Latest Defense Tech & Security Industry Information

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The 2e Régiment de Dragons the only CBRN unit of the French Army at military parade 14 july 2015

The 2e Regiment de Dragons the only CBRN unit of the French Army at military parade 14 july 2015 001

For the military parade of the French Army which will be held July 14, 2015, to commemorate the Bastille Day, the 2nd Dragoon Regiment (2e Régiment de Dragons) will take part to the motorized military parade. This is the only French army unit dedicated to perform missions against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: July 11, 2015; Hits: 16852

New body armour Virtus for infantry troops of British army to increase agility of soldier

Infantry troops of British Army are set to benefit from a new body armour system which will increase agility and make it easier to carry heavy kit. The new personal armour, known as Virtus, uses the latest materials and offers the same protection as the Osprey system but it is significantly lighter, moves with the body more easily and produces a slimmer profile.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: July 10, 2015; Hits: 8547

French Army LRU Unitary Launch Rocket Vehicle for the first time at military parade 14 July 2015

LRU 2227mm Lance Roquette Unitaire Unitary Launch Rocket M270 France French army 640 001

For the Military Parade of French Army for the Bastille Day, July 14, 2015, the LRU (Lance Roquette Unitaire - Unitary Launch Rocket), an upgraded version of the LRM (American-made M270 MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System) will be shown for the first time to the public.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: July 07, 2015; Hits: 10789

Thales latest developments and technological innovations for defense aerospace and aviation

Watchkeeper MALE UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Thales Paris Air Show 2015 defense aerospace aviation 001

Thales has presented a full range of latest developments and technological innovations in the military field during the International Defense Aerospace and Aviation event, Paris Air Show 2015. From aerospace, space and defence to security and transportation, Thales is one of the biggest Company in the world which provides state-of-the-art military and defense equipment and services to all over the world.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: July 05, 2015; Hits: 4688

U.S. Army explore TRV Tactical Reconnaissance Vehicle to create 3D-capability for soldiers

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The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, or ARL, has been exploring the tactical reconnaissance vehicle, or TRV, concept for nearly nine months and is evaluating the hoverbike technology as a way to get Soldiers away from ground threats by giving them a 3-D capability.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: July 01, 2015; Hits: 4461

ECA Group buys into humanoid robotics to complement its range of terrestrial robots

ECA Group, French company specialized in robotics, has taken a non-controlling stake in Wandercraft, one of the few companies specializing in cutting-edge technology for dynamic robotics. It has also created a new company, ECA Dynamics.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: June 29, 2015; Hits: 4910

New U.S. warfighter uniform with added protection against chemical warfare agents

The U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency is leading an effort to design a new warfighter uniform - with added protection against chemical warfare agents encountered in the field. American army scientists are using both standard and new methods to test fabrics, which will be used in the new suit.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: June 27, 2015; Hits: 18658

Russia defense industry unveils new UMZ-K multipurpose mine-laying vehicle at Army-2015

UMZ-K multipurpose mine-laying vehicle 8x8 truck KamAZ-63501 Russia Russia army defense industry equipment 640 001

During the International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2015, which took place near Moscow from 16 to 19 June 2015, Russian defense industry has unveiled new multipurpose mine-laying vehicle, the UMZ-K. The vehicle is designed to remotely scatter anti-personnel, anti-paratrooper and anti-tank clustered mines over terrain.

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Chinese army has take delivery of new 125mm cannon with the highest range in the world

Chinese army has take delivery of new 125mm cannon during a ceremony, Sunday, June 10, 2015. According Chinese sources, the cannon will have the highest range, velocity and penetration power of any 120mm/125mm cannon in the world.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: June 27, 2015; Hits: 5285

U.S. Army and Air Force to develop RADBO laser mounted on MRAP vehicle for mine clearance

The U.S. Army is working with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to develop laser technology-equipped mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles. The vehicles would be able to safely explode mines and other explosives from a distance.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: June 21, 2015; Hits: 6484

Russian defense industry unveils new Sprut-SDM1 tracked armoured tank destoyer at Army-2015

Sprut-SDM-1 self-propelled tank destroyer tracked armoured vehicle Russia Russian defense industry 640 001

At Army-2015, the first edition of the International Military-Technical Forum and Exhibition which was held near Moscow from the 16 to 19 June 2015, Russian defense industry has unveiled the Sprut-SDM1, a new modernized version of the 2S25 Sprut-SD, a self-propelled tank destroyer.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: June 20, 2015; Hits: 7073

Kalashnikov unveils prototype of new PL-14 9x19mm caliber automatic pistol at Army-2015

