April 2020 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military News |
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British company Jankel is providing support to one of their suppliers, Vector 3D, who are printing in 3D Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) components to protect the NHS and other key workers. Jankel’s contribution includes the sourcing of and funding for the materials required to print the components.
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On April 22, 2020, during a visit of the U.S. secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy to GDLS (General Dynamics Land Systems) facility, the new light tank candidate for the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) program of the U.S. Army was presented by the company.
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The U.S. Marine Corps is about to select a manufacturer for its new tropical combat uniform for hot and humid climates.
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According to a contract statement released by GOVTRIBE website on April 22, 2020, the US Army has selected the companies L3Harris Technologies and Vortex Optics to develop a fire control system for use on the 6.8mm Next Generation Squad Weapon - Rifle and Automatic Rifle (NGSW-R and NGSW-AR) variants.
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The Estonian Center for Defense Investment (Riigi Kaitseinvesteeringute Keskus) has announced a €50 million public procurement of small-caliber ammunition for the regular Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) and the volunteer Defense League (Kaitseliit). The tender covered both Estonian and international manufacturers.
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Saab has signed a three-year contract with the British Ministry of Defence for the provision of support and services to the Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator (DFWES) capability. The contract came into effect on April 1, 2020.
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Azerbaijani army trains with Israeli-made Cardom Hatchet Recoil Mortar System
In accordance with the combat training plan for 2020 approved by the Azerbaijani minister of Defense, live-fire training exercises are conducted with the Azerbaijani armed forces’ mortar battery crews using their Israeli-made Cardom Hatchet Recoil Mortar System.
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The Czech firearms manufacturer CZ will supply the Czech army with BREN 2 assault rifles, CZ P-10 pistols, CZ 805 G1 grenade launchers, CZ SCORPION submachine gun and ammunition worth up to CZK 2.35 billion (around €85 million). The framework agreement was signed on April 21, 2020, by Lubor Koudelka, Czech Deputy Minister for Armaments and Acquisition, and Ladislav Britaňák, CEO of CZ.
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Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the CIS (Community of Independent States associated with Russia) have already displayed their interest in the Bumerang Combat Vehicle, according to Rosoboronexport.
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The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has officially delivered a batch of specialized vehicles on Toyota Land Cruiser 70 vehicle chassis to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the US Embassy in Ukraine published on Twitter.
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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems was awarded a $19,100,140 modification (P00029) to contract W52P1J-17-C0024 to procure 120mm M865A1 new production cartridges for 120mm tank training ammunition.
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The Russian army has intensified the training of the crews for the newest 2S19M2 Msta-SM2 152 mm self-propelled howitzers (SPHs), according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD).
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“Moraqeb (Watcher) radar system can simultaneously and precisely monitor 300 targets at a range of 400km, and analyze them completely,” Head of the Army Air Defense Force’s Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad General Samad Aqa Mohammadi said on Tuesday, April 21.
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After successful acceptance of the Tactical Operation Center Shelter (TOC Shelter) at the manufacturer's site, Airbus Defence and Space in Immenstaad, Diehl took over the first serial TOC Shelter for an export customer of the IRIS-T SLM tactical air defence system on April 8.
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Iraq is planning to speed up the acquisition of the Russian-made S-400 Triumf (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) air defense system (ADS), according to the Iraqi newspaper Al Sabaah.
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The U.S. Department of Defense is to award Northrop Grumman a sole-source contract to supply the Royal Australian Air Force with two more MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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The Polish Defense Ministry has concluded negotiations regarding the purchase of FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles. A formal agreement to this effect will be signed soon, Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak announced on Tuesday, April 21. The prime contractors are Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture.
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According to the combat training plan for 2020 approved by the Azeri Minister of Defense, the combat readiness of the Armored Personnel Carrier crews and other wheeled combat vehicles is getting increased. Live-fire training on the combined-arms training range is intensifying.
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The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG), began routine sustainment training on Karan and Kurayn islands, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on April 20. The training has been pre-planned and coordinated with Saudi Arabia in order for the BATARG and 26th MEU to conduct mission-essential training, including an amphibious assault and an amphibious raid.
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ST Engineering Group’s Land Systems secured a Phase 2 contract for the production and supply of the Hunter Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) from the Singapore Ministry of Defence. Under the contract, ST Engineering will also provide integrated logistics support which includes spares, training and documentation.
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Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO), is reportedly starting to deliver new VT4 main battle tanks to Pakistan which should receive at least 100 units.
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The Mykolayiv Armored Plant has overhauled and upgraded the first batch of BRDM-2L1 armored reconnaissance vehicles of the Ukrainian army. Mykolayiv Armored Plant is one of the main enterprises of Ukroboronprom, specializing in the manufacture and upgrading of armored wheeled vehicles for the Armed Forces.
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From April 21, Thales Australia is doubling the rate of Hawkei production at its Bendigo facility. Maintaining local supply chains is vital for Australia’s defence industry.
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Police forces of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have adopted a smart helmet technology capable of monitoring people who may be infected with COVID19. The smart helmet was unveiled by Dubai's Corporation for Ambulance Services outfitted with cameras that will enable paramedics to check people's body temperature from a safe distance.
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On Sunday, April 19, Harry Harris, the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, announced the delivery of additional Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk long-range surveillance drones to the country. The first of four RQ-4 Global Hawk drones for South Korea arrived in December 2019 at Sacheon Air Base.