NATO launched its latest trust fund project on 2 February to help Montenegro safely dispose of unneeded ordnance. Administered from Podgorica, the fund will be used to finance an environmentally sound demilitarisation of more than 400 tonnes of surplus ammunition.
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NATO launches ordnance-disposal project in Montenegro
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Mattis reaffirms US defence commitment to Japan
US secretary of defence Jim Mattis has reaffirmed the United States' commitment to its defence treaty with Japan.
"I want to make certain that Article 5 of our mutual defence treaty is understood to be as real to us today as it was a year ago, five years ago - and as it will be a year, and 10
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Philippines acquires US counter-insurgency equipment
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has taken a delivery of counter-insurgency (COIN) equipment from the United States. The delivery is notable in light of the Philippine government's stated intention to reduce its reliance on US materiel and moves to acquire COIN and other capabilities from
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Brazil abandons Pantsir-S1 acquisition
After several years of negotiations with Russian authorities, Brazil decided to cancel plans to buy three batteries of the KBP Pantsir-S1 (SA-22 'Greyhound') medium-range self-propelled air defence system, according to local reports.
As of this writing, the Brazilian Ministry of Defence had not
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USAF showcases new chemical and biological suit for F-35 pilots
The US Air Force (USAF) revealed the new chemical and biological (CB) protective suit to be worn by pilots of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
The outfit, which was showcased on the service's website on 2 February, also features a Joint Service Aircrew Mask, a pilot-mounted CB air
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Tunisia begins receiving Kiowa Warrior helos
Tunisia has begun receiving the surplus-US Army Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scout and light attack helicopters it ordered in 2016, the AFP reported on 4 February.
Six of the 24 helicopters approved by the US government in May 2016 have now arrived in the North African country for counter-terrorism
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NATO now providing counter-IED training in Iraq
After months of preparation, NATO launched a new training programme in Iraq on 5 February to instruct the country's security forces in counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) techniques.
The alliance said about 30 enlisted Iraqi soldiers will attend the first five-week course and that various
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EU boosts aid for Libyan coastguard
As expected, EU leaders formally pledged at their 3 February summit in Malta to give EUR200 million (USD215 million) to the coastguard of Libya's UN-backed provisional government to boost its ability to intercept migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
As it did with Turkey in 2016, the European Union
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Australia selects Camcopter for naval VTOL UAV requirement
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has selected the Schiebel S-100 Camcopter rotary-winged unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to fulfil its interim vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) requirement.
The RAN has awarded Schiebel a contract to provide an undisclosed number of
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China's AR-2 UAV-capable air-to-surface missile ready for export, says report
China can now offer foreign users of its Cai Hong (Rainbow) family of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) its AR-2 short-range semi-active laser (SAL) air-to-surface missile for use in anti-terrorism operations and low-intensity conflicts, the state-owned China Daily newspaper reported on 3
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Viola withdraws from consideration to become top US Army civilian
Vincent Viola has withdrawn himself from consideration to become secretary of the US Army.
According to several reports, Viola was finding difficulty separating himself from his multiple business interests. President Donald Trump announced him as a candidate on 19 December.
Billionaire businessman
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PLA Rocket Force trains deployment of Dong Feng ballistic missiles
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force has demonstrated its ability to deploy its short-range, nuclear-capable Dong Feng-15B (DF-15B) and Dong Feng-16 (DF-16) ballistic missile systems in exercises carried out in early February, Chinese state-owned media has reported.
The China
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Brazil, Portugal seek to strengthen defence ties
Brazilian defence minister Raul Jungmann plans to visit Portugal 9-10 February to meet with counterpart José Alberto de Azeredo Lopes to strengthen defence industry co-operation between the two Portuguese-speaking nations.
Memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for co-operation on military
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Australian defence procurement aligns with new ADF leadership structure
The Australian government's emphasis on strengthening the structure of the senior levels of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is expected to lead to a more integrated approach to procurement and sustainment, the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has confirmed to Jane's .
The ADF structural
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'No need for dramatic military moves' in South China Sea, says Mattis
US secretary of defence Jim Mattis has criticised China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea (SCS), while stressing the need for diplomatic efforts to resolve the sovereignty and territorial disputes in the region.
"What we have to do is exhaust all efforts, diplomatic efforts to try
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Singapore completes checks on Terrex vehicles previously detained by Hong Kong
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has completed a series of checks and maintenance tasks on the nine 8x8 Terrex infantry carrier vehicles (ICVs) previously detained by the Hong Kong authorities, the Singapore Army announced via an official social media channel on 6 February.
The ICVs, which were
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India formalises private-sector technology funding scheme
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has established a programme dedicated to providing funding for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) looking to expand in the defence sector.
The Technology Development Fund (TDF) operates under the Defence Research and Development Organisation
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Australia awards contracts for prototype ammunition carrier
Australia has awarded BAE Systems Australia and Sea Box International contracts to competitively develop prototype ammunition load carriers, Australia's minister for defence industry, Christopher Pyne, announced on 1 February.
Each company has committed to designing and engineering in Australia a
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Spain to keep flying old C101 Aviojet trainers
The Spanish government has given the go-ahead for a spares package contract for the air force's CASA C101 Aviojet advanced trainer and light attack aircraft, effectively extending its in-service life for a further four years.
An air force spokesman told Jane's on 7 February that they had "no
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USAF keeping A-10s until 2021, eyeing future 'family of systems' approach
The US Air Force (USAF) expects to keep its full fleet of Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support (CAS) aircraft for at least another four years, and then may explore a 'family of systems' approach, according to USAF Chief of Staff General David Goldfein.
"We're going to keep
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