Latest Defense Tech & Security Industry Information

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Russian Defense Industry ready to market Uran-9 new armed robot UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle

Russian Defense Industry unveils its new tracked combat unmanned ground (UGV) vehicle called "Uran-9", offering fire power and mobility of armoured infantry fighting vehicle. In 2016, Russian state arms export agency Rosoboronexport will start to promote the Uran-9 for the international market.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: December 23, 2015; Hits: 7414

Ukrainian-made Dozor-B 4x4 armored will be adapted by Czech Company to meet NATO standard

Ukraine State Company UKROBORONPROM will actively fulfill the ambitious task - NATO standards implementation - in production of armored vehicles "Dozor-B", the first series of which is ready to support Ukrainian army.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: December 22, 2015; Hits: 3627

U.S. Army technology advisors develop new robot to perform CBRNE missions from a safe distance

U.S. Army science and technology advisors have initiated a project to field a robot capable of assessing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosives, or CBRNE, threats from a safe distance. Several Army organizations combined on a new variant of the PackBot 510 robot with enhanced CBRNE detection capabilities.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: December 21, 2015; Hits: 3952

Stealth technology is used on wheels of new Chinese-made DF-26 ballistic missile launcher

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Stealth technology was applied to the wheels of the Df-26 missile transporter erector launchers which was showed for the first time to the public during the military parade in Beijing, September 3, 2015. This was disclosed by the nation's largest missile manufacturer, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, in an article published this month on WeChat, the smartphone-based social media application.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: December 11, 2015; Hits: 8213

Russian security forces ordered five times more RGS-50M grenade launchers compared to 2014

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The order to supply RGS-50M special purpose grenade launchers, manufactured by the Degtyaryov Plant Joint-Stock Company, has increased by 5 times compared to 2014, the company officials have told TASS, specifying that the principal customers are Russia’s law enforcement agencies.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: December 10, 2015; Hits: 5465

Official trials of new Russian-made Sosna air defense missile system will start in 2016

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The official trials of the advanced Sosna air defense (AD) missile system will commence in 2016, Sergei Ignatov, director for foreign economic relations, Tochmash Design Bureau (a subsidiary of High-Precision Systems), told journalists on Thursday, December 10, 2015.

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Ukraine has launched Verba new generation of BM-21 Grad MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System

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The leading UKROBORONPROM manufacturer “Kharkiv Morozov Machine-Building Design Bureau” of Ukraine represented the latest system of MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) “Verba” which is, according to its developers, a new generation of the famous Soviet-made BM-21 Grad.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: December 08, 2015; Hits: 5631

Russian Defense Ministry shows interest for the TM-140A Arctic all-terrain tracked vehicle

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The Russian Defense Ministry displayed interest in the TM-140A arctic all-terrain vehicle (ATV) from Kurganmashzavod (a Tractor Plants subsidiary), a source in Tractor Plants told TASS at the 5th Arctic - Today and Tomorrow International Forum.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: November 27, 2015; Hits: 8039

Russian airborne troops test new RKhM-5M chemical reconnaissance armoured vehicle

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The trials of the advanced Russian-made RKhM-5M chemical reconnaissance vehicle are in progress, Airborne Force spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Yevgeny Meshkov said on Friday, November 27, 2015. The vehicle is furnished with special equipment to monitor the situation and search for radiation, chemical and biological threats to the Airborne Force’s NBC protection units, the spokesman added.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: November 24, 2015; Hits: 4530

China unveils its new home-made CH-5 combat and reconnaissance Drone at industry exhibition

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China displayed its latest and biggest military unmanned aircraft at an industry expo that closed in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Friday, in an attempt to attract more buyers for its combat drones. The CH-5 combat/reconnaissance drone, developed by China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics under China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, made its first flight in August, becoming the heaviest and strongest military drone in China.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: November 23, 2015; Hits: 10115

The new 4x4 Yongshi Warrior SUV will be soon delivered to the Chinese Army

The new type of “Yongshi (Warrior)” Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) passed the acceptance inspection in early November and will soon be delivered to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) for use.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: November 16, 2015; Hits: 4228

Picatinny Arsenal to boost range and power of artillery with an electrically-responsive method

If, in the words of Napoleon, “God fights on the side with the best artillery,” Picatinny Arsenal engineers are improving artillery to the point that there should be no doubt as to which side should be favored. The US research team seeks to extend the range, power and versatility of artillery by using an “electrically-responsive” method to control energetic materials such as artillery propellants.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: November 15, 2015; Hits: 6636

U.S. Marines train with new M252A2 Lightweight 81mm mortar system in Iraq

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force--Crisis Response--Central Command, train on a new weapons system at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 24, and reinforce ability to provide protection to coalition partners and resources.

