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Kazakhstan to acquire Su-30SM fighters
Kazakhstan is to acquire an undisclosed number of Su-30SM fighters to help modernise its Soviet-era air force. Source: IrkutRussian TOS-1 and Pantsyr-S1 systems reported in east Ukraine
This image of a 96K6 Pantsyr-S1 (SA-22 'Greyhound') SPAAGM system was supposedly taken in east Ukraine on 28 January. Source: Unknown authorshipSeparatists 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 ManufacturingUpdate: KC-390 airlifter makes maiden flight
An infographic showing how the KC-390 compares with its closest competitors. Source: IHS
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DoD to begin moving A-10 mechanics to F-35A
Significance The Pentagon plans to move some A-10s to 'backup flying status' in order to allow maintenance personnel to be shifted to the F-35A A CAPE assessment found that the USAF's plan to retire the entire A-10 fleet is the best way to protect current fleet readiness and the schedule for F-35A
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Brazilian study recommends procuring Siroco LPD
A Brazilian Navy (MB) evaluation commission from the General Directorate of Naval Material recommended procurement of the French Navy Siroco (L 9012) Foudre-class landing platform dock (LPD) in late January, according to local reports. The Brazilian commission surveyed the 12,000-ton Siroco at its
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Pentagon budget 2016: USD11 billion F-35 request would fund 57 more aircraft
Significance The DoD's FY 2016 budget request includes USD11 billion for F-35s The request would fund 57 more aircraft and is a 23% increase over the Pentagon's FY 2015 funding for the effort The US Department of Defense (DoD) has requested just more than USD11 billion in fiscal year 2016 (FY
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Peru offered FA-50 fighters by South Korea
South Korea has offered Peru the sale of 24 Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Golden Eagle light fighters as part of ongoing efforts to further bi-lateral defence cooperation between the two nations. According to South Korean press reports, the country's Vice Minister of Defence Baek Seungjoo
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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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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 -
The As-Pac cyber challenge
As cyber threats and related vulnerabilities continue to intensify in the Asia-Pacific region, its countries are making unprecedented moves to tackle the problem effectively. Jon Grevatt 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
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Collision avoidance upgrade for UK Tornados delayed by developmental problems
The UK's plans to field a new collision warning system (CWS) for its fleet of Panavia Tornado GR.4 strike aircraft are being delayed due to development problems, it was disclosed on 28 January. Answering questions in the House of Commons, Philip Dunne, parliamentary under-secretary of state for
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UK prepared to deploy military assets to support FPDA in event of future Asia-Pacific crises, says foreign secretary
Key Points The United Kingdom is prepared to deploy armed forces should its interests and alliances in the region be put at risk by regional security challenges The UK foreign secretary notes that extra-regional powers are paying attention to potential security risks, but that any issues should be
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Islamic State's support infrastructure in Turkey raises risk of retaliation targeting Western diplomatic and commercial assets
EVENT A Turkish police intelligence report, leaked on 17 January, claimed that around 3,000 people were in Islamic State sleeper cells present "throughout the country". Although the accuracy of the report's estimate of sleeper numbers is difficult to ascertain, IHS sources have confirmed
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Elevated risk of clashes between rival supporters in one-month outlook as Lesotho prepares for February poll
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Philippine militants' opposition to peace process, growing links with the Islamic State raise terrorism risks within Mindanao
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Ukraine's Mariupol port at heightened risk of collateral damage as further ceasefire talks unlikely in short term