During the Army – 2015 International Technical Forum in Russia, the Kalashnikov Concern, part of the Rostec Corporation, have for the first time shown a prototype of the new 9x19mm caliber PL-14 (Lebedev pistol). The concept of the pistol was developed jointly with specialists from the Russian armed forces and leading sports marksmen in our country.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: June 19, 2015; Hits: 3975

Full-rate production for U.S. Army mobile tactical communication network backbone

The U.S. Army has received approval to proceed to full-rate production, or FRP, and fielding of its mobile tactical communications network backbone, Warfighter Information Network-Tactical, or WIN-T, Increment 2.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: June 12, 2015; Hits: 8561

U.S. army soldiers have tested MQ-1C UAV with OSVRT One System Remote Video Terminal

During an exercise at the National Training Center, or NTC, on Fort Irwin, California, U.S.soldiers have tested the MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system, or UAS, with the One System Remote Video Terminal, or OSRVT, which allows Soldiers to take control of the Gray Eagle payload.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: June 10, 2015; Hits: 6351

ASCOD APC light tracked armoured personnel carrier live demonstration and test drive

Army Recognition Editorial Team was invited by the Czech Defense Company Excalibur to attend a live demonstration and performs a test drive of the General Dynamics ASCOD APC light tracked armoured vehicle personnel carrier at the test range of TATRA factory in Koprivnice, Czech Republic.

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U.S. Army CAMEL new Concept for Advanced Military Explosion-mitigating Land Demonstrator

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During the Lab Day of the U.S. army, the Concept for Advanced Military Explosion-mitigating Land Demonstrator, or CAMEL was showed, a nontraditional Army Ground Vehicle Survivability Demonstrator, designed and optimized with the latest advancement in armor and protection for the safety and survivability of the occupants.

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TATRA TITUS 6x6 armored personnel carrier live demonstration and test drive Army Recognition

TITUS Tactical Infantry Transport and utility System 6x6 armoured vehicle Nexter Tatra France French defense industry 640 002

Army Recognition Editorial Team was invited by the Czech Defense Company TATRA to attend a live demonstration and performs a test drive of the new TITUS 6x6 armoured vehicle personnel carrier at the test range of TATRA factory in Koprivnice, Czech Republic.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: June 08, 2015; Hits: 3994

Robots from South Korea win United States DRC DARPA Robotics Challenge

A robot from South Korea took first prize and two American robots took second and third prizes Saturday, June 6, 2015, in the two-day robotic challenge finals held by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

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Frontal armour of the new Russian-made T-14 Armata tank could defeat 120mm uranium rounds

The T-14 Armata tank boasts some of the strongest armor protection of any tank ever made, giving it the ability to withstand direct frontal hits by 120 mm tank-fired shells, 100-150 mm antitank missiles and grenade launchers, said the expert working at the Institute of Steel and Alloys in Moscow.

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Test drive and live demonstration TATRA and Excalibur armoured and tactical military vehicles

TATRA Excalibur Group armoured tactical Vehicle trucks live demonstration test drive Czech defense industry 640 001

Army Recognition Editorial Team was one more time on the field in Czech Republic to perform a test drive about the latest armoured and tactical vehicles designed, manufactured or marketed by Czech Defense Companies TATRA and Excalibur Group. Army Recognition Editorial Team was invited at the TATRA factory test range located in Kopřivnice (Czech Republic) to attend a live demonstration organized by TATRA and Excalibur about their full range of tracked and wheeled combat vehicles in road and off-road conditions.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: June 05, 2015; Hits: 6447

Northrop Grumman Remotec Unveils Next-Generation Andros Robot for EOD Applications

Northrop Grumman Corporation's subsidiary Remotec Inc. has unveiled the Andros FX™, a more capable and dexterous unmanned ground vehicle designed to defeat a wide range of threats including vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED). The ANDROS is a series of remote control military robots designed by Remotec Inc.. The ANDROS series is primarily designed for military, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and law enforcement or SWAT applications.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: May 30, 2015; Hits: 4939

New SAAB Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-purpose weapon system presented for the first time in Canada

New Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-purpose weapon system presented for the first time in Canada 640 001

The new light-weight Carl-Gustaf M4, weighing less than 7 kg, offers significant weight savings to the soldier. It is also compatible with future battlefield technology such as intelligent sighting systems for programmable ammunition. For the first time in Canada, the new Carl-Gustaf M4 is now showcased at CANSEC, defense exhibition in Canada.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: May 28, 2015; Hits: 10277

New Georgian light MLRS based on Didgori 1 4x4 armored fitted with universal rocket module

Didgori 1 light MLR Multiple Launch Rocket System 4x4 armoured Georgia Georgian army equipment 640 001

Georgian defense industry has developed and manufactured a new light MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) based on the local-made 4x4 armoured vehicle Didgori 1 fitted with an universal rocket module. Pictures of the new vehicle were published on the Georgian Blog "The Dead District".

