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Army - Military - Defense Industry News December 2010
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  1. United States and Japan have begun their biggest ever joint military exercises
  2. Second new russian transport helicopter Mi-38 OP-2 prototype begins testing Russia defense industry
  3. North Korea would be ready to launch a new attack against the South Korea
  4. Russia considers joint military exercises with the United States in 2012

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U.S. Navy Awards Lockheed Martin to Prepare Unmanned K-MAX Helicopter for Deployment
 
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command awarded Lockheed Martin and Kaman Aerospace a $45.8 million contract for K-MAX unmanned aircraft systems for a U.S. Marine Corps evaluation of unmanned cargo resupply in an operational forward deployed environment.
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command awarded Lockheed Martin and Kaman Aerospace a $45.8 million contract for K-MAX unmanned aircraft systems for a U.S. Marine Corps evaluation of unmanned cargo resupply in an operational forward deployed environment.
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13 December 16:25 PM
 

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Navistar received a new order for 175 vehicles Maxxpro Dash with DXM suspension
 
Navistar Defense, LLC announced this Decemebr 10, 2010, that it received a $123 million delivery order for an additional 175 International(r) MaxxPro(r) Dash vehicles with DXM(tm) independent suspension. The order from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command also includes parts for the company's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
Navistar Defense, LLC announced this December 10, 2010, that it received a $123 million delivery order for an additional 175 International(r) MaxxPro(r) Dash vehicles with DXM(tm) independent suspension. The order from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command also includes parts for the company's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
12 December 09:20 AM
 

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The defense of North Korea could be based on its nuclear force
 
According to an interview carried out by the Russian news agency Interfax, the North Korea defence could be based on its nuclear capacities against the hostilities of United States and South Korea, declared the North-Korean minister of the foreign affairs.
According to an interview carried out by the Russian news agency Interfax, the North Korea defence could be based on its nuclear capacities against the hostilities of United States and South Korea, declared the North-Korean minister of the foreign affairs.
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10 December 15:30 PM
 

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French Army instructors will launch their first U.S. Javelin anti-tank missile for practice
 
French Army instructors will launch their first U.S. Javelin missile for practice on Dec. 16 at the Canjuers base, a step forward in plans to rapidly deploy the weapon in the Afghan theater, a U.S. official said and the French Army has confirmed.
French Army instructors will launch their first U.S. Javelin missile for practice on Dec. 16 at the Canjuers base, a step forward in plans to rapidly deploy the weapon in the Afghan theater, a U.S. official said and the French Army has confirmed.
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10 December 08:15 AM
 

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New requirements for Indian Army's Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT)
 
Requirements for the Indian Army's Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT) have been finalized, the Defence Ministry here announced Dec. 6, and the tank will be developed by the government's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) by 2020.
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09 December 11:45 AM
 

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Iran Iranian armed forces always prepared to respond to military attacks
 
A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official played down the West and the Zionist regime of Israel's capability to harm Iran, and stressed that Tehran is always prepared to repel enemy attacks and aggressions under any kind of condition.
A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official played down the West and the Zionist regime of Israel's capability to harm Iran, and stressed that Tehran is always prepared to repel enemy attacks and aggressions under any kind of condition.
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09 December 10:58 AM
 

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New North-Korean artillery firing, and new joint military exercises United States - South Korea
 
According to information of South Korean television, new explosions would have been heard this December 8th, 2010, near the border with the North Korea. They would be artillery shootings of the North-Koreans armed forces carried out within the framework of exercises.
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09 December 10:15 AM
 

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Turkish Company Otokar received the first contract for its new 6x6 tactical armoured vehicle ARMA
 
Turkish leading land systems manufacturer, Otokar received the first contract for its new 6x6 tactical armoured vehicle ARMA from abroad. The contract is valued in excess of $10.6 million including the vehicles, spare parts and training. Deliveries under this contract award are expected to be completed in 15 months.
Turkish leading land systems manufacturer, Otokar received the first contract for its new 6x6 tactical armoured vehicle ARMA from abroad. The contract is valued in excess of $10.6 million including the vehicles, spare parts and training. Deliveries under this contract award are expected to be completed in 15 months.
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08 December 16:10 PM
 

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Elbit Systems to Supply a European Country with Communication Systems CNR 9000 and HF 6000
 
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT) announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at €17.7 million to provide a European Ministry of Defense with advanced tactical communication systems to be delivered during 2011- 2012.
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT) announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at €17.7 million to provide a European Ministry of Defense with advanced tactical communication systems to be delivered during 2011- 2012.
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07 December 10:00 AM
 

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General Dynamics Awarded $19 Million for Saudi conversion tank Abrams M1A to M1A2
 
General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was awarded an additional $19 million to convert 15 of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s M1A1 tanks into the M1A2S model. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command on behalf of the Royal Saudi Land Forces.
General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was awarded an additional $19 million to convert 15 of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s M1A1 tanks into the M1A2S model. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command on behalf of the Royal Saudi Land Forces.
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07 December 09:40 AM
 

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The 3D 360° animated view for military equipment and vehicles on the website Army Recognition
 
Within the framework of the development of its activities of communication, promotion, and online marketing for defense and security industry, the company Army Recognition launches the 3D animated view on its Internet website for military equipment and vehicles.
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06 December 14:01 PM
 

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Successfully hit target with intercontinental ballistic missile RS 12M Topol launched on Sunday
 
The intercontinental ballistic missile RS 12M Topol (NATO code : SS-25 Sickle) , launched on Sunday evening from the landfill Kapustin Yar in the Russia's Astrakhan region, successfully hit the target at the test site in Kazakhstan.
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06 December 09:01 AM
 

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U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh to deliver 250 M-ATV vehicles, ambulance version
 
The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh $255 million to build 250 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) ambulances for Afghanistan. The ambulances will be built at the company's plant in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2012, according to the Dec. 3 contract announcement.
The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh $255 million to build 250 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) ambulances for Afghanistan. The ambulances will be built at the company's plant in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2012, according to the Dec. 3 contract announcement.
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05 December 16:30 PM
 

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Russia will buy 10 armored vehicles LMV Lynx IVECO Defense Vehicles in Italy
 
Russia will buy 10 Lynx light multi-role armored vehicles (LMV) from Italy's Iveco, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Friday, December 03, 2010. He said Russia would like to set up a joint venture to assemble LMVs in Russia after the purchase.
Russia will buy 10 Lynx light multi-role armored vehicles (LMV) from Italy's Iveco, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Friday, December 03, 2010. He said Russia would like to set up a joint venture to assemble LMVs in Russia after the purchase.
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04 December 06:24 AM