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April 2016 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

Optex to equip US Army's Abrams main battle tanks with laser protected persicopes 22204161

: Posted On Friday, 22 April 2016 10:52

Optex to equip US Army's Abrams main battle tanks with laser protected persicopes

Optex Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OPXS), a leading manufacturer of optical sighting systems and assemblies for domestic and foreign militaries, today announced that it has received $841,000 in orders for its laser protected periscopes with an option for an additional $841,000 from the U.S. Army Contracting Command.

Spanish Army introduced first prototype of the VERT land reconnaissance vehicle 22104163

: Posted On Thursday, 21 April 2016 10:39

Spanish Army introduced first prototype of the VERT land reconnaissance vehicle

The first prototype of the Land Reconnaissance Vehicle (known by its Spanish acronym, VERT), designed and developed by the Spanish Army’s Logistic Support Command, was introduced to the Chief of the Army Staff, Army General Jaime Domínguez Buj, on 8 April at Spanish Army HQ in Madrid.

Israel's Tamir air defense missile successfully test-fired from a US Army Multi-Mission Launcher 22104162

: Posted On Thursday, 21 April 2016 09:45

Israel's Tamir air defense missile successfully test-fired from a US Army Multi-Mission Launcher

Israel’s Iron Dome missile-defense system successfully intercepted an unmanned drone in the United States earlier this week, in the battery’s first-ever trial on foreign soil. The US military fired Tamir missiles, the projectiles used in Iron Dome batteries, to successfully down the unmanned aerial vehicle.

El Salvador deploys new anti-gang special forces unit 22104161

: Posted On Thursday, 21 April 2016 09:00

El Salvador deploys new anti-gang special forces unit

The government of El Salvador has unveiled yesterday April 20 a new 1000-strong special forces unit to fight criminal gangs in rural areas. The government created the force to detect the top 100 members of Salvadorian crime clans, officials said on Wednesday.

UK Defence Minister reaffirms strong ties with the US 42104162

: Posted On Thursday, 21 April 2016 04:25

UK Defence Minister reaffirms strong ties with the US

Philip Dunne, UK’s Defence Procurement Minister, has travelled to the US on an official visit to reaffirm the close cooperation of the two countries in major weapons programmes. The US Deputy Defence Secretary Bob Work accompanied him during his travel at military installations at the southeast of the country, where British military personnel is training on new equipment.

South Korea joins efforts against potential EMP attack from North Korea 42104161

: Posted On Thursday, 21 April 2016 03:37

South Korea joins efforts against potential EMP attack from North Korea

The South Korean Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Defence to joint their efforts in protecting the country against a possible electromagnetic pulse attack from North Korea.

Meggitt to debut FATS 100e virtual training system in Europe at ITEC 2016 42004163

: Posted On Wednesday, 20 April 2016 19:36

Meggitt to debut FATS 100e virtual training system in Europe at ITEC 2016

At the ITEC 2016 exhibition, taking place between the 17th and 19th of May 2016 in London, Meggitt Training Systems will unveil the FATS® 100e virtual training system for the first time in Europe, after its release at the end of 2015. The system was developed to meet current and future requirements in small arms training.

Russia started developing the Rys biomorphic unmanned ground vehicle TASS 22004165

: Posted On Wednesday, 20 April 2016 12:12

Russia started developing the Rys biomorphic unmanned ground vehicle

Russia is developing Rys` (Lynx) unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), according to several Russian defense sources. "Kovrov-based Signal scientific-research institute is the main developer of the Rys` UGV. The platform is supposed to be developed in six configurations, including reconnaissance, fire support, mine clearance, medevac, logistic support and combat engineer reconnaissance vehicles. Rys` will be a biomorphic robot," a source said.

Afghan Army's ScanEagle UAV made inaugural flight 22004164

: Posted On Wednesday, 20 April 2016 10:37

Afghan Army's ScanEagle UAV made inaugural flight

The inaugural launch of a ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle in Helmand, Afghanistan marked new intelligence gathering capability for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. The Helmand ScanEagle site is the first of eight in Afghanistan that will be operational in the next two and a half years.

Lithuanian Army unveils plans to expand its military training capabilities 22004163

: Posted On Wednesday, 20 April 2016 09:59

Lithuanian Army unveils plans to expand its military training capabilities

The Lithuanian army on Tuesday presented plans to refurbish and expand military training infrastructure and new facilities amid intensifying national and joint international military drills in the Baltic country. According to the announcement from the country's defense ministry, the army has planned developments at five training areas to expand the sites and adapt it to new equipment.

Danish parliament approves expanded contribution to the fight against Islamic State 22004162

: Posted On Wednesday, 20 April 2016 09:20

Danish parliament approves expanded contribution to the fight against Islamic State

A broad majority in the Danish parliament on Tuesday approved a proposal to increase the country's military contribution to the fight against the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria. "The brutal and ruthless terrorist organization IS must meet a powerful response from the outside world. The darkness must be combated," said Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen.

Elbit Systems to provide XACTth65 thermal weapon sights to the Australian Defence Force 22004161

: Posted On Wednesday, 20 April 2016 08:29

Elbit Systems to provide XACTth65 thermal weapon sights to the Australian Defence Force

Elbit Systems Ltd., announced yesterday that its Australian subsidiary, Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd (ELSA), was awarded a contract in an amount of approximately US$30 million (approximately 40 million Australian dollars) by the Department of Defence of the Commonwealth of Australia, for the supply of XACTth65 sights, a member of the Elbit Systems thermal weapon sight product family.

