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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben on Monday, December 30, 2013, received China's Ambassador to Jordan Gao Yusheng and China's Deputy Military Attaché Lu Jun to discuss about joint military cooperation and the purchase of Chinese military equipment for a value of $4.9 million. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben on Monday, December 30, 2013, received China's Ambassador to Jordan Gao Yusheng and China's Deputy Military Attaché Lu Jun to discuss for the purchase of military equipment ...
 
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Saudi Arabia has pledged $3bn for the Lebanese army, Lebanese President Suleiman announced, calling it the largest grant ever given to the country's armed forces. Sleiman said the money will allow the army to buy weapons from France. Saudi Arabia has pledged $3bn for the Lebanese army, Lebanese President Suleiman announced, calling it the largest grant ever given to the country's armed forces. Sleiman said the money will allow the army to buy weapons from France.
 
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The Russian armed forces will start getting advanced Buk-M3 air defense missile system in 2016, the Air Defense Force's chief said on Saturday, December 28, 2013. The Russian armed forces will start getting advanced Buk-M3 air defense missile system in 2016, the Air Defense Force's chief said on Saturday, December 28, 2013.
 
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The Russian Space Forces test-launched a Topol RS-12M intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said. The launch took place at 9:30 p.m. Moscow time (17:30 GMT). The Russian Space Forces test-launched a Topol RS-12M intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said. The launch took place at 9:30 p.m. Moscow time (17:30 GMT).
 
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The United States is sending dozens of Hellfire missiles and ScanEagle surveillance drones to Iraq to help government forces combat insurgents, the New York Times reported on Thursday, December 26, 2013. The United States is sending dozens of Hellfire missiles and ScanEagle surveillance drones to Iraq to help government forces combat insurgents, the New York Times reported on Thursday, December 26, 2013.
 
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South Korea's arms procurement agency announced Friday, December 27, 2013, that it completed development of a multi- purpose air defense vehicle Bi-Ho with Shingung guided missiles based on indigenous technology. South Korea's arms procurement agency announced Friday, December 27, 2013, that it completed development of a multi- purpose air defense vehicle Bi-Ho with Shingung guided missiles based on indigenous technology.
 
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Heavy arms fire triggered panic Wednesday, December 25, 2013, in the Central African capital Bangui, prompting a French force to deploy armoured vehicles near the airport. Six Chadian peacekeepers have died in clashes. Heavy arms fire triggered panic Wednesday, December 25, 2013, in the Central African capital Bangui, prompting a French force to deploy armoured vehicles near the airport. Six Chadian peacekeepers have died in clashes.
 
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Iran unveils the Siyavash a new home-made ultra light sniper rifle during a visit by IRGC Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari to an exhibition of the latest military achievements of the IRGC Ground Force’s Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization in Tehran on November 18. Iran unveils the Siyavash a new home-made ultra light sniper rifle during a visit by IRGC Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari to an exhibition of the latest military achievements of the IRGC ...
 
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The new Iranian-made Arash, a 20mm anti-material rifle enters in service withe Iranian Armed Forces. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) equipped its forces with a new shoulder-launched weapon named ‘Arash’ and a home-made sniper rifle dubbed ‘Siyavash’. The new Iranian-made Arash, a 20mm anti-material rifle enters in service withe Iranian Armed Forces. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) equipped its forces with a new shoulder-launched weapon named ‘Arash’ and ...
 
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France will deploy its first U.S.-made unmanned surveillance drones MQ-9 Reaper to West Africa by the end of the year, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said last week, as it seeks to "eliminate all traces of al Qaeda". France will deploy its first U.S.-made unmanned surveillance drones MQ-9 Reaper to West Africa by the end of the year, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said last week, as it seeks to "eliminate all traces of al Qaeda".
 
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The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved a temporary increase in the strength of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to up to 12,500 military and 1,323 police. The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved a temporary increase in the strength of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to up to 12,500 military and 1,323 police.
 
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Russia carried out a successful test-firing of an RS-24 Yars ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northwest Russia on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, a military representative said. Russia carried out a successful test-firing of an RS-24 Yars ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northwest Russia on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, a military representative said.
 
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New Serbian-made self-propelled howitzer NORA B-52 K1 SP and Russian-made Metis M-1 anti-tank guided missiles entered in service with the Bangladesh Armed Forces. New Serbian-made self-propelled howitzer NORA B-52 K1 SP and Russian-made Metis M-1 anti-tank guided missiles entered in service with the Bangladesh Armed Forces.
 
