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UK orders two more River-class OPVs

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BAE Systems has been awarded a GBP287 million (USD361 million) contract to build two more Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Royal Navy, it was announced on 8 December. The order of two more OPVs was set out in the United Kingdom's 2015 defence review, and will add to the

South Korean defence minister calls for vigilance after vote to impeach President Park

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South Korean defence minister Han Min-koo has ordered the country's military to tighten vigilance against a possible North Korean provocation after parliament voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye over a corruption scandal, Yonhap news agency quoted the ministry as saying. The National Assembly

MOX disarmament facility survives again, despite DOE's termination hopes

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The US Department of Energy's (DOE's) multi-billion-dollar project aimed at disposing weapon-grade plutonium, the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MFFF), will continue construction despite DOE asking to terminate the programme and Russia suspending the arms control agreement underpinning the

Colombia sends battalion to Sinai peace mission

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A new contingent of 165 Colombian troops will be deployed to the Sinai Peninsula to join the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO), which was created in 1979 to supervise implementation of an Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, the Colombian Army announced on 6 December. The contingent (COLCON) will

Canada selects Airbus C295W search-and-rescue aircraft, ending 14-year saga

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The Canadian government has selected the Airbus Defence and Space (DS) C295W aircraft for its Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) contract, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Judy Foote announced on 8 December. Over the next 11 years the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will receive 16 new

Brazil maintains major naval plans despite budget constraints

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Despite significant budget constraints the Brazilian Navy still plans to procure another 20 500-tonne class coastal patrol vessels, but is focused on priorities such as submarines and corvettes, the head of the service's Directorate of Strategic Programs Management (DGePEM), Vice Admiral Afranio de

BAE Systems wins Australian AWD support deal

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BAE Systems Australia has been awarded a contract to provide support for the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) Air Warfare Destroyers (AWDs), the Department of Defence (DOD) in Canberra announced on 9 December. The contract is valued at AUD70 million (USD52 million) and runs for five years, said the

Australia looks to the US to boost EW capability

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The US State Department has approved the potential sale to Australia of military electronic warfare (EW) equipment to support its Boeing E/A-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft. The Foreign Military Sale features an additional AEA-18G EW range system and related support, equipment, and training

Nigerian Air Force commissions first Super Mushshak trainers

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officially inducted into service its first Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra Super Mushshak basic training aircraft in a ceremony held at Kaduna Air Base on 5 December. The ceremony was attended by Nigerian Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar and

GA-ASI begins flight testing US Army's Improved Gray Eagle UAS

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) has begun flight testing for its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (ER) series unmanned aircraft for the US Army's Improved Gray Eagle (IGE) requirement, the company announced on 8 December. GA-ASI said it has conducted the first flight of a

France and Australia sign information sharing agreement to support submarine programme

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On 9 December French defence minister Jean Yves Le Drian signed a defence co-operation agreement aimed at improving the sharing of classified information with Australia, according to a statement released by the country's Attorney-General George Brandis QC. The agreement is designed to support the

Cameroon Special Forces receive new equipment from France

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The French government has donated 15 new vehicles, along with weapons, communication, and ballistic equipment to Cameroon for use by the country's Special Forces. The handover to the Cameroonian military took place on 29 November in Yaoundé during a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Joseph

Boeing makes waves with acquisition

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Boeing announced on 6 December that it had entered into an agreement to acquire US unmanned surface vehicle (USV) company Liquid Robotics. Details and timelines of the transaction were not disclosed. Liquid Robotics has designed a wave- and solar-powered sea-skimming USV known as the Wave Glider.

Aleppo resistance on verge of collapse

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Syrian government forces appeared on the verge of overrunning the last pocket of opposition fighters in Aleppo on 9 December, the rebels having lost more than 75% of their territory in the city since the Russian-backed offensive began on 18 November. The latest advances involved Syrian troops

South Korea calls for ban on submarine component exports to North Korea

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South Korea has drawn up a list of 60 submarine components to be banned from export to North Korea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Seoul said in an 8 December statement. The watch list, which calls on other governments to ensure that the parts are not shipped to the communist country,

New US intelligence to combat Russian 'active measures'

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A new piece of legislation that has quietly made its way through the US Congress over the past several months is calling for the creation of a new committee that would take concrete and even proactive steps against Russian 'new-generation warfare' and intelligence operations targeted against

Morocco requests another batch of TOW missiles

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The US State Department has approved a Moroccan request for 1,200 BGM-71-4B-RF wireless TOW 2A anti-tank missiles worth an estimated USD108, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 8 December. The DSCA said the missiles will "advance Morocco's efforts to develop an

North Korea denies involvement in cyber attack on South Korea's MND

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North Korea has denied any involvement in a hacking attack against South Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND), saying Seoul is pulling off "a childish plot" to divert public attention from a political crisis, Yonhap news agency quoted North Korea's state-run Uriminzokkiri website as

US clears transport and attack helo sales to Middle East

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The US government has approved a package of transport and attack helicopters for the Middle East valued at USD7.01 billion. Two separate sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) worth USD3.51 billion and USD3.5 billion respectively were approved by the State Department on 8

Bolivian Air Force transport unit to suspend commercial operations

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The Bolivian Air Force's 71st Air Group, known as Transporte Aéreo Militar (TAM), will cease carrying passengers and cargo in commercial operations on 16 December, the Bolivian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Public Works announced on 8 December. The announcement followed a notice,
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