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December 2013 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
 
 
 
 

Army of Russia has deployed Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile near its borders with NATO
 

Russia confirmed Monday, December 16, 2013, that it has deployed tactical ballistic missiles near its borders with NATO but said the move did not violate international agreements. Bild newspaper in Germany reported over the weekend that Russia had “quietly” moved 10 Iskander-M (SS-26 Stone) missile systems into its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad and along its border with the Baltic States and NATO members Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Russia confirmed Monday, December 16, 2013, that it has deployed tactical ballistic missiles near its borders with NATO but said the move did not violate international agreements. Bild newspaper in Germany reported over the weekend that Russia had “quietly” moved 10 Iskander-M (SS-26 Stone) missile systems into its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad and along its border with the Baltic States and NATO members Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Tuesday, December 17, 2013 09:48 AM

 

New Zealand Army takes delivery of first 40 trucks from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia
 

New Zealand’s Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Rhys R. Jones recently accepted the first 40 vehicles from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia. The New Zealand Defence Force started replacing its current fleet of Unimogs and type with high mobility 6-tonne HX60 4x4 with cargo tray and cargo tray with winch variants.

New Zealand’s Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Rhys R. Jones recently accepted the first 40 vehicles from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia. The New Zealand Defence Force started replacing its current fleet of Unimogs and type with high mobility 6-tonne HX60 4x4 with cargo tray and cargo tray with winch variants.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013 07:58 AM

 

Russia to deliver modern military equipment and armoured to Kyrgyzstan for $1 billion
 

Russia will begin arms shipments to Kyrgyzstan in the near future as part of a $1 billion deal signed last year to modernize the Central Asian country’s military, Kyrgyzstan’s president said at a news conference Monday, December 16, 2013.

Russia will begin arms shipments to Kyrgyzstan in the near future as part of a $1 billion deal signed last year to modernize the Central Asian country’s military, Kyrgyzstan’s president said at a news conference Monday, December 16, 2013.
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Monday, December 16, 2013 11:47 AM

 

Russia could export military equipment and weapons for more than $50 billion annually by 2020
 

By 2020, Russia will be able to reach the level of $50 billion annually in arms exports, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said.Russia could quadruple its annual arms sales to $50 billion by 2020 in a race for the top spot on the global arms exporters list.

By 2020, Russia will be able to reach the level of $50 billion annually in arms exports, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said.Russia could quadruple its annual arms sales to $50 billion by 2020 in a race for the top spot on the global arms exporters list.
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Monday, December 16, 2013 11:22 AM

 

Iranian Army has successfully test-fired new home-made anti-tank rocket during military exercises
 

The Iranian Army has successfully test-fired its new anti-tank rocket along with a series of other weapons, Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan announced on Sunday, December 15, 2013. In July 2012, former Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi inaugurated the production line of a new home-made anti-armor missile system named 'Dehlaviyeh'.

The Iranian Army has successfully test-fired its new anti-tank rocket along with a series of other weapons, Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan announced on Sunday, December 15, 2013. In July 2012, former Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi inaugurated the production line of a new home-made anti-armor missile system named 'Dehlaviyeh'.
Monday, December 16, 2013 09:26 AM

 

Chinese army soldiers conduct first mission as peacekeepers in Mali
 

The first batch of 135 peacekeepers in Mali have conducted the mission's first defense drilling operation to improve emergency handling capabilities, according to the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Friday, December 13, 2013.

The first batch of 135 Chinese Army peacekeepers in Mali have conducted the mission's first defense drilling operation to improve emergency handling capabilities, according to the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Friday, December 13, 2013.
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Monday, December 16, 2013 08:47 AM

 

Kazakhstan and Turkey opened new facility to produce optical-electronic military equipment
 

December 2013, in Astana the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan Adilbek Dzhaksybekov and the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkey Ismet Yilmaz founded the joint Kazakh-Turkish facility “Kazakhstan Aselsan engineering” for production of the optical-electronic military equipment.

