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December 2016 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

Azerbaijan has signed a contract with Israel to purchase Iron Dome air defense system 2012164

: Posted On Tuesday, 20 December 2016 18:06

Azerbaijan has signed a contract with Israel to purchase Iron Dome air defense system

According Israeli newspaper website The Jerusalem Post, Azerbaijan has signed a contract with Israel to purchase the Iron Dome air defense system. The Iron Dome is in service with the Israeli Defense Forces since 2011, it successfully intercepted several Grad Rockets that were fired from the Gaza Strip at Southern Israel.

Ukroboronprom from Ukraine launches new modernized BMP-2 IFV named BMP-1UMD 12012163

: Posted On Tuesday, 20 December 2016 13:06

Ukroboronprom from Ukraine launches new modernized BMP-2 IFV named BMP-1UMD

The Ukrainian State Company Ukroboronprom has launched a new modernized version of the Soviet-made IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) BMP-2, called BMP-1UMD "Myslyvets", Hunter. The vehicle is fitted with a new power pack and a new turret. The BMP-1UMD was unveiled in October 2016 during the “Arms and Security”, defense exhibition in Kiev, Ukraine.

Thales awarded military Identifaction Friend or Foe Systems contract in Japan 52012161

: Posted On Tuesday, 20 December 2016 11:20

Thales awarded military Identifaction Friend or Foe Systems contract in Japan

In 2016, Thales has been awarded a contract by Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) to deliver IFF interrogators equipment (Identification Friend or Foe) with Mode 5, the latest US/NATO standard. IFF equipment provides the ability to distinguish between allied forces and potential threats, helping avoid 'friendly fire' and enabling quicker decision making.

Arms export from Russia reaches about USD14 billions for 2016 TASS 12012161

: Posted On Tuesday, 20 December 2016 09:18

Arms export from Russia reaches about USD14 billions for 2016

Russia has sold defense hardware to the tune of about USD14 billion in 2016, several contracts are being implemented, according to the Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation for Military-Technical Cooperation, Vladimir Kozhin.

New battalion of 700 Chinese UN peacekeepers will be deployed in South Sudan 11912164

: Posted On Monday, 19 December 2016 18:29

New battalion of 700 Chinese UN peacekeepers will be deployed in South Sudan

A new 700-member Chinese United Nations peacekeeping infantry battalion will be in place in South Sudan within a week, China's Defense Ministry said on Friday, December 16, 2016. The new peacekeeping force will take over the duties of the previous Chinese troops stationed in the capital Juda since December last year

Germany has donated 25 Marder 1A3 IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Jordan Armed Forces 11912163

: Posted On Monday, 19 December 2016 13:07

Germany has donated 25 Marder 1A3 IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Jordan Armed Forces

According a statement released to the Jordan armed Forces website, Germany has donated a first batch of 16 Marder 1A3 to the Jordanian army. A total of 25 vehicles will be delivered. The Marder 1A3 is an Infantry Fight Vehicle (IFV) manufactured in Germany by Rheinmetall Landsysteme.

Turkish Company BMC to deliver Kirpi MRAP vehicles to Tunisia and Pakistan 11912161

: Posted On Monday, 19 December 2016 10:09

Turkish Company BMC to deliver Kirpi MRAP vehicles to Tunisia and Pakistan

According the Turkish newspaper website Aksam, the Turkish Company will continue to deliver Kirpi MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle to Tunisia. The vehicle will also be produced for Pakistan. In 2014, it was announced a first delivery of Kirpi vehicles to Tunisia.

Russia will be equipped with RS-28 Sarmat new intercontinental ballistic missile in 2019 - 2020 TASS 11812161

: Posted On Sunday, 18 December 2016 11:00

Russia will be equipped with RS-28 Sarmat new intercontinental ballistic missile in 2019 - 2020

The Russian Strategic Missile Forces will receive Sarmat complexes in 2019-2020, Commander of the forces Colonel-General Sergei Karakaev told reporters. The RS-28 Sarmat is a new Russian-made intercontinental ballistic missile in development since 2009.

