Key Points
Request recommends amphibious ships be given priority in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act
Current LHA production rates are likely to dip below the minimum sustaining rate for industry
On 7 February 2017, US Marine Corps (USMC) and congressional leaders urged congress to
USMC, congressional leadership call to prioritise amphibious warship funds
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USAF F-22 Raptors to undertake three-week training in Australia
The first three of up to 12 US Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor multirole fighters arrived in Australia on 10 February for what Australian defence minister Marise Payne said would be the largest and longest rotation yet of fifth-generation aircraft to the country.
Describing the visit
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Indian Navy Il-38SD MPA successfully fires Kh-35 anti-ship missile
An Indian Navy (IN) Ilyushin Il-38SD maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) has fired a Russian-built Kh-35 radar-guided anti-ship missile against a target ship in a demonstration of its long-range sea denial capability, IN spokesperson Captain D K Sharma announced on 8 February.
The successful 'maiden'
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Damen takes over Curaçao shipyard
Netherlands-based Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (Damen) took over management of the Curaçao Drydock Company on 1 February 2017. The new company has been renamed Damen Shiprepair Curaçao (DSCu).
The Caribbean shipyard has two dry docks - Antilla and Beatrix - with a length of 280 m and
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Analysis: Satellite imagery confirms Iranian ballistic missile tests
ANALYSIS
Satellite imagery obtained by Jane's corroborates reports that Iran carried out ballistic missile tests on 29 January and in July 2016, but provides no evidence that versions of North Korea's Hwasong-10 were launched.
Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows a convoy of vehicles on a road
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Airlander 10 repaired ahead of planned return to flight
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has completed repairs to its Airlander 10 hybrid airship following a crash that caused serious damage to the flight deck during its second test flight in August 2016, the company announced on 10 February.
The repairs were carried out at the vehicle's dedicated hangar in
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Portuguese special forces to receive Polaris ATVs
The Portuguese Army's Logistics Command has ordered nine Polaris Defense 4x4 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for the Special Operations Force (FOE), the army told Jane's on 9 February.
The contract is worth EUR359,965 (USD384,500) and includes seven Sportsman MV 850 MILITARY TAN quad-bikes and two MRZR
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European Parliament pushes for major changes to EU defence policy and structures
A new draft resolution tabled on 9 February by two key committees of the European Parliament calls for major changes to the EU's defence policy, and for national defence expenditure in Europe to rise to 2% of GDP.
Noting that defence co-operation in the EU is "now more dependent on political
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USAF rotates Continuous Bomber Presence in the Pacific
The United States has rotated its Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) stationed in Guam in support of the US Pacific Command (PACOM), with the arrival of four Rockwell B-1B Lancers to the island.
The rotation, which was announced by the US Air Force (USAF) on 9 February, saw the B-1Bs from the 9th
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TEI to develop Turkey's first indigenous turboshaft engine
TUSAS Engine Industries (TEI) has been awarded a contract by the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) to develop Turkey's first indigenous turboshaft engine.
Under the Turboshaft Engine Development Project, TEI is due to produce its first engine in two years' time, with the entire
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Syrian troops push towards Palmyra
Syrian troops have begun an offensive front in the country's central desert region in a bid to recapture the city of Tadmur, home of the Palmyra ruins, from the Islamic State.
Having been secured with Russian air support in March 2016, Tadmur and the world-renowned Palmyra ruins were recaptured by
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Russian bombers intercepted as they skirt western Europe
Russian bomber aircraft were intercepted by UK Royal Air Force (RAF), French Air Force (Armée de l'Air: AdlA), and Spanish Air Force (Ejercito del Aire: EdA) fighters as they skirted the airspace of all three countries on 9 February.
The interceptions, which were confirmed by both the RAF and
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Reliance announces USD480 million debt-exit plan
Reliance Defence and Engineering (RDEL) - one of India's largest private-sector naval shipbuilders - has approved a major refinancing plan that will take the company out of debt, it announced on 11 February.
In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) RDEL said the scheme, approved by the
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Indonesia, Portugal explore defence industry collaboration
Indonesia and Portugal are to explore opportunities for defence industrial collaboration, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Jakarta said on 9 February.
The MoD added that co-operation would be focused in areas of defence electronics, particularly communications systems, as well as military aerospace
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Estonia creates EUR60 million capital fund for additional defence purchases
Estonia's Defence Minister Margus Tsahkna announced in a speech on 9 February that the country will establish a EUR60 million (USD63.8 million) defence capital fund over the next three years.
The fund will sit over and above Estonia's current defence spending of 2.2% of GDP. It is expected to be
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USAF seeks interim 500 lb bomb with moving target capability for F-35
The US Air Force (USAF) is seeking an interim 500 lb-class weapon with a moving target capability for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
A `sources sought' notice posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website on 10 February calls for information from the US
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US Army rotary brigade arrives in Europe for 'Atlantic Resolve'
The US Army began unloading helicopters and other heavy equipment destined for NATO's eastern-European flank on 10 February.
Personnel from the 16th Sustainment Brigade off-loaded and prepared dozens of Boeing CH-47F Chinook and Sikorsky UH-60L/M Black Hawk helicopters, as well as armoured vehicles
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French Special Forces receive their first new PLFS vehicles
France has taken delivery of its first Poids Lourds Force Spéciale (PLFS - Heavy Special Forces Vehicle), the French defence procurement agency (the DGA) announced.
The vehicle is the first of 202 ordered from Renault Trucks Defence (RTD) in January 2016, together with 242 Véhicule
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Putin checks combat readiness of Russia's air defences
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) conducted a snap air defence exercise from February 7-9 in the western Russian Federation. The drill was the fifteenth ordered by President Vladimir Putin since 2013.
The training tested the performance of the air defence command and control system and its
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AAR Airlift Group, Inc. awarded AFRICOM airlift contract
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has awarded AAR Airlift Group, Inc. a USD204.2 million contract to provide aviation services throughout the Africa Command (AFRICOM) area of responsibility.
The contract, which was disclosed on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps)
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