BAE Systems should not build the Royal Navy's (RN's) future Type 31 general purpose frigates, an independent report into the United Kingdom's naval shipbuilding has recommended.
The report, published on 29 November, was written at the behest of government by John Parker, current chairman of mining
UK Type 31 frigates should not be BAE-built, key report recommends
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Norway to buy five P-8 Poseidon MPAs
Norway is planning to buy five P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from Boeing, the country's defence minister has announced.
Ine Eriksen Soreide said that the "introduction of Poseidon aircraft is crucial for Norway to maintain a leading position and expertise in strategic conditions
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Nigeria announces new division
The Nigerian Army will establish the new 8th Division in Sokoto state in the northwest of the country, Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Yusuf Buratai announced on 27 November.
He added that the units that will make up the 8th Division are currently operating in the northeast and would move to
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Lockheed Martin denies links to South Korean political scandal
Lockheed Martin issued a statement on 29 November denying allegations carried in South Korean media that it may have received assistance from a confidante of President Park Geun-hye related to defence projects.
The statement emphasises that suggestions that Lockheed Martin "has had
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Japan looking to reinforce air defences, says report
Japan's defence ministry plans to set up a panel to discuss ways to reinforce the country's ballistic missile defence system, a government source was quoted by Kyodo news agency as saying on 25 November.
The panel is expected to discuss issues such as whether to deploy the US Terminal High Altitude
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Israel orders 17 more F-35s
Israel's National Security Committee approved on 27 November the purchase of 17 additional Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighters.
With 33 already on order, the additional aircraft will bring the total number of F-35s Israel is acquiring to 50, sufficient for two squadrons.
Israeli defence
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Iraq reportedly finalising HQ-9 air defence order
Iraq is close to finalising a USD2.5 billion order for Chinese military equipment that includes HQ-9 long-range air defence systems, Iraq's Mawazin news agency cited well-informed sources as saying on 28 November.
The HQ-9 is derived from the Russian S-300PMU system. The exports version is
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Indonesia's PTDI looks to expand presence in Saudi Arabia
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are discussing the terms of a collaborative programme that could support military aerospace exports from Indonesia and related industrial assistance.
An official from Indonesia's state-owned aerospace prime, PT Dirgantara (PTDI), told IHS Jane's on 29 November that the
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GA-ASI's Certifiable Predator B takes first flight
A General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) Type-Certifiable Predator B (CPB) has taken its first flight, the company announced on 28 November.
The initial flight test was at the GA-ASI's Gray Butte Flight Operations Facility in California on 17 November. "Qualification testing for
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EDA preparing ground for new financial mechanism among its member nations
The European Defence Agency (EDA) will soon begin work on defining a future "co-operative financial mechanism" of pooled money among its member states to facilitate multination defence research projects and capability development programmes.
"This could go a long way towards
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Brazil eyes additional fighters, advanced training aircraft
The Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB) is looking to acquire additional fighter aircraft as well as advanced trainers, Lieutenant Brigadier Nivaldo Luiz Rossato, the FAB's commander, told IHS Jane's .
The frontline combat fleet mainly comprises modernised Northrop Grumman
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South Korea launches 10,000-ton combat support ship
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched on 29 November the first 10,000-ton combat support ship on order for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) at the company's Ulsan dockyard, HHI said in a press release.
The vessel, which has been named Soyang, is to become the largest
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India's MoD lists 12 delayed DRDO projects
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has published a list of 12 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) projects that have been delayed by an average of five years.
Subhash Bhamre, minister of state for defence, said in parliament on 25 November that these so-called Mission Mode Projects
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Germany and France seek closer EU defence co-operation to counter growing existential threats
Germany and France must lead European defensive efforts at a time when the continent is facing existential threats from both outside and inside of its borders, senior government officials said on 29 November.
Speaking at the Berlin Security Conference (BSC) 2016 in the German capital, ministers
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TAPV facility completed for Canadian Army
New facilities to house and maintain the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) have been completed at 2nd Division Support Base Valcartier, the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) announced on 28 November.
The new facilities will house 129 TAPVs, and include maintenance bays, cleaning
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Report: targeting errors led to accidental US strike against Syrian forces
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A US-led air strike against Syrian regime forces was because of 'unintentional human error', according to Pentagon investigators
The report highlighted several targeting mistakes, but noted the forces wore no uniforms or insignia
A Pentagon investigation has determined that human error
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RCN receives last modernised Halifax-class frigate
HMCS Toronto has completed the refit portion of its modernisation carried out by Irving Shipbuilding, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) announced on 29 November. Toronto is the last of the Halifax-class frigates to be modernised under the CAD4.3 billion (USD3.1 billion) Halifax Class
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RCAF CF-18 crashes, killing pilot
A single seat Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 (F/A-18/CF-188) fighter aircraft from 401 Squadron, 4 Wing, crashed inside the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range in Saskatchewan, killing the pilot, the RCAF announced on 28 November.
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is located in Alberta, with the
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Xinwei settles on price for Spacecom deal
Chinese group Xinwei has agreed to buy Israeli firm Spacecom for USD190 million, according to Israeli publication Globes. The deal, set to be concluded later this week, will be for well above the USD285 million that the two companies agreed to in August.
That agreement was before a Launchpad
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Rolls-Royce takeover of ITP inches forward
Rolls-Royce's buyout of joint venture partner Sener's stake in ITP has moved forward, with the two companies confirming the valuation of Sener's 53.1% share of the engine manufacturer.
The two companies have confirmed that the deal will be valued at EUR720 million (USD763 million). The acquisition
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