December 2013, in Astana the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan Adilbek Dzhaksybekov and the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkey Ismet Yilmaz founded the joint Kazakh-Turkish facility “Kazakhstan Aselsan engineering” for production of the optical-electronic military equipment.
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Sunday, December 15, 2013 01:54 PM

 

Iran unveils new home-made cyber defense products including secure cell phone
 

Iran unveiled 12 new home-made technological products in a ceremony attended by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and Head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali in Tehran on Saturday, December 14, 2013.

Iran unveiled 12 new home-made technological products in a ceremony attended by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and Head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali in Tehran on Saturday, December 14, 2013.
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Sunday, December 15, 2013 01:31 PM

 

Defense & Security News Web TV Channel December 2013 of Army Recognition Company
 

Defense and Security News Web TV of December 2013, a global monthly TV Channel bringing you coverage and reports on military news as well as defense and security, business, technology, exhibition, events, and products with the goal to serve an audience of senior military, government and industry decision-makers throughout the world.

Defense and Security News Web TV of December 2013, a global monthly TV Channel bringing you coverage and reports on military news as well as defense and security, business, technology, exhibition, events, and products with the goal to serve an audience of senior military, government and industry decision-makers throughout the world.
Sunday, December 15, 2013 11:09 AM

 

More than 45% of the Russian Strategic Nuclear Forces will be equipped with new weapons
 

Four divisions and one regiment of the Russian army will be equipped with Yars RS-24 missiles and two brigades will receive Iskander tactical missiles in 2014, announced Tuesday, December 10, 2013 the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Four divisions and one regiment of the Russian army will be equipped with Yars RS-24 missiles and two brigades will receive Iskander tactical missiles in 2014, announced Tuesday, December 10, 2013 the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
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Saturday, December 14, 2013 03:20 PM

 

Russian-made S-300 air defense missile system test-fired for the first time by Army of Greece
 

Armed forces of Greece test-fired a Russian-made S-300 air defense system on Friday, December 13, 2013, for the first time since it was bought 14 years ago. This was the first test of the missile system conducted by a NATO member. Part of a military exercise of the Greek armed forces, code-named ‘White Eagle 2013’, the test was attended by Greek Defence Minister Demetris Avramopoulos and his Cypriot counterpart Fotis Fotiou.

Armed forces of Greece test-fired a Russian-made S-300 air defense system on Friday, December 13, 2013, for the first time since it was bought 14 years ago. This was the first test of the missile system conducted by a NATO member. Part of a military exercise of the Greek armed forces, code-named ‘White Eagle 2013’, the test was attended by Greek Defence Minister Demetris Avramopoulos and his Cypriot counterpart Fotis Fotiou. Saturday, December 14, 2013 11:24 AM

 

AAD Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition exerts positive impact on economy of South Africa
 

A study commissioned by the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) partnership has confirmed that the bi-annual AAD airshow defence exhibition exerts a significant positive impact on the economy, particularly the Tshwane regional economy. The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2014 is one of the world’s premier Aerospace and Defence exhibition that holds a prominent position within the Aviation and Defence calendar.

A study commissioned by the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) partnership has confirmed that the bi-annual AAD airshow defence exhibition exerts a significant positive impact on the economy, particularly the Tshwane regional economy. The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2014 is one of the world’s premier Aerospace and Defence exhibition that holds a prominent position within the Aviation and Defence calendar. Friday, December 13, 2013 04:59 PM

 

1,800 private companies in China have now licenses for research and production of weaponry
 

A document entitled Military-Civilian Integration Development Report of China in 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the report) was unveiled on December 12, 2013 in Beijing. The report, compiled by experts and scholars of the National Defense University (NDU) of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), is China’s first annual report on military-civilian integration development.

