Poland has formally joined a Baltic initiative to jointly procure ammunition for the multi-purpose Carl Gustav recoilless rifle via the European Defence Agency (EDA). Four EDA countries now form the group's core, with others expected to join, says the agency.
After first announcing its intentions
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MHI announces first phase of restructure
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will formally launch the first phase of its planned corporate restructure on 1 October, a process that will consolidate the group's diversified defence interests into one business unit.
In a statement on 31 July MHI said the restructuring is scheduled to be
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First upgraded MiG-29 delivered to Polish Air Force
Poland has received its first upgraded Mikoyan MiG-29A Fulcrum-A fighter, it was announced on 29 July.
The MiG-29A, Tail number 89, was delivered to the Polish Air Force's 23rd Tactical Air Base in Minsk Mazowiecki, while a second upgraded aircraft (No.38) will be transferred to the air force in
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Boeing-Sikorsky pledge to more than double US Army's initial JMR investment
Boeing and Sikorsky will more than double the US government's spending if the team is chosen to build and demonstrate a rotorcraft for the US Army's Joint Multirole (JMR) helicopter programme, according to a Boeing executive.
"Together, Boeing and Sikorsky are planning to invest significantly
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Taiwan plans frigate-capable pier on South China Sea island of Taiping
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) is carrying out a feasibility study for the construction of a new wharf on the South China Sea island of Taiping (Itu Aba) that would be capable of handling 2,000-ton frigates.
The study is scheduled for conclusion in late September and the CGA said it
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Smartronix acquires telemetry, data systems business
Smartronix announced on 29 July it had acquired the telemetry and data systems business of Wyle.
The acquisition, for an undisclosed amount, will see Smartronix acquire Wyle's telemetry and data systems that are used on an array of defence and aerospace platforms, ranging from the Hubble telescope
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Russian military wavering on professionalisation
Russia is re-examining its requirement for long-term professional enlisted servicemen, Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu announced on 26 July.
Speaking to reporters and independent military experts, Shoigu indicated the plan to have 425,000 soldiers on contract in the armed forces before the end of
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Russia to avoid foreign-sourced electronic components in military technology
Russia will no longer import military electronic components, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin stated on 29 July.
Rogozin, who has responsibility for overseeing Russia's defence industry, stated that the revelations by US contractor Edward Snowden re-emphasise that Russia must now
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NG secures AESA contract for USAF, Taiwanese F-16s
Key Points Northrop Grumman has won the competition to build new AESA radars for the USAF and Taiwanese F-16 fleets Northrop Grumman's SABR beat Raytheon RACR to the contract
On 31 July Northrop Grumman became the latest winner in the race to build new active electronically scanned array (AESA)
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NATO's post-ISAF training mission remains unresolved, says SACEUR
NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe is still grappling with its "elephant in the room" regarding an operational plan for the alliance's post-2014 training mission in Afghanistan, according to US Air Force General Philip Breedlove, NATO's new Supreme Allied Commander Europe
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NATO allies need to hold onto hard-won interoperability, says SACEUR
NATO's 28 allies are at the pinnacle of their ability to fight together interoperably, according to the alliance's top military leader. However, the major challenge in the years ahead is to avoid losing that interoperability as allied troops redeploy to their home territories, says USAF General
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IAF chief makes case for more PC-7s at expense of HAL solution
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is battling with the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) over the choice of platform to provide the bulk of its basic trainer requirement.
In a letter to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in early July, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) N A K Browne categorically rejected
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First A400M delivered to French Air Force
The French Air Force has become the first military to receive the Airbus Military A400M Atlas transport aircraft, having taken delivery of its first aircraft the Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) announced on 1 August.
The aircraft, tail number MSN007, was formally delivered on 1
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Croatia adopts new strategic guidelines
The Croatian government adopted new Strategic Defence Review (SDR) guidelines on 25 July, prompted by the need to align defence requirements and accommodate new responsibilities emanating from Croatia's dual NATO/EU membership with limited funding, sources have told IHS Jane's .
The main guidelines
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Congressional SCMR hearing questions effects on strategy
The US Department of Defense (DoD) may still revisit its overarching strategic guidance if budget cuts are left in pace, Pentagon officials explained during a poorly attended House Armed Services Committee hearing on the department's Strategic Choices and Management Review (SCMR).
Committee
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Chile to add light aircraft, UAVs for maritime surveillance
Chile is planning to increase its aerial maritime surveillance and control capabilities by adding new light aircraft for patrolling its coast and littorals as well as extended range medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), sources in Santiago told IHS Jane's .
The
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Bell-Boeing to flight test V-22 air refueling kit
Key Points The prototype air refueling kit is based on the V-22's rapid ground refueling system Industry officials said they plan to fly the kit in August to verify smooth flight of a drogue behind a V-22
A prototype tanking kit that would enable the V-22 Osprey to air refuel aircraft, including
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BAE Systems reports lower profits in first half results
Key Points BAE Systems reports lower profits due to US budget cuts Results highlight importance of exports as company looks to finalise Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon negotiations in the second half of 2013
On 1 August BAE Systems reported a 6.5% drop in underlying earnings for the first half of 2013 to
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Austria plans conscription reform
Key Points Austria is planning to reform conscription after Austrians voted to retain compulsory military service The plans aim to make military service more relevant to later life, although criticism has been raised over the lack of a post-service militia element
Following the country's decision
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Ukraine considers merger of aerospace engine makers Motor Sich and Ivchenko-Progress
Ukraine is considering merging the Ivchenko-Progress gas turbine engine plant into the Motor Sich aerospace propulsion group, a move that would be consistent with efforts to consolidate the country's fragmented defence industry along the lines of the reforms taking place in neighbouring Russia.
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