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Russia defense industry unveils the UDAR first unmanned BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle

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During the Russian Defense Ministry’s Innovation Day fair which has take place the 5 and 6 October 2015 near Moscow, Russian defense industry has unveiled a new unmanned ground vehicle based on the BMP-3 tracked armoured infantry fighting vehicle.

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Russian airborne troops will be equipped with new Zauralets 120mm mortar carrier in 2019

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The fielding of the Zauralets self-propelled (SP) artillery piece, triple-hatted as the howitzer, gun and mortar, and the Zavet-D artillery fire control vehicle with the Russian Airborne Force is expected in 2019, Col. Alexei Kostritsa, chief, artillery, Airborne Force, told has journalists at Russian Defense Ministry Innovation Day 2015. (Source TASS)

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: October 05, 2015; Hits: 8106

Army Recognition Defense Web TV coverage about CZ factory of small weapons and assault rifle

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Army Recognition Defense Web TV has the chance to make a unique coverage inside CZ facilities in Czech Republic to discover the production line and manufacturing of small arms, pistols and assault rifle. The Czech Company Ceská zbrojovka a.s., Uherský Brod is a long standing manufacturer of small arms. The original orientation of the company was to produce military small arms, but over time the product range was expanded with products for civilian use both for sports and hunt shooting.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: October 04, 2015; Hits: 4942

Russia has developed a full range of military equipment for the Arctic Region

On December 26, 2013, at a meeting of the Marine Board, colleagues noted that today the battle for consolidation of the Arctic region is unfolding. Rostec is actively involved in this task, by manufacturing products that have been used effectively by Russia in the northern latitudes, and it is continuing to engineer prospective products.

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AutoKrAZ of Ukraine to unveil new product KrAZ-Fiona 6x6 armoured vehicle personnel carrier

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The Ukrainian Defense Company AutoKrAZ has unveiled a new product, the KrAZ- Fiona, a 6x6 armoured vehicle personnel carrier. The KrAZ-6322 Fiona vehicle has been manufactured by Kremenchug Automobile Plant in partnership with Streit Group (Canada-UAE).

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: September 30, 2015; Hits: 17220

Defense Ministry of Russia could invest more money to develop the new BMP-3 Dragoon Dragun IFV

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According to Tractor Plants Concern official, the Russian Defense Ministry could allocate extra funding for developing the new version of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, under the name of BMP-3 Dragoon or Dragun. The vehicle was unveiled for the first time during the Russia Arms Expo 2015 that took place in Nizhny Tagil (Russia) from the 9 to 12 September 2015.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: September 26, 2015; Hits: 9810

The old Soviet-made SU-100 tank killer still in service with the Vietnamese armed forces

The old Soviet-made SU-100 tracked tank killer is still in service with the Vietnamese armed forces. The SU-100 was used extensively during the last year of World War II and saw service for many years afterwards with the armies of Soviet allies around the world.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: September 25, 2015; Hits: 4341

In the future U.S. Army could use unmanned aerial or ground vehicles to recover injured soldiers

In the near future, U.S. army could use Army-operated unmanned aerial or ground vehicle as medical unit to save live on the battlefield and to recover injured soldiers. In the near future, however, it may no longer be another Soldier, who comes running to his side. Instead, it might be an Army-operated unmanned aerial or ground vehicle, said Maj. Gen. Steve Jones, commander of the Army Medical Department Center and School and chief of the Medical Corps.

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U.S. Army increases their intelligence capabilities with the improved Prophet System

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U.S. Army soldiers, with the 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, received an increase in their intelligence capabilities, Sept. 1, when they fielded the improved Prophet System and Modular Integration Kit mounted on mine-resistant, ambush-protected-All, or MRAP-All, terrain vehicles, or M-ATVs.

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ECA Group Unmanned Group Vehicle UGV Cobra Mk2 combat proven with the French Army

In the frame of European Heritage Days (France) ECA Group's UGV Cobra MK2 was presented in the Hotel of Brienne, premices of the Ministry of Defence. ECA Group's mini Unmanned Ground Vehicle - UGV, the COBRA MK2, was in demonstration, piloted by a military engineer.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: September 20, 2015; Hits: 7413

New futuristic personal equipment FSV Future Soldier Vision unveiled by British Ministry of Defence

British Ministry of Defence unveils new futuristic individual soldier equipment Future Soldier Vision (FSV) which includes a sensor-laden body armour, a smart watch that monitors life signs and smart glasses with integrated cameras, all are part of a futuristic design for military uniforms.