A document entitled Military-Civilian Integration Development Report of China in 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the report) was unveiled on December 12, 2013 in Beijing. The report says that China’s military industry has stepped up the pace of opening to private enterprises, as evidenced by that over 1,800 private enterprises have obtained the licenses for research and production of weaponry and equipment.
Friday, December 13, 2013 11:55 AM

 

France and Brazil to enhance cooperation in the fields of defense and cyber security
 

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and her French counterpart, Francois Hollande, agreed Thursday, December 12, 2013, to enhance cooperation in defense and high technology. "France and Brazil maintain cooperation that is unique due to its content, reach and scope, especially in the areas of defense and high-performance technology," said Brazilian President Rousseff.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and her French counterpart, Francois Hollande, agreed Thursday, December 12, 2013, to enhance cooperation in defense and high technology. "France and Brazil maintain cooperation that is unique due to its content, reach and scope, especially in the areas of defense and high-performance technology," said Brazilian President Rousseff.
Friday, December 13, 2013 11:52 AM

 

Raytheon Patriot PAC-2 missile test fired with new modernized radar with digital processor
 

Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Patriot Air and Missile Defense System test fired nine Patriot missiles at McGregor Range, N.M., during its annual Field Surveillance Program (FSP), successfully engaging inbound and outbound unmanned air breathing targets.

Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Patriot Air and Missile Defense System test fired nine Patriot missiles at McGregor Range, N.M., during its annual Field Surveillance Program (FSP), successfully engaging inbound and outbound unmanned air breathing targets.
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Friday, December 13, 2013 11:27 AM

 

Raytheon demonstrates Excalibur GPS guided-projectile compatibility with PzH-2000 howitzer
 

The U.S. Army and Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) successfully fired 10 precision-guided Excalibur projectiles during the final phase of compatibility testing at Yuma Proving Ground. This live-fire demonstration, funded by the U.S., Germany and supported by Raytheon-funded initial testing, marked the completion of a multi-phase assessment that verified Excalibur's compatibility and performance with the PzH2000 self-propelled howitzer.

The U.S. Army and Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) successfully fired 10 precision-guided Excalibur projectiles during the final phase of compatibility testing at Yuma Proving Ground. This live-fire demonstration, funded by the U.S., Germany and supported by Raytheon-funded initial testing, marked the completion of a multi-phase assessment that verified Excalibur's compatibility and performance with the PzH2000 self-propelled howitzer. Friday, December 13, 2013 10:58 AM

 

Raytheon and Chemring Group successfully fired Javelin missile from Centurion multirole launcher
 

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), acting through its Missile Systems business, and Chemring Group (LSE: CHG), acting through Chemring Countermeasures, successfully fired a Javelin missile from the multirole CENTURION® launcher during testing at the Defence Training Estate on Salisbury Plain in England.

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), acting through its Missile Systems business, and Chemring Group (LSE: CHG), acting through Chemring Countermeasures, successfully fired a Javelin missile from the multirole CENTURION® launcher during testing at the Defence Training Estate on Salisbury Plain in England.
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Friday, December 13, 2013 10:58 AM

 

MBDA contract research - technology under MCM-ITP Materials and Components Missiles programme
 

MBDA has been awarded a contract by the UK MoD’s DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) and the French DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) to launch a new tranche of research and technology (R&T) under the aegis of the MCM-ITP (Materials and Components for Missiles - Innovation and Technology Partnership) research and technology programme.

MBDA has been awarded a contract by the UK MoD’s DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) and the French DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) to launch a new tranche of research and technology (R&T) under the aegis of the MCM-ITP (Materials and Components for Missiles - Innovation and Technology Partnership) research and technology programme.
Friday, December 13, 2013 10:31 AM

 

US Army tests successfully HEL MD mounted laser weapon against mortar rounds and aerial targets
 

The United Sttaes Army High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator, or HEL MD, underwent multiple test events between Nov. 18 and Dec. 10, at White Sands Missile Range. The U.S. Army used a vehicle-mounted high-energy laser for the first time to successfully engage more than 90 mortar rounds and several unmanned aerial vehicles in flight.