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Russian T-14 Armata will be fitted with PKTM 7.62mm machine gun with remote reloading system

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The new Russian T-14 Armata main battle tank will get an upgraded Kalashnikov machinegun PKTM fitted with a remote reloading system and a new anti-guidance system, a spokesman of the Degtyaryov plant, the weapon manufacturer, has reported.

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Picatinny Arsenal develops safer propelling charge for 105mm artillery cartridges

Engineers at the US Picatinny Arsenal are developing a new propelling charge for the family of 105mm artillery cartridges that are safer for the warfighter by eliminating the use of lead and other toxic substances present in the current charge, Picatinny Arsenal unveiled on Oct. 31, 2015.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: November 02, 2015; Hits: 4359

US MDA successfully achieves complex test of layered defense missile system

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Operational Test Agency, Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Pacific Command conducted a complex operational flight test of the BMDS demonstrating a layered defense architecture.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: October 28, 2015; Hits: 3766

Russian Defense Industry will hit another record in 2015 in the field of arms exports

On October, 27th Rosoboronexport CEO Anatoly Isaykin held a press-conference for Russian and Moscow-based international journalists. The reason was the Rosoboronexport 15th anniversary to take place on November, 4th - Russia's national holiday.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: October 28, 2015; Hits: 5650

Russian Army Eastern Military District has received 20 modern REM-KL 8x8 recovery truck

The first batch of 20 modern REM-KL recovery vehicles based on Ural-532362 chassis has arrived for the Russian army Eastern Military District, District spokesman Colonel Alexander Gordeyev told TASS on Tuesday, October 28, 2015.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: October 27, 2015; Hits: 4695

Night vision equipment can now be equipped with Photonis 4G Night Vision technology

At the International Defence and Security Equipment International 2015 (DSEI), which was held in London from 15 to 18 September, PHOTONIS has showed latest generation of night vision systems, the PHOTONIS 4G Night Vision 16 mm INTENS Image Intensifier. As SWaP requirements for man portable equipment become more critical, the new INTENS 16 mm intensifier opens up a new market to users.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: October 26, 2015; Hits: 4350

U.S. army researchers have developed new respiratory protective mask against NBC threats

United States Army researchers have developed a simple, comfortable, wrap-style respiratory protective mask for protection against riot control agents, and the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, also known as ECBC, is making it as a simple as putting on a surgical mask

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: October 24, 2015; Hits: 11024

Ukraine defense industry develops OVOD new concept of armour modules for all-terrain vehicles

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During the latest defense exhibition in Ukraine, the Company Zhytomyr Armored Plant SE affiliated with Ukroboronprom has presented a new concept of 4x4 armoured vehicle which can use a full range of all-terrain tactical vehicle chassis.

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Russian Andromeda-D automatic control system has successfully passed tests in Arctic conditions

Andromeda-D automatic control system has successfully passed a cycle of trials at the Arctic altitudes, Valery Salamov, head of the lead department of communications, the Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School named after V.Margelov, has reported.

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South African Company LMT launches its new LM14 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier

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The South African Company LMT has launched a new wheeled APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier), the LM14. LMT offers protected mobility services and products to local and international customers in the defence and security industries.

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Russian Company Zala Aero presents new ZALA-421-16E5 tactical unmanned aerial vehicle

The Russian Company Zala Aero (subdivision of Kalashnikov Concern) presented a new ZALA-421-16E5 tactical operation unmanned aerial reconnaissance system at Interpolitex 2015n International Exhibition of Homeland Security in Moscow. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has great autonomy and mobility.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: October 20, 2015; Hits: 4152

Russian airborne troops will receive new VERBA MANPADS portable air defense system end of 2015

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By the end of 2015 the Airborne Forces will receive two divisional sets of the newest Verba man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), Yevgeny Meshkov, MoD Airborne Forces official revealed.The system is designed and manufactured by the Russian Company Konstruktorskoye Byuro Mashinostroyeniya (KBM).

