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Army - Military - Defense Industry News December 2010
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United States and Japan have begun their biggest ever joint military exercises
 
Japan and the United States have begun their biggest ever joint military exercises, amid growing tension in the region between North and South Korea. More than 44,000 Japanese and American military personnel are taking part in the drill off Japan's southern islands.
Japan and the United States have begun their biggest ever joint military exercises, amid growing tension in the region between North and South Korea. More than 44,000 Japanese and American military personnel are taking part in the drill off Japan's southern islands.
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03 December 09:32 AM
 

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North Korea would be ready to launch a new attack against the South Korea
 
Won Sei-hoon, South Korea's intelligence chief is reported to have said that North Korea is very likely to attack again, a week after an artillery strike on a South Korean island. The revelation came hours after officials said Seoul was planning more military exercises with the US.
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02 December 08:28 AM
 

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General Dynamics Awarded $21 Million for RG-31 Mk5E MRAP armoured vehicle upgrades
 
The U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command awarded General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada a USD$21.2 million delivery-order modification for upgrade kits for RG-31 Mk5E vehicles previously delivered under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.
The U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command awarded General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada a USD$21.2 million delivery-order modification for upgrade kits for RG-31 Mk5E vehicles previously delivered under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.
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01 December 15:30 PM
 

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Estonian army presents the armoured vehicle SISU XA-188 bought from Netherlands army surplus
 
The Estonian Defence Forces presented the new armored vehicle personnel carrier Sisu XA-188 in Männiku practice field. Estonia is buying 81 new armored vehicles from the Netherlands and they should gradually reach the members of the Defence Forces of Estonia by the year 2015.
The Estonian Army Defence Forces presented the new armored vehicle personnel carrier Sisu XA-188 in Männiku practice field. Estonia is buying 81 new armored vehicles from the Netherlands and they should gradually reach the members of the Defence Forces of Estonia by the year 2015.
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01 December 15:20 PM
 

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British Ministry of Defence signs up for 200 Ocelot light protected patrol vehicles
 
Force Protection Europe has signed a contract with the UK MoD to supply an order of 200 Ocelots, and an initial spares package, for the Light Protected Patrol Vehicles (LPPV) programme. The contract is valued at approximately £180 million and delivery of the vehicles is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2012.
Force Protection Europe has signed a contract with the UK MoD to supply an order of 200 Ocelots, and an initial spares package, for the Light Protected Patrol Vehicles (LPPV) programme. The contract is valued at approximately £180 million and delivery of the vehicles is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2012.
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01 December 14:47 PM
 

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Dutch army will train in Fighting Scenarios with new Command and Staff Trainer Elbit Systems
 
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT) ("ESLT") announced today that it was awarded a contract to supply an advanced training and simulation solution for the Royal Netherlands Army. The system will be supplied during 2011.
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01 December 08:25 AM