India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the guided version of the Pinaka Mk II rocket from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
The 214 mm calibre rocket was tested on 12 January to a range of 65 km, according
India successfully test-fires Pinaka Mk II guided rocket
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Europe can no longer rely on US for security, Merkel warns
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The German chancellor has urged Europe to take responsibility for its own defence and security
The United States may not always be there to protect Europe, she warned
Europe must boost its own security because there is "no guarantee" the US will be there forever to protect
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China, Russia reportedly agree on 'countermeasures' against THAAD
China and Russia have agreed to adopt "further countermeasures" in response to Washington and Seoul's plans to deploy the US Army's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to South Korea, officials from both countries were quoted by China's state-owned Xinhua news agency as
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Surface Navy 2017: Autonomy, power, sensors key to unmanned advances
The US Navy's (USN's) Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) said advances in autonomy, power, and sensors would be key for growing the breadth of naval unmanned technology.
"If you look across the USN and the mission areas that the navy needs to do, [unmanned] systems that we are delivering are
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South Korea details extent of US imports
South Korea has imported military equipment from the United States worth an average of about USD3 billion a year over the past decade, according to Ministry of National Defense (MND) statistics published by South Korea's Yonhap news agency.
The total value of imports in the 10 years until October
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Royal Thai Air Force Gripen crashes at airshow
A Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Saab Gripen C multirole combat aircraft crashed at an airshow taking place at Hat Yai International Airport in southern Thailand on the morning of 14 January. The pilot was killed.
Footage of the incident shows the Gripen performing a manoeuvre before losing altitude
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Leonardo to develop Mangusta replacement for Italy
Leonardo has been contracted to develop a replacement for the A129 Mangusta armed reconnaissance and attack helicopter for the Italian armed forces, the company announced on 13 January.
The multiyear contract is for the study, development, industrialisation, production, and testing of a prototype
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Japan, Indonesia take initial steps towards enhancing maritime security co-operation
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Japan and Indonesia have taken early steps towards bolstering maritime security co-operation
Move is reminiscent of Japan's recent overtures towards Vietnam and the Philippines
Tokyo and Jakarta have agreed to look into the enhancement of maritime security co-operation between the two
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Italian Air Force signs for M-345 trainer aircraft
The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana: AMI) has signed an agreement with Leonardo for the procurement of an initial five Alenia Aermacchi M-345 High Efficiency Trainer aircraft (HET) out of a total requirement of 45.
The contract, which was announced by Leonardo on 13 January, will
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China urges shipbuilders to secure foreign acquisitions
The Chinese government is urging its national shipbuilders - dominated by stat-owned corporations and their subsidiaries - to acquire foreign companies with a view to boosting capabilities and revenues.
A statement by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on 13 January said
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China, Vietnam agree to 'manage differences' on South China Sea
China and Vietnam have pledged to manage their differences and safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea (SCS), according to a joint communique issued during a four-day visit to China by Nguyen Phu Trong, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
After a "candid
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Australia and Japan strengthen military co-operation
Australia and Japan have signed an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) to facilitate closer bilateral defence logistics support and co-operation during activities such as combined exercises, training, and peacekeeping operations, Australia's Department of Defence stated in a 14 January
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US DoD contracts C-130 ELINT upgrade for Egypt
Egypt will equip at least one of its Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with an electronic intelligence (ELINT) capability, it was disclosed in early January.
According to a notification posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website, the US Air Force (USAF) has
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Malaysia bolsters submarine rescue capabilities with USN certification
The privately owned Malaysian submarine rescue ship, MV Mega Bakti, has received certification from the US Navy (USN) as an approved commercial vessel of opportunity (VOO), and can now be deployed to rescue distressed submariners, a senior Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) confirmed on 17 January.
The
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Kuwaiti RFI points to wider naval acquisition plan
A request for information (RFI) released on behalf of the Kuwaiti Navy suggests it is considering acquiring new fast attack craft (FAC) armed with MBDA Exocet MM40 anti-ship missiles.
Released by the US Federal Business Opportunities website on 10 January, the RFI said the US Naval Sea Systems
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Japan unveils 8x8 APC prototype
Japan's Ministry of Defense (MoD) has unveiled a prototype 8x8 armoured personnel carrier (APC) that is expected to replace the Komatsu Type 96 APC in use by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).
Built by Japanese manufacturer Komatsu, the (Improved) Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier
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Indonesia hints at submarine fleet mix that includes midget boats
The Indonesian Navy's (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL's) plans to operate a fleet of 12 submarines by 2024 may include a number of midget boats, said Commodore Muhammad Ali, commander of the service's maritime security task force, on 17 January.
The commodore was speaking at the
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Hungary purchases light aircraft from Zlin
Hungary's ministry of defence (MoD) has purchased four light training and reconnaissance aircraft from Zlin Aircraft, the MoD told IHS Jane's.
The piston engine aircraft, two Z-242L two-seat basic training and two Z-143LSi four-seat reconnaissance/utility aircraft, are scheduled to arrive at the
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Airbus DS demonstrates helicopter refuelling from C295W airlifter
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) recently demonstrated the ability of the C295W medium transport aircraft to conduct aerial refuelling with a helicopter.
The demonstration, which took place in December but was not announced until 17 January, saw the C295W perform a series of contacts with an Airbus
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Thailand aims to operate fleet of three submarines by 2026
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has outlined a requirement to operationalise its planned fleet of three submarines by 2026, and is currently in the process of submitting this proposal to the country's military government.
The matter was disclosed by Captain Prawoot Rodmanee, chief of the RTN's submarine
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