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The Indonesian Defense Company Pindad is ready to launch its first tracked light armoured vehicle personnel carrier. The vehicle enters now in the phase to produce a prototype. The Indonesian Defense Company Pindad is ready to launch its first tracked light armoured vehicle personnel carrier. The vehicle enters now in the phase to produce a prototype.
 
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India is showcasing for the first time its newly developed "Pragati" tactical surface-to-surface missile at the International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition ADEX-2013. The missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has a range of 60-170 km.India is showcasing for the first time its newly developed "Pragati" tactical surface-to-surface missile at the International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition ADEX-2013.
 
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Israeli defense companies, including Israel Aerospace Industries and Elbit Systems, are squaring off for a $1 billion army program to replace the venerable U.S.-designed M109 self-propelled 155mm howitzer. Israeli defense companies, including Israel Aerospace Industries and Elbit Systems, are squaring off for a $1 billion army program to replace the venerable U.S.-designed M109 self-propelled 155mm howitzer.
 
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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency of United States notified Congress Oct. 25 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $96 million.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency of United States notified Congress Oct. 25 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) and associated equipment, parts, ...
 
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North Africa is expected to become a key defense market, led by regional military heavyweight Algeria, increasingly the linchpin of the battle against al-Qaida in Africa, amid major upgrades for military and security forces, a new study says.North Africa is expected to become a key defense market, led by regional military heavyweight Algeria, increasingly the linchpin of the battle against al-Qaida in Africa, amid major upgrades for military and security forces ...
 
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Despite budget cuts, furloughs, sequestration, continuing resolutions, ongoing changes in force structure, and a government shutdown, both the Army and Marine Corps are committed to buying the same amount of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles they initially set out to purchaseDespite budget cuts, furloughs, sequestration, continuing resolutions, ongoing changes in force structure, and a government shutdown, both the Army and Marine Corps are committed to buying the same amount of JLTV ....
 
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Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined the necessity for the development of defense relations and cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, calling it as an important contributor to the strengthening of stability and security in the region and the world.Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined the necessity for the development of defense relations and cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, calling it as an important contributor to ....
 
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Raytheon is upgrading its AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar to better protect against missile raids -- large numbers of simultaneously launched weapons. The improvements are focused on the radar's signal and data processing equipment to enable the system to more rapidly and accurately discriminate threats from non-threats, the company said. Raytheon is upgrading its AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar to better protect against missile raids -- large numbers of simultaneously launched weapons.
 
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According to Janes defense website, the South Korean Defense Company Samsung Techwin has confirmed that the South Korean army plans to purchase 800 EVO-105 105mm self-propelled truck howitzer. The first truck mounted 105mm howitzer was revealed to the media for the first time on 2011 at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan, Seoul.According to Janes defense website, the South Korean Defense Company Samsung Techwin has confirmed that the South Korean army plans to purchase 800 EVO-105 105mm self-propelled truck howitzer.
 
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The South Korean military has formally asked the Pentagon to provide detailed information on Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems, an informed source here privy to defense issues said Thursday, October 17, 2013.The South Korean military has formally asked the Pentagon to provide detailed information on Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems, an informed source here privy to defense issues said Thursday, October 17, 2013.
 
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The U.S. deployment of 200 Marines to the Sigonella air base in Sicily for possible operations in Libya, a short hop across the Mediterranean, underlines how the Americans have been building a network of bases in Italy as launch pads for military interventions in Africa and the Middle East. The U.S. deployment of 200 Marines to the Sigonella air base in Sicily for possible operations in Libya, a short hop across the Mediterranean, underlines how the Americans have been building a network of bases in Italy as ...
 
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Eight years after spending $5 billion on a heavily-criticized universal camouflage pattern, the United States Army is back at the drawing board looking for a new design that’s estimated to cost another $4 billion. Eight years after spending $5 billion on a heavily-criticized universal camouflage pattern, the United States Army is back at the drawing board looking for a new design that’s estimated to cost another $4 billion.
 
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Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced October 9, 2013, that its electronics arm, Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) has secured about S$416m worth of contracts for rail electronics, satellite communications (satcoms) and communications projects in the third quarter of 2013.Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced October 9, 2013, that its electronics arm, Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) has secured about S$416m worth of contracts ...
 
