FN Herstal sold 256 Scar-L and 24 FN40GL to the Peruvian special forces
 
Peru's Army has awarded a contract to FN Herstal for 256 SCAR-L 5.56mm assault rifles and 24 40mm FN40GL grenade launchers. The weapons will be used by Army special forces units assigned to the Valle de los Rios Apurimac, Ene y Mantaro (VRAEM) region.
Peru's Army has awarded a contract to FN Herstal for 256 SCAR-L 5.56mm assault rifles and 24 40mm FN40GL grenade launchers. The weapons will be used by Army special forces units assigned to the Valle de los Rios Apurimac, Ene y Mantaro (VRAEM) region.
 

US Marine corps approved a low-rate initial production of the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade program
 
The Marine Corps approved the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade (AAV-SU) program to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP), with the program executive officer for land systems signing a Milestone C decision on Aug. 17 and the program manager awarding SAIC funding for 21 vehicles Tuesday, Advanced Amphibious Assault Program Manager Col. Wendell Leimbach told USNI News.
The Marine Corps approved the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade (AAV-SU) program to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP), with the program executive officer for land systems signing a Milestone C decision on Aug. 17 and the program manager awarding SAIC funding for 21 vehicles Tuesday, Advanced Amphibious Assault Program Manager Col. Wendell Leimbach told USNI News.
 

Engineers from the Colombian Army trained with the 125th Multi-Role Bridge Company of U.S. National Guard
 
Engineering experts from the Colombian army spent several days with Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard exchanging ideas and information during a State Partnership Program engagement, August 21-25. The engagement included a demonstration of bridging operations by the 125th Multi-Role Bridging Company on Lake Thurmond in McCormick County.
Engineering experts from the Colombian army spent several days with Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard exchanging ideas and information during a State Partnership Program engagement, August 21-25. The engagement included a demonstration of bridging operations by the 125th Multi-Role Bridging Company on Lake Thurmond in McCormick County.
 

Russia still talking with Belarus about the delivery of 32 BTR-82A armored personnel carriers
 
Russia and Belarus continue talks over a contract to supply Minsk with BTR-82A armored personnel carriers, Maria Vorobyova, press secretary of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC), told TASS.
Russia and Belarus continue talks over a contract to supply Minsk with BTR-82A armored personnel carriers, Maria Vorobyova, press secretary of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC), told TASS.
 

Russia and Syria create joint air defense with S-400 missile and Pantsir missile/gun systems
 
According to the Russian new agency TASS, A unified air defense system has been set up in Syria thanks to efforts of Russian and Syrian military experts, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces Major-General Sergey Meshcheryakov told a round table dedicated to the Syrian experience at the Army-2017 International Military-Technical Forum.
According to the Russian new agency TASS, A unified air defense system has been set up in Syria thanks to efforts of Russian and Syrian military experts, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces Major-General Sergey Meshcheryakov told a round table dedicated to the Syrian experience at the Army-2017 International Military-Technical Forum.
 

Darpa is focusing to provide protection against numerous small unmanned aircraft with its Mobile Force Protection program
 
DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection (MFP) program focuses on a challenge of increasing concern to the U.S. military: countering the proliferation of small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUASs). These systems—which include fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft and have numerous advantages such as portability, low cost, commercial availability, and easy upgradeability—pose a fast-evolving array of dangers for U.S. ground and maritime convoys.
DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection (MFP) program focuses on a challenge of increasing concern to the U.S. military: countering the proliferation of small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUASs). These systems—which include fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft and have numerous advantages such as portability, low cost, commercial availability, and easy upgradeability—pose a fast-evolving array of dangers for U.S. ground and maritime convoys.
 

Australia training to improve its ability to detect IED with ground-penetrating radar
 
Vehicle-mounted ground-penetrating radar (GPR) equipment has been used by the ADF to detect Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) for several years, but there remains much room for improvement in the signal processing component of the technology.
Vehicle-mounted ground-penetrating radar (GPR) equipment has been used by the ADF to detect Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) for several years, but there remains much room for improvement in the signal processing component of the technology.
 

 Welp Armouring presents a new Police vehicle at Law Enforcement Days
 
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At Law Enforcement Days, held on 28-30 August 2017 in Bad Oeynhausen in Germany, WELP Armouring presents a new special police vehicle based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200. The event is attended by employees and executives from police forces, justice authorities, customs and excise and armed forces.
 

