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Germany could purchase 131 additional Boxer 8x8 APC armoured vehicles personnel carrier 11812151

: Posted On Friday, 18 December 2015 10:05

Germany could purchase 131 additional Boxer 8x8 APC armoured vehicles personnel carrier

According the US website Defense News, the German Army could acquire 131 additional Boxer 8x8 (APC) armoured vehicles personnel carrier. On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, the parliament's budget committee approved the procurement of the APCs, a Defense Ministry spokesman confirmed.

Taiwan will purchase 36 AAV LVTP-7 Assault Amphibious Vehicles from United States 11712155

: Posted On Thursday, 17 December 2015 17:10

Taiwan will purchase 36 AAV LVTP-7 Assault Amphibious Vehicles from United States

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) for an estimated cost of $375 million. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

U.S. possible foreign sale to Taiwan for the delivering of Javelin Missile Systems 11712153

: Posted On Thursday, 17 December 2015 16:41

U.S. possible foreign sale to Taiwan for the delivering of Javelin Missile Systems

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Javelin Missiles estimated to cost $57 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

United States could deliver 250 Block I-92F Stinger Missile MANPADs to Taiwan 11712152

: Posted On Thursday, 17 December 2015 16:07

United States could deliver 250 Block I-92F Stinger Missile MANPADs to Taiwan

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Block I-92F MANPAD Stinger Missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $217 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

First delivery in 2016 of new Scorpion LShA-2B 4x4 light tactical armoured vehicle to Russian army TASS 11712151

: Posted On Thursday, 17 December 2015 13:59

First delivery in 2016 of new Scorpion LShA-2B 4x4 light tactical armoured vehicle to Russian army

The fielding of the Scorpion LShA-2B 4x4 tactical armored vehicle to the Russian Armed forces will begin in 2016, Zaschita Corp. Director General Sergei Starun told journalists on Thursday, December 17, 2015. The vehicle is manufactured by the Russian Company Zashchita.

Germany unveiled its new counter-terrorism police unit composed of up to 250 agents 41712154

: Posted On Thursday, 17 December 2015 12:42

Germany unveiled its new counter-terrorism police unit composed of up to 250 agents

Germany is introducing a new police unit in the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris that officials say will be better armed and trained to deal with terrorism. Some 250 more officers will be added to the national police force's special arrest units, known as the BFE, and based at five locations around the country.

India will approve the purchase of five Russian S-400 air defense systems 41712153

: Posted On Thursday, 17 December 2015 11:32

India will approve the purchase of five Russian S-400 air defense systems

The Indian Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) is set to approve on Thursday procurement of five Russian S-400 air defense systems during a meeting under the chairmanship of Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar, the Indian media reported.

Vladimir Putin has termed the Strategic Missile Force status during the Defense Ministry Board TASS 41712152

: Posted On Thursday, 17 December 2015 10:17

Vladimir Putin has termed the Strategic Missile Force status during the Defense Ministry Board

Russian President Vladimir Putin has termed the honing of the Strategic Missile Force’s capabilities the force development priority at the expanded session of the Defense Ministry Board. The Strategic Missile Force is marking its 56th anniversary on December 17.

Azerbaijan is about to produce different types of ammunition including tank shells 41712151

: Posted On Thursday, 17 December 2015 09:17

Azerbaijan is about to produce different types of ammunition including tank shells

The Ministry of Defense Industry of Azerbaijan has released a statement. Technological lines have been purchased and installed and work is underway to develop the production of various types of ammunition.

General Dynamics awarded a contract for US Army to upgrade M1A2 SEP V2 to M1A2 SEP V3 116121510

: Posted On Wednesday, 16 December 2015 20:45

General Dynamics awarded a contract for US Army to upgrade M1A2 SEP V2 to M1A2 SEP V3

The U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $92.2 million contract to upgrade M1A2 System Enhancement Package (SEP) v2 Abrams tanks to the M1A2 SEP Version 3 (v3) configuration.

Norinco and AVIC from China in the top ten of Defense Companies Worldwide 11612159

: Posted On Wednesday, 16 December 2015 17:23

Norinco and AVIC from China in the top ten of Defense Companies Worldwide

Two Chinese state-owned enterprises are ranked among the Top Ten Defense Companies Worldwide, according to a recent report on global military industry published by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

The Ukrainian-made 4x4 armoured vehicle Dozor-B ready to enter in service with Ukrainian army 11612158

: Posted On Wednesday, 16 December 2015 16:25

The Ukrainian-made 4x4 armoured vehicle Dozor-B ready to enter in service with Ukrainian army

Ukrainian armored vehicle "Dozor-B" will be delivered in batches to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The first contract was signed by UKROBORONPROM SE "Lviv Armored Plant” and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

The Russian Southern Military District will test the Iskander tactical missile system TASS 41612153

: Posted On Wednesday, 16 December 2015 13:14

The Russian Southern Military District will test the Iskander tactical missile system

The Southern Military District missile brigade will launch Iskander tactical ballistic missile system at the Kapustin Yar test range in the Astrakhan region, the district press service has reported.