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One military unit of the Russian army of the Western Military District, deployed in the Nizhny Novgorod region has taken delivery of new modernized main battle tank T-72B3. The first crews have completed their training on this new version based of the Russian made main battle tank T-72.One military unit of the Russian army of the Western Military District, deployed in the Nizhny Novgorod region has taken delivery of new modernized main battle tank T-72B3.
 
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The Ukrainian Defense Company AutoKrAZ has unveiled its new KrAZ-5233BE Spetsnaz 4WD all-terrain vehicle at the 10th edition of the International Specialized Exhibition Weapons and Security in the capital of Ukraine. The product on display is a new variant of the KrAZ-5233BE Spetsnaz 4WD multirole vehicle with cab roof hatch for fitting small arms. Fenders and hood have antislip coating. The Ukrainian Defense Company AutoKrAZ has unveiled its new KrAZ-5233BE Spetsnaz 4WD all-terrain vehicle at the 10th edition of the International Specialized Exhibition Weapons and Security in the capital of Ukraine.
 
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Russian army special forces units have had their first training sessions in Arctic warfare, under plans to boost the country’s military presence in the region, a Western Military District spokesman said Monday, October 14, 2013. Russian army special forces units have had their first training sessions in Arctic warfare, under plans to boost the country’s military presence in the region, a Western Military District spokesman said Monday, October 14, 2013.
 
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Sweden is expected to invest US$36.5 billion in strengthening its armed forces. The country's military expenditure will be directed toward the purchase of new defence systems, international peacekeeping missions, and strengthening its borders.Sweden is expected to invest US$36.5 billion in strengthening its armed forces. The country's military expenditure will be directed toward the purchase of new defence systems, international peacekeeping missions ....
 
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French Army Special Forces killed around 10 Islamist rebels in a gun battle in northern Mali this month, Paris said on Thursday, as simmering violence threatens security at November elections and will delay a French troop withdrawal. The battle, which took place north of Timbuktu on 1 October, was some of the heaviest fighting since a French military intervention dislodged rebel forces in control of northern Mali early this year. French Army Special Forces killed around 10 Islamist rebels in a gun battle in northern Mali this month, Paris said on Thursday, as simmering violence threatens security at November elections and will delay a French troop ...
 
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The Technical Research & Development Institute of Japan's Ministry of Defense unveils its new 8x8 Mobile Combat Vehicle (MCV). The vehicle is an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier equipped with a three-man turret mounted in the center of the hull and armed with a 105mm gun.The Technical Research & Development Institute of Japan's Ministry of Defense unveils its new 8x8 Mobile Combat Vehicle (MCV). The vehicle is an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier equipped with ....
 
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A nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) RS-12M Topol (NATO code SS-25) has been successfully test-fired in Russia’s south, Thursday, October 11 at 17H39 (Moscow time) as part of a series of tests of new combat equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry said. A nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) RS-12M Topol (NATO code SS-25) has been successfully test-fired in Russia’s south, Thursday, October 11 at 17H39 (Moscow time) as part of a series of tests of ...
 
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Commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said that the home-made version of the US drone RQ-170 captured by the IRGC will make its maiden flight Commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said that the home-made version of the US drone RQ-170 captured by the IRGC will make its maiden flight ....
 
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Denel’s Umkhonto surface-to-air-missile has successfully destroyed targets at a record range of 20 kilometres during a series of tests observed by local and international experts. This was the first live-fire tests carried out on the land-based launcher of the Umkhonto SAM, developed by Denel’s guided weapons division, Denel Dynamics.Denel’s Umkhonto surface-to-air-missile has successfully destroyed targets at a record range of 20 kilometres during a series of tests observed by local and international experts.
 
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North Korea has put its armed forces on high alert due to the beginning of joint military exerices of the United States Marine Corp and the Japanese Army, according the official North Korean press agency, Tuesday, October 8, 2013. A North Korean military spokesman Tuesday told state media all troops have been ordered to "keep themselves ready to promptly launch operations at any time."North Korea has put its armed forces on high alert due to the beginning of joint military exercises of the United States Marine Corp and the Japanese Army, according the official North Korean press agency, Tuesday, October 8, 2013.