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UTC profits slide in 4Q 2013 but up for year

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United Technologies Corporation (UTC) reported a 29% drop in fourth quarter 2013 profit on 23 January, but its revenue was up slightly for the period. Net income for the conglomerate was USD1.46 billion in the period, down from USD2.06 billion in the last quarter of 2012. Revenue rose to USD16.8

USN recovers body of missing pilot, with three naval aircrew dead after MH-53E loss at sea

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A US Navy (USN) diving team on 14 January recovered the body of the missing pilot of the MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic. The aircraft went down off the coast of Virginia during a routine mine countermeasures training mission on 8 January. Officials are continuing to

Update: Philippines to add Scorpion turrets to M113s

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Elbit Systems Land and C4I is to upgrade 28 BAE Systems M113A2 tracked armoured personnel carriers (APCs) for the Philippine Army, 14 of which will be fitted with the turrets of decommissioned Alvis Scorpion armoured reconnaissance vehicles. Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) Assistant

UK considers 'surrogate' helicopters to reduce pilot training costs

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The United Kingdom is looking at introducing a new 'surrogate' helicopter type to train pilots at a lower cost than is currently the case with operational platforms, the deputy commander of the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) said on 23 January 2014. Speaking at the IQPC International Military

UK and Colombia sign naval MoU

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Colombia and the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) meant to enhance defence and security co-operation. Signed on-board the UK Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond on 20 January, the MoU details an increase in bi-lateral naval co-operation with enhanced information

Thailand to launch lead-in fighter programme after new government forms

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The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) expects to launch a USD400 million programme to acquire lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) aircraft following the formation of a new Thai government, RTAF spokesman Group Captain Prapas Sonjaidee told IHS Jane's on 22 January 2014. The aircraft acquired through the LIFT

Terrorists returning to Sahel, say EU officials

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Terrorist networks are bouncing back across Africa's Sahelian belt, posing threats to military and civil targets across the region and beyond, say European Union (EU) officials, who admit that the groups are more agile than the international community's ability to react to them. Despite EU and

Sweden to refurbish CV90 IFVs

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The Swedish government has approved a major upgrade and refurbishment programme for its BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) it has been announced. Speaking to IHS Jane's on 21 January, a spokesperson for the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) said the

Surface Navy 2014: USN weighing Longbow Hellfire against Griffin missile for LCS

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Key Points The USN is seeking longer-range surface-to-surface missile for SUW module A Longbow Hellfire missile engaged high-speed boat targets during a recent test The programme manager in charge of equipping the US Navy's (USN's) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) with modular warfighting kit is

Oman and Raytheon sign NASAMS contract

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Omani Defence Minister Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib al-Busaidi and Raytheon CEO Thomas Kennedy signed a contract covering a new air defence system for the sultanate on 20 January, the Omani News Agency (ONA) reported. The ONA did not detail the system, but Raytheon officials said in 2013 the

New self-propelled howitzer spotted in Algeria

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Algeria is updating its artillery inventory by procuring Chinese self-propelled howitzers. The acquisition was revealed by photographs that were published on the forcesdz.com blog on 14 January showing a self-propelled gun on a transporter. The author said he took the photo near the Algerian city

Malaysia mulls marine corps, styled on USMC model

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As it looks to develop a marine corps to bolster its armed forces, Malaysia may be considering a model similar to that of the US Marine Corps, according to a Malaysian defence official. However, Malaysia has yet to elaborate on what any such model might look like. Malaysian Defence Minister

Lockheed Martin takes earnings hit in 2013

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Lockheed Martin's fourth quarter 2013 profit was down 14%, with US government budget cuts leading to a writedown and a job-reduction charge. Earnings fell to USD488 million from USD569 million one year ago, the company said in a 23 January press statement. Full-year earnings were USD45.4 billion

Ghana looks to buy new aircraft types to bolster support of international missions

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The Ghanaian Air Force is looking to introduce a number of fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft types into service to expand its support of international missions in the region, a senior service official disclosed on 23 January. Speaking at the IQPC International Military Helicopter conference in

France earmarks EUR1 billion in spending on cyber defence

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The French Ministry of Defence has earmarked EUR1 billion (USD1.36 billion) to boost its cyber security capabilities, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on 21 January. The issue has become a "national priority" as it "touches on the very essence of our sovereignty,"

DCD in talks to build vehicles in Nigeria

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South Africa's DCD Protected Mobility is in discussions with Nigeria's Mekahog Group with an eye to establishing a plant to build the Springbuck armoured personnel carrier (APC) in the West African country, according to DCD general manager Andrew Mears. Mears said this will be a phased project,

China plans new patrols from disputed Paracel island

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China announced on 21 January that it would deploy a 5,000-tonne vessel to Woody Island (Yongxing Island) in the South China Sea and set up a programme of patrols. The island is administered as a prefectural level city of Hainan province and is the largest of the disputed Paracel Islands claimed

Chilean president-elect pledges to overhaul defence financing

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Chilean president-elect Michelle Bachelet plans to reform defence financing as part of her 2014-2018 term, which is set to begin on 11 March. According to her campaign goals her government will send an initiative to Congress to amend and pass the current reform initiative, which has been stalled

British Army wants AH-64E Apache before end of decade

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The British Army Air Corps (AAC) expects to replace its current AgustaWestland-Boeing WAH-64D Apache Longbow AH.1 attack helicopter fleet with the latest-variant AH-64E (formerly AH-64D Block III) "by the end of the decade", a senior service official disclosed on 23 January. Speaking at

Astronics Corporation buys EADS Test and Services

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Astronics Corporation has reached an agreement to buy the Test and Services (T&S) unit of Airbus Group (formerly EADS). The US-headquartered company - which provides aerospace and defence products ranging from simulation systems to antennae and aircraft lighting - agreed to pay USD53 million
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