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Old Soviet-made 2S3 152mm self-propelled howitzer will be modernized to 2S3M3 standard

The Soviet-made Akatsiya 2S3 152mm self-propelled howitzer, in service since 1971, will be modernized with the help of an all-new system of automated homing and fire control. The 2S3M3 system also analyzses and relates a wealth of vital data to the crew, from the current location of both the gun and its target, all the way to automatic fire control.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: August 24, 2015; Hits: 9875

New TTM-4902PS-10 all-terrain vehicle tested during amphibious operation by Russian navy troops

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The Northern Fleet Saint George and Kondopoga major landing ships of Russian Navy arrived in Dudinka port and transported servicemen and hardware including new TTM-4902PS-10 all-terrain tracked vehicle, involved in the interservice tactic exercise concerning defence of the important industrial facility located in the Arctic zone.

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Sudan defense industry has developed a full range of military combat and armoured vehicles

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During the latest defense exhibition IDEX in United Arab Emirates, Sudan Defense Industry has presented a full range of military equipment and combat vehicles. Sudan’s Military Industry Corporation (MIC) has one of the largest exhibition area at IDEX 2015.

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US soldiers successfully shot down small UAS with Boeing's Compact Laser Weapon System

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The U.S. Marine Corps. tested Boeing's Compact Laser Weapon System with a 2kW laser this spring at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona during an exercise by the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, said David DeYoung, director of Boeing’s Directed Energy Systems in Albuquerque. The test showed the system performed well an after to the laser’s optics system that made it lighter and more portable for battlefield personnel.

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New mistery 12x12 Transporter Erector Launcher unveiled in China

Pictures have surfaced of what is believed to be the largest ever Chinese military vehicle for transporting and launching missiles. This new 12x12 vehicle is a Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) vehicle, which is used to quickly transport and fire surface-to-air, cruise and ballistic missiles.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: July 31, 2015; Hits: 5972

U.S. army has tested improved version of M270A1 MLRS rocket launcher with new armored cabin

Over 100 artillery rockets were launched June 16 at White Sands Missile Range to test an improved version of the M270A1 Multiple Rocket Launch System. The test, conducted at WSMR's G-16 impact area, saw an M270A1 MLRS vehicle equipped with a new armored cab fire 138 rockets to ensure the improvements didn't negatively impact the vehicle's mission performance.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: July 29, 2015; Hits: 4787

U.S. soldiers are testing new fuse with guidance system mounted on M1156 precision guidance kit

American soldiers are testing a new fuse with a guidance system that both increases accuracy and decreases the risk that errant rounds will detonate. It’s the first time U.S. troops in Germany have used the shells, which are mounted with the M1156 precision guidance kit.

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Air Force of Nigeria to unveil new unmanned ground vehicle used as bomb detector

The Nigerian Air force has unveiled unmanned bomb detector and a Light Surveillance Aircraft developed by the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, north-west Nigeria. Commandant of the AFIT, Air Vice Marshal Toni Adokwe, introduced the device at a gathering ahead of the institute’s 44th Convocation Ceremony coming up on Friday, July 31, 2015

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: July 27, 2015; Hits: 8973

Canadian-made Conquest Knight XV 4x4 armoured vehicle ready for international market

The Canadian Company Conquest Vehicles offers its new home-made armoured vehicle Conquest Knight XV for international market. This vehicle is based on an Ford F-550 light truck chassis. It can stop a bullet from an AK-47 Soviet-made assault rifle..

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New helmet night vision ENVG III to accurate fire of weapons without aiming the target with eyes

The Enhanced Night Vision Goggle III, or ENVG III, is worn on a helmet in the same way earlier models were worn. The device can be wirelessly linked to the Family of Weapon Sights - Individual, or FWS-I, which can be mounted on the M4 carbine, M16A4 rifle, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, M136 AT4 rifle, or M141 Bunker Defeat Munition, Col. Michael Sloane said.

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New Russian combat robot Platform-M armed with assault rifle and grenade launchers

During the latest Russian naval defense exhibition in the city of Sevastopol on the Crimean Peninsula,. Russian defense industry has showcased its new Platform-M combat robot which can be used both for patrolling and attacks.

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Belarus Defense Industry unveils Caiman 4x4 armoured vehicle based on Soviet-made BRDM-2

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Belarus has unveiled a new modernized version of the Soviet-made wheeled reconnaissance vehicle BRDM-2, under the name of "Caiman". According a Belarusian military magazine, the new vehicle was developed to offer a modern reconnaissance vehicle for the Belarusian Army but also for the international market.

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United States Army try to find new solutions for a new Mobile Command Post

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The U.S. Army’s push to establish a leaner, more rapidly deployable force is driving the need for innovative solutions that allow commanders to establish their command posts faster than ever. The Expeditionary Command Post Capabilities project, or ECPC, addresses this shift to maneuver-oriented operations by delivering flexible command post designs and technology demonstrators that keep commanders “on-the-move and at-the-ready” from company through corps.

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Israel unveils officially existence of "Pereh" based on Magach tank but armed with anti-tank missile

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Israeli army unveils officially the existence of the "Pereh", a Magach main battle tank converted in anti-tank missile combat vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with a missile launch station which can fire the anti-tank guided missile "Tamuz" or Spike NLOS.