Japan Air Self Defense Force will be practising deployment of Patriot missile systems on U.S base
 
The Japan Air Self Defense Force will temporarily deploy Patriot missile batteries to several U.S. installations in Japan beginning Aug. 29, 2017, to practice and refine their ability to rapidly respond to North Korean missile threats.
The Japan Air Self Defense Force will temporarily deploy Patriot missile batteries to several U.S. installations in Japan beginning Aug. 29, 2017, to practice and refine their ability to rapidly respond to North Korean missile threats.
 

United Arab Emirates interested to purchase Russian Uran-9 unmanned ground combat vehicle
 
The United Arab Emirates is interested to purchase Russian-made Uran-9 UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle), Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC), told TASS. The Uran-9 is an armed Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) designed, developed and manufactured by the Russian defense company 766th UPTK.
The United Arab Emirates is interested to purchase Russian-made Uran-9 UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle), Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC), told TASS. The Uran-9 is an armed Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) designed, developed and manufactured by the Russian defense company 766th UPTK.
 

Iran has announced the development of three new air defense systems
 
Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base in Iran, Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli announced that the country's experts have developed three new air defense systems including the Sama meteorology system, the Samet and Sami'e tracking systems.
Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base in Iran, Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli announced that the country's experts have developed three new air defense systems including the Sama meteorology system, the Samet and Sami'e tracking systems.
 

MBDA signed a MoU with Romanian companies Romarm and Electromecanica Ploiesti
 
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During the visit of French President Macron in Romania on the 24th of August, and in the framework of the Strategic Agreement between Romania and France, the European leader for tactical missile systems MBDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Romanian state-owned defence group Romarm and its subsidiary Electromecanica Ploiesti.
 

The Renault Trucks Defense VAB Eleketer hybrid drive demonstrator showcased for the first time at a show
 
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The ELECTER parallel hybrid drive demonstrator from RENAULT TRUCKS Defense (RTD), the subject of an "Upstream Study Programme" (PEA) assigned by the DGA in 2012, has undergone testing in the last three years covering more than 5000 km, half of which in all-terrain conditions. It is on show at the Summer School of the MEDEF, the French employers' federation.
 

Meteksan to supply Retinar PTR Perimeter Surveillance Radar to a new foreign customer
 
Meteksan to supply Retinar PTR Perimeter Surveillance Radar to a new foreign customer
Offering the high resolution advanced technology ground and perimeter surveillance radar systems optimized for human detection and recognition, Meteksan Defence was awarded a contract to supply Retinar PTR Perimeter Surveillance Radar to a new foreign customer.
 

Kongsberg to deliver its ICS digitization solution for the Finland new K9 artillery
 
Kongsberg to deliver its ICS digitization solution for the Finland new K9 artillery
Kongsberg Defence Systems has entered into a contract with Hanwha Land Systems to deliver Integrated Combat Solution (ICS) to Finland’s new artillery. Finland has decided to acquire K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzers from South Korea where Kongsberg’s ICS will be installed.
 

US State Department approves military sale to Romania for HIMARS Artillery System
 
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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Romania for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related support and equipment. The estimated cost is $1.25 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 17, 2017.
 

Saab and UK sign a contract extension for Tactical Engagement Simulation
 
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Defence and security company Saab and the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) have signed a three year contract extension for the provision of Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) as a fully managed service. The contract has a total value of SEK 210 million (€ 22 million).
 

Army of India will upgrade T-90S main battle tank with new anti-tank guided missile
 
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According to the Firstpost news website, the Indian army is working to upgrade firepower capacity of the T-90S Main Battle Tank (MBT) by the use of a a third generation of anti-tank guided missile system. Army of India is also working on a separate project to install a modular engine for the T-90 tanks so as to enhance their strike capability in high-altitude battle field.
 

Russian company Uralvagonzavod will exhibit more than 40 advanced products at Army 2017
 
The Uralvagonzavod Corporation, part of Russia’s Rostec state hi-tech corporation, will show more than 40 advanced products, including eight military hardware items, at the Army 2017 international military and technical forum, the corporation’s press office said.
The Uralvagonzavod Corporation, part of Russia’s Rostec state hi-tech corporation, will show more than 40 advanced products, including eight military hardware items, at the Army 2017 international military and technical forum, the corporation’s press office said.
 

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