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Vietnam could order a batch of BMP-3F Russian amphibious armoured infantry fighting vehicles TASS 10408164

: Posted On Thursday, 04 August 2016 19:26

Vietnam could order a batch of BMP-3F Russian amphibious armoured infantry fighting vehicles

Vietnam may order a batch of Russian amphibious vehicles BMP-3F, according to a source in the Russian defense industry. The BMP-3F Marines fighting vehicle is based on the BMP-3 IFV. It was designed to increase fire power, mobility and protection of Infantry Naval Forces.

Russia defense industry works on the design of the next generation of Nerekhta robotic system TASS 10408163

: Posted On Thursday, 04 August 2016 19:06

Russia defense industry works on the design of the next generation of Nerekhta robotic system

Russia’s Advanced Research Foundation is currently working on the design of the Nerekhta-2 robotic system, Foundation Deputy CEO Igor Denisov said. A self-contained grouping of ground-based robotic systems is expected to be made as part of the project, Denisov added.

First prototype of laser weapons have been made operational with Russia's Armed Forces TASS 10408162

: Posted On Thursday, 04 August 2016 18:36

First prototype of laser weapons have been made operational with Russia's Armed Forces

The first prototype laser weapons have been made operational with Russia’s Armed Forces, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said. Borisov made this statement on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Russian Federal Nuclear Center - All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Physics (RFNC-VNIIEF).

Russia to open a workshop in West Siberia to assemble Angara carrier rocket TASS 10408161

: Posted On Thursday, 04 August 2016 18:21

Russia to open a workshop in West Siberia to assemble Angara carrier rocket

A workshop to assemble Angara carrier rocket modules will be opened on the premises of the Polyot Enterprise in the Omsk Region in West Siberia in September, Regional Governor Viktor Nazarov said. The Polyot Enterprise is a subsidiary of Russia’s Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.

Orbital ATK Signs $69 Million Contract to Produce Artillery Precision Guidance Kits Through 2019 50408163

: Posted On Thursday, 04 August 2016 15:37

Orbital ATK Signs $69 Million Contract to Produce Artillery Precision Guidance Kits Through 2019

Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that the company has received a $69 million contract that exercises a second option from the U.S. Government to produce artillery precision guidance kits (PGK) for the U.S. military. PGK-fuzed projectiles allow battlefield commanders to more safely employ artillery with greater accuracy and less risk of collateral damage.

Russia has delivered free S-300 Air Defense Systems to Kazakhstan 50408162

: Posted On Thursday, 04 August 2016 12:02

Russia has delivered free S-300 Air Defense Systems to Kazakhstan

According to Russia's Defense Ministry, Russia delivered S-300 air defense systems to Kazakhstan free of charge.

Bravura receives $305 million contract for US Army aerostat support program 50408161

: Posted On Thursday, 04 August 2016 08:59

Bravura receives $305 million contract for US Army aerostat support program

Bravura Information Technology Systems has received a $305 million U.S. Army contract for support of the Persistent Surveillance Systems-Tethered aerostat program.

Lockheed Martin’s Mighty Mini-Missile Successfully Completes Second Flight Test 50308163

: Posted On Wednesday, 03 August 2016 14:52

Lockheed Martin’s Mighty Mini-Missile Successfully Completes Second Flight Test

Lockheed Martin’s Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) interceptor was successfully launched in an engineering demonstration at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The demonstration on Friday, July 29, was part of the U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center’s (AMRDEC) Extended Area Protection and Survivability (EAPS) program.

Indonesia Marine Corps took delivery of 9 RM-70 Vampir 122mm MLRS from Czech Republic 10308163

: Posted On Wednesday, 03 August 2016 12:18

Indonesia Marine Corps took delivery of 9 RM-70 Vampir 122mm MLRS from Czech Republic

The Indonesian Marine Corps took delivery of nine RM-70 Vampir 122mm MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System), an upgraded version of the Czech RM-70. The system was upgraded by the Czech Company Excalibur Army. Indonesia plans to purchase a total of 36 RM-70 Vampir 122mm MLRS.

Russia’s Defense Ministry receives S-400 system regiment set ahead of schedule 50308162

: Posted On Wednesday, 03 August 2016 10:11

Russia’s Defense Ministry receives S-400 system regiment set ahead of schedule

A new regiment set of the S-400 Triumf (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) air defense missile system has arrived for the Russian Defense Ministry ahead of schedule, the press office of Russia’s Almaz-Antey Corporation said.

