Greece to upgrade S-class frigates

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The Greek Hellenic Navy's S-class frigates are being upgraded to keep them in service for another 10-15 years. The upgrade program will cover all six vessels to attain systems commonality its MEKO 200HN frigates and ensuring that they can meet 21st century operational requirements. It is expected to focus on electronic systems, leaving the majority of the weapons unchanged. The Phalanx anti-aircraft system could be replaced by the Rolling Airframe Missile system already selected for the Hellenic Navy's three new FAC(M)s.

Greece

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Myanmar and Israel develop military pact

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Persistent rumors, since 1988, have continued to circulate throughout the Asia-Pacific region about a clandestine military partnership developing between Myanmar, formerly Burma, and Israel. Israel officials in Asia have repeatedly denied the rumors, yet reports have continued to surface about the close involvement of Israel with the Myanmar military regime's ambitious plan to expand and modernize its armed forces. Certain aspects of this relationship border on Israeli military assistance to the Myanmar regime.

National Security, Military Alliances, Alliances (Government relations)

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Myanmar Navy boosts sea power with corvettes

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The Myanmar Navy is replacing its obsolete PCE-827 and Admirable-class corvettes as well as its two 1960s-vintage Nawarat-class corvettes. Myanmar's ruling State Law and Order Restoration Council plans on acquiring two or three Jiangnan- or Jianghu-class frigates to help the navy in patrolling the country's extensive territorial seas and protect its maritime resources from exploration. The corvettes' details are closely guarded although it is surmised that they will be fitted with anti-submarine weapons.

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