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Incoming Irish government backs plans for larger defence force
It has been more than six weeks since the Irish general election. After long negotiations, a coalition of two of the three largest parties and independents has resulted in a Programme for Government (PfG) which will form the basis of a government almost guaranteed to be formed on 22 January.
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Shaping the future of defence: What 2025 holds for the global drone market
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Land Warfare
Viettel acts as dominant force in Vietnam’s military modernisation
Vietnam defence manufacturer Viettel, traditionally known for radar and communications equipment, has been moving into new areas including kinetic weapons and loitering munitions.
Air Warfare
Lockheed secures more than $12 billion in contracts for F-35 production and TR-3 upgrades
The contracts include a $678.4-million contract for F-35 modification kits, along with an earlier December 2024 contract worth $11.7 billion for the production and delivery of 145 F-35 Lot 18 aircraft.
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Special Operations
Georgia expands SOF capacity
15th January 2019
The Georgian Armed Forces (GAF) have announced a strategy to expand the operational capacity of its special operations forces, senior service personnel have disclosed.Speaking on …
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Special Operations
PLA SOF expands counter-terrorism training
15th January 2019
The New Year has seen Chinese special operations forces prioritizing counter-terrorism (CT) capabilities with partner nation forces across the Indo-Pacific region. As the People’s Liberation …
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Digital Battlespace
Dassault signs Rafale F4 development contract
14th January 2019
French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has signed a Rafale F4 standard development contract with the French Armed Forces, which will offer the platform a host of …
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Defence Notes
White House sought military strike against Iran
14th January 2019
The White House demanded that the military draft plans for strikes on Iran after attacks in Iraq last year, sparking concern at the Pentagon and …
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Land Warfare
Indian Army plans integrated battlegroups
13th January 2019
The Indian Army, in an endeavour to advance operational competency and to counter plummeting budgets, is making swift restructuring moves as part of Land Warfare …
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Defence Notes
Embraer shares take off after Bolsonaro approves Boeing merger
11th January 2019
The share price in Brazilian airplane manufacturer Embraer soared Friday as markets reacted favourably to the country's President Jair Bolsonaro approving a merger with US …
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Digital Battlespace
908 Devices progresses for AVCAD
11th January 2019
908 Devices’ High-Pressure Mass Spectrometry (HPMS) technology platform will proceed to the next phase of the US Department of Defense's (DoD’s) new Aerosol and Vapor …
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Defence Notes
Japan FM to visit Moscow amid tensions over island dispute
11th January 2019
Japan's foreign minister Taro Kono will visit Moscow next week for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on a decades-long row over four disputed …
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Naval Warfare
Russian Navy strengthens its littoral capabilities
11th January 2019
The Russian Navy commissioned two newly-built vessels for littoral operations at the end of 2018, the first being the lead Project 22800 Karakurt small missile …
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Defence Notes
US military removes some equipment from Syria
11th January 2019
The US military has removed some equipment from Syria, a defense official confirmed on 10 January, following a report that the drawdown ordered by President …
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Naval Warfare
Mistral missile in new demonstration
11th January 2019
MBDA has successfully demonstrated the anti-surface capabilities of the Mistral missile against fast inshore attack craft using a SIMBAD-RC automated naval turret, the company announced …
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Defence Notes
Croatia cancels Israeli F-16 deal after Washington snub
10th January 2019
The Croatian MoD has cancelled a deal with Israel for the procurement of 12 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft after the Trump administration failed to approve the order. …
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Military Logistics
USAF accepts first KC-46A despite developmental testing deficiencies
10th January 2019
The USAF has accepted its first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker with the signing of a DD250 inspection and receiving report it was announced on 10 January …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy to commission LCS 13
10th January 2019
The US Navy is set to commission its new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 13, the future USS Wichita, at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, …
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Defence Notes
C. Africa army head came to Russia for training says minister
10th January 2019
The defence minister of the Central African Republic said in an interview published Thursday that the chief-of-staff of the conflict-riven nation's army had been in …
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Defence Helicopter
Indonesia orders 17 new helicopters
10th January 2019
The Indonesian military has signed up for 17 new helicopters with PTDI, according to an announcement by the Indonesian aerospace company delivered on 9 January. …
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Naval Warfare
US lawmaker monitoring elevator woes on new aircraft carrier
10th January 2019
The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) has pledged to keep a close eye on US navy efforts to fix the advanced weapons …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: UK MoD takes centre stage in political drama
9th January 2019
The Christmas and New Year period saw British forces deployed globally on a range of missions and tasks. Some roles were routine, others were in …
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Defence Notes
French Air Force fighter jet missing in mountains
9th January 2019
A search was underway for an Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter and its two pilots who went missing Wednesday in a mountainous region of eastern …
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