BAE Systems rolls out first Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle AMPV 51612161

: Posted On Friday, 16 December 2016 12:17

BAE Systems rolls out first Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle AMPV

BAE Systems today rolled out the first prototype Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) to the U.S. Army during a ceremony at the company’s York, Pennsylvania facility. The AMPV provides the Army with enhanced mobility, survivability, force protection, and combat superiority.

Uralvagonzavod from Russia to deliver PRP-4A artillery reconnaissance vehicles to Russian army TASS 11612162

: Posted On Friday, 16 December 2016 11:10

Uralvagonzavod from Russia to deliver PRP-4A artillery reconnaissance vehicles to Russian army

The Rubtsovsk Affiliate of Russia’s Uralvagonzavod Corporation has fulfilled the 2016 Russian defense order ahead of schedule with the delivery of PRP-4A and BMP-2 IFV, the enterprise’s press office said.The PRP-4A is used to perform reconnaissance and observation missions for artillery units.

Armenia has joined Russian-Belarusian CIS air defense systems TASS 11612161

: Posted On Friday, 16 December 2016 09:54

Armenia has joined Russian-Belarusian CIS air defense systems

Armenia has joined Russian-Belarusian interstate financial and industrial group Defensive Systems, the Armenian Defense Ministry told TASS. Military cooperation between Armenia and Russia is based on both states being members of the military alliance as well as participants in the Joint CIS Air Defense System.

HSW from Poland will deliver 24 Krab 155mm self-propelled howitzers to Polish Army 11512161

: Posted On Thursday, 15 December 2016 15:50

HSW from Poland will deliver 24 Krab 155mm self-propelled howitzers to Polish Army

The Polish Company Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) has signed a contract for the delivery of artillery vehicles to the Polish Army for a total amount of €1 billion including 24 Krab 155mm self-propelled howitzer armoured vehicles.

MBDA carries out successful tests with Enforcer lightweight missile 51512161

: Posted On Thursday, 15 December 2016 11:55

MBDA carries out successful tests with Enforcer lightweight missile

MBDA has successfully tested the lightweight missile, known as Enforcer, as part of its ongoing development programme. The multinational Enforcer team scored several highly accurate hits during guided firings carried out at the trials facility of the German Bundeswehr’s Technical Center for Weapons and Ammunition 91 in November 2016.

SAAB develops new individualized training app for soldiers 51412164

: Posted On Wednesday, 14 December 2016 19:12

SAAB develops new individualized training app for soldiers

Defense and security company Saab has developed a new app called WE:Go for soldiers using Saab’s GAMER instrumented training system.

Lithuania strenghens its air defence capability with RBS 70 Simulators 51412163

: Posted On Wednesday, 14 December 2016 18:29

Lithuania strenghens its air defence capability with RBS 70 Simulators

Defence and security company Saab has received an order for RBS 70 simulators from the Lithuanian Armed Forces. Deliveries will take place during 2018.

U.S. foreign sale contract for recapitalization of 218 M1A2 main battle tanks of Kuwait 11412164

: Posted On Wednesday, 14 December 2016 17:19

U.S. foreign sale contract for recapitalization of 218 M1A2 main battle tanks of Kuwait

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait for recapitalization of 218 M1A2 tanks and related equipment, support, and training. The estimated cost is $1.7 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on December 12, 2016.

Renault Trucks Defense will deliver more than 400 Special Forces vehicles to the French Army 11412162

: Posted On Wednesday, 14 December 2016 16:17

Renault Trucks Defense will deliver more than 400 Special Forces vehicles to the French Army

Renault Trucks Defense will deliver new 4x4 combat vehicles to the Special Forces units of the French Army. In December 2015, French army has signed a contract with Renault Trucks Defense for the delivery of 202 PLFS (poids lourds des forces spéciales - Special Forces Heavy Vehicle) and 241 VLFS '(véhicules légers des forces spéciale- Special Forces Light Vehicle) especially designed for Special Forces.