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Russian NBC troops of Eastern Military District train with new RHM-5 reconnaissance armoured

In the course of the training, servicemen of the Eastern MD NBC (Nuclear, Bacteriological, Chemical) protection regiment, which is located in Transbaikalia, practiced operating the RHM-5 vehicles. The RHM-5 "Povozka D-1" was unveiled in December 2011 by the Russian army. The vehicle is designed to be used as NBC reconnaissance armoured vehicle for the airborne troops.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: July 19, 2015; Hits: 8140

Belgian army unveils upgrade of Piranha 3C 8x8 armored personnel carrier with slat armour

Friday, July 17, 2015, during the first rehearsal of military parade for the National Day of July 21, 2015, Belgian army has unveiled a new upgraded version of the Piranha 3C 8x8 armoured vehicle personnel carrier fitted with a slat armour or also known as bar armor, cage armor or wire cage.

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Vietnamese SPG-9T2 modernized version of Soviet made 73mm recoilless gun SPG-9

General Department of the Vietnamese Defense Industry has developed a new modernized version of the Russian-made SPG-9, 73mm recoilless gun under the name of SPG-9T2, which offer many new improvement to increase the efficiency of the weapon in mountainous environment, hot conditions and to be more easy to use mounted on armoured vehicle.

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U.S. soldiers test upgrade of M2A3 Bradley IFV with cameras to increase situational awareness

U.S. Soldiers, with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, tested a new capability for the the Bradley M2A3 Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle, June 25. The budding capability is designed to be installed into existing armored vehicles to give troopers inside a 360-degree picture of what's going on around them.

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Picatinny Arsenal demonstrates innovative technology to counter potential airborne threats

Picatinny Arsenal, the US Army's Joint Center of Excellence for Armaments and Munitions, recently demonstrated a new weapon system: the Extended Area Protection and Survivability Integrated Demonstration, or EAPS ID, which began as an Army Technology Objective program. The goal was to develop and demonstrate technology, which could support a gun-based solution to counter rockets, artillery and mortars, or C-RAM.

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Russian airborne troops will be equipped with new Zauralets 120mm mortar carrier in 2019 10610152

Army Recognition Defense Web TV coverage about CZ factory of small weapons and assault rifle 10510152

Russia has developed a full range of military equipment for the Arctic Region 1410152

AutoKrAZ of Ukraine to unveil new product KrAZ-Fiona 6x6 armoured vehicle personnel carrier 10210152

Defense Ministry of Russia could invest more money to develop the new BMP-3 Dragoon Dragun IFV 13009154

The old Soviet-made SU-100 tank killer still in service with the Vietnamese armed forces 12609152

In the future U.S. Army could use unmanned aerial or ground vehicles to recover injured soldiers 12509153

U.S. Army increases their intelligence capabilities with the improved Prophet System 12209153

ECA Group Unmanned Group Vehicle UGV Cobra Mk2 combat proven with the French Army 12209151

New futuristic personal equipment FSV Future Soldier Vision unveiled by British Ministry of Defence 12009151

Old Soviet-made 2S3 152mm self-propelled howitzer will be modernized to 2S3M3 standard 10209153

New TTM-4902PS-10 all-terrain vehicle tested during amphibious operation by Russian navy troops 12408152

Sudan defense industry has developed a full range of military combat and armoured vehicles 12008151

US soldiers successfully shot down small UAS with Boeing's Compact Laser Weapon System 21208152

New mistery 12x12 Transporter Erector Launcher unveiled in China 21208151

U.S. army has tested improved version of M270A1 MLRS rocket launcher with new armored cabin 13107151

US soldiers are testing new fuse with guidance system mounted on M1156 precision guidance kit 12907153

Air Force of Nigeria to unveil new unmanned ground vehicle used as bomb detector 12907152

Canadian-made Conquest Knight XV 4x4 armoured vehicle ready for international market 12707152

New helmet night vision ENVG III to accurate fire of weapons without aiming the target with eyes 12507154

New Russian combat robot Platform-M armed with assault rifle and grenade launchers 12407152

Belarus Defense Industry unveils Caiman 4x4 armoured vehicle based on Soviet-made BRDM-2 12307156

United States Army try to find new solutions for a new Mobile Command Post 12307152

Israel unveils officially existence of Pereh based on Magach tank but armed with anti-tank missile 12207154

Russian NBC troops of Eastern Military District train with new RHM-5 reconnaissance armoured 12207152

Belgian army unveils upgrade of Piranha 3C 8x8 armored personnel carrier with slat armour 11907155

Vietnamese army SPG-9T2 modernized version of Soviet made 73mm recoilless gun SPG-9 11907154

U.S. soldiers test upgrade of M2A3 Bradley IFV with cameras to increase situational awareness 11407152

Picatinny Arsenal demonstrates innovative technology to counter potential airborne threats 21407153