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The recently established Kalashnikov Concern is planning to develop a modernized assault rifle for the Russian Army and hopes to increase the number of models available for export, its general director said in an exclusive interview with RIA Novosti. The recently established Kalashnikov Concern is planning to develop a modernized assault rifle for the Russian Army and hopes to increase the number of models available for export, its general director said ...
 
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The government of Zimbabwe has bought new military equipment, raising fears of a looming clampdown, according to the Zimbabwe Independent newspaper. This latest equipment forms part of an assortment of military trucks, armoured vehicles and anti-riot gear, purchased over the past 18 months. The government of Zimbabwe has bought new military equipment, raising fears of a looming clampdown, according to the Zimbabwe Independent newspaper. This latest equipment forms part of an assortment of military ...
 
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The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for South Sudan released a statement on Sunday, December 22, 2013, confirming plans to reinforce the UN's military presence in Bor, Jonglei State and Pariang County, of Unity State. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for South Sudan released a statement on Sunday, December 22, 2013, confirming plans to reinforce the UN's military presence in Bor, Jonglei State and Pariang County, of Unity State.
 
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India's indigenously developed Pinaka rockets were successfully test-fired from a multi-barrel rocket launcher from a base at Chandipur-on-sea Thursday, December 19, 2013. India's indigenously developed Pinaka rockets were successfully test-fired from a multi-barrel rocket launcher from a base at Chandipur-on-sea Thursday, December 19, 2013.
 
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On Thursday, December 19, 2013, U.S. President Obama sent a letter to Congress informing them that 45 U.S. military personnel have been deployed to South Sudan “for the purpose of protecting U.S. citizens and property.” On Thursday, December 19, 2013, U.S. President Obama sent a letter to Congress informing them that 45 U.S. military personnel have been deployed to South Sudan “for the purpose of protecting U.S. citizens and property.”
 
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Last week Chinese army carried out its second test-launch of its new InterContinenatl Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Dongfeng 41 (DF-41), which could have the ability to fire multiple warheads. The missile was fired Friday, December 13, 2013, from the Wuzhai rocket-firing complex in Shanxi province. Last week Chinese army carried out its second test-launch of its new InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Dongfeng 41 (DF-41), which could have the ability to fire multiple warheads. The DF-41 was fired Friday, December 13 ...
 
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Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has started building the 12th AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar for the Missile Defense Agency after being awarded a $172.7 million contract, which was previously announced by the Department of Defense on Dec. 17, 2013. Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has started building the 12th AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar for the Missile Defense Agency after being awarded a $172.7 million contract, which was previously announced by ...
 
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A team of United States Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen successfully test-fired an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Dec. 17 at 4:36 a.m. PST from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. A team of United States Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen successfully test-fired an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Dec. 17 at 4:36 a.m. PST from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
 
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Russia is upgrading its short-range Pantsir-S air defense systems with an improved capability to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles, a Defense Ministry spokesman said Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Russia is upgrading its short-range Pantsir-S air defense systems with an improved capability to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles, a Defense Ministry spokesman said Wednesday, December 18, 2013.
 
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Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces are preparing to revive railroad-based missile system. A blueprint of the project will be presented in the first half of 2014. This new railway missile platform will be equipped with Yars missile. Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces are preparing to revive railroad-based missile system. A blueprint of the project will be presented in the first half of 2014. This new railway missile platform will be equipped with Yars missile.
 
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The KrAZ trucks manufactured under the contract signed with the MOD of the Arab Republic of Egypt for KrAZ-63221 chassis cabs (6x6) with YaMZ-238D engine were inspected December 10-11 in the manufacturer’s facilities. The KrAZ trucks manufactured under the contract signed with the MOD of the Arab Republic of Egypt for KrAZ-63221 chassis cabs (6x6) with YaMZ-238D engine were inspected December 10-11 in the manufacturer’s facilities.
 
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Azerbaijan has prepared a program on state order in the defense industry for 2014, Defense Minister Yavar Jamalov said on December 17. He further said that Turkey and some other countries are highly interested in buying Azerbaijan's defense products. Azerbaijan has prepared a program on state order in the defense industry for 2014, Defense Minister Yavar Jamalov said on December 17. He further said that Turkey and some other countries are highly interested in buying Azerbaijan's products ...