JSC Remdiesel will upgrade 400 MT-LB multipurpose tracked armoured for Russian army TASS 10308161

: Posted On Wednesday, 03 August 2016 09:45

JSC Remdiesel will upgrade 400 MT-LB multipurpose tracked armoured for Russian army

The Russian Company JSC Remdiesel (a subsidiary of the KAMAZ Company) will upgrade over 400 MT-LB armoured tractors of the Russian Armed Forces, according to a source in the local defense industry.

Lockheed Martin gets $58 million Patriot missile contract modification 50308161

: Posted On Wednesday, 03 August 2016 09:35

Lockheed Martin gets $58 million Patriot missile contract modification

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control was awarded a $58,111,201 Foreign Military Sales contract modification for Saudi and Qatari Patriot system upgrade.

Russian Army Ratnik combat gear weapons should be ready to operate in Arctic 50208161

: Posted On Tuesday, 02 August 2016 14:13

Russian Army Ratnik combat gear weapons should be ready to operate in Arctic

Weapons of the Russian-made Ratnik combat gear should be adapted for operation throughout Russia, including in the Arctic region, Airborne Force Commander Colonel-General Vladimir Shamanov said.

New version of Russian K-16 and K-17 Bumerang were unveiled during military parade in Smolino 10208162

: Posted On Tuesday, 02 August 2016 11:01

New version of Russian K-16 and K-17 Bumerang were unveiled during military parade in Smolino.

During a military parade for the 75th anniversary of Russian Ministry of Defense scientific-testing experimental artillery range in Smolino (Nizhny Novgorod region), Russia, a new prototype version of the K-16 APC and K-17 BTR Bumerang armoured vehicles were presented to the public.

Ukroboronprom delivers another batch of BREM-1 recovery vehicle to Ukraine armed forces 10208161

: Posted On Tuesday, 02 August 2016 09:48

Ukroboronprom delivers another batch of BREM-1 recovery vehicle to Ukraine armed forces

UKROBORONPROM SE “Lviv Armored Plant” transferred another batch of BREM-1 tracked armoured recovery and repair vehicle to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. The BREM-1 is based on the chassis of T-72 main battle tank.

Israeli Ministry of Defense unveils its new Eitan 8x8 APC armoured vehicle personnel carrier 10108163

: Posted On Monday, 01 August 2016 18:53

Israeli Ministry of Defense unveils its new Eitan 8x8 APC armoured vehicle personnel carrier

Today, August 1, 2016, the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) has unveiled a new 8x8 armoured vehicle personnel carrier (APC) called Eitan. According the Israeli MoD, the vehicle will replace the old tracked armoured personnel carrier M113 in service with the Israeli army since many years.

Iran has unveiled a new local-made drone to jam enemy communication systems 10108162

: Posted On Monday, 01 August 2016 17:09

Iran has unveiled a new local-made drone to jam enemy communication systems

Iran on Monday, August 1, 2016, unveiled a new home-made drone which is capable of jamming the enemies' communication systems. The drone was displayed in an exhibition of the Iranian Ground Force's latest achievements in Tehran. Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Ahmadreza Pourdastan visited the exhibition on Monday.

AM General receives a $ 356 million order for more than 1,600 Humvees 50108162

: Posted On Monday, 01 August 2016 15:59

AM General receives a $ 356 million order for more than 1,600 Humvees

AM General, South Bend, Indiana, was awarded a $356,213,318 contract for 1,259 M1151A1B1 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs); and 414 M1152A1B2 Troop Enclosure HMMWVs in support of Afghanistan. The estimated completion date of the contract is July 29, 2017.

China donates 27 Tiger 4x4 armoured vehicles and 4 anti-riot vehicles to Bolivian armed forces 10108161

: Posted On Monday, 01 August 2016 10:26

China donates 27 Tiger 4x4 armoured vehicles and 4 anti-riot vehicles to Bolivian armed forces.

China donates 31 wheeled armoured vehicles to Bolivian armed forces, including 27 4x4 armoured vehicles personnel carrier Tiger manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Manufacturing and four anti-riot vehicles.

Canadian Army trains with Allied Forces in Romania during Exercise Saber Guardian 50108161

: Posted On Monday, 01 August 2016 09:03

Canadian Army trains with Allied Forces in Romania during Exercise Saber Guardian

Saber Guardian is a U.S. Army Europe-led exercise, in the spirit of partnership for peace. It is designed to promote regional stability and security, while strengthening partnership capacity, and fostering trust while improving interoperability between Romania, the U.S., NATO and Partnership for Peace member nations.

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