Iran confirms its intention to purchase Russian-made T-90 tanks 41612152

: Posted On Wednesday, 16 December 2015 11:55

Iran confirms its intention to purchase Russian-made T-90 tanks

Iran’s Ground Force Command has transferred a proposal to the Iranian General Staff on the purchase of Russian-made T-90 tanks, Ground Force Commander, Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan said on the sidelines of a conference on army draft held in the province of North Khorasan on Wednesday.

ROSTEC Russia industry would like to boost its business activities with India China and Japan 11612154

: Posted On Wednesday, 16 December 2015 11:42

ROSTEC Russia industry would like to boost its business activities with India China and Japan

The investment arm of Rostec Corp. is focusing on its Russian businesses that may find demand in markets such as India, China and Japan, according to the chief of the investment division. To boost the value of some of Rostec’s hundreds of businesses and improve management, the holding company established RT-Business Development, led by former Swiss hedge-fund manager Andrey Korobov.

General Dynamics wins a $450 million contract to provide communications services to US Air Forces 41612151

: Posted On Wednesday, 16 December 2015 11:11

General Dynamics wins a $450 million contract to provide communications services to US Air Forces

General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a contract by the Defense Information Systems Agency in support of the U.S. Air Forces Central Command (USAFCENT) to provide communications technical support services in Asia. The single-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a potential value of approximately $450 million for five years, if all options are exercised.

Indian Ministry of Defence is planning to order 500 more M777 155mm BAE Systems light howitzers 11612153

: Posted On Wednesday, 16 December 2015 11:01

Indian Ministry of Defence is planning to order 500 more M777 155mm BAE Systems light howitzers

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of India is planning to place yet another multi-million dollar order with BAE Systems Inc for purchasing 500 more M777 ultra-light Howitzer guns. This is even as it is all set to sign the pending sale of 145 gun-pack with the UK-headquartered defence major.

Oshkosh Defense to resume work on Joint Light Tactical Vehicle production contract for US Army 11612152

: Posted On Wednesday, 16 December 2015 09:48

Oshkosh Defense to resume work on Joint Light Tactical Vehicle production contract for US Army

The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) has directed Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, to resume work on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) production contract. The JLTV program fills a critical capability gap for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps by replacing a large portion of the legacy HMMWV fleet with a light vehicle that provides unprecedented protection, off-road mobility and transportability.

Russian military base in Armenia started learning to operate the Orlan-10 modern UAV systems TASS 41512152

: Posted On Tuesday, 15 December 2015 15:20

Russian military base in Armenia started learning to operate the Orlan-10 modern UAV systems

The Russian military base in Armenia has started learning to operate new Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a Southern Military District spokesman told TASS on Tuesday. "The military base’s UAV units have started learning to operate modern Russian-made Orlan-10 systems at the high mountainous Kamkhud training range. The systems were made operational in October," the spokesman said.

German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann KMW & French Nexter Systems have completed their association 11512153

: Posted On Tuesday, 15 December 2015 14:38

German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann KMW & French Nexter Systems have completed their association

Amsterdam, 15 December 2015. – After all required approvals have been obtained, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Nexter Systems have completed their association on 15 December 2015. From now on, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in France and Germany will operate jointly under the umbrella of a holding company under Dutch law with headquarters in Amsterdam.

Lithuania armed forces could acquire NASAMS-2 Norwegian-made air defense missile system 11512152

: Posted On Tuesday, 15 December 2015 10:50

Lithuania armed forces could acquire NASAMS-2 Norwegian-made air defense missile system

According to military sources in Lithuania, negotiations on the acquisition of the NASAMS-2 (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System), jointly developed by Norway’s Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Company and America’s Raytheon, are preliminarily slated for next year.

Saudi Arabia forms a new coalition with 34 countries to combat the terrorism 11512151

: Posted On Tuesday, 15 December 2015 09:32

Saudi Arabia forms a new coalition with 34 countries to combat the terrorism

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, December 15, 2016, formed a 34-state military coalition to combat terrorism, according to a joint statement published on state news agency. Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are among the Arab countries in the alliance, together with Islamic countries Turkey, Malaysia and Pakistan, as well as African states.

Lockheed Martin won a contract to build PAC-3 missiles for use in Raytheon's Patriot missile system 41512151

: Posted On Tuesday, 15 December 2015 09:17

Lockheed Martin won a contract to build PAC-3 missiles for use in Raytheon's Patriot missile system

Lockheed Martin Corp has won a U.S. Army contract worth $1.09 billion to build PAC-3 missiles for the U.S. Army, South Korea, Qatar and Saudi Arabia for use in Raytheon Co's Patriot missile defense system, the Pentagon said Monday.

Russian Defense will purchase a wide number of planes, ships and armoured vehicles annually TASS 41412152

: Posted On Monday, 14 December 2015 16:32

Russian Defense will purchase a wide number of planes, ships and armoured vehicles annually

The Russian Defense Ministry will purchase about 200 planes and helicopters and up to 30 surface ships and submarines a year, the chief of Russia’s General Staff Valery Gerasimov told a news briefing for foreign military attaches in Moscow on Monday.

Russian Snipers based in Armenia to be equipped with the new Ratnik soldier kits 41412151

: Posted On Monday, 14 December 2015 13:43

Russian Snipers based in Armenia to be equipped with the new Ratnik soldier kits

The snipers of Russia’s South Military District /SMD/ base stationed in Armenia got sets of the new generation Ratnik soldier kits, the district press service reports.

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