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Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: May 02, 2015; Hits: 8834

Kovacki Centar factory of Yugoimport produces high quality shell bodies from 60 to 155mm caliber

Editorial team of Army Recognition Group Defense Web TV has the chance to visit the Kovacki Centar, a factory of Yugoimport which produce and forges bodies of artillery ammunitions from 60 to 155mm caliber. Kovacki Centar manufactures forged shell bodies and metal components of outstanding quality.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: May 02, 2015; Hits: 5175

New technologies of communication and navigation systems fitted on new Russian combat vehicles

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The latest combat vehicles and APC Kurganets-25, APC Boomerang, and Typhoon will be equipped with advanced software and hardware systems from United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation. The upgraded communication, navigation, and control equipment allows crews to observe an entire tactical situation in real time and interact with control points through a single system of automated battle management.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 29, 2015; Hits: 9472

Libya Dawn coalition uses Russian SA-3 and SA-6 SAM as surface-to-surface missile

After the conversions of SA-3 (S-125) to surface-to-surface missiles, Libya Dawn coalition surprises the world again with the installation of Russian SA-6 Gainful (2K12 Kub) SAM on a Italian made Puma 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 29, 2015; Hits: 16857

EXACTO Guided bullet demonstrates repeatable performance against moving targets

DARPA’s Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program, which developed a self-steering bullet to increase hit rates for difficult, long-distance shots, completed in February its most successful round of live-fire tests to date. An experienced shooter using the technology demonstration system repeatedly hit moving and evading targets. Additionally, a novice shooter using the system for the first time hit a moving target.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 28, 2015; Hits: 7671

Visit BSS Yugoimport Nora B-52K1 howitzer factory & live firing Army Recognition Defense Web TV

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The Serbian Defense Company Yugoimport opens the door of its new BSS "Complex Combat System" factory in Velika Plana (Serbia) for Army Recognition Group Defense Web Tv press team to visit the production line of the 155mm 8x8 self-propelled howitzer NORA B-52K1. Yugoimport has launched the opening of its new factory to increase the production of NORA B-52 howitzer to meet new international orders and interest from many countries in Asia and Africa.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 25, 2015; Hits: 5748

U.S. Army researchers work to build a common fire control system for artillery components

Ralph Tillinghast, director of the Collaboration and Innovation Laboratory, U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Command, or ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. spoke April 21 at the National Defense Industrial Association-sponsored 2015 Armament Systems Forum, about efforts to build a common fire control system across weapons platforms. Such a system includes the interface, software and hardware.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 24, 2015; Hits: 8480

U.S. paratroopers of 82nd Airborne Division to evaluate ultra-lightweight combat vehicle ULCV

The U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division is evaluating an ultra-lightweight combat vehicle (ULCV), that would allow airbornes troops to increase mobility et to provide a rifle company with an air-droppable maneuver and small arms platform.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 21, 2015; Hits: 9274

British Army's Warrior IFV demonstrates firepower and fighting capability during firing trials

The British Army’s Warrior armoured vehicle has demonstrated its firepower and fighting capability during successful firing trials in Scotland. Pictures and video released yesterday, April 20, by Lockheed Martin UK show the Warrior vehicle’s new turret and cannon successfully firing against targets while on the move. These are the latest trials that Lockheed Martin UK are undertaking as part of the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme to upgrade the Army’s fleet of 380 Warrior vehicles.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 19, 2015; Hits: 9182

Lazar 2 MRAV/MRAP 8x8 armoured Yugoimport video report Army Recognition Defense Web TV

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The Serbian Defense Company Yugoimport opens the doors of its new BSS "Complex Combat System" factory in Velika Plana (Serbia) for the editorial team of Army Recognition Group to make a video report for its Defense Web TV about the Lazar 2 , the latest generation of Serbian-made 8x8 MRAV (multirole armoured)/MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) combat vehicle.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 18, 2015; Hits: 12570

Iranian defense industry unveils Nazir/Nazeer UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle armed with missile

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Last week, the Iranian Defense Industry has unveild a new wheeled unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), called Nazeer or Nazir which can be armed with missile or light machine gun. Iran's modern defense industrial base was developed during the period of the Shah by an import substitution strategy, in which Iran would learn to produce, assemble, repair and maintain military equipment.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 18, 2015; Hits: 8546

United States Army is working to develop a full autonomous tactical vehicle

The U.S. Army is working toward developing a fully autonomous tactical vehicle, a robotics expert said. Autonomous vehicles will be able to operate without direct human supervision and are a step up from unmanned vehicles, which are typically controlled remotely. Today, unmanned aerial systems, for instance, have remote operators. In contrast, autonomous vehicles would be operated robotically.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 17, 2015; Hits: 20435

The new Iranian-made Fallagh ultra-light tracked combat vehicle with remote weapon station

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Iranian defense industry unveils the Fallagh, a new light tracked combat vehicle fitted with a remote weapon station armed with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 16, 2015; Hits: 12338