General Dynamics UK completes first Ajax programme manned live firing trial 51412162

: Posted On Wednesday, 14 December 2016 12:58

General Dynamics UK completes first Ajax programme manned live firing trial with the ARES vehicle

General Dynamics Land Systems–UK has successfully completed initial manned live firing tests onboard an ARES vehicle, a member of the AJAX family of Armoured Fighting Vehicles, at a range in Dorset, England.

BAE Systems rolls out first Amphibious Combat Vehicle 1.1 to U.S. Marine Corps 51412161

: Posted On Wednesday, 14 December 2016 12:22

BAE Systems rolls out first Amphibious Combat Vehicle 1.1 to U.S. Marine Corps

BAE Systems rolled out the first of 16 Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) 1.1 prototypes to the U.S. Marine Corps in a ceremony today at the company’s York, Pennsylvania facility. BAE Systems’ ACV 1.1 offering is a fully amphibious, ship-launchable and ship-recoverable 8x8 wheeled combat vehicle.

Russian armed forces have created a new superlight infantry battalion equipped with UAZ Patriot TASS 11412161

: Posted On Wednesday, 14 December 2016 09:48

Russian armed forces have created a new superlight infantry battalion equipped with UAZ Patriot

A superlight infantry battalion has been formed in the Samara Region. It is unique as far as the Russian Armed Forces are concerned. The unit shall operate UAZ Patriot wheeled vehicles mounting Kalashnikov machineguns, the press office of the Central Military District told journalists.

First Amphibious Combat Vehicle based on Iveco Defence Vehicles rolled out to the U.S. Marines 11312165

: Posted On Tuesday, 13 December 2016 19:33

First Amphibious Combat Vehicle based on Iveco Defence Vehicles rolled out to the U.S. Marines

The first of 16 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) 1.1 prototypes has been rolled out by BAE Systems to the U.S. Marine Corps in a ceremony today at the company’s York, Pennsylvania facility. The ACV 1.1 offering is a fully amphibious, ship launch-able and recoverable 8x8 wheeled combat platform.

Lockheed Martin successfully tested TACMS Tactical Missile System launched from HIMARS 11312162

: Posted On Tuesday, 13 December 2016 10:24

Lockheed Martin successfully tested TACMS Tactical Missile System launched from HIMARS

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully tested a second modernized Tactical Missile System (TACMS) missile in a flight at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The test follows closely behind the successful first flight of a modernized TACMS in late October. Five more flight tests are planned in coming months for the modernized TACMS program.

Cuba has signed a defense cooperation program with Russia until 2020 TASS 11212164

: Posted On Monday, 12 December 2016 14:08

Cuba has signed a defense cooperation program with Russia until 2020

Russia and Cuba signed a program of technology cooperation in the defense sector until 2020. The document was inked at a meeting of the Russian-Cuban intergovernmental commission in Havana by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin and Vice President of Cuba’s Council of Ministers Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz.

Rheinmetall from Germany to modernize Fuchs/Fox 6x6 armoured vehicle for German army 11212162

: Posted On Monday, 12 December 2016 12:39

Rheinmetall from Germany to modernize Fuchs/Fox 6x6 armoured vehicle for German army

Rheinmetall AG has won a major follow-on order from the German Bundeswehr modernize ninety of the Bundeswehr’s longserving Fuchs/Fox a CBRN armoured transport vehicles, significantly enhancing their overall performance level.

New factory to manufacture AK-103 assault rifle to be commissioned in Venezuela in 2019 TASS 1121216

: Posted On Monday, 12 December 2016 09:43

New factory to manufacture AK-103 assault rifle to be commissioned in Venezuela in 2019

Problems with building the Kalashnikov AK-103 assault rifle manufacturing plant have been resolved, and the plant will be put into operation in 2019, Russian Vice-Premier Dmitry Rogozin told journalists in the wake of a session of the Russian-Venezuelan High-Level Commission.

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