British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that an order for 14 F-35s will be placed soon.
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Japan to buy amphibious assault ships from overseas
According to this news report, Japan decided in December 2013 to import amphibious assault ships.
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Britain, France to expand UCAV study
British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande have signed a series of defense co-operation agreements including a future unmanned combat air vehicle feasibility study.
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Indian Navy commissions Shore Based Test Facility
The Indian Navy on Jan. 31 commissioned its carrier training facility at INS Hansa.
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Russia gifts S-300 air defense system to Kazakhstan
Russian Deputy Defence Minister Anatoly Antonov is quote as saying that Moscow will transfer five division of surplus S-300 air missile system to Kazakhstan.
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