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Arab countries co-operate to fight Islamic State
An Islamic State flag flies over Tal Abyad, Syria, as seen from AkÇakale in southern Turkey, on 29 January 2015. Regional intelligence agencies have attempted to infiltrate the Islamic State. Source: PAIDF steps up counter-tunnel training
A Palestinian teenager uses his mobile phone to record events at one of the graduation ceremonies for the Vanguards of Liberation in the Gaza Strip on 29 January. Hamas says it has provided 17,000 youths aged 15-21 with paramilitary training as part of the programme. Source: PA PhotosJordan breaks silence on airstrikes after death of pilot
An image released by the JAF on 5 February shows one of its F-16s preparing to take off for a combat sortie. Source: JAFSeparatists claim first airstrike on Ukrainian forces
Russian-backed separatists in the east of Ukraine claim to have conducted their first airstrikes against government forces using a captured Su-25, similar to this one. Source: Tblisi Aerospace Manufacturing
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US Army releases JAGM solicitation, Lockheed Martin plans to compete
Significance The US Army has issued a solicitation for the EMD phase of its JAGM programme JAGM would eventually replace the airborne TOW, AGM-114 Hellfire, and AGM-65 Maverick missiles The US Army on 2 February released a request for proposals (RfP) for the engineering and manufacturing
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Senegalese troops train with RAM Mk 3 vehicles
Senegal has taken delivery of RAM Mk 3 light armoured vehicles, the French Ministry of Defence (MoD) revealed on 2 February. The MoD said that French forces had carried out tactical training to prepare two Senegalese motorised companies for their deployment as the rapid reaction force for the UN
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Greece scopes plan for MEKO 200HN mid-life modernisation
Significance EUR400 million cap has been set on planned Hydra-class frigate modernisation Upgrade work will address key sustainability and capability priorities The Hellenic Navy is progressing plans to move forward with the mid-life upgrade of its four MEKO 200HN Hydra-class frigates, but has
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NATO to deepen co-operation with Georgia
NATO is set to widen its defence ties to Georgia and will begin implementing a set of new co-operation measures in the coming months, according to NATO officials. The broad set of measures were initially approved by NATO leaders during their September 2014 summit in Wales and are focused mainly on
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Analysis: Ukraine rebels claim Tochka ballistic missile shoot-down
Ukrainian rebels claim to have shot down an OTR-21 Tochka (SS-21 'Scarab'/9M79) short-range ballistic missile near Luhansk on the night of 1/2 February. The claim, if true, would indicate that anti-Kiev forces have an operational missile defence capability. However, analysis by IHS Jane's indicates
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The belligerent bear: Russia updates its military doctrine
Russia's new military doctrine differs from its 2010 predecessor mainly in tone and nuance but, highlighting growing security threats, it also suggests there will be no retreat from the country's military development programme. Dr Mark Galeotti reports -
Fettered flight: Indian Air Force procurement and capabilities
The Indian Air Force's capabilities are continuing to deteriorate, despite the arrival of a government that seems ready to make big acquisition decisions, report James Hardy and Rahul Bedi -
Baltic states join forces to resist Russia
Relations between Russia and the Baltic states are at a low following Moscow's incursions into Ukraine. Lora Chakarova examines Lithuania's strategy to distance itself from Russia and explores how Moscow could use hybrid warfare techniques against the region in 2015.
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Civil nuclear liability remains unclear for investors, but India-US strategic and defence co-operation likely to increase
Significance President Barak Obama is the first US president to make a second trip to India after previously visiting in November 2010 during his first term in office. The two leaders highlighted progress on several aspects of the India-US bilateral relationship, including making operational the
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CBO releases new triad upgrade estimate
The United States will have to spend USD348 billion on nuclear weapons modernisation over the next 10 years if it wants to maintain a triad of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarines, and bomber aircraft, according to a 22 January report from the Congressional Budget
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Increasing radicalisation indicates growing risk to individuals and businesses associated with foreign supporters of Egyptian government
EVENT A group calling itself Popular Resistance Movement in Giza claimed responsibility on 5 February for the 2 February arson attack on Cairo's branch of the Emirates National Bank of Dubai. The group was formed in August 2014 and has carried out minor acts of violence and sabotage including
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PT Kereta Api Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan, 1, Bandung 40117, Java Tel: (+62 22) 423 00 31 Fax: (+62 22) 420 33 42 e-mail: kontak_pelanggan@kereta-api.co.id Web: www.kereta-api.co.id Key personnel Gauge (mm) Route length (km) Electrification (route-km) Voltage Hz AC/DC 1,067 8,159 N/A N/A N/A
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Philippine Army mortars
Development Although reportedly produced at one time these mortars are no longer in service or manufactured. Description The Philippine Army is equipped with two mortars of local design and manufacture. The M75 60 mm uses a tripod and a thick-gauge circular, stamped and welded baseplate. It is
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M29 and M29A1 81 mm mortar
Development This 81 mm mortar was introduced in 1952 as a replacement for the Brandt-copy M1. It was originally given the service designation M29 and a development designation of T106. The baseplate M3 was developed by the Canadian Armaments Research and Development Establishment (now DRDC
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OFB E1 120 mm mortar
Development The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), formerly Indian Ordnance Factories (IOF), 120 mm E1 mortar was designed to provide heavy and sustained firepower in all phases of battle in various types of terrain. It can provide support to amphibious forces immediately upon landing and can be
