April 2020 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military News |
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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense is preparing to train personnel and set up training facilities for the 108 M1A2T Abrams tanks to be received in four batches from the U.S. from 2023 to 2026, the sale having been approved in July 2019 for a budget of US$ 1.34 billion according to Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA).
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The Kyiv Armored Plant, together with the State Research Institute for Testing and Certification of Armaments and Military Equipment, conducted the next stage of testing of the modernized sample of the T-72AMT tank consisting of underwater driving.
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EOS Defense Systems US has successfully fired anti-tank missiles and a 30mm cannon from an EOS remote weapon station mounted on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The firings, conducted at the Redstone Test Center, Alabama, utilized US Army-supplied FGM-148 Javelin missiles and the Northrop Grumman M230LF Bushmaster gun.
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T-14 Armata main battle tanks have been tested in Syria, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said on Sunday, April 19: "They [Armata tanks] were used in Syria," he said in an interview with the Deistvuyushchiye Litsa (Political Actors) with Nailya Asker-zade program on the Rossiya-1 television channel answering a corresponding question. "They were used in field conditions, in Syria, so, we took into account all the nuances."
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Aselsan has signed a new contract for “SARP-Dual” Advanced Remote Controlled Stabilized Weapon Station (RCWS) to Kazakhstan.
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On Sunday, April 19, following the National Army Day that took place on April 17, the Iranian army held a ceremony for the unveiling of ‘Khalij Fars’ [Persian Gulf] and ‘Moragheb’ [Watchful] radars.
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On April 17, 2020, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Sterling Heights, Michigan, was awarded a $14,069,872 modification (P00087) to contract W56HZV-15-C-A001 for engineering and manufacturing development portion of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). The AMPV is the U.S. Army’s program to replace the Vietnam War-era and legacy M113 Family of Vehicles.
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On March 20, 2020, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) pilots and sensor operators from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1) conducted their first operational flight of an MQ-9A Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in the Middle East. The multi-sensor reconnaissance-equipped MQ-9A UAS produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has provided crucial support to USMC’s forward operations on the battlefield.
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On 13th April 2020, the U.S. Army announced the selection of Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) as the de-processing site for the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) program. The AMPV has proven through operational and developmental testing to be more effective and survivable than the thousands of M113s it is replacing. Ashley John reports.
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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect us all, and International Armored Group is dedicating resources and working around the clock with its team of experts to help create essential solutions in supporting first responders, healthcare and front-line workers around the world. The company is utilizing its vehicle and ambulance design expertise to re-design and manufacture specially modified COVID-19 ambulances that would help protect the lives of frontline workers as they work tirelessly to treat others.
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AeroVironment today announced it received a US$ 2,424,595 firm-fixed-price contract on March 3, 2020, to provide Raven small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and training to an allied nation. Delivery is anticipated by August 2020.
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The British Armed Forces have ordered four amphibious 8x8 Rheinmetall Mission Master robotic vehicles (UGVs). Configured for transporting cargo, these unmanned ground vehicles will form part of the United Kingdom's Robotic Platoon Vehicle programme. The four Mission Master – Cargo vehicles will be delivered throughout the spring of 2020.
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Elbit Systems announced on 16 April that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $15 million from the Swiss Federal Office for Defense Procurement (“Armasuisse”) to provide Command and Control (C2) systems for the Tactical Reconnaissance System (TASYS) of the Swiss Armed Forces. The contract will be performed over a three-year period.
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More UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) are entering the arsenal of the Chinese army (PLA). The latest additions are a small model fitted with a 7.62mm machine gun, and a bigger crane-like missile-loading robot, Liu Xuanzun reports on Global Times.
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The Russian Northern fleet will receive S-350 Vityaz air defense missile systems. They can march hundreds of kilometers cross-country and immediately engage in combat. They can be also transported by military transport aircraft and warships.
Supacat and DEW Engineering HMT Extenda Mk2 Special Forces vehicle for NGFV program of Canadian army
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British Company Supacat in collaboration with DEW Engineering and Development (DEW) of Canada, will offer the new HMT Extenda Mk2 Special Forces vehicle for the NGFV (Next Generation Fighting Vehicles) program for the Canadian armed forces.
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The Arbalet-DM remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) was successfully tested for the first time last week, even at night, against a moving target resembling a helicopter. It tracked the target from over 2,000 meters away, the Russian MoD said in a statement.
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Kia Motors signed a contract Monday 13 April to supply next-generation tactical trucks (medium-sized standard vehicles) worth USD 1.4 billion with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army.
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Even as the Defense Department supports the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it continues its vital national security missions, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper said. David Vergun, DOD News, reports.
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General Dynamics European Land Systems has been awarded a contract by the German procurement agency BAAINBw for the delivery of 80 highly protected Eagle 6x6 vehicles for the German Army`s ambulance corps. The first vehicle deliveries will start in 2021 and continue throughout 2024.
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Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace has received a contract under the United States Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for delivery of the Kongsberg Protector Remote Weapon Station (RWS) to Lithuanian Armed Forces as part of a total package worth $170.8 million USD. This award is part of the United States Army Commonly Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) program and includes a request for Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV).
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The Israeli company Plasan Reem specialized in vehicles designed for special forces has developed in a record time a prototype of a vehicle for coronavirus testing intended for medical services. It includes a crew cell that allows extended stay without needing outside assistance. Hillel Possek, Senior editor, ynet-automotive, reports.
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Azerbaijan recorded a 5.6 % year-over-year increase in military production in 2019 as the country's defense output exceeded $150 million, Ilham Karimli reports. The overall value of defensive output last year stood at $153.9 million compared to $145.8 million in 2018, according to government data published by Interfax Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan exports locally-made ammunition, modern small arms, UAVs, and armored vehicles to more than 10 countries, and the country's defense enterprises produce more than 700 items and their components.
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The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, conducted the first soldier-operated flight during the Army Futures Command-directed Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System capabilities assessment, April 7, 2020. Sarah Tate reports.
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According to a statement released on April 13, 2020, by the Russian army press service, the first T-90M Proryv Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have been delivered to the 1st Guards Tank Army of Western Military District deployed in five regions of Russia.