India to increase spending "to enhance national security."(defense spending)

Article Abstract:

India's Defense Minister has anounced that the country's defense spending will be increased for national security reasons. The navy will be included in the spending plans, with orders placed for French submarines and Russian ships. Equipment details are discussed.

India, Planning, Military policy, Defense spending, India. Indian Navy

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Australia to upgrade Adelaide-class ships, eyes UAV fleet

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The royal Australian navy (RAN) will upgrade four Adelaide-class frigates under a $402.5 million program. Request for a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that are capable of launching in a variety of ways is expected to finalize by July 2004.

Product development, Facilities & equipment, Motor Vehicles and Equipment, Tanks and tank components, Military vehicle industry, Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles

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Updated Collins-class SSKs return to Fleet Base West

Article Abstract:

The Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Collins reached Fleet Base West in Freemantle following a 183-day deployment that included a visit to Alaska. The marine base's history and facilities are discussed.

Submarines, Submarine boats, Navy-yards and naval stations, Naval bases, Naval shipyards

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