March 2022 News Global Defence & Security Industry - Military |
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BAE Systems is offering the Beowulf all-terrain vehicle for the U.S. Army’s Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program. The bid comes after BvS10 Beowulf successfully completed the prototype evaluation phase of the program aimed at replacing the Army’s legacy fleet of vehicles for operating in tough arctic environments and other harsh terrains.
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According to information published by the "Hallands Nyheter" website on March 23, 2022, the Swedish Ministry of Defense Peter Hultqvist has announced the delivery of a second batch of 5,000 AT4 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.
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Alcon Components Ltd, a UK-based brake and clutch company, has entered series production with the high-performance bespoke braking solution being provided to the Patria 6x6 all-terrain armoured wheeled vehicle. Patria’s 6x6 platform had been selected to be part of a joint programme to develop sustained mobility enhancements for the Finnish and Latvian armies. There are also a number of other global programmes considering the Patria 6x6.
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Iranian Defense Industry presents its new local-made AD-200 long-range surface-to-air defense system during DIMDEX 2022, the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition that was held in Doha, Qatar from 21 to 23 March 2022.
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According to a tweet from the Chinese embassy in Somalia, China has donated nearly $5 million worth of military hardware, including vehicles, to Somalia. The vehicles and equipment were handed over on March 18 during a ceremony at the Port of Mogadishu.
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Beacon Red, a defence solutions provider that tackles complex national security threats, on March 23 announced a strategic collaboration with Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices.
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According to a video published by the Pakistani armed forces on March 23, 2022, Pakistan presents for the first time to the public its new Chinese-made SH-15 6x6 155mm self-propelled howitzer during the national day military parade that was held on March 23, 2022.
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According to Priam Nepomuceno of PNA, the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines said that enhancing the capability of personnel in handling and operating the weapon platforms and systems acquired for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is the next step in its modernization program.
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Heven Drones, one of the fastest-growing Israeli drone technology companies, has unveiled a full turnkey robotic solution with land and Air integration at ISDEF, Israel's largest international defense and HLS Exhibition. This first-ever flying robot was jointly developed with Roboteam, a leading global provider of tactical ground robotic systems.
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3rd ABCT is the 9th armored rotational unit to deploy to Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve. The “Iron Brigade” will join two other brigades in Europe under the command of the U.S. Army V Corps, which retains command control of all rotational units in the European theater. The rotation will include joint and multinational training events to build readiness, increase interoperability and enhance the bond between NATO Allies and regional partner nations.
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According to the SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute ) arms trade database, in 2021, China has delivered 44 VT5 light tanks to Bangladesh.
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BAE Systems has received a $34.9 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for the design and development of an Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery (ACV-R) variant. The ACV-R will replace the legacy Assault Amphibious Vehicle recovery variant (AAVR7A1) and will provide direct field support, maintenance, and recovery to the ACV family of vehicles.
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Paramount Group announced on March 22 that its Mbombe 4 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV), has been selected by five nations to equip their armed forces with some of the most advanced armoured vehicle innovations and technologies available in the world.
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According to information published by "The Wall Street Journal" website on March 21, 2022, the United States has transferred an undisclosed number of Patriot air defense missile systems to Saudi Arabia within the past month to counter aerial attacks.
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According to information published by "The Wall Street Journal" on March 21, 2022, the United States sent Soviet-made air defense missile systems to Ukraine including 9K33 Osa NATO designation SA-8 Gecko that were secretly acquired by the U.S. in the past to study the technology of Russian military equipment.
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According to information published by the "Taiwan News" website on March 21, 2022, the Taiwanese company XDynamics has announced a donation of 10 Evolve 2 drones worth a total of US$ 35,000 to Ukraine in the support of the fight against Russian troops.
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According to AutoJosh, Belarus might have purchased armored vehicles from Nigerian-based defense company Proforce which has already had orders from the Nigerian Government, the United Nations and some African countries, including Chad.
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Elbit Systems announced on March 21 that it was awarded a contract in the amount of approximately $27 million by the Swedish Defence Material Administration, to provide the Swedish Armed Forces with M339 rounds, 120mm ammunition, and Data Setting Units, for its Stridsvagn 122 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). The contract will be performed over a period of ten months.
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A few weeks ago, a demonstration of the operation of the anti-drone system (C-UAS or Counter Unmanned Aerial System), from Thales, Horus Shield (part of Eagle Shield Thales’ solution), took place at the airfield of the Segovia town of Marugán. This demonstration is part of the tests approved by the Spanish Army as part of the Fuerza 2035/BRIEX 2035 initiative, which aims to adapt the Spanish Army to the operational environment foreseen for that year.
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Saab and the Danish Ministry of Defence, Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) are entering into a Framework Agreement for live training solutions. The framework agreement has a duration of 15 years, with an option for a further 5 years. The potential order value is approximately DKK 550 million over the 15-year period.
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Liu Xuanzun reports in Global Times that China put into effect new interim rules to regulate military equipment procurement contracts on Sunday, March 20, that aim to advance the quality and efficiency of equipment procurement, with analysts saying that the new regulations, together with several others that have taken effect since last year related to military equipment, will serve as vital steps to China's pursuit of national defense modernization.
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In a tweet posted on March 20, Indian Defense News writes that an Indian ambassador has stated a piece of information that has already been in the air for several months: Kalashnikov assault rifles will be produced in India.
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According to JNS, the Israel Defense Force’s next-generation tank, Merkava Mark 5—dubbed “Barak” (or “lightning” in Hebrew)—will enter initial service in the Armored Corps within a year, Walla reported on Thursday, March 17.
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Turkish company Nurol Makina plant delivered a first batch of locally-made Gidran 4x4 MRAP personnel carriers to the Hungarian army on Sunday, March 20, in a first delivery following the opening of a Turkish production plant in the country, the pro-govt Daily Sabah reported, echoed by Ahval. 300 Gidrans are planned to be delivered to the Hungarian army.
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During the NATO Defense Ministers meeting that was held in Brussels, Belgium, on March 16, 2022, the Government of the Netherlands has confirmed the sending of Patriot air defense missile systems to Sliac, Slovakia, as part of NATO moves to strengthen air defenses in Eastern Europe. Germany has also announced the sending of two Patriot missile systems to Slovakia.