October 2015 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
 
 
 
 

UK plans to buy 20 new drones to fight Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
 
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UK Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to buy 20 new drones to fight Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Britain is part of an international coalition of more than 60 countries, including the United States, Arab and European nations, working together to dismantle and destroy ISIL in Syria and Iraq.
 

Bulgaria to boost its defence spending
 
Bulgaria to boost its defence spending 

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has approved a new “Plan for the Development of the Defence Capabilities of the Armed Forces 2020”. Its aim is to develop the country’s Armed Forces based on the current and projected international and regional security situation and bring them closer to NATO standards.

 

France will increase its defense budget for 2016
 
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France will increase its 2016 defense budget by $671 million to $32 billion according to a parliamentary bill published on Wednesday, even as the country enacts corporate and income tax cuts worth more than $12 billion.
 

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe established a new special weaponry export agency
 
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government in Japan has established a specialized agency to facilitate the overseas sale and acquisition of weaponry. The decision is designed to deepen Tokyo’s military ties with other countries following the easing of a ban on arms exports last year, while also providing an economic boost to Japanese corporations that have long demanded the removal of restrictions.
 

Australian army has selected Thales 4x4 Hawkei protected vehicle to replace its fleet of Land Rover
 
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The Hawkei is set to become the latest addition to the Australian Defence Force fleet following the signing of a AUD 1.3 billion (about EUR 820 million) contract with the Commonwealth. The Hawkei PMV is a light 4 x 4 protected mobility vehicle originally designed to meet an Australian Defence Force (ADF) requirement for a light armoured patrol vehicle to replace some of its Land Rover Perentie variants.
 

Since 30 September 2015 Russian air force has performed 60 missions on the territory of Syria
 
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Starting from September 30, the Russian aviation has performed over 60 sorties on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic to engage over 50 ISIS infrastructural objects. These are command centres, explosives and ammunition depots, communications, mini-plants aimed for production armament for terrorist attacks, training camps of militants.
 

Russia has started the construction of anti-missile warning radar station in the Arctic Region
 
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Construction of a cutting-edge missile attack early warning radar station has begun in the Arctic, Russia’s Aerospace Defense Forces Deputy Commander said Saturday, October 4, 2015. Russia's strategic goals in the Arctic are to secure current and potential energy resources and to maintain military superiority above the Arctic Circle.
 

China will support peacekeeping missions with more troops and $100 million in the next 5 year
 
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, November 28, 2015, announced a string of measures to back United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. Addressing a peacekeeping summit, which gathered leaders and representatives of over 70 countries and international organizations, Xi said his country is to join the new UN peacekeeping capability readiness system.
 

Georgia became a member of NATO’s Rapid Reaction Force
 
Georgia became a member of NATO’s Rapid Reaction Force 

Georgia has become a member of the NATO Rapid Reaction Force. The force is a highly ready one comprised of multinational land, air, maritime and special operations components. Forces are committed on a rotational base for a period of 12 months. Its total power reaches 40,000 troops. They can respond swiftly to various crises around the world.

 

Austria received the first Husar vehicles
 
Austria received the first Husar vehicles 

The Austrian Army has received the first six light amoured 4x4 vehicles from the Italian firm Iveco. The vehicles, known as Husars” in Austrian service, were inducted into service in a special ceremony attended by the Minister of Defence, Gerald Klug.

 

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