Next-generation uncooled thermal camera core announced by FLIR Systems 42004162

: Posted On Wednesday, 20 April 2016 02:02

Next-generation uncooled thermal camera core announced by FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems has launched into the market the next-generation, high-performance thermal camera core. Named Boson, the new camera is the smallest, lightest and least-power consuming uncooled thermal camera, destined for original equipment manufacturers.

Battelle contracted to support US Special Operations Forces 42004161

: Posted On Wednesday, 20 April 2016 02:01

Battelle contracted to support US Special Operations Forces

Battelle, an innovation firm managing some of the world’s leading laboratories, has been contracted by the US Army to support the Special Operations Forces. The company was recently awarded a USD33 million Defense Systems Technical Area Task (DS TAT) from the Army Nattick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Command.

US Army successfully tested IBCS air and missile defence system 41904163

: Posted On Tuesday, 19 April 2016 19:21

US Army successfully tested IBCS air and missile defence system

The US Army has successfully tested the Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) on 8 April. The Northrop Grumman system managed to identify, track, engage and defeat ballistic and cruise missile targets, validating its ability to manage multiple threats.

DRS Technologies contracted by GDUK for the Bowman upgrade 41904162

: Posted On Tuesday, 19 April 2016 17:27

DRS Technologies contracted by GDUK for the Bowman upgrade

DRS Technologies UK has been contracted by General Dynamics UK for the implementation of the Bowman radio and battlefield management system upgrade programme. DRS UK will provide rugged tactical displays, rugged computing technology upgrades and associated services valued at GPB35.6 million.

Ukraine and Turkey sign MoU for the production a passive radar 41904161

: Posted On Tuesday, 19 April 2016 12:37

Ukraine and Turkey sign MoU for the production a passive radar

Ukroboronprom and Havelsan signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 8 April, for the joint development and production of new passive radar. The new system will be capable of detecting sea and air targets at distances up to 600 km.

Ðuro Ðakovic Group wins a $29 mn contract for production of Patria AMV armored modular vehicles 21904164

: Posted On Tuesday, 19 April 2016 11:11

Ðuro Ðakovic Group wins a $29 mn contract for production of Patria AMV armored modular vehicles

The Croatian company Ðuro Ðakovic Group and Patria Group have signed a contract for production and delivery of armoured wheeled vehicles PATRIA AMV 8X8 for third markets. The total value of the contract is US$29 million.

Test phase of Kalashnikov's Lebedev PL-14 pistol to be completed by 2016-end 21804163

: Posted On Tuesday, 19 April 2016 10:20

Test phase of Kalashnikov's Lebedev PL-14 pistol to be completed by 2016-end

The Lebedev PL-14 pistol developed on order from the Russian Defense Ministry will complete trials this year, Kalashnikov Corporation CEO Alexander Krivoruchko said on Tuesday. The Kalashnikov Corporation is the producer of the famous Kalashnikov automatic rifle.

Uralvagonzavod plans to install tactical drone on T-15 Armata infantry fighting vehicle 21804162

: Posted On Tuesday, 19 April 2016 09:31

Uralvagonzavod plans to install tactical drone on T-15 Armata infantry fighting vehicle

The T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicle based on the Russian Armata tank will be equipped with a drone, Oleg Sienko, the General Director of the Uralvagonzavod corporation which manufactures the tanks, said. "The use of a drone on the T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicle is envisioned. This is an indispensable element in the tactical level. It is extremely difficult to move in a convoy without seeing," Sienko told RIA Novosti.

BAE Systems lands a $109mn contract from US Army for 36 M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicles 21904161

: Posted On Tuesday, 19 April 2016 09:02

BAE Systems lands a $109mn contract from US Army for 36 M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicles

BAE Systems Land & Armament LP has been awarded a $109,715,382 contract for 36 M88A2 "Hercules" Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System vehicles, and authorized stockage list spares, the US Department of Defense announced on its website on April 18.

US to deploy 200 soldiers and Apache helicopters in Iraq 41904161

: Posted On Tuesday, 19 April 2016 02:39

US to deploy 200 soldiers and Apache helicopters in Iraq

The US has decided to deploy 200 additional soldiers and Apache attack helicopters in Iraq. The decision was taken in coordination with the Iraqi government, after extensive discussions in an effort to bolster Iraqi military capabilities in preparation for the liberation of Mosul.

Armenia accelerates Russian weapons procurement with a Russian loan 41804164

: Posted On Monday, 18 April 2016 21:59

Armenia accelerates Russian weapons procurement with a Russian loan

The Armenian government has accelerated the procedure pertaining the procurement of Russian-made weapons with a USD200 million loan provided last year by Moscow. The decision comes in the aftermath of the latest conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, which resulted in more than 100 dead from both sides.

Orbital ATK awarded US DOD contract for international customers 41804163

: Posted On Monday, 18 April 2016 19:29

Orbital ATK awarded US DOD contract for international customers

The US Department of Defense has awarded Orbital ATK a contract for the production of ammunition. The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is for the supply of non-US standard ammunition and mortar weapons systems in support of international allies.

Hamas deploys security forces to borders with Egypt 41804162

: Posted On Monday, 18 April 2016 16:29

Hamas deploys security forces to borders with Egypt

Hamas has deployed additional security forces at the borders with Egypt on 14 April, in an effort to ease security related tensions with Cairo. Hamas’ spokesman, Iyad Al Basm told Agence France Press last Thursday that “national security forces started to increase the number of troops and double the security bases along all the southern border with Egypt, to be able to control the border better.”

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