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U.S. Sacks Japan Desk Head Over Okinawa Slurs, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

TOKYO - The United States on March 10 sacked a senior diplomat who infuriated Japan with reported slurs against the people of Okinawa Island, which has reluctantly hosted American forces since World War II.

NATO mulling 'range of options' in Libya - Rasmussen, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur RIA Novosti

NATO is considering a range of options, including humanitarian aid and military intervention, but any action should have a clear legal basis, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Thursday.

Sweden Halts Arms Deliveries to Two Mideast States: Official, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

STOCKHOLM - Sweden has halted weapons deliveries to two countries in the Middle East and North Africa due to the unrest sweeping the region, the head of a government agency said March 9, refusing to name the countries in question.

Russia hopes to make $9.5 bln in 2011 arms sales, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur RIA Novosti

Russia's state-run arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, said on Wednesday it expects to make up to $9.5 billion in arms sales this year.

Russia hopes to make $9.5 bln in 2011 arms sales (Update 1), il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur RIA Novosti

Russia's state-run arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, said on Wednesday it expects to make up to $9.5 billion in arms sales this year.

MoD, Treasury Outlining Size of Further U.K. Cuts, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

LONDON - The depth of Ministry of Defence cuts to be inflicted on the British military in the upcoming financial year is being decided in talks with the Treasury, Defence Secretary Liam Fox told a parliamentary committee here March 9.

Russia Made $8.6B From Arms Sales in 2010: Arms Chief, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

MOSCOW - Russia sold arms and military equipment worth more than $8.6 billion in 2010, with India, Algeria and China the largest customers, the head of the state arms exports agency said March 9.

Rockets From Iran Seized in Afghanistan: ISAF, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

KABUL - International forces in Afghanistan have seized a "significant" shipment of rockets from Iran which would have doubled insurgents' strike range, an official said March 9.

DoD Accounting Problems 'Serious': Treasury Dept., il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

WASHINGTON - The U.S. administration is taking a hard look at problems in the Defense Department's accounting, after a report called its books unauditable, the Treasury Department said March 9.

Russia Made $8.6 Billion From Arms Sales In 2010: Arms Chief, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

MOSCOW - Russia sold arms and military equipment worth more than $8.6 billion in 2010, with India, Algeria and China the largest customers, the head of the state arms exports agency said March 9.

Mistral Talks Seek Price Compromise: Russian Arms Chief, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

MOSCOW - Russia's arms export chief said March 9 that Russia and France were seeking a compromise on price in talks on a deal for Moscow to buy Mistral helicopter carriers from Paris.

A400M Production To Begin; Revised Deal Still Awaits Approval, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

LONDON - Airbus Military has launched series production of the A400M even though two of the partner nations have not signed off on a revised deal to build the airlifter.

Daimler, Rolls-Royce Jointly Bid For Tognum, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

FRANKFURT, Germany - German automaker Daimler and Britain's Rolls-Royce announced plans on March 9 to take over Tognum, a German manufacturer of motors and turbines they want to make into a world leader.

MEPs Call for No Fly Zone Over Libya, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

STRASBOURG, France - Parliamentarians meeting in a plenary session of the European Parliament on March 9 have called for the imposition of a no-fly zone over Libya. The North African country is in the throes of conflict between factions supporting leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi and factions against him.

DoD Takes Steps To Streamline Acquisition Process, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

In an attempt to speed up the weapon buying process, the Pentagon is retooling and eliminating some of the mandated steps in the acquisition process, according to DoD officials and documents.

U.S. Panel to Probe Phony Electronics in Supply Chain, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee announced today that it would investigate the proliferation of counterfeit electronic parts seeping into the military's supply depots.

U.S. Lawmakers: Accelerate Acquisition, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

The Pentagon's lengthy process to develop and field new weapons came under attack Wednesday as several top Defense officials joined with lawmakers in decrying the system.

Indian AF to Buy 64 Indigenous Combat Helos, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force will buy 65 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) from state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) for about $1.4 billion.

China Stakes Claim on Disputed Islands after Spats, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

BEIJING - China on March 8 reiterated its claim over disputed islands in the South China Sea after the Philippines and Vietnam protested to Beijing over its naval activity in contested waters.

China Blasts S.Korea Military Hacking Allegations, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

BEIJING - Beijing on Tuesday accused a South Korean lawmaker of being "irresponsible" for saying Chinese computer hackers gained access to secret military files on Seoul's planned purchase of U.S. spy planes.

U.S. Navy Keeping Watch on Libya, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

Questions about the military capabilities of U.S. naval forces able to bear on Libya permeated a Capitol Hill Navy budget hearing March 8.

S. Korea to Push Ahead with Fighter Jet Purchases, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

SEOUL - South Korea will push ahead with the purchases of high-altitude spy drones and stealth fighter jets to strengthen deterrence against North Korea, its defense chief said March 8.

Libya No-Fly Zone Would Stretch Resources: Experts, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

LONDON - A no-fly zone over Libya is a feasible military option but it would require resources to be switched from elsewhere such as the conflict in Afghanistan, military experts said March 8.

U.S. Navy F-35 Makes First Supersonic Flight, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

The Navy's version of the joint strike fighter broke the sound barrier March 4, a first for the new airplane.

IISS: Chinese Military Growing Fast But Concerns 'Regional', il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

LONDON - China is building its military capability at a rapid pace but it remains a "regional power with regional concerns", the think tank IISS said in its annual report on the world's armies on March 8.

Israel's National Security Council Head Steps Down, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

JERUSALEM - Israel's National Security Council chair Uzi Arad stepped down on March 6 after two years in the post, a statement from the prime minister's office said on March 7.

MMRCA short list to be announced first week of April, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur Rafale News

U.S. Under Pressure to Arm Libya Rebels, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

WASHINGTON - The administration of President Barack Obama has come under mounting pressure to arm Libyan rebels facing an emboldened and regrouping military, amid charges Washington missed recent chances to oust the country's strongman.

166th Martin Baker MK-16F delivered, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur Rafale News

Taiwan to Cut 9,200 Troops as China Ties Warm, il y a 13 années, 1 mois sur defensenews.com

TAIPEI - Taiwan plans to slash the number of its troops by 9,200 this year amid warming ties with China, but the cut will be offset by more advanced weaponry, an official said March 7.