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: May 26, 2015; Hits: 6266

U.S. Army Outfits First Vehicles with Electronic Stability Control ESC

Soldiers laud the ballistic protection Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicles that provide them against underbody threats, but now a brand-new MRAP feature, the first of its kind for the Army, will help maximize warfighter safety and survivability.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: May 24, 2015; Hits: 4316

BAE Systems CV90 tracked armored uses technology of Formula 1 to run faster on rough terrain

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BAE Systems is upgrading its CV90 tracked combat vehicles with technology developed for Formula 1, allowing them to travel up to 40pc faster on rough terrain. BAE Systems has fitted 'active damping' developed on the racetrack to military vehicles, making then 40pc faster over rough terrain.

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BAE Systems Demonstrates Ability to Support Ground Troops with Precision Guidance Kit for Artillery

BAE Systems’ live fire test demonstrated that its Rokar Silver Bullet precision guidance kit can transform a standard 155mm artillery shell into a highly accurate munition. The system’s advanced ability to self-correct in flight greatly increases effectiveness while reducing collateral damage, allowing for more precise engagement in urban environments and against protected targets.

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Ripsaw unmanned ground vehicle could lead U.S. army combat formation across enemy terrain.

The Ripsaw Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) might someday take point and lead Army combat formations across enemy terrain. Testa, lead engineer for the Remote Weapons Branch of the Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, or ARDEC, showcased the Ripsaw on media day at Picatinny Arsenal, May 4.

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Robots to drive Polaris Ranger XP 900 EPS off-road vehicle during DARPA Robotics Challenge

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Polaris® Industries Inc., the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, announced on Tuesday, May 5, that its Limited Edition DARPA Polaris RANGER® XP 900 EPS and GEM electric vehicles will be used as part of the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Finals to be held June 5-6, at the Fairplex, in Pomona, Calif.

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Raytheon, US Army successfully test fired Excalibur Ib projectile from M109A2/A3 howitzer

The U.S. Army and Raytheon Company successfully fired two Excalibur Ib projectiles from a M109A2/A3 howitzer during recent tests. Using the M185 cannon and M119A2 propelling charge with Excalibur for the first time, both rounds guided precisely to their targets more than 20 kilometers away, announced yesterday the US-based company Raytheon.

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Rheinmetall HEL High-Energy Laser weapon station mounted on Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicle

Building on a 125-year heritage, Rheinmetall has once again made good its claim to be the global leader in High-Energy Laser (HEL) technology. At IDEX 2015, defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the German Company Rheinmetall has presented its GTK Boxer 8x8 tactical armoured vehicle fitted a HEL effector module.

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New body armour Virtus for infantry troops of British army to increase agility of soldier 11107152

French Army LRU Unitary Launch Rocket Vehicle for the first time at military parade 14 July 2015 11007152

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U.S. Army explore TRV Tactical Reconnaissance Vehicle to create 3D-capability for soldiers 10507152

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New U.S. warfighter uniform with added protection against chemical warfare agents 12906154

Russia defense industry unveils new UMZ-K multipurpose mine-laying vehicle at Army-2015 12706155

Chinese army has take delivery of new 125mm cannon with the highest range in the world 12706154

U.S. Army and Air Force to develop RADBO laser mounted on MRAP vehicle for mine clearance 12706151

Russian defense industry unveils new Sprut-SDM1 tracked armoured tank destroyer at Army-2015 12106151

Kalashnikov unveils prototype of new PL-14 9x19mm caliber automatic pistol at Army-2015 12006152

Full-rate production for U.S. Army mobile tactical communication network backbone 11906152

U.S. army soldiers have tested MQ-1C UAV with OSVRT One System Remote Video Terminal 11206152

ASCOD APC light tracked armoured personnel carrier live demonstration and test drive 11006156

US Army CAMEL new Concept for Advanced Military Explosion-mitigating Land Demonstrator 11006153

TATRA TITUS 6x6 armored personnel carrier live demonstration and test drive Army Recognition 10906152

Robots from South Korea win United States DRC DARPA Robotics Challenge 10806151

Frontal armour of the new Russian-made T-14 Armata tank could defeat 120mm uranium rounds 10606153

Test drive and live demonstration TATRA and Excalibur armoured and tactical military vehicles 10506151

Northrop Grumman Remotec Unveils Next-Generation Andros Robot for EOD Applications 30506153

New SAAB Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-purpose weapon system presented for the first time in Canada 13005154

New Georgian light MLRS based on Didgori 1 4x4 armored fitted with universal rocket module 12805154

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BAE Systems CV90 tracked armored uses technology of Formula 1 to run faster on rough terrain 2405152

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Ripsaw unmanned ground vehicle could lead U.S. army combat formation across enemy terrain 1005152

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