Iran unveils the Aghareb or Aqareb a new 8x8 armoured vehicle armed with a 90mm cannon

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On Wednesday, April 15, 2015, Iran has unveiled a new 8x8 combat armoured vehicle equiped with a 90 mm cannon, under the name of Aghareb. In recent years, Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 13, 2015; Hits: 8657

German Boxer 8x8 multirole armoured vehicle to play a vital role in modern combat environments

The Boxer 8x8 multirole armourd vehicle is one of the latest generation of wheeled combat armoured vehicle designed and manufactured jointly by German and Dutch defense industry. The Boxer combines excellent battlefield survivability and combat effectiveness with outstanding operational versatility.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 11, 2015; Hits: 6961

United States army takes delivery of first M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzer

U.S. military personnel and defense contractors celebrated delivery of the first low-rate initial production M109A7 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer to the Army during a ceremony here, April 9. The M109A7, produced by BAE Systems, will replace the current M109A6 Self-Propelled Howitzer, formerly known as the Paladin Integrated Management program, as one of the Army's most critical combat vehicle modernization programs.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 10, 2015; Hits: 7739

New pictures of next generation of Russian-made T-14 Armata main battle tank at Alabino range

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More pictures were unveiled on Internet showing the new generation of Russian-made MBT (Main Battle Tank) T-14 Armata in Alabino test range near Moscow during the rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade which will take place May 9, 2015 on the Red Square. The new MBT T-14 Armata will be one of the star of this military parade.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 10, 2015; Hits: 4984

ImageSat at LAAD 2015 with portable mini-terminal data download of earth observation satellites

ImageSat International N.V. – owner and operator of the EROS A and EROS B very high resolution imaging satellites – will reveal the 70 cm resolution EROS B satellite portable end-to-end ground Mini-Terminal (MiniTer) for real time ultra-fast downloading of data from Earth observation satellites at LAAD 2015.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 09, 2015; Hits: 6946

Nammo successfully test fired new 155 mm IM HE-ER round

On Wednesday March 25th 2015, the 155 mm Insensitive Munition High Explosive Extended Range (IM HE-ER) was successfully test fired at 32 km range, in Älvdalen, Sweden. This test concluded the development phase of the first new Nammo 155 mm round, announced yesterday the company in an official statement.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 09, 2015; Hits: 6567

India's DRDO eyes on enhanced version of the Pinaka multiple barrel rocket launcher

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The Armament and Combat Engineering Cluster wing of India Defense Research and Development Organisation, Pune is exploring the possibility of increasing the range of Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launch System (MBRL) from 40 km to 60 km, a top official said to the India-based website Brahmand on Saturday, April 4.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 07, 2015; Hits: 6104

Merkavim to unveil at LAAD 2015 next generation of its MARS Defender protected armoured bus

Merkavim – a world leader in the production of armored buses, cost-effective city buses, inter-city buses, and coaches – will reveal the next generation of its MARS Defender, the world's best protected armored bus, at LAAD 2015. Protected from up to 7.62 AP bullets, grenades, and IEDs, the bus looks like a standard bus, with a luxurious interior, while providing safe transport for its passengers.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 03, 2015; Hits: 9403

6,000 new military communication equipment for Western Military District of Russian army

At the end of 2015 the Western Military District of Russian Armed Forces combined-arms formations will be equipped with more than 6,000 pieces of military communication equipment such as digital telecommunication complexes “Redut-2US” and command post vehicle R-149.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 03, 2015; Hits: 7062

Russian army equipped with new advanced radioelectronic warfare complexes Krasukha-4

Advanced radioelectronic warfare complexes of the Krasukha family will help Russian Army units to cover the Arctic areas, the press service of the KRET corporation for radioelectronic technologies said on Thursday, April 2, 2015.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: April 01, 2015; Hits: 5375

Russian army UAV teams will provide online broadcasting for S-300 air defense missile systems

Russian army UAV teams will provide online broadcasting of S-300 air defense missile systems launches which will take place at the “Telemba” firing range in the Republic of Buryatia. Combat launches will take place within the large-scale command-and-staff exercise of the Eastern MD Air Force and Air Defence Troops. “Zastava” UAVs will be used for online broadcasting.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 31, 2015; Hits: 11681

Streit Group SAND-X T-ATV 1200 Special Operations Tracked All-Terrain vehicle

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STREIT Group, the world’s leading armored vehicle manufacturer has announced a strategic partnership with SAND-X Motors for the distribution of theSAND-X T-ATV 1200 all-terrain vehicle across the Middle East and Africa region and the production in the UAE of an Armored version of the product.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 28, 2015; Hits: 5142

U.S. Army successfully completed launch of three missiles from new MML Multi-Mission Launch unit

