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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
The UAV market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with innovations in technology and battlefield applications driving demand across military sectors. From the battlefields of Ukraine to NATO exercises and beyond, drones are transforming how wars are fought and supported.
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
US Navy identifies counterterrorism needs
9th January 2019
The US Navy has released a list of its wide-ranging needs to combat terrorism across the operational spectrum. The requirements, designed to meet the needs of both conventional …
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Naval Warfare
China 'needs three aircraft carriers' says naval expert
9th January 2019
China needs ‘at least three aircraft carriers’ to protect its extensive coastline and its interests abroad, a senior Chinese naval expert said Wednesday. ‘Our country …
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Defence Notes
TSC acquires ADS
9th January 2019
Technical Services Corporation (TSC) has acquired Accelerated Development & Support Corporation (ADS), a Virginia-based science and technology services provider, the company announced on 7 January. …
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Military Logistics
US Navy takes another step toward common logistics hulls
9th January 2019
Building on the results of a May 2018 RfI and subsequent ‘industry day’ opportunity, the US Navy is taking another step toward the development and …
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Special Operations
Malaysia centralizes Special Forces Command
8th January 2019
Special operations forces from across the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will be organized under a centralized Special Forces Command, the Chief of the Defense Forces …
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Naval Warfare
Israel Shipyards looks to Shaldag and Saar for market breakthrough
8th January 2019
Although the naval arm of Israel's military is the smallest of its services, recent hydrocarbon finds have focused interest in securing industrial assets inside its …
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Land Warfare
Indian Army seeks anti-aircraft guns again
8th January 2019
The Indian Army is reinvigorating efforts to procure 938 anti-aircraft cannons, with an RfI recently issued and responses due by 19 January. Simultaneously, Russia is …
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Land Warfare
Russia ready to field first S-350 surface-to-air missile
8th January 2019
The Russian military is set to take on its first Almaz-Antey S-350 Vityaz surface-to-air missile (SAM) system in 2019. The Russian MoD plans for the …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy names DDG 128
8th January 2019
The US Navy will name incoming Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 128, as USS Ted Stevens, the navy announced on 4 January. The ship is …
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Defence Notes
US withdrawal from Syria to be done in 'prudent' way: Trump
8th January 2019
President Donald Trump on Monday sought to end fears of an abrupt US pull-out from Syria, saying the fight against the Islamic State group is …
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Military Logistics
US Army explores new watercraft solutions
8th January 2019
The US Army is exploring potential new solutions to meet its watercraft logistics requirements, with an indication that commercial solutions could be considered for the …
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Naval Warfare
US conducts latest South China Sea sail-by amid trade talks
7th January 2019
A US Navy guided-missile destroyer on Monday sailed near disputed islands in the South China Sea where Beijing has built military installations, sparking anger in …
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Land Warfare
Insight: US continues to court Turkey over air defence
4th January 2019
Turkey kicks off 2019 facing a geopolitically defining issue with the choice between two air defence systems, one from Russia and one from the USA. …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Mersey joins patrol for Channel migrant dinghies
4th January 2019
A UK Royal Navy ship was patrolling the Channel on 4 January in response to a wave of mostly Iranian asylum seekers risking the crossing from …
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Land Warfare
Bolsonaro open to discussing future US military base in Brazil
4th January 2019
Brazil's new far-right President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday he was open to discussing his country hosting a US military base ‘in the future,’ underlining his …
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Naval Warfare
Eyeing China, US to hold missile drill in Japan's Okinawa
3rd January 2019
The US military will this year conduct its first ever missile drill around the Japanese island of Okinawa, according to a report Thursday, as Washington …
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Naval Warfare
Future USS Paul Ignatius completes acceptance trials
3rd January 2019
The US Navy’s future destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) successfully completed acceptance trials on 20 December in the Gulf of Mexico. During the two …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy to buy pair of aircraft carriers
3rd January 2019
The US Navy has received DoD approval to buy the third and fourth Ford-class aircraft carriers in one contract instead of two, an approach that …
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Defence Notes
CAR rebels buy weapons from Sudan traffickers: UN report
3rd January 2019
Rebels who briefly seized power in the Central African Republic in 2013 have received fresh weapons supplies from traffickers in Sudan even as they take …
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