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Hong Kong has yet to give a reason as to why it is detaining the SAF' infantry vehicles, said Singapore
Vehicles' movement may be in contravention of Hong Kong's strategic commodities regulations
The Hong Kong government has yet to provide formal reasons behind the detention of nine
Hong Kong yet to provide formal reasons for detaining Terrex vehicles, says Singapore
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Ground-breaking EU defence action plan unveiled
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The EU has unveiled its sweeping European Defence Action Plan to boost collaboration on defence in Europe
The plan could see EUR5.5 billion spent centrally each year on collective defence issues
The European Union unveiled its 'European Defence Action Plan' (EDAP) on 30 November.
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US, South Korea begin joint aerial exercise
Units from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the United States commenced the six-day 'Vigilant Ace 17' aerial exercise on 30 November, an official of the Ministry of National Defense (MND) in Seoul told IHS Jane's .
The manoeuvre is the latest in a series of joint air, land, and sea drills around the
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Tajikistan lined up for large Russian arms deal
Russia has promised to provide Tajikistan with "a large quantity" of aircraft in 2017. If implemented, the move would revive the Central Asian country's nearly moribund air forces.
Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu met with his Tajikistan counterpart, Sherali Mirzo, on 30 November at
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ADF given greater power to target 'terrorists'
The Australian Parliament has passed legislation giving the Australian Defence Force (ADF) greater power to target "terrorists" with lethal force, the Department of the Defence (DoD) said in a 1 December statement.
Australian domestic law had previously restricted the ADF from targeting
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Congress re-writes 1999 US missile defence policy, seeks 'robust' systems
Congress appears likely to alter the stated US missile defence policy by changing a landmark 1999 legislation to call for 'robust' defences against complex threats, instead of defences against a 'limited' threat.
The change in language is significant as for 17 years it has shaped discussion over US
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Australian report details lessons learnt from Afghanistan mission
An official report into Australia's whole-of-government engagement in Afghanistan has identified 17 lessons that could enhance the effectiveness of any future multi-departmental, multi-agency international stabilisation mission to which Canberra may commit itself.
The explanations accompanying some
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Zumwalt leaves Panama after crews repair engine 'lube oil coolers'
USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) departed Panama on 30 November after US Navy (USN) and contractor crews repaired propulsion system engineering problems that sidelined the new destroyer for about a week-and-a-half, USN officials said.
"On 21 November USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) experienced two engineering
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Trump announces former marine James Mattis as secretary of defence
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped retired general James Mattis to become US secretary of defence: a move that will require overturning a law meant to ensure civilian control of the military.
"We are going to appoint 'Mad Dog' Mattis as our secretary of defence," Trump announced on 1
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Philippines looks to accelerate military procurement
The Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) has introduced measures to accelerate the procurement of military equipment, a DND official has confirmed to IHS Jane's.
The initiatives are intended to overcome the significant delays that the DND has experienced in some major programmes in
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Kenya to get eight Huey IIs
The Kenya Air Force (KAF) will receive eight Bell Huey II helicopters, it was revealed during the formal handing over ceremony for the first six on 2 December.
"It is an honour to be here today at Laikipia Air Base as we celebrate the delivery of the first six of eight Bell Huey II helicopters
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India delivers fourth Mi-25 attack helicopter to Afghanistan
India handed over the last of four refurbished Mil Mi-25 'Hind' assault helicopters to the Afghan Air Force (AAF) on 26 November following a delay of almost a year caused by difficulties in sourcing spare parts from Russia.
Deliveries of the Indian-donated Mi-25s began in December 2015 as part of a
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COTECMAR launches new OPV
Colombia's Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Marítima y Fluvial (COTECMAR) launched its ARC Santander offshore patrol vessel (OPV) during an official ceremony presided by President Juan Manuel Santos in Cartagena on 1 December.
Construction
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Congress seeks to elevate US Cyber Command
Cyber, a growing part of the Pentagon's warfighting plans, gained an elevated status on 30 November as congressional leaders filed an annual defence policy bill that would advance US Cyber Command (CYBERCOM).
CYBERCOM would become its own unified combatant command, a status shared with nine
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Congress moves to split Pentagon acquisition job, creates uncertainty
Congressional leaders reached an agreement on 30 November to divide the responsibilities of the Pentagon's acquisition chief and create a new equal position focused on research and development. The new position creates potential confusion for the acquisition process, but also adds the potential for
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Colombian Congress passes revised FARC peace agreement
The Colombian House of Representatives on 30 November voted in favour of the peace agreement that was signed by Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia's (FARC) leader Rodrigo Londoño on 24 November.
The Senate on 29 November also voted favourably,
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Brazil suspends transport/tanker aircraft procurement
A Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira: FAB) effort to procure two second-hand Boeing 767-300ER commercial aircraft, converted by Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI's) Bedek Aviation Group to its B767 Multi-Mission Tanker Transport (MTTT) configuration, has been suspended, IHS Jane's
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Thales to upgrade 40 remote weapon systems on ADF Bushmasters
Thales Australia has been awarded an AUD11.2 million (USD8.8 million) contract to upgrade 40 remote weapon systems (RWSs) on Australian Defence Force (ADF) 4x4 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, the country's Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, announced on 1 December.
The
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JASDF receives first F-35 at Luke AFB
The first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) was handed over at Luke Air Force Base (AFB) in Arizona on 28 November.
The arrival of aircraft 69-8701 (also designated AX-1) at the 944th Fighter Wing (FW) marks a significant
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Lockheed awarded USD170 million in C-130J work for France
Lockheed Martin has been awarded two separate contracts pertaining to France's procurement of four C-130J Hercules transport and tanker aircraft valued at a combined USD170 million.
The contracts awarded on 1 December are for USD133.4 million and USD36.6 million, and cover the procurement of two
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