September 2022 News Global Defence & Security Industry - Military |
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AeroVironment a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems on September 20 announced it received two firm-fixed-price US Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract awards totaling $20,868,105 to provide Puma 3 AE small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS), initial spares packages, training and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) to two allied nations.
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Otokar, Turkey’s global land systems manufacturer, participates in Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) on September21-25, in the City of Tshwane, South Africa. During the exhibition, Otokar is promoting its broad land systems product range, including 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 tactical wheeled armored vehicles, tracked armored vehicles and weapon systems.
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MOSCOW, September 20. /TASS-DEFENSE/. The Russian-Indian joint venture for the production of AK-203 assault rifles has started work, President of the Kalashnikov Group (part of the Rostec state hi-tech corporation) Alan Lushnikov told TASS.
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Alcon Components Ltd, a global brake and clutch company, has announced a £300,000 investment in new machinery focussed on increasing production capacity to meet the demands of their growing specialist vehicle division. The investment in new machinery will help service the increasing number of orders being received for volume production braking components from axle manufacturers, military vehicle OEMs and armoured vehicle conversion specialists.
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According to David Vergun, of the U.S. DoD, the U.S. Defense Department welcomes Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand's announcement of plans to enlarge Canada's Defense budget and make significant investments in North American Aerospace Defense Command modernization and continental defense, said Air Force Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command. The plans, according to Anand, call for spending $40.4 billion over the next 20 years.
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Galvion, a world leader in innovative head protection systems and power and data management solutions, with an operationally proven pedigree in NATO countries, is introducing their new Cobra Hi-Cut combat helmet to the UK and European markets at DVD 2022.
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Spectra Group, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems,is celebrating having delivered over 7,000 of the award-winning SlingShot satellite communications systems to regular and specialist forces globally which coincides with their 20thAnniversary and DVD 2002 which is taking place 21-22 September 2022 at Millbrook, England.
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According to the Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur in a statement published on September 19, following the government’s budget negotiations, a decision has been made to allocate funds to mid-range air defence that will allow an operational system by 2025.
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After several weeks of hesitation, the German government granted Ukraine's request for additional artillery systems: Germany will supply Ukraine with four more PanzerHaubitze PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers together with an additional ammunition package, the German Defence ministry said on Monday, September 19.
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The world’s favorite self-propelled howitzer has arrived in the United Kingdom, for the first time, ready to highlight its upgraded features. Hanwha Defense’s K9A2 self-propelled howitzer, an upgraded variant of the K9A1, will be on show at DVD at the UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire.
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Jankel, a British manufacturer in the design, integration, manufacture, and support of high-specification defence systems, announced the establishment of agreements with a number of key UK defence industry partners in order to create a team of experts to deliver the Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) to UK.
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According to information published by the Slovenian Press Agency on September 19, 2022, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on Monday, September 19, agreed on the transfer to Ukraine of 28 M-55S main battle tanks from the Slovenian army military inventory in exchange for German military vehicles.
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According to a statement published by the Ministry of Defense of Lithuania on September 14, 2022, the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence began the procedure for the acquisition of 35 UAV systems, 26 “mini” and 9 “small” types.
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In total, the United States has committed approximately $15.8 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including more than $15.1 billion since the beginning of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
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During the NATO Days event that was held in the Czech Republic, on 17 and 18 September 2022, German company Krauss Maffei Wegmann (KMW) demonstrates the Leopard 2A7+ Main Battle Tank (MBT) equipped with the Trophy APS (Active Protection System) developed by the Israeli company Rafael.
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Iran tested this September month its indigenously-produced Fath 360 satellite-guided ballistic missile during military exercises, an apparent bid to match America’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) that has been deployed with lethal success in Ukraine, Gabriel Honrada writes in Asia Times.
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The Czech Republic's Defence budget could reach 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2024, a year earlier than previously planned, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said, according to Business Standard on September 16. But it will not be easy. In 2022, the Ministry manages a budget of 89 billion Czech crowns ($3 billion).
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According to a video published by the Lithuanian army on September 19, 2022, the infantry unit of the Lithuanian army conducts crew qualification with the new Vilka 8x8 wheeled armored IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle). The Vilka is based on the German-made Boxer multirole wheeled armored vehicle.
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Matt Yu and Ko Lin report in Focus Taiwan that two Chinese aircraft flew into the southwestern part of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday, September 17, one of which was a CH-4 Rainbow unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), reportedly detected for the first time operating near Taiwan. The other was a Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
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Rheinmetall has won an important order for special vehicles for the Bundeswehr (German army). The German Armed Forces have contracted with the Düsseldorf-based technology group to supply a total of 48 fuel tank trucks for use at numerous German Army and Air Force airfields. Moreover, an option exists for the procurement of five more vehicles of this type.
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According to information published by "The Drive" website on September 16, 2022, Germany would have chosen to acquire the Israeli Arrow 3 missile system to strengthen its anti-aircraft defense shield.
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According to information published by the "Institute for Central Europe" website, Malaysia will shortly conclude a deal with Slovakia to acquire EVA 155mm wheeled self-propelled artillery.
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According to information published by the German newspaper website "Welt" on September 17, 2022, after several weeks of talks, Germany agrees on the delivery to Ukraine of 18 RCH-155, 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers manufactured by the German company Kraus-Maffei Wegmann (KMW).
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According to a video released on the "DA-REAL Military Channel" YouTube channel on September 15, 2022, China has delivered CS/VP3 Bigfoot 4x4 mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles as part of its military assistance to the Philippines for 2022.