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Philippines edges closer to Australian landing craft procurement
HMAS Balikpapan during a beach landing in the Comoro district of Timor-Leste while in service with the RAN. The vessel is likely to be procured by the Philippines. Source: Commonwealth of AustraliaArgentine intelligence service reforms seek to prolong Kirchnerist influence and extend surveillance into private sector
Police stand guard outside Argentina's Intelligence Service Agency in Buenos Aires on 28 January. A reorganisation of Argentine state intelligence services includes a new mandate to focus on economic crimes.Ukraine at risk of further territory losses, US and EU officials warn
The US ambassador to Ukraine warns that pro-Russian forces stand ready to take more territory from Kiev's control when they choose. A pro-Russian fighter is pictured firing an NSV machine gun at Ukrainian army positions near Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine on 9 June. Source: PA PhotosAttack in Indian Punjab indicates return of Afghan fighters and increasing risk of skirmishes on Pakistani border
An Indian army soldier at the scene of an attack by suspected militants in the town of Dina Nagar, Punjab state. The suspects fired at a bus stop and stormed into police barracks in the northern town bordering Pakistan. (PA)
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An alleged senior Jabhat al-Nusra commander dies in suicide attack in Syria's Hama
AL-MANAR TV reported on 28 July that an alleged senior Jabhat al-Nusra commander, identified as Abu Hamza al-Zawbi, had been killed in a suicide attack he carried out in Sahl al-Ghab in Syria's Hama governorate earlier that day. Zawbi reportedly posted on his purported Twitter account few hours
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Antarctica's peace could be open to negotiation
Key Points Although demilitarised under its regulatory framework until at least 2048, the Antarctic could become an arena for international competition. Increased Chinese investment in the region has yet to suggest that China will play a larger role in regulation or challenge major players such as
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Armed clashes erupt between CPI-M and security forces during operation in India's Odisha
ARMED clashes broke out between security forces and 50 to 60 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) militants as security forces were conduction a cordon and search operation targeting a senior CPI-M commander, identified only as Jampanna, in Pongabaju forest in Kalahandi district of India's Odisha
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ASPI report calls for sea change in Australian approach to amphibious warfare
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) currently lacks the tradition, culture, and organisational expertise needed to maintain and employ a world-class amphibious warfare capability, according to a new study by a leading think-tank. The paper, released by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute
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Extension of corruption probe into electricity companies likely to exacerbate Brazil's political and economic crisis.
EVENT On 28 July, Brazilian police arrested Othon Luiz Pinheiro da Silva, the outgoing CEO of Eletronuclear, a subsidiary of Eletrobras, the state-run electricity company. The investigation relates to alleged cartel practices and payment of bribes by bidders to secure a contract for the
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State of the culinary art: new military catering systems aim to boost soldier morale
Morale is often directly tied to a soldier's physical well-being, and so keeping troops well fed and hydrated are of paramount importance to military planners. Kelvin Wong examines the military food and catering technologies that support troops in the field. -
Potential for radicalisation in South Africa rises
The domestic terrorism threat in South Africa is currently low, but appears set to rise as a result of increasing radicalisation within the Muslim community. Robert Besseling examines the extent of the threat and the authorities' ability to respond effectively. -
Asian gains
With Asia-Pacific countries increasingly looking to develop their defence industrial capabilities through offset, the demands being placed on foreign contractors are rising to an unprecedented level. Jon Grevatt reports
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Philippines edges closer to Australian landing craft procurement
Key Points President Benigno Aquino has signalled the Philippines' intention to acquire three former Australian LCHs The procurement will bolster the Philippine Navy's sealift and disaster relief capabilities The Philippine government has begun preparations to acquire three more decommissioned
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Philippines edges closer to Australian landing craft procurement
Key Points President Benigno Aquino has signalled the Philippines' intention to acquire three former Australian LCHs The procurement will bolster the Philippine Navy's sealift and disaster relief capabilities The Philippine government has begun preparations to acquire three more decommissioned
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Nuclear deal likely to temporarily increase Iranian political stability, cause escalation of Iraqi and Syrian proxy war
Iranian diplomats have told media that a draft nuclear agreement has been reached with the P5+1 countries in Vienna on 14 July. The agreement will gradually allow investment in Iran's economy, Saudi Arabia and Turkey will likely attempt to maximise their gains in Iraq and Syria in the short term,
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Attack in Indian Punjab indicates return of Afghan fighters and increasing risk of skirmishes on Pakistani border
EVENT Three militants dressed in military uniforms and armed with automatic weapons and grenades attacked the Dina Nagar police station in Gurdaspur, Punjab, on 27 July. According to the Punjab police, the militants had set improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the nearby Pathankot-Amritsar
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