The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to introduce compulsory military service for all its male citizens, vice-president and Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum announced using Twitter on 19 January 2014.
He said: "Headed today a cabinet meeting that initiated issuing the National and
UAE conscription plans move forward
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Pentagon to review state of US nuclear stewardship
Key Points The Pentagon has launched a full review of the US nuclear force following a series of nuclear-related mishaps Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel also plans to meet with top military leaders to investigate concerns about nuclear stewardship
US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has ordered a
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Pakistan and Indonesia sign defence trade agreements with Saudi Arabia
Pakistan and Indonesia have signed defence trade and industry agreements with Saudi Arabia; arrangements that highlight strengthening defence partnerships between predominantly Muslim nations.
A defence accord between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia was signed in Islamabad on 20 January, while a similar
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MDHI reveals new-generation MD 530 Little Bird helo
MD Helicopters Inc (MDHI) has developed a second-generation of its MD 530 Little Bird that it intends to offer as an interim solution while the company continues to develop the MD 540, a spokesperson disclosed on 23 January.
Speaking at the IQPC International Military Helicopter conference in
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KAI reiterates plans to develop KFX fighter
Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI) announced on 22 January that it will redouble efforts to complete the development of its KFX multirole combat aircraft programme.
"Every effort will be made to move forward with the KFX next-generation fighter project, development of light helicopters and
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KAI posts improved sales and reduced earnings
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) posted a strong increase in sales but a fall in profits in 2013, financial figures published by the partly state-owned company on 22 January showed.
KAI said in a statement that year-on-year sales climbed by 33% to KRW2 trillion (USD1.86 billion) while operating
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GCV on hold but may be resurrected in '3-4 years', says Odierno
Key Points The top US Army officer has confirmed that the Ground Combat Vehicle will be put on hold Service officials are 'hoping for a follow-on effort'
The US Army plans to shelve its Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) for at least the next three or four years as the programme, once dubbed a top
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ANSF face growing Taliban threat as election approaches, says ISAF commander
Key Points The ANSF performed well in the 2013 fighting season but face new threats as the presidential election approaches The general in charge of ISAF said the ANSF are ready tactically but still need more coalition assistance to build up institutional practices
The Afghan National Security
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Preliminary design contracts for OPC are imminent, USCG commandant says
Key Points The USCG will let contracts for up to three offerors for the first phase of the OPC programme Coastguard officials are still keen on acquiring a fleet of 25 OPCs
The US Coast Guard (USCG) is close to determining which bids for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) programme will be selected
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Pentagon deploys ships to Black Sea for Olympics
The US military has stationed two ships in the Black Sea in preparation for responding to any potential threats during the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
The United States will have "two ships in the Black Sea during that time" of the Olympics, which run from 7-23 February, US Secretary
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Malaysian sources deny PLAN drills around James Shoal
Malaysian military sources have said there is no basis to Chinese media claims that a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) task group conducted a patrol around the James Shoal region of Malaysia's Exclusive Economic Zone on 26 January.
The sources told IHS Jane's that Malaysian ships and aircraft
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India shows off upgraded Arjun Mk II MBT at National Day parade
India displayed the latest version of the locally developed Arjun Mk II main battle tank (MBT) during the National Day parade in New Delhi on 26 January.
The version on show in Delhi had a number of features not seen on a model that began its final round of trials in the Rajasthan desert in August
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India agrees to restart tripartite naval drills with Japan, US
Disregarding Chinese concerns, India on 25 January invited Japan to participate in the annual exercise 'Malabar' along with the US Navy (USN) later this year.
The proposed tripartite naval manoeuvres, which China has previously opposed saying they represent a military alliance against Beijing, will
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IAF asks MoD to let it buy foreign IJTs
The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to import a third of its requirement for 73 intermediate jet trainers (IJTs) in reaction to the failure of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to develop one despite a 14-year development programme.
The IAF recently asked the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to initiate
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F-35 software delays could hinder USMC fielding plans, DoD test chief warns
A possible 13-month delay in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter software development could spoil the US Marine Corps' (USMC's) plans to field the aircraft in mid-2015, according to a report by the chief weapons tester for the US Department of Defense (DoD) obtained by IHS
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F-35 Block 4 software work to start in late 2014
Key Points Lockheed Martin will soon begin work on Block 4 software for the F-35 Block 4 software capability will expand the F-35's weapons carrying options and improve power and thermal systems
Lockheed Martin, prime contractor for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, will soon begin
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Experts warn of 'Chernobyl' risk at Yongbyon nuclear plant
North Korea's decision to restart its 5 megawatt electric (MWe) reactor at the Yongbyon nuclear scientific research complex threatens Northeast Asia with a disaster potentially worse than Chernobyl, according to nuclear experts.
"This reactor comes from another world. The Yongbyon site has a
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Chemring sells Energetic Devices Clear Lake business
Decoy countermeasures and energetic materials specialist Chemring Group has sold its Chemring Energetic Devices' Clear Lake business to US-based ammunition provider AMTEC Corporation, Chemring announced on 27 January.
The sale was agreed in December 2013 and had been expected to close early in
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Brazil evaluates prospective new training helicopters
The Brazilian Navy is evaluating contenders for its training helicopter replacement programme after receiving responses to a request for proposals (RfP) issued in 2013, IHS Jane's has learned.
Speaking at the IQPC International Military Helicopter conference in London on 24 January, the Aircraft
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USN's Joint High Speed Vessel makes port call in Spain
The US Navy's (USN's) first Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) has arrived in Rota, Spain, where the crew is conducting an initial port visit during the vessel's maiden deployment, USN officials announced on 27 January.
USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) is expected to support maritime security and outreach
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