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Degtyaryov Plant will supply 20 weapons to Russian Defense Ministry for the Ratnik program TASS 11012153

: Posted On Thursday, 10 December 2015 11:59

Degtyaryov Plant will supply 20 weapons to Russian Defense Ministry for the Ratnik program

The Degtyaryov Plant in central Russia will supply 20 weapons for Russian Defense Ministry special forces in February 2016 to test them for the Ratnik ‘soldier of the future’ combat gear, the plant’s press office told TASS on Thursday, December 10, 2015.

Russian Army is about to switch to T-14 tanks on the Armata commonized heavy tracked chassis 41012154

: Posted On Thursday, 10 December 2015 11:51

Russian Army is about to switch to T-14 tanks on the Armata commonized heavy tracked chassis

The Russian Army can switch to T-14 tanks on the Armata commonized heavy tracked chassis in five to 10 years, if it maximizes its orders, Vyacheslav Khalitov, deputy director general, special vehicles, Uralvagonzavod, has told TASS in an interview.

Israel successfully test-fired its Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system 21012151

: Posted On Thursday, 10 December 2015 11:36

Israel successfully test-fired its Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system

The Israel Defense Ministry and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) conducted a successful test of the Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system on Thursday morning, several Israeli newspapers announced today, Dec. 10, 2015.

Russian main weapon-producing Degtyaryov Plant increased its arms exports by 30% TASS 41012153

: Posted On Thursday, 10 December 2015 11:04

Russian main weapon-producing Degtyaryov Plant increased its arms exports by 30%

The Degtyaryov Plant in Kovrov in central Russia has increased its arms exports by 30% in 2015, Acting Head of the Plant’s Small Arms and Artillery Systems Department Sergei Pustovalov told TASS on Thursday. Syria, Algeria, Namibia and Asian countries are the main customers of the plant’s products, he added.

The Belgian Minister of Defense acquired site licenses to use VBS3 training simulator 41012152

: Posted On Thursday, 10 December 2015 09:49

The Belgian Minister of Defense acquired site licenses to use VBS3 training simulator

Global software company Bohemia Interactive Simulations announced today that the Belgian MOD acquired site licenses to use Virtual Battlespace 3 (VBS3) at several training centres across the country for tactical training.

Finmeccanica's Selex ES developed the Falcon Shield anti-UAV system 41012151

: Posted On Thursday, 10 December 2015 09:24

Finmeccanica's Selex ES developed the Falcon Shield anti-UAV system

As mini and micro drones continue to grow in capability and popularity, the potential threats they pose also grows. The Falcon Shield has the capability to seize control of a drone and direct it safely to the ground. The entire Falcon Shield system is a modular, allowing users to customize it to their requirements

The newest 4x4 armoured vehicle Dozor-B ready to enter in service with Ukrainian armed forces 11012151

: Posted On Thursday, 10 December 2015 09:14

The newest 4x4 armoured vehicle Dozor-B ready to enter in service with Ukrainian armed forces

The newest 4x4 armored vehicle "Dozor-B" has passed state tests and is recommended for The Armed Forces of Ukraine adoption - this is the conclusion of specialized military commission, set out in the joint decision, signed by the representatives of developer and other governmental agencies.

Lithuanian military about to receive new upgraded self-propelled 120 mm mortar systems 20912153

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 December 2015 09:30

Lithuanian military about to receive new upgraded self-propelled 120 mm mortar systems

In the first week of December practical tests with newly upgraded self-propelled 120 mm mortar systems of the Lithuanian Armed Forces were conducted at the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area in Pabrade (Švencionys distr.), the Lithuanian Defense Ministry announced on Dec. 4, 2015.

Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrates its Venom small UAS tracking system 20912152

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 December 2015 09:13

Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrates its Venom small UAS tracking system

At the Army Maneuver-Fires Integrated Experiment (MFIX) held at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Northrop Grumman Corporation's Venom demonstrated the ability to identify and track small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and to provide accurate targeting data while on the move. This targeting capability enabled other systems in the network to counter the UAS.

Iran eyes on Russia's T-90S main battle tank TASS 20912151

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 December 2015 08:53

Iran eyes on Russia's T-90S main battle tank

Iran is willing to acquire Russian T-90S tanks, Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Purdastan, Iranian Land Forces Commander, announced today in Tehran in an interview to the local journalists. "Our relationship with Russia in military technology has strengthened. So the acquisition of Russian T-90S tanks has risen on the agenda," Tasnim agency quotes the General’s words spoken at today’s ceremony of opening the Iranian land forces sports competition.

Bittium received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for its TAC WIN 40812151

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 December 2015 16:46

Bittium received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for its TAC WIN

Bittium received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for the Software-Defined Radio based system products meant for tactical communications. The purchase order is the materialization of a purchase option issued together with a purchase order received in July 2014.

Russia and India plan to sign several contracts for military equipment worth more than $15 billion TASS 10812154

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 December 2015 11:36

Russia and India plan to sign several contracts for military equipment worth more than $15 billion

Russia and India are planning to sign several defense contracts worth more than one trillion rupees ($15 billion) at the forthcoming summit in December, India’s Central Chronicle Newspaper reported late on Monday, December 7, 2015, with reference to sources at the Indian Defense Ministry.

Russian and Belarus to create a joint venture to produce all-terrain vehicle ATV TASS 10812152

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 December 2015 10:49

Russian and Belarus to create a joint venture to produce all-terrain vehicle ATV

A joint venture is being set up in Russia’s Republic of Komi to produce an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) from Minsk-based BelGAZavtoservis, the latter’s deputy director general, Andrei Provatorov, told TASS at the 5th Arctic - Today and Tomorrow International Forum.

