National defence experts and the European Defence Agency (EDA) are now delving into the nitty-gritty of technical work to set up a new funding mechanism for multination research projects.
A proposal to national defence ministries for a 'co-operative financial mechanism' (CFM) is expected in May,
National defence experts drill down into details of new EU financing mechanism
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Hungary looks to redevelop defence industry
The government of Hungary has established a multi-ministry working group with a view to reinvigorating the national defence industry.
The establishment of the group - formed of representatives of the Ministry of Defence, Interior Ministry, and the Ministry for the National Economy - was announced
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Argentine defence minister mulls exit as modernisation plans stall
Argentine defence minister Julio Martinez is preparing to leave his position by March in part owing to frustration regarding the slow pace of the country's military modernisation, sources in Buenos Aires have told IHS Jane's.
President Mauricio Macri took office in Argentina last year promising to
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Trump reaffirms US 'ironclad' commitment to South Korea
US president Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington's commitment to defending South Korea in a telephone conversation with that country's acting president, Hwang Kyo-ahn, the White House said in a 29 January statement.
The defence commitment includes the provision of "extended deterrence, using
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Saudi frigate survives attack off Yemen
Saudi Arabia announced on 31 January that one of its frigates had survived a suicide boat attack, while Yemen's rebels claimed they used a missile against the naval vessel.
The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the Saudi-led coalition, which is trying to reinstall Yemen's ousted
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Philippine president threatens to scrap pre-positioning agreement with US
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has accused Washington of risking regional security by constructing 'permanent arms depots' in his country, and threatened to scrap a bilateral deal that allows US forces to use Philippine military bases and pre-position materiel.
In a televised news conference
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Wargame shows NATO needs more work on Baltic defence
Recent wargames conducted by senior western active duty and former military, national security, and intelligence officials have suggested that more work is still needed if the NATO alliance is to be up to the task of defending its northern front line in the Baltics.
These were the findings of a
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US, South Korea reaffirm THAAD deployment plans, says report
US secretary of defence James Mattis and South Korean defence minister Han Min-koo have reaffirmed plans to deploy the US Army's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in 2017 amid concerns about North Korea's growing missile capabilities, Yonhap news agency reported on 31 January.
In a
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Trump, Mattis begin shaping Pentagon programmes
The US Department of Defense (DOD) under President Donald Trump's administration is beginning to take shape, although key endeavours will soon be guided by upcoming programme reviews and the management style of yet to be confirmed service secretaries.
In a 27 January memorandum, Trump directed
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Czech Republic orders more Pandur II armoured vehicles
The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 30 January awarded a CZK2.07 billion (USD82.0 million) contract to Tatra Defence Vehicle for the procurement of 20 specialised versions of the Steyr Pandur II 8x8 armoured vehicle for the Army of the Czech Republic (ACR).
Tatra Defence Vehicle obtained
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USMC flight training hours improving but maintenance issues remain
The US Marine Corps (USMC) continues increasing pilot training hours and monthly averages have improved to about two hours below requirements, according to Lieutenant General Jon Davis, the deputy commandant for aviation.
In 2015 marine pilots logged an average of six to nine hours of flight
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USMC advancing shipborne 'Group 5' UAS concept
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has progressed with plans to furnish its Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs) with a shipborne 'Group 5' unmanned aerial system (UAS) capability.
"We validated a Group 5 UAS requirement that's made it through the joint requirements process," Lieutenant General
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Russian government says it will move ahead with planned defence industrial spending surge
The Russian government plans to continue with a planned investment programme designed to reinvigorate the country's defence industrial base, which still relies on Soviet-era technology in many sectors, according to a 31 January report from Russian government-owned news agency TASS.
It quoted Prime
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Russia, India developing lightweight BrahMos variant, says report
India and Russia are developing a new lightweight variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile for use on submarines and the Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA (Perspektivny Aviatsionny Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsii) fifth-generation fighter, Russia's TASS news agency reported on 27 January.
"We are working
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Panama Naval Air Service receives new Twin Otter transport
The Panamanian National Naval Air Service (SENAN) has received a single new Viking Air DHC-6-400 Twin Otter transport aircraft
The aircraft, whose purchase was announced by Viking Air in November 2016, was officially handed over to the SENAN by Panama's president Juan Carlos Varela on 23 January.
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Northrop Grumman, BAE drop out of US Air Force trainer competition
Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems have decided not to compete for the US Air Force's (USAF's) fighter trainer replacement programme, the companies announced on 1 February. The programme is valued at an estimated USD1 billion with plans to acquire 350 aircraft.
In a statement, the two companies, who
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Five-nation project for multimode IED detection to get off ground soon
A five-nation European research consortium will soon receive funding to work on a counter-improvised explosive device (IED) project for route clearance that, if successful, would leap ahead of today's techniques, enabling much faster and more comprehensive detection and disposal of IED threats.
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Cohort takes over Marlborough Communications
Cohort announced on 1 February that it had acquired the minority 49.99% stake in military communications frim Marlborough Communications Ltd (MCL).
The acquisition of the minority share, in a deal valued at GBP5.1 million (USD6.4 million), is part of the arrangements made when Cohort first acquired
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Chile deploys military to combat wildfires
The Chilean armed forces, along with some international support, are helping combat significant wildfires that have destroyed thousands of hectares and claimed at least 11 lives.
A total of 550 marines are maintaining order in various towns across the Bío Bío region, which has been
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Romania orders more Piranha III APCs
Romania has ordered another batch of Piranha III 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicles, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) announced on 26 January.
The contract, worth RON187.8 million (USD44.8 million), covers 12 specialised Piranha III variants, including mobile command posts, medevac
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