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The state trials of the 57mm 2S38 Derivatsiya-PVO self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) are planned to be completed in 2022, the press office of the Uralvagonzavod Corporation told TASS. The Uralvagonzavod Corporation is a subsidiary of the Rostec state hi-tech corporation.
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The EODH company, based in Lakkoma, has unveiled a new armored vehicle called Hoplite, after the name of the famous Antique Greek soldier, Paul Antonopoulos reports in the Greek City Times. The modular vehicle is designed to meet both military and security requirements, Ptisi reported.
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On August 23, the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2020" started its work in the Patriot Park near Kubinka and Moscow. This year, it is combined with the International Army Games « Army-2020".
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According to information released by the Defensa.com website, on August 22, 2020, Spanish Ministry of Defense and the companies Indra Sistemas, Santa Bárbara Sistemas, Sapa Placencia and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering and Sapa could sign next week a contract for the production for the first series of 348 units of the 8x8 Wheeled Combat Vehicle (VCR) Dragon for the Spanish Army.
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According to a Tweet released by SOVA on August 21, 2020, the new TOS-2 Tosochka flamethrower MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) will be delivered to the Russian troops by the end of the year and will take part to the Russian military exercise Kavkaz 2020.
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According to a Tweet released by Indian Defense News on August 20, 2020, the Indian company Bharat Forge, part of Kalyani Group, has conducted final trials of its Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System Bharat 52 before the delivery to the Indian army.
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The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Avon Protection a 10-year contract to supply a complete CBRN personal respirator system. This procurement was led by Finland and Norway to establish technical requirements and demanding end user testing.
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Barrett Communications is one of sixteen Australian companies that have Joined Team C4 Edge (Evolutionary Digital Ground Environment), to scope the development of a sovereign land battlegroup and below communications environment for the Australian army.
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The U.S. Army successfully intercepted a high-performance, high-speed tactical ballistic missile (TBM) target and a cruise missile target during a flight test using the Northrop Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
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Alcon Components Ltd, world-class specialists in brake and clutch systems, has been selected by BASE, the Turkish manufacturer of complete drivetrain packages including independent suspension drive axles, transfer cases as well as rolling chassis solutions to become their preferred supplier of specialist vehicle braking systems.
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According to Daily Sabah, the number of Turkish companies in "Defense News Top 100," which is regarded as one of the most prestigious defense industry lists in the world, has increased to seven.
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Out with the old, in with the new, as writes Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The U.S. Marine Corps presents a single source solution to its multi-role radar system and ground weapons locating radar requirements with the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar produced by Northrop Grumman. The G/ATOR will provide enhanced expeditionary capabilities and will replace legacy radar system, the AN/TPS-59, after Sept. 30, 2020.
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General Dynamics Land Systems–UK has been awarded a contract by NP Aerospace, under the British Ministry of Defence Protected Mobility Fleet Vehicle Programme, to demonstrate an electric-drive (e-drive) Foxhound LPPV vehicle.
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Equipping the Serbian Armed Forces with the new Lazar 3 8x8 armored combat vehicle, which is a product of the domestic defence industry, is a major step forward in the protection of infantry units and a significant contribution to the process of enhancing the operational capabilities of the armed forces.
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According to a contract released by the U.S. DoD (Department of Defense) on August 19, 2020, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, St. Petersburg, Florida, received a ceiling increase modification in the amount of $48,901,837 to an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the production of Ground Mobility Vehicle 1.1.
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According to a press release published by the Australian MoD (Ministry of Defense) on August 17, 2020, Australian MoD Defence has signed a $5.3 million contract extension with BAE Systems Australia to provide technical support to the Army’s Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) M113AS4 fleet for another three years, securing continued employment for 20 Adelaide staff.
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According to information published by the Russian press agency TASS on August 19, 2020, the Russian Defense Ministry signed an additional deal to the contract for the supply of 168 BMP-3 IFV. The infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) will have reinforced protection against antitank missiles, modern optical and electronic devices, and laser light for night combat. The upgraded BMPs are to be delivered in 2020. Experts believe they will reinforce the ground troops in the south of the country, the Izvestia daily writes.
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According to a tweet released by GREYWOLF Brigade on August 18, 2020, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the U.S. Army has conducted first live firing exercise with the M1A2 SEP V3 now named M1A2C, the latest generation of main battle tank in the family of M1A2 Abrams family.
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According to a press release published by Rheinmetall Defense on August 18, 2020, Hungarian armed forces have signed an agreement with German Company Rheinmetall Defense to produce Lynx IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The deal helps the Hungarian Army meet its NATO commitments through continued modernization of the country’s defense industry
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The U.S. armed forces in Europe conduct Saber Junction 20, a military exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. 173rd Airborne Brigade, to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment, and to promote interoperability with participating ally and partner nations.
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gunAccording to a Tweet released by Defence 360° on August 15, 2020, the Portuguese Army already took delivery of approximately 200 Belgian FN Herstal MINIMI Mk3 5.56x45mm light machine guns. A total of 830 MINIMI Mk3 5.56x45mm weapons were purchased in 2019 through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
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According to information published by the Serbian MoD (Ministry of Defense) on August 13, 2020, the Milosh 4x4 MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) armored vehicle developed and manufactured by the state company Yugoimport is now in service with the Serbian army.
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According to news published by the Iranian Press Agency, FARS on August 13, 2020, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami unveiled a special line to upgrade and modernize T-72 main battle tanks (MBTs) used by the Iranian Armed Forces.
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According to satellite images released on the website "Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique", on August 11, 2020, Turkish armed forces have deployed its Korkut 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun system at the Al-Watia airbase in Libya.
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According to news released by the U.S. Embassy in Belize, on August 6, 2020, the United States Government has donated an ambulance, six vehicles, and aircraft and vehicle parts valued at $1 million to the Belize Ministry of National Security in a handover ceremony at Force Headquarters on Price Barracks. The donation was funded by U.S. Southern Command’s Building Partner Capacity and Foreign Military Financing programs through the U.S. Embassy’s Security Cooperation Office.