The U.S. Marine Corps has issued its request for proposals for the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle.
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Xi relying on old boy network to strengthen PLA
A lengthy piece by Asahi Shimbun on how Chinese President Xi Jinping is using his old boy network to strengthen his control of the People’s Liberation Army.
Thailand successfully test fires DTI-1G rocket
Thailand has successfully tested its DTI-1G rocket. This rocket is an improved version with guidance.
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Kurganets-25 APC spotted
The new Russian tracked armored vehicle Kurganets-25, designed to replace the BMP, has been spotted during the rehearsal of the upcoming May 9 Victory Day parade.
Russia’s new T-14 Armata MBT captured on video
Uralvagonzavod Research and Production Corporation’s new T-14 Armata main battle tank is seen in public for the first time.
Elbit Systems to supply U.S. Marine Corps with new laser range finder
The U.S. Marine Corps will soon have a new laser range finder from Elbit Systems. The Israeli company recently won a $73.4 million, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for the Common Laser Range Finder-Integrated Capability (CLRF-IC).
U.S. withdrawing troops from air base in Yemen
The United States has evacuated about 100 troops from Yemen’s southern city of al-Houta after al-Qaeda fighters took over the city on Mar. 20.
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Multinational Counter Terrorism Exercise in Malaysia concludes
The inaugural Multinational Counter Terrorism Exercise, held in Malaysia, was concluded on the resort island of Langkawi on Mar. 19.
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Photo: MAF
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Two major American bases in Afghanistan could remain open beyond 2015
Washington may consider deferring the closure of its two bases in Kandahar and Jalalabad by end of the year.
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U.S. Marines in Spain conducted no-notice training exercise to Italy
Approximately 60 U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa were transported to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy during a no-notice quick response training exercise from Mar. 13-14.
Photo By: Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza
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