[naval] Jane's breif news

[Alex Bengtsson]

Israel seeks more than $10b to leave the Golan Heights Israel is seeking at least $10 billion in US weapons systems ­ including fighter aircraft and ground, air and space reconnaissance systems ­ as part of any withdrawal package from the strategic Golan Heights.   UK MoD instructed to re-examine RAF's future airlift requirement UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) officials have been instructed to revisit the proposals for the Royal Air Force's (RAF's) airlift requirements, including the future strategic transport aircraft and the tactical transport aircraft.   Further delays hit NH 90 contract signing The four nations planning to buy the NH 90 multirole military helicopter have again put off signing the contract for an initial batch and the deal is now unlikely to be finalised until mid-2000, it was learned last week.   Boeing unveils JSF demonstrators The multi-billion dollar competition to build the US/UK Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) moved from the drawing board to the flight line last week with the unveiling of Boeing's two concept demonstrator aircraft, which are being prepared to undergo flight testing in early 2000.   Radar breakthrough could help DoD 'see' underground A small US company has made a significant breakthrough in radar technology that US military officials believe could help fill one of their most vexing shortfalls: the ability to "see" underground to gather intelligence on hidden weapons facilities, enemy bunkers and a host of other clandestine activities.   USMC's new attack vehicles The US Marine Corps (USMC) has received the last of 62 Interim Fast Attack Vehicles (IFAVs) to replace its ageing fleet of M-151 fast attack vehicles.   Czech MoD blamed for L-159 delay Officials from Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody have blamed the Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) for a six-month delay in the delivery of the first five of 72 L-159 advanced light combat aircraft.   Rivals teams power up for Electric Ship demonstrator Two industry teams have submitted tenders to build and operate the UK Ministry of Defence's Electric Ship Shore Technology Demonstrator, a full-scale land-based testbed intended to de-risk and prove the operation of a representative Integrated Full Electric Propulsion system suitable for future Royal Navy surface warships and submarines.   China moves to buy more Russian aircraft, warships and submarines China has entered into negotiations with Russia for the purchase of more fighter aircraft, warships and submarines to add to its growing arsenal of Russian arms. RAN may fast-track patrol boat replacement The Australian Department of Defence will shortly decide whether to bring forward the submission to the government for the planned replacement of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) 15 Freemantle-class patrol boats under Project Sea 1444.   SAAF reveals command structure for the future The South African Air Force (SAAF) has announced details of the force structure of the service. The new command structure will consist of a Chief of the SAAF, an Air Force Office which forms part of the integrated Department of Defence and an Air Command.