December 2010 army military defense industry news

Army - Military - Defense Industry News December 2010

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United States and Japan have begun their biggest ever joint military exercises

: Posted On Friday, 03 December 2010 04:31

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.
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03 December 09:32 AM

Second new russian transport helicopter Mi-38 OP-2 prototype begins testing Russia defense industry

: Posted On Thursday, 02 December 2010 08:27

Second new russian transport helicopter Mi-38 OP-2 prototype begins testing

OP-2, the second prototype of the new Mi-38 helicopter built by Moscow Mil Helicopter Plant JSC and Kazan Helicopters JSC, the subsidiaries of the Russian Helicopters holding company, has achieved its first flight.
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02 December 13:27 PM

North Korea would be ready to launch a new attack against the South Korea

: Posted On Thursday, 02 December 2010 03:57

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

Russia considers joint military exercises with the United States in 2012

: Posted On Wednesday, 01 December 2010 11:06

Russia considers joint military exercises with the United States in 2012

Russia plans to carry out joint military exercises with the United States in 2012, announced to RIA Novosti a representative of the Russian ministry of Defense.
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01 December 15:55 PM

General Dynamics Awarded $21 Million for RG-31 Mk5E MRAP armoured vehicle upgrades

: Posted On Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:31

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.
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01 December 15:30 PM

Estonian army presents the armoured vehicle SISU XA-188 bought from Netherlands army surplus

: Posted On Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:20

Estonian army presents the armoured vehicle SISU XA-188 bought from Netherlands army surplus

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

British Ministry of Defence signs up for 200 Ocelot light protected patrol vehicles

: Posted On Wednesday, 01 December 2010 09:58

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.
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01 December 14:47 PM

Dutch army will train in Fighting Scenarios with new Command and Staff Trainer Elbit Systems

: Posted On Wednesday, 01 December 2010 07:54

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