would ignore international criticism and carry out more such launches, a declaration that suggests the regime in
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US Army's new FMTV programme could grow beyond 2,400 platforms
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The winner of a new US Army FMTV competition could build approximately 2,400 new-production vehicles
Additional production is possible but depends on proposed pricing, army requirements, and available funding
A US Army effort to buy upgraded versions of its Family of Medium Tactical
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Sale of STX France shipyard to go ahead
A South Korean bankruptcy court administering the claims of creditors to shipbuilder STX Offshore and Shipbuilding Company has invited potential buyers to submit bids by 4 November.
Proposals either for the purchase of the whole company or its individual South Korean and French constituent parts
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Philippine leader announces 'separation' from US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared his "separation" from the United States during a visit to Beijing on 20 October, saying he has realigned with China.
"I've realigned myself in your ideological flow and maybe I will also go to Russia to talk to [President Vladimir] Putin
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India gives final approval for M777 howitzer buy
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) gave its final approval on 20 October for the procurement of 145 BAE Systems M777 155 mm/39-calibre lightweight howitzers for the Indian Army (IA) for around USD750 million under the US Foreign Military Sales programme.
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC),
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France, UK, advance offboard MCM demonstrator
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France and the United Kingdom are moving to the next stage of their joint offboard mine-countermeasures programme
Two prototype systems are due for delivery in 2019
France and the United Kingdom have formally committed to proceed with the next stages of the joint Maritime Mine
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Euronaval 2016: Saab's lightweight torpedo to enter the water in 2017
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Swedish Light Weight Torpedo to enter water at Saab's training facility in 2017
The company says it is on track to deliver the system on time to the Royal Swedish Navy
Sweden's new lightweight torpedo is due to enter the water for the first time in 2017, manufacturer Saab has
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Euronaval 2016: RAIDCO unveils new multipurpose vessel aimed at African navies
French ship designer RAIDCO Marine unveiled its design for the BSL 95 amphibious operations and logistics support vessel at the Euronaval show held in Paris.
With a length of 95.8 m, a beam of 17 m, and a draught of 3.8 m, the BSL 95 is expected to displace 3,500 tonnes. The projected speed of the
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Euronaval 2016: Israel Shipyards secures first Saar 72 construction order
Israel Shipyards has secured an order for the construction of the first ship of its new Saar 72 design, IHS Jane's has learned.
Details on the customer and configuration remain confidential at this time. However, delivery is currently expected in early 2018.
The new design, as shown at the
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EU fails to agree to impose new sanctions on Russia
Meeting in Brussels on 21 October, EU leaders could not reach an agreement on sanctions to punish Russia for its military actions in Syria.
Although the leaders said they would consider "all available options" as they headed into their 20-21 October summit, they failed to respond to
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