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August 2014 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
 
 
 
 

Russian Airborne troops and KAMAZ develop the KAMAZ-53949 Typhoon-K 4x4 modular armoured
 
Russian airborne troops together with the Defense Company "KAMAZ" has developed the new 4x4 modular armoured vehicle KAMAZ-53949 Typhoon-K able to be airdropped and provides protection against new threats of modern battle field as IEDs and mine blast.
Russian airborne troops together with the Defense Company "KAMAZ" has developed the new 4x4 modular armoured vehicle KAMAZ-53949 Typhoon-K able to be airdropped and provides protection against new threats of modern battlefield as IEDs and mine blast.
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Monday, August 4, 2014 11:59 AM
 

Russian Airborne Troops would expand its overseas military presence
 
The Russian Airborne Troops (VDV) would expand its overseas military presence, the troops' commander said on Friday, August 1. "We plan to further build up our combat potential and troop presence outside the country," Colonel General Vladimir Shamanov said.
The Russian Airborne Troops (VDV) would expand its overseas military presence, the troops' commander said on Friday, August 1. "We plan to further build up our combat potential and troop presence outside the country," Colonel General Vladimir Shamanov said.
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Monday, August 4, 2014 10:35 AM
 

NATO members must increase defense spending and draw new defense plans after crisis in Ukraine
 
NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in an interview published Sunday, August 3, that the alliance would draw up new defense plans in the face of "Russia's aggression" against Ukraine, urging members to up their military spending.
NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in an interview published Sunday, August 3, that the alliance would draw up new defense plans in the face of "Russia's aggression" against Ukraine, urging members to up their military spending.
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Monday, August 4, 2014 09:10 AM
 

Indian BrahMos cruise missile could be exported to Southeast Asian and Latin American countries
 
In line with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to export defence hardware, supersonic cruise missile manufacturer BrahMos Aerospace has said that Southeast Asian and Latin American countries have shown interest in acquiring the 290km range weapon system and it is possible to export the missile to certain friendly nations.
In line with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to export defence hardware, supersonic cruise missile manufacturer BrahMos Aerospace has said that Southeast Asian and Latin American countries have shown interest in acquiring the 290km range weapon system and it is possible to export the missile to certain friendly nations.
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Monday, August 4, 2014 07:45 AM
 

British army reduces its armed forces to just one tank regiment despite the tensions in Ukraine
 
The British Army has been reduced to just one single tank regiment, despite fears that the move might be premature amid growing tensions in eastern Ukraine. A ceremony on Saturday, August 2, 2014, morning will mark the merger of Britain’s last two tank regiments as part of a cost-cutting exercise by the British Ministry of Defence.
The British Army has been reduced to just one single tank regiment, despite fears that the move might be premature amid growing tensions in eastern Ukraine. A ceremony on Saturday, August 2, 2014, morning will mark the merger of Britain’s last two tank regiments as part of a cost-cutting exercise by the British Ministry of Defence.
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Sunday, August 3, 2014 08:47 AM
 

New U.S. Army combat uniforms camouflage "Operational Camouflage" available for summer 2015
 
Combat uniforms featuring the United States Army's newest camouflage pattern will be available for sale in the summer of 2015, officials announced Thursday. The U.S. Army is calling its new camo the Operational Camouflage Pattern, though it's been referred to in previous tests as Scorpion W2. The pattern, with a color palette of muted greens, light beige and dark brown, was developed by Army Natick Labs in Massachusetts.
Combat uniforms featuring the United States Army's newest camouflage pattern will be available for sale in the summer of 2015, officials announced Thursday. The U.S. Army is calling its new camo the Operational Camouflage Pattern, though it's been referred to in previous tests as Scorpion W2. The pattern, with a color palette of muted greens, light beige and dark brown, was developed by Army Natick Labs in Massachusetts. Saturday, August 2, 2014 08:04 AM
 

China ready to host Shangai Cooperation Organisation anti-terror drill
 
China is ready to host a joint anti-terror drill among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members in August, a Ministry of National Defense spokesman said on Thursday. Geng Yansheng told a regular news briefing that preparations for the drill, Peace Mission-2014, are almost complete.
China is ready to host a joint anti-terror drill among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members in August, Chinese Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday. Geng Yansheng, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman, told a regular news briefing that preparations for the drill, Peace Mission-2014, are almost complete.

Friday, August 1, 2014 11:34 AM
 

Russian defense industry is able to produce and manufacture its own military products
 
Faced with impending EU sanctions on Russia's defense industry, President Vladimir Putin on Monday, July 28, 2014, urged the Defense Ministry to redouble its efforts to wean the defense sector off foreign suppliers, Interfax reported. Russia’s military-industrial complex should produce all components and materials domestically to alleviate contract and political risks, said the Russian president, Vladimir Putin.
Faced with impending EU sanctions on Russia's defense industry, President Vladimir Putin on Monday, July 28, 2014, urged the Defense Ministry to redouble its efforts to wean the defense sector off foreign suppliers, Interfax reported. Russia’s military-industrial complex should produce all components and materials domestically to alleviate contract and political risks, said the Russian president, Vladimir Putin.
Friday, August 1, 2014 10:41 AM