The Myanmar Navy (MN) has commissioned its first guided-missile frigate with low observable radar characteristics.
UMS (Union of Myanmar Ship) Kyansitthar (or Kyan-Sit-Thar ), with pennant number F12, was commissioned on 31 March at Thanlyin naval station near Yangon, just two days after the launch
Myanmar commissions first frigate with reduced RCS
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MHI welcomes changes to Japanese export law
Japan's biggest defence company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has welcomed Tokyo's decision to ease the country's long-standing ban on exports of locally made military equipment.
MHI said in a statement on 2 April that the new guidelines, called the 'three principles on arms transfers',
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Israeli Air Force adapts tactics to deal with increased UAV threat
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is having to adapt its aerial intercept tactics to contend with a marked rise in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) incursions over recent years, a senior service official told IHS Jane's on 2 April.
Speaking at Ramon Airbase in southern Israel, Lockheed Martin F-16I 'Sufa'
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Greece to receive 460 M113s from US
The Greek Army has finalised the transfer of 460 M113A2 series armoured vehicles from the United States, delivery of which should be in batches in mid-2014.
The M113s are being transferred free of charge under the US Excess Defence Articles (EDA) programme, with Greece paying EUR4 million (USD5.5
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F-35 programme cost dropping, congressional auditors say
The estimated cost of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter programme has dropped by about USD11.5 billion over the past year, down to USD332.3 billion, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported on 31 March.
The GAO's annual report on the 80 top US weapon
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EU mission to the CAR takes shape
The EU's peacekeeping force for the Central African Republic (CAR) hopes to reach full operational capability toward the end of May, according to its commander, France's Major General Philippe Pontiès.
While a number of EU countries have stepped forward with contributions, some capabilities
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Sri Lankan Navy receives donated Australian patrol vessel
The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) took delivery of a Bay-class patrol boat, donated by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS), at a flag-transfer ceremony in Cairns on 30 March.
An ACBPS official told IHS Jane's on 2 April that the 38 m vessel - the former ACV Corio Bay , rechristened
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Russian buildup around Belgorod continues
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Russia continues to move military units closer to the border region adjacent to Ukraine
Airbus Defence and Space satellite imagery illustrates Russian troop deployments to a training range near Belgorod
Despite Russian claims to have withdrawn some troops from its borders with Ukraine,
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Russia to 'move Iskander-M missiles to Kazakh border'
Russia will deploy Iskander-M theatre ballistic missiles to the border of Kazakhstan in order to boost defences against possible instability from Afghanistan, Russian newspaper Izvestia has reported, citing defence ministry sources.
According to the report, the 92nd Missile Brigade, based at the
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Russia moves heavy armour into Crimea
A Russian army armoured battalion has arrived in Crimea equipped with the first main battle tanks (MBT) to be deployed by Russia on the contested peninsula since the start of the stand-off between Moscow and Kiev last month.
The unit, which included more than 30 T-72 tanks, was shown to the
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Poland confirms Su-22 life extension
On 2 April the Polish Ministry of Defence announced that 18 of Poland's current fleet of Sukhoi Su-22M 'Fitter-K' attack aircraft will have their service life extended for another 10 years.
The service life of twelve Su-22M4 strike aircraft and six Su-22 two-seat Su-22UM3K trainers will be extended
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Norway signs RMMV contract
Norway has signed a NOK1 billion (USD167.2 million) deal with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) for military trucks, a Norwegian Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson confirmed to IHS Jane's on 2 April.
Two contracts were signed by the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) and
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Mexico's Air Force to buy more armed trainers
The Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Mexicana: FAM) in late March revealed an investment project to procure new aircraft for its 402nd Squadron based in Ixtepec, Oaxaca.
The 402nd Squadron was the last unit to operate the long-serving Lockheed T-33A armed jet trainers, but the last T-33s
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Mexico and Spain seek closer ties, NATO observer status for Mexico
Mexico has become the second Latin American country for which Spain is requesting observer status in NATO exercises.
As with the first, Colombia, it is seen as a "move to promote the internationalisation" of the country's armed forces that in recent years have been concentrating more on
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Mexican Navy increasing coast guard capabilities
The Mexican Navy on 1 April launched a new port security and protection scheme that includes the establishment of 19 Port Protection Naval Units (Unidades Navales de Protección Portuaria: UNAPROP).
Each UNAPROP will initially include a marine section and will expand according to operational
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Mexican Army renews vehicle fleet
The Mexican Army in late March announced it has launched a MXN2 billion (USD152 million) programme to procure a new batch of AM General Humvees.
The announcement did not indicate vehicle type but IHS Jane's understands that the order comprises over 1,000 M1151 standard and M1165 up-armoured
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MAF chief admits shortcomings in air, sea assets after drill
The chief of Malaysia's armed forces has admitted that a recent command post exercise carried out had highlighted shortcomings in the armed forces' air and sea assets and requisition processes to supplement these in emergencies.
Malaysian Chief of Defence Force General Zulkifeli Mohammed Zin said
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Infographic of Ukrainian Navy post-Crimean seizure
An infographic showing the impact on the Ukrainian Navy's surface fleet following the invasion of Crimea by Russia. The inventory figures are drawn from IHS Jane's World Navies and cross-referenced against official reporting and imagery analysis.
The majority of the Ukrainian Navy's vessels were
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EUTM prepares for second mandate
Just over two years ago the Malian Armed Forces lost a war to militants in the north and deposed the country's government in a coup. Now they are being rebuilt by an EU mission. Guillaume Belan reports on the progress.
Four battalions of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have been trained under the
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China launches third Dongdiao-class intelligence vessel
China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) launched its third Dongdiao-class (Type 815) intelligence collection/missile range instrumentation ship at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group's yard in Shanghai on 29 March.
The 130 m vessel was photographed without the complete set of three radomes
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