The United States Army High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator, or HEL MD, underwent multiple test events between Nov. 18 and Dec. 10, at White Sands Missile Range. The U.S. Army used a vehicle-mounted high-energy laser for the first time to successfully engage more than 90 mortar rounds and several unmanned aerial vehicles in flight.
Friday, December 13, 2013 08:20 AM

 

Kazakhstan to produce a full range of military vehicles with Paramount Group of South Africa
 

Kazakhstan launched a project Wednesday in the Kazakh capital of Astana to produce specialized vehicles, including vehicles for military uses, with South Africa' s Paramount Group, said Kazakh Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov.

Kazakhstan launched a project Wednesday in the Kazakh capital of Astana to produce specialized vehicles, including vehicles for military uses, with South Africa' s Paramount Group, said Kazakh Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov.
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Thursday, December 12, 2013 11:55 AM

 

Russia to increase defense spending by nearly two-thirds to $97 billion by 2016
 

President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu laid out Russia’s arms procurement roadmap for 2014 on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, including new strategic missiles, tanks and aircraft. “In 2014 more than 40 of the newest intercontinental ballistic missiles, 210 aircraft, and more than 250 armored vehicles will enter into the armed forces,” President Putin said at a meeting of the country’s top military leadership.

President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu laid out Russia’s arms procurement roadmap for 2014 on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, including new strategic missiles, tanks and aircraft. “In 2014 more than 40 of the newest intercontinental ballistic missiles, 210 aircraft, and more than 250 armored vehicles will enter into the armed forces,” President Putin said at a meeting of the country’s top military leadership. Thursday, December 12, 2013 11:35 AM

 

Lockheed Martin JLTV vehicle successfully completes U.S. Manufacturing Readiness Assessment
 

The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) team successfully completed the government’s Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA), an important milestone on the path to vehicle production at the company’s Camden, Ark., manufacturing complex.

The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) team successfully completed the government’s Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA), an important milestone on the path to vehicle production at the company’s Camden, Ark., manufacturing complex.
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Thursday, December 12, 2013 08:36 AM

 

Japan could be interested to purchase Oshkosh MRAP M-ATV or Bushmaster 4x4 armoured vehicles
 

According to the Kyodo News International website, Japan is considering to purchase MRAP armoured vehicles M-ATV from United States or Bushmaster 4x4 APC from Australia. The recently revised law enables the SDF to use land vehicles for the role abroad in addition to aircraft and ships, but the vehicles need to have enough safety features against potential terrorist attacks.

According to the Kyodo News International website, Japan is considering to purchase MRAP armoured vehicles M-ATV from United States or Bushmaster 4x4 APC from Australia. The recently revised law enables the SDF to use land vehicles for the role abroad in addition to aircraft and ships, but the vehicles need to have enough safety features against potential terrorist attacks.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:03 AM

 

SAAB to deliver laser-based training systems for U.S. Army’s armored combat vehicles
 

Defence and security company Saab has been awarded the first option year of a multi-year contract for the next generation of laser-based training systems for U.S. Army’s armored combat vehicles. The order value is $ 11.8 million.

Defence and security company Saab has been awarded the first option year of a multi-year contract for the next generation of laser-based training systems for U.S. Army’s armored combat vehicles. The order value is $ 11.8 million.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:58 AM

 

United States to increase missile defense spending and collaboration with Israel
 

United States House and Senate Armed Services Committees would increase American missile defense spending by some $358 million, bringing the total to $9.5 billion. Funds for missile defense collaboration are separate from the average $3 billion (NIS 10.5 billion) in defense assistance Israel receives from the United States annually

United States House and Senate Armed Services Committees would increase American missile defense spending by some $358 million, bringing the total to $9.5 billion. Funds for missile defense collaboration are separate from the average $3 billion (NIS 10.5 billion) in defense assistance Israel receives from the United States annually
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:04 AM

 

BAE Systems to provide a range of services to support space and mission defense for U.S. Army
 

The U.S. Army has selected BAE Systems to provide a range of services to support space and mission defense as part of an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract worth as much as $220 million over three years.

The U.S. Army has selected BAE Systems to provide a range of services to support space and mission defense as part of an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract worth as much as $220 million over three years.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013 09:02 AM