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Czech MoD announces plans to buy about 700 new light vehicles

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The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced plans on 28 February to issue a public tender to replace about 700 light 4x4 vehicles in service with the Army of the Czech Republic (ACR), starting in 2020. The MoD is seeking to replace Russian-made UAZ and British Land Rover Defender vehicles that

Avalon 2017: New Zealand requests P-8A cost and availability details

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New Zealand has requested detailed cost and availability information from the US government for the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed to Jane's on 2 March. The MoD sent a letter of request to the US government seeking these

Yemeni rebels display UAVs

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Yemen's rebels appear to have provided more evidence that they are getting military support from Iran after they displayed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that looked similar to the Iranian Ababil 2. Called the Qasef 1, the UAV was unveiled on 26 February along with three other smaller unmanned

US Reapers flew majority of strikes against Islamic State in Libya

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Most of the US air strikes against Islamic State fighters besieged in the Libyan city of Sirte last year were carried out by General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to a senior US Air Force's UAV officer. Colonel Chase Cunningham, commander of the USAF's 432nd Wing,

Sweden to reintroduce military conscription

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The Swedish Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 2 March that conscription in the country is to be reintroduced. Registration of those born in 1999 and 2000 will begin on 1 July 2017, with liability to undergo basic military training starting from 1 January 2018, continuing through to 2019. Some

Spaceshot: S-400 battery deployed near Feodosia, 45.010142 N 035.398780 E

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Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) satellite imagery captured on 1 October 2016 shows a Russian S-400 strategic surface-to-air missile (SAM) battery deployed near Feodosia in Crimea. The battery displaced a former Ukrainian S-300PS battery previously occupying the site, which is located east of an

NATO prepares for Taliban spring campaign, with focus on south

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Key Points The NATO-led 'Resolute Support' mission in Afghanistan is expecting the Taliban's spring offensive to focus on the south This year, however, there are raised expectations regarding the capabilities of the ANDSF As in past years, coalition forces in Afghanistan expect a substantial

Indian steel producers bid to replace imports in defence

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Indian steel manufacturers Jindal Stainless and Essar Steel have outlined their efforts to expand in defence and meet a government priority to effect import substitution in the sector. The two companies have issued separate statements detailing their respective activities in trying to penetrate the

European Commission starkly sets out range of options for EU's post-Brexit future

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Options for the European Union's post-Brexit evolution, unveiled in a White Paper on 1 March by European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, range from the status quo right up to the resurrection of the decades-old idea of a fully fledged European Defence Union. Germany, France, and several

Avalon 2017: USAF anticipates F-35 IOC with 3F standard software upgrade

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Initial operating capability (IOC) for the US Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters (JSFs) will be achieved later this year when system software is upgraded from 3I standard, an interim and more limited capability, to 3F standard. USAF F-35 Integration Office

Avalon 2017: IAI pitches Heron TP as Project AIR 7003 solution for Australia

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is pitching its Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as a solution for Australia's Project AIR 7003 requirement, Jane's was told at the Avalon Airshow on 1 March. Shaul Shahar, executive vice-president and general manager at IAI's Military Aircraft Group, said

Malaysia offers submarine training facilities to Saudi Arabia

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Putrajaya has offered its submarine training facilities to Royal Saudi Navy (RSN) in the latter's quest to pursue an initial underwater fighting capability, Malaysian defence minister Hishammuddin Hussein has disclosed via an official social media channel. The statement was issued on the occasion

India test-fires anti-ship missile from lead Kalvari-class submarine

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The Indian Navy has successfully conducted the first test-firing of an anti-ship missile from its lead Kalvari (Scorpène)-class submarine, the country's defence ministry announced on 2 March. The firing, believed to have been conducted with an MBDA Exocet SM39 Block 2 missile based on

House introduces FY 2017 appropriations bill for DoD

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A final version of the fiscal year 2017 (FY 2017) defence appropriations bill was introduced on 2 March by the House Appropriations Committee and includes USD577.9 billion for the Department of Defense (DoD). The legislation, which is to be considered on the House floor during the week commencing 6

Germany plans to increase surveillance capabilities in Mali

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The German military (Bundeswehr) plans to improve force protection at its main base in Mali by erecting a dedicated surveillance tower, deploying air defence radars, and procuring aerostats, a Bundeswehr spokesperson told Jane's on 27 February. The Bundeswehr is contributing 772 troops to the UN

France announces H160 for HIL programme

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The French government announced on 3 March that it had selected the Airbus Helicopters H160 as the "basis" for its Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger (HIL) programme. French Minster of Defence Jean-Yves Le Drian made the announcement during a visit to the company's

North Korea fires four ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan

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North Korea launched four ballistic missiles on 6 March that landed within or close to Japan's exclusive economic zone in what appears to be a reaction to joint US-South Korean military drills on the Korean Peninsula. The yet unidentified missiles were fired almost simultaneously around 0734 h

Jamaica commissions new Damen vessels

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Two new naval platforms for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard were named and commissioned during a ceremony at the JDF Coast Guard headquarters in Port Royal, Kingston, on 28 February. HMJS Cornwall and HMJS Middlesex are Stan Patrol 4207 vessels produced by Damen Shipyards Group. This

India successfully test-fires AAD interceptor missile

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India has conducted another successful test of its locally developed Advanced Area Defence (AAD) interceptor missile from the Integrated Test Range on Abdul Kalam Island off the country's east coast, India's Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a 1 March statement. The endo-atmospheric missile,

German NH90s begin medevac mission in Mali

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The four German NH90 helicopters deployed to Mali took over the forward air medical evacuation (medevac) mission there from the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) on 1 March, conducting their first medevac the next day. A pair of NH90s evacuated two wounded civilian drivers of a tanker truck
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