The U.S. Army successfully completed a launch demonstration of three missile launches from the Multi-Mission Launcher Launch Demonstration Unit. The Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-Intercept Product Office conducted the launches with support from the Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 25, 2015; Hits: 6053

MRAP recovery vehicles a necessity to support future coalition missions in Afghanistan

Army Field Support Battalion-Afghanistan, or AFSBn-AFG, is in the early stages of a mission that will result in 94 mine-resistant, ambush-protected, or MRAP recovery vehicles being available to support future coalition missions. The battalion received an order from Department of Army G-4 directing them to notify U.S. Forces Afghanistan of how many MRAP recovery vehicles, or MRVs, were available to support this mission as well as the condition of the vehicles.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 16, 2015; Hits: 5125

US Army researchers to develop new chemical protective uniforms that decontaminate themselves

Researchers of U.S. Army, such as chemist David McGarvey, Ph.D, at the Army's Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, or ECBC, on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, are part of a team led by the Natick Soldier Systems Center that is developing uniforms and chemical protective suits that decontaminate themselves and are cool enough to wear for extended periods.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 13, 2015; Hits: 5947

Russian Avatar anthropomorphic robot ready to be tested in 2015 to perform rescue missions

The Avatar anthropomorphic robot developed with the support of Russia’s Foundation for Advanced Research Projects will have to overcome an obstacle course and operate vehicles by the end of the year. This was announced by Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Council and Deputy Director General of the Foundation for Advanced Research Projects, Vitaly Davydov.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 12, 2015; Hits: 5851

U.S. Marine Corps defends the need of next generation amphibious armored vehicle ACV 1.1

The Advanced Combat Vehicle 1.1 is critical to the service's ability to execute its traditional mission in the years ahead and is now the service's "No. 1 priority" after amphibious modernization took a back seat during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Glueck, Marine Corps Combat Development Command's commanding general, told the members of the Senate Subcommittee on Seapower.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 07, 2015; Hits: 5882

U.S. Army to integrate network systems onto combat vehicles for NIE 15.2 project

In preparation of Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) 15.2, Fort Bliss, Texas, transforms into the epicenter for one-of-a-kind vehicles equipped with the most technologically advanced Army network systems. Engineers, technicians and Soldiers of U.S. Army are beginning to immerse the Integration Motor Pool (IMP) to integrate systems onto the vehicles that will be used during NIE. Durnig spring, NIE 15.2 will be executed and Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division will begin testing the systems.

Kovacki Centar factory of Yugoimport produces high quality shell bodies from 60 to 155mm caliber 0205153

New technologies of communication and navigation systems fitted on new Russian combat vehicles 0205152

Libya Dawn coalition uses Russian SA-3 and SA-6 SAM as surface-to-surface missile 2904154

EXACTO Guided bullet demonstrates repeatable performance against moving targets 2904152

Visit of BSS Yugoimport Nora B-52 factory and live firing Army Recognition Group Defense Web TV 2804151

U.S. Army researchers work to build a common fire control system for artillery components

US paratroopers of 82nd Airborne Division to evaluate ultra-lightweight combat vehicle ULCV

British Army's Warrior IFV demonstrates firepower and fighting capability during firing trials

Lazar 2 MRAV/MRAP 8x8 armoured Yugoimport video report Army Recognition Defense Web TV

Iranian defense industry unveils Nazir Nazeer UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle armed with missile

United States Army is working to develop a full autonomous tactical vehicle.

The new Iranian-made Fallagh ultra-light tracked combat vehicle with remote weapon station.

Iran unveils the Aghareb or Aqareb a new 8x8 armoured vehicle armed with a 90mm cannon

German Boxer 8x8 multirole armoured vehicle to play a vital role in modern combat environments

United States army takes delivery of first M109A7 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzer

New pictures of next generation of Russian-made T-14 Armata main battle tank at Alabino range

ImageSat at LAAD 2015 with portable mini-terminal data download of earth observation satellites.

Nammo successfully test fired new 155 mm IM HE-ER round

India's DRDO eyes on enhanced version of the Pinaka multiple barrel rocket launcher

Merkavim to unveil at LAAD 2015 next generation of its MARS Defender protected armoured bus

6,000 new military communication equipment for Western Military District of Russian army

Russian army equipped with new advanced radioelectronic warfare complexes Krasukha-4

Russian army UAV teams will provide online broadcasting for S-300 air defense missile systems

Streit Group SAND-X T-ATV 1200 Special Operations Tracked All-Terrain vehicle

U.S. Army successfully completed launch of three missiles from new MML Multi-Mission Launch unit

MRAP recovery vehicles a necessity to support future coalition missions in Afghanistan

US Army researchers to develop new chemical protective uniforms that decontaminate themselves

Russian Avatar anthropomorphic robot ready to be tested in 2015 to perform rescue missions

U.S. Marine Corps defends the need of next generation amphibious armored vehicle ACV 1.1

U.S. Army to integrate network systems onto combat vehicles for NIE 15.2 project