US Army grants a $800mn contract to Harris for expeditionary warfare products 20812152

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 December 2015 09:31

US Army grants a $800mn contract to Harris for expeditionary warfare products

The U.S. Army has awarded Harris Corporation a five-year, $800 million ceiling, multi-award IDIQ contract to provide expeditionary warfare products and services to the Army Research Lab (ARL). The ARL develops and supports advanced technology to enable government agencies to counteract and defeat threats. The contract was awarded during the first quarter of Harris' fiscal 2016.

Russia has deployed two regiments of S-400 air defense missile systems in the Arctic Region TASS 10812151

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 December 2015 09:31

Russia has deployed two regiments of S-400 air defense missile systems in the Arctic Region

Russia has formed and deployed to the Arctic two S-400 Triumph (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) separate air defense (AD) missile regiments in 2015, a source in the Russian General Staff told TASS on Tuesday, December 8, 2015.

New Zealand government approves purchase of LMT MARS-L rifles for country's armed forces 20812151

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 December 2015 09:02

New Zealand government approves purchase of LMT MARS-L rifles for country's armed forces

New Zealand's military forces are to be issued with new U.S.-made rifles, replacing their current weapons after almost 30 years. Defense Minister Gerry Brownlee said Tuesday that the cabinet had approved the purchase of more than 9,000 rifles manufactured by Lewis Machine and Tools (LMT) in a contract worth 59 million NZ dollars (39.19 million U.S. dollars).

The Saudi Arabia Kingdom-led coalition has destroyed Scud missile near Yemeni-Saudi border 10712151

: Posted On Monday, 07 December 2015 19:00

The Saudi Arabia Kingdom-led coalition has destroyed Scud missile near Yemeni-Saudi border

The Saudi Arabia Kingdom-led coalition has destroyed a Scud missile carrier near the Yemeni-Saudi border, Al Arabiya News Channel reported on Sunday, December 6, 2015. The carrier, belonging to Iran-backed Houthi militia and its ally deposed Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s forces, was destroyed by the coalition after studying their movements, the channel said.

Russia hopes multi-billions military contracts and enhanced technical cooperation with Iran TASS 20712153

: Posted On Monday, 07 December 2015 10:26

Russia hopes multi-billions military contracts and enhanced technical cooperation with Iran

Russia hopes to expand military and technical cooperation with Iran considerably after all restrictions on arms sales to the Islamic Republic are lifted, Russian presidential aide for military and technical cooperation Vladimir Kozhin said on Monday. Russia and Iran may sign contracts worth billions of US dollars, he said in an interview with Izvestiya newspaper.

Russia reportedly achieved equipping six military bases in Arctic region 20712152

: Posted On Monday, 07 December 2015 10:05

Russia reportedly achieved equipping six military bases in Arctic region

Russia has completed equipping its six military bases in the Arctic, a high-ranking source in the Russian army’s General Staff told TASS on Monday. "According to the General Staff’s execution documents, the work for the deployment and equipment of six military bases on the Arctic islands and in the polar part of mainland Russia is completed," the source said at the fifth international forum that discusses the Arctic and its present and future.

South Korea will develop new UAV to counter North Korea's artillery and missile systems 20712151

: Posted On Monday, 07 December 2015 09:31

South Korea will develop new stealth UAV to counter North Korea's artillery and missile systems

South Korea plans to develop stealth unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to counter North Korea's long-range artillery and mobile missile systems, the country's military said Sunday. The development program is part of 31 research projects scheduled to be conducted by the end of next year, Korean officials said.

Paramount Group of South Africa opens new armoured vehicles factory in Kazakhstan 10612153

: Posted On Sunday, 06 December 2015 14:22

Paramount Group of South Africa opens new armoured vehicles factory in Kazakhstan

The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev visited the new state-of-the-art factory built by Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) for the production of the world's most advanced armoured vehicles to meet the regional demand for land systems technologies.

Rheinmetall to supply Fieldguard 3 Fire Control measuring systems for a customer in South America 10612152

: Posted On Sunday, 06 December 2015 13:42

Rheinmetall to supply Fieldguard 3 Fire Control measuring systems for a customer in South America

German Defense Company Rheinmetall has booked an order for additional Fieldguard 3 Fire Control measuring systems to be supplied to an international customer from South America.

Renault Trucks Defense MIDS armoured truck command post for police and security forces 10612151

: Posted On Sunday, 06 December 2015 13:00

Renault Trucks Defense MIDS armoured truck command post for police and security forces

Renault Trucks Defense offers new version of its MIDS (Midlum Security and Public Order Vehicle) armoured truck as command post. The MIDS Command Post manufactured in the Renault Trucks Defense factories of Limoges and Fourchambault is now available for purchase.

Germany has approved the merge of German Company KMW and French Company Nexter 10512152

: Posted On Saturday, 05 December 2015 13:11

Germany has approved the merge of German Company KMW and French Company Nexter

The German government has approved a merger of German tank maker Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) with the French armoured vehicle maker Nexter, the economy ministry said on Friday, December 4, 2015. Nexter and KMW could to become in the near future the European leader in land weapons and armoured vehicles.

China starts sending second batch of peackeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan 20412153

: Posted On Friday, 04 December 2015 09:42

China starts sending second batch of peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan

The first group of 110 peacekeepers of the 2nd batch of the Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion set off to South Sudan (Juba) from the Xinzheng Airport in central China's Henan province at about 20:00 on December 2, 2015.

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