The US Joint Munitions Command has approved a full materiel release (FMR) of Orbital ATK's M1061 60 mm mortar cartridge, the company announced on 27 October.
In the programme's initial phases, Orbital ATK "produced more than 12,000 M1061 cartridges for the US Army and its customers, 1,000 of
M1061 60 mm mortar approved for 'full materiel release'
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Iran unveils unmanned ground effect vehicle
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) appears to be developing the world's first unmanned ground effect vehicle (UGEV), which could be used as the basis for a long-range munition.
The existence of a UGEV was revealed by a report published by the Tasnim news agency on 26 October, but removed
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Indonesia withdraws helicopters from UN mission in Mali
The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is facing a growing shortage of helicopters after the Indonesian Army Aviation withdrew its three Mi-17V-5s that were deployed in Timbuktu for 12 months.
An officer with the Indonesian Medium Utility Helicopter Unit (INDO
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EU begins training of Libyan navy and coast guard
The European Union Naval Force's (EUNAVFOR's) Operation 'Sophia' mission in the Mediterranean has launched a training programme for Libya's navy and coast guard, the EU announced on 27 October.
Focused on the disruption of smuggling and human trafficking, as well as search and rescue activities,
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Chinese leader urges greater military-civilian co-operation
China's president, Xi Jinping, called on 19 October for greater co-operation between his country's military and civilian sectors to contribute to "the dream of building stronger armed forces", state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
"Military-civilian co-operation, as a national
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Argentine Army organised anti-tank workshop with Germany's Dynamit
German weapons manufacturer Dynamit Nobel Defence presented its line of AT rockets on 25 October to Argentina's top military officials during a workshop in Buenos Aires, IHS Jane's has learned.
The workshop was organised by the Argentine Army's General Directorate of Investigation, Development, and
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Analysis: UAE's forward operating base in Libya revealed
ANALYSIS
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a military base in eastern Libya from where it is operating AT-802 light attack aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Airbus Defence and Space satellite imagery obtained by IHS Jane's shows.
Al-Khadim Airport is in Marj province
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Update: UK keeps its Sentinel options open
One of the UK's five Raytheon Sentinel R1 Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR) aircraft could be converted into a flying trials test bed, or a dedicated training platform under proposals being considered to avoid its early retirement next year.
The moves to try to reverse the early drawdown of the
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UK keeps its Sentinel options open
One of the UK's five Raytheon Sentinel R1 Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR) aircraft could be converted into a flying trials test bed, or a dedicated training platform under proposals being considered to avoid its early retirement next year.
The moves to try to reverse the early drawdown of the
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Sources: Chilean P-3A contract worth USD37 million
A contract awarded earlier this month by the Chilean Navy to IMP Aerospace in Canada - for refurbishing and upgrading two P-3A Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft - is worth USD37 million, a source close to the programme told IHS Jane's .
According to the source, the first Chilean P-3A is to arrive in
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Situational awareness, force protection hallmarks of future US Army UAS
Future US Army missions will "place a premium on all types of unmanned systems" and such systems will largely be used to protect soldiers, a senior service official said on 26 October.
"First, these systems must increase our situational awareness, going where manned systems cannot,
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RoKN concludes fatal Lynx crash caused by pilot loss of control, says report
An investigation by the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has concluded that the fatal crash of a Westland WG.13 Lynx Mk 99 helicopter on 26 September was caused by the pilot losing control, Yonhap news agency reported on 27 October.
"The pilot appears to have experienced temporary 'spatial
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Rheinmetall and Tectonica team up for Australian Land 400
Melbourne-based Tectonica has entered a partnership with Rheinmetall to develop and manufacture a local situational awareness system (LSAS) for the German company's Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV), which is being offered to meet the Australian Army's Land 400 Phase 2 requirement.
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Philippines receives second and final C-130T airlifter from US
The Philippines has received into service its second and final surplus Lockheed Martin C-130T Hercules transport aircraft from the United States, it was announced on 25 October.
The former US Navy aircraft, tail number 5040, was formally received by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) during a ceremony
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Islamic State uses 'disruption' tactics in bid to slow Mosul advance
The Islamic State has "pulled out all the stops" to defend Mosul, according to Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend, the commander of the US-led coalition that is supporting the Iraqi offensive.
Speaking during a 26 October press briefing, Lt Gen Townsend said that the Islamic State had
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IOMAX showcases Archangel to US Marine Corps
IOMAX demonstrated the capabilities of its Archangel Border Patrol Aircraft (BPA) to the US Marine Corps (USMC) during a series of recent training courses in southern California and Arizona.
In mid-October a pair of Archangels took part in a Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course at the Marine
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French-contracted surveillance aircraft crashes in Malta
Three French military personnel and two contract aircrew were killed when a surveillance aircraft crashed at Luqa airport in Malta on 24 October.
A camera on the dashboard of a local vehicle filmed the moment the aircraft hit the ground and was engulfed in a fireball. Air crash investigators are
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Euronaval 2016: Saab's lightweight torpedo to enter the water in 2017
Key Points
Saab 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
Saab's new lightweight torpedo is due to enter the water for the first time in 2017, the company has confirmed.
Thomas
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EU adds 10 more names to restrictive measures list for violent repression in Syria
On 28 October the EU added 10 more names to its list of individuals subject to restrictive measures for their violent repression of Syria's civilian population. It brings the total number of persons targeted with an EU travel ban and freeze on their assets to 217.
The names include four Syrian
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Ethiopia withdrawing troops from Somalia, but not AMISOM
Ethiopian Communications Minister Getachew Reda confirmed during a 26 October press conference that his country is withdrawing troops from Somalia, although attributed it to the financial burden of the deployment rather than the state of emergency at home.
"We have been making a very conscious
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