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Thailand Received 2 helicopters MI-17V5 from Russia

On Thursday 26 November 2015 and then aboard a Antonov An-124 transport aircraft at the airport U-Tapao Thailand about 100 km south of Bangkok have come shipment of two Mi-17V5 helicopters with numbers 76 404 and 76...

Iraq army reinforcements in Anbar Province

Massive Iraq army reinforcements have reached Anbar. Zero hour for the assault on Ramadi's centre nears. Al Anbar Governorate or Anbar Province is, geographically, the largest governorate in Iraq. Encompassing much of the country's western territory, it shares...

UAE says ready to commit ground troops to Syria

UAE says ready to commit troops to Syria The United Arab Emirates has said it is ready to commit ground troops against extremists in Syria and described Russian airstrikes in the country as attacks on a "common enemy"

Turkey have moved 1000 vehicles to the Syrian border

Greek media report that Turkey have moved 1000 vehicles, including Leopard 2A4 tanks to the Syrian border 25% of the power of the Turkish 1st Army Tensions at the Syrian-Turkish border have risen since Turkey shot down a Russian...

Japan Weighing Exporting MSDF Trainer Planes to Philippines

Japan is considering offering training aircraft to the Philippines, which would mark the first time it has exported used defense equipment overseas. If realized, the shipment of aircraft to the Philippines is seen as a way of strengthening...

Argentine upgraded IA-58H Pucara light strike aircraft makes maiden flight

Argentin's first upgraded IA-58H Pucara light strike aircraft made its maiden flight on 24 November. The aircraft selected (tail number AX-561) in June received a re-modelled set of wings from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to accommodate the replacement...

Singapore Pursues Expansion of Military Training Space in Australia

Defence training agreements and co-operation between Singapore and Australia look set to be expanded under the Singapore-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) framework following the latest round of discussions between the defence leaders of both countries. Singaporean defence minister...

Indonesia Showcases N219 is a New Light Transport Aircraft

Indonesia showcases N219 is a new light transport aircraft designed by Indonesian Aerospace for multi-purpose missions in remote areas. Pioneer N219 aircraft with a capacity of 19 passengers who designed the PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) with the National Institute...