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: October 17, 2015; Hits: 6338

Austrian Company Schiebel introduces the COMID Compact Mine Detector for the military market

The Austrian Company Schiebel, renowned for the development and production of a wide range of proven mine detection equipment, presents its new generation hand-held COMID™ Compact Mine Detector for military market.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: October 13, 2015; Hits: 5461

The CBRN brigade in Kursk Region will convert to the advanced RKhm-6

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The separate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) brigade garrisoned in the Kursk Region will convert to the advanced RKhM-6 vehicle early next year, Col. Oleg Kochetkov, chief of the press office of the Western Military District, told TASS on Monday.

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Uralvagonzavod to develop Arctica articulated armoured personnel carrier for Russian Arctic troops

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Russian armored vehicle manufacturer Uralvagonzavod is developing an articulated armored personnel carrier (APC) featuring a high cross-country ability. The APC is designed for the infantry brigades in the Russian Arctic, Vyacheslav Khalitov, deputy CEO for special equipment, Uralvagonzavod, told journalists on Monday, October 12, 2015.

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The U.S. army expects to acquire 1,500 new mobile BK Battlefield Kitchens for 2019

The Battlefield Kitchen, or BK, being developed in a cooperative effort between the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, and Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems, or PM FSS, is a self-contained, efficient mobile kitchen that can provide up to three hot meals daily to as many as 300 Soldiers during military operations. The BK can serve a full range of individual and group rations.

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US Army engineers successfully shot-down drones with EAPS C-RAM technology

US Army engineers, who are seeking to adapt ongoing research to counter aerial systems that could threaten Soldiers, successfully shot down two aircraft as part of their final technology demonstration. Although the research project began with the objective to counter rockets, artillery and mortars, the project scope was expanded to include threats from unmanned aerial threats, sometime called drones, whose use has expanded rapidly.

Russian Defense Industry ready to market Uran-9 new armed robot UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle 13112155

Ukrainian-made Dozor-B 4x4 armored will be adapted by Czech Company to meet NATO standard 12312153

U.S. Army technology advisors develop new robot to perform CBRNE missions from a safe distance 12212151

Stealth technology is used on wheels of new Chinese-made DF-26 ballistic missile launcher 12112153

Russian security forces ordered five times more RGS-50M grenade launchers compared to 2014 11112151

Official trials of new Russian-made Sosna air defense missile system will start in 2016 TASS 11012155

Ukraine has launched Verba new generation of BM-21 Grad MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System 10912152

Russian Defense Ministry shows interest for the TM-140A Arctic all-terrain tracked vehicle TASS 10812155

Russian airborne troops test new RKhM-5M chemical reconnaissance armoured vehicle TASS 12711151

China unveils its new home-made CH-5 combat and reconnaissance Drone at industry exhibition 12411153

The new 4x4 Yongshi Warrior SUV will be soon delivered to the Chinese Army 12311152

Picatinny Arsenal to boost range and power of artillery with an electrically-responsive method 21611153

U.S. Marines train with new M252A2 Lightweight 81mm mortar system in Iraq 11511153

Russian T-14 Armata will be fitted with PKTM 7.62mm machine gun with remote reloading system TASS 11211152

Picatinny Arsenal develops safer propelling charge for 105mm artillery cartridges 20311153

US MDA successfully achieves complex test of layered defense missile system 20211152

Russian Defense Industry will hit another record in 2015 in the field of arms exports 12810153

Russian Army Eastern Military District has received 20 modern REM-KL 8x8 recovery truck 12810151

Night vision equipment can now be equipped with Photonis 4G Night Vision technology 12710153

U.S. army researchers have developed new respiratory protective mask against NBC threats 12610153

Ukraine defense industry develops OVOD new concept of armour modules for all-terrain vehicles 12410154

Russian Andromeda-D automatic control system has successfully passed tests in Arctic conditions TASS 12410151

South African Company LMT launches its new LM14 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier 12310152

Russian Company Zala Aero presents new ZALA-421-16E5 tactical unmanned aerial vehicle TASS 12210151

Russian airborne troops will receive new VERBA MANPADS portable air defense system end of 2015 TASS 12010151

Austrian Company Schiebel introduces the COMID Compact Mine Detector for the military market 11710152

The CBRN brigade in Kursk Region will convert to the advanced RKhm-6 41310151

Uralvagonzavod to develop Arctica articulated armoured personnel carrier for Russian Arctic troops 11210155

The U.S. army expects to acquire 1,500 new mobile BK Battlefield Kitchens for 2019 11210154

US Army engineers successfully shot-down drones with EAPS C-RAM technology 20810153