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Russia orders new Il-96 tanker aircraft
Russia has ordered two Il-96-400TZ tanker aircraft from UAC. A Russian presidential Ilyushin Il-96 aircraft is pictured. Source: PA PhotosOman increases defence budget despite low oil prices
Oman's defence and security budget. (IHS)French defence minister heads to Delhi with MMRCA on the agenda
India downselected the Dassault Rafale in 2011, but negotiations have yet to conclude. Source: Sirpa Air
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India's FIPB approves Aequs bid for increased FDI
India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has approved a bid by aerospace and defence firm Aequs (formerly QuEST Global Manufacturing) to increase its level of foreign direct investment (FDI) to 40% of its total equity. The approval - announced by the FIPB on 9 January - enables Aequs to
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Surface Navy 2015: JSOW C-1 completes developmental testing
The US Navy (USN) has completed integrated test and evaluation of the AGM-154C-1 variant of the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW), the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) disclosed on 12 January. Developed by Raytheon Missile Systems, the AGM-154C JSOW is a medium-range, air-to-surface precision-guided
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Finmeccanica to present industrial plan soon, denies McKinsey involvement
Italian company Finmeccanica will soon be presenting its industrial plan to its board of directors, a plan that will try to help reverse several years of difficult results and diminishing revenue. After rumours surfaced in media reports that famed consultancy McKinsey participated in the development
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Patria and Kongsberg joining forces for Middle East vehicle bid
Scandinavian companies Patria and Kongsberg have signed a teaming agreement to produce vehicles and weapons for an undisclosed Middle East country, the companies announced on 12 January. The vehicle bid is expected to be a variant of Patria's AMV 8x8 armoured vehicle, along with some capabilities
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Vietnam and UK form defence trade task force
The governments of Vietnam and the United Kingdom have formed a task force to "advance and pursue" defence trade and related industrial co-operation, the UK Embassy in Hanoi has announced. A statement by the embassy on 9 January said that the task force will support an effort by the two
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US foreign policy priorities through to 2017
US presidents are traditionally weaker as they approach the last years of their mandate. Chuck Cushman analyses which global hotspots and foreign policy issues will demand presidential attention in the coming two years, and what role Congress might play. -
China bids for prime regional economic position
A number of diplomatic and trade agreements designed to enhance China's centrality to the Asia-Pacific region have underlined the country's dominance. Christian Le Mière assesses whether China can tip the balance against the United States' political influence. -
Libya's political rivals compete for oil revenues
As Libya descends into an east-west fight between political and military factions, control of the oil industry and state institutions is becoming paramount. Richard Cochrane examines the competing parties and whether Libya will be divided between rival entities.
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Images suggest J-10Bs close to entering Chinese service
An early January sighting of 14 J-10B fighters at the airfield of Factory 132 of the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) indicates this updated fighter may soon be deployed to its first operational regiment. A People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fighter regiment usually has about 24 aircraft.
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Lockheed Martin outlines MEADS opportunities in Poland and Germany
The Lockheed Martin-led Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) consortium has outlined plans to reposition itself for opportunities in Germany and Poland in 2015 having suffered setbacks in both countries during the previous year. Lockheed Martin described MEADS in a 7 January statement as a
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EID to receive contract to fit ICCS6 to Belgian, Dutch, and Portuguese vessels
Key Points Belgian, Netherlands, and Portuguese frigates to receive EID ICCS6 fit 10 vessels will be outfitted between 2015 and 2020, under a EUR15 million contract The navies of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal will equip a number of their surface ships with the Integrated Communications
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Analysis: UN peacekeepers struggle against IEDs in Mali
Key Points MINUSMA suffered more than 100 casualties in 2014, with IEDs proving the largest single threat The mission is trying to improve its counter-IED capabilities, including through the acquisition of mine-protected vehicles for its poorly equipped African contingents The UN Multidimensional
