UK parliament blocks Syria intervention
The UK Parliament has voted against military action in Syria, effectively blocking the country from taking part in strikes against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In a late night vote...
View ArticleStrikes on Syria unlikely to target CW assets
Key Points The Obama administration was still looking at how to respond to the Syrian regime's suspected use of chemical weapons as JDW closed for press Punitive strikes against the Assad regime are...
View ArticleRwandan threatens military intervention in Congo
Tensions between Rwanda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have increased to arguably their highest level since the end of the latter's 1998-2003 conflict, with Kigali claiming that...
View ArticleRoyal Thai Navy takes delivery of new 90 m OPV
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) officially commissioned into service its first BAE Systems-designed offshore patrol vessel (OPV) at Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard on 26 August. HTMS Krabi was built by...
View ArticleRockwell Collins announces sale of Kaiser Optical Systems subsidiary to...
US avionics provider Rockwell Collins Inc announced on 30 August that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its subsidiary, Kaiser Optical Systems Inc to Endress+Hauser. Terms of the agreement...
View ArticlePhilippine Navy close to selecting Indonesian SSVs
The Philippines Department of National Defence (DND) appears close to selecting Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL to construct at least two strategic sealift vessels (SSVs) for the Philippine Navy (PN)....
View ArticleMAKS 2013: Vympel looks to integrate RVV-BD on several aircraft types
Russia's Vympel air-to-air missile (AAM) design bureau displayed their long-range RVV-BD missile for the second time at the Moscow Air Show (MAKS) 2013, but several designers close to the programme...
View ArticleMAKS 2013: UAC to cut combat aircraft production over next 15 years
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is aiming to cut combat aircraft production by 55% over the next 15 years, in an effort to rebalance the company's production of transport aircraft. According...
View ArticleMAKS 2013: Sukhoi T-50 still a work in progress
The Sukhoi T-50 (PAK-FA) fifth-generation fighter's showing at the Moscow Air Show (MAKS) 2013 from 27 August, highlights the challenges Russia faces putting the type into front-line service, writes...
View ArticleMAKS 2013: Russian industry unveils new SAM systems
Russia's Almaz-Antei exhibited its new S-350E Vityaz (Knight) surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for the first time at the Moscow Air Show (MAKS) 2013. The S-350E is scheduled for firing trials in the...
View ArticleIndia's first dedicated military satellite launched
India's first dedicated military satellite was launched successfully from French Guiana on 30 August. The GSAT-7 surveillance and communication satellite was aboard a European Space Agency Ariane-5...
View ArticleHarris offering RF-330E as US Army issues draft Rifleman Radio RfP
Key Points The US Army is to a hold Rifleman Radio draft RfP industry day on 5 September The AN/PRC-152A Falcon-III is certified to run the latest release of SRW software The US Army issued a draft...
View ArticleF-35B nears completion of second sea trials on USS Wasp
Key Points Development Testing II featured F-35B's first night time flight operations and UK launch and recovery at sea USMC aims to forward deploy F-35B on-ship in 2017 After conducting 90 short...
View ArticleChinese MoD bullish on Japan ties, calls for peaceful resolution to Syria...
A Chinese Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson used a monthly press conference held on 29 August to address questions on pressing regional issues and the conflict in Syria. China's tense territorial...
View ArticleChemring merges and rebrands Roke, EOD businesses
Chemring is to merge its Roke Manor Research and Chemring EOD businesses to form Chemring Technology Solutions (CTS), IHS Jane's has learned. The newly formed CTS business will begin trading under the...
View ArticleAs US debates action on Syria, DoD reconstruction inspector reflects on...
With US leaders contemplating military action against Syria following an alleged chemical weapon attack by the government against civilians there, the Pentagon official who has been studying the...
View ArticleSyrian military allegedly used makeshift rockets in chemical attack
There has been speculation that Syria's military used an unusual and crudely manufactured rocket in the apparent chemical weapons (CWs) attack carried out in the Damascus area on 21 August. The...
View ArticleVoyager displays new 'civilian' livery
AirTanker has unveiled the new paint scheme for the Airbus Military A330-200 Voyager tanker and transport aircraft to be operated on the civilian register. While the aircraft retains the low-visibility...
View ArticleUSN's CVN 71 completes sea trials following refuel and overhaul
Key Points USS Theodore Roosevelt returns to the navy and will begin flight deck qualifications Upgrades include improved superstructure, modernised launch and recovery systems for new aircraft The US...
View ArticleSaab cuts Dynamics staff
Swedish defence and security company Saab has announced it is to make 70 employees redundant as part of an effort to increase efficiency in the face of declining defence markets. In a statement issued...
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