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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: 20433

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: 8656

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: 6959

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: 6566

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: 5141

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: 6051

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: 5122

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.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 06, 2015; Hits: 4847

Eurosatory organizers extend its activities in Asia & South America with APHS - Expodefensa events

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During IDEX 2015, the International Defense Exhibition of Abu Dhabi, Mister Patrick Colas des Francs, CEO of COGES events and Eurosatory presents two new International events dedicated for the homeland security and defense industry. Thanks to the experience of Eurosatory Team, COGES wants to extend its activities and create international events in Asia with the "Asia Pacific Homeland Security 2015" in Singapore and in South America with the "Expodefensa 2015" in Colombia.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 04, 2015; Hits: 12993

KrAZ and Streit Group unveil new Hurricane 8x8 armoured personnel carrier at IDEX 2015.

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At the International Defense Exhibition of Abu Dhabi, IDEX 2015, the Ukrainian defense Company KrAZ and the UAE-based Company Streit Group have presented a new 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle based on heavy duty off-road KrAZ 8x8 truck chassis.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 04, 2015; Hits: 5880

Lockheed Martin successfully test-fired ATHENA fiber laser weapon system prototype

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Lockheed Martin’s 30-kilowatt fiber laser weapon system successfully disabled the engine of a small truck during a recent field test, demonstrating the rapidly evolving precision capability to protect military forces and critical infrastructure, the US-based company reported yesterday, March 3rd.

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The US Marine Corps starts testing Light-Armored Vehicle fitted with Anti-Tank Weapon System

The United States Marine Corps Operational Test Evaluation Activity section began operational testing of the Light-Armored Vehicle Anti-Tank Weapons System aboard the Combat Center and is scheduled to continue until March 8, 2015.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 17, 2015; Hits: 9575

US Army's Benét Laboratories unveiled new extended-range 120mm mortar ballistic test cannon

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The U.S. Army's Benét Laboratories, which is collocated on the Watervliet Arsenal, recently announced that it has achieved a significant milestone in the research and development of an extended-range 120mm mortar ballistic test cannon that if fielded, will greatly increase the survivability of U.S. infantrymen.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 16, 2015; Hits: 5916

Controp Micro-Stamp most advanced miniature payload in the world for small UAVs

CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. – a world leader in EO/IR defense and homeland security solutions – will be demonstrating its recently introduced cutting edge MICRO-STAMP Dual Sensor Day/Night Stabilized Miniature Payload for Small UAVs for the first time at Aero India 2015. With a low weight of a mere 300 grams – the most advanced gyro-stabilized miniature payload in the world is now being supplied to the first customer.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 14, 2015; Hits: 5925

New Chinese electromagnetic weapon could be used to paralyse U.S. anti-ballistic missile systems

The development of an X-ray pulse generator by the Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences has attracted the attention of Vassily Kashin, a expert at Russia's Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, according to Moscow-based Sputinks News.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 12, 2015; Hits: 6665

Metravib SLATE gunshot detection and localization system essential component to protect soldier

As a world leader in acoustic gunshot detection systems, METRAVIB supplies equipment to 20 armies around the world, including those of thirteen NATO members, providing daily protection for personnel operating at sensitive sites or at events.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 12, 2015; Hits: 5998

First successful firing for MBDA MMP Medium Range Missile by French Army Defence Procurement

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The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) successfully carried out the first firing of MMP (Missile de Moyenne Portée or Medium Range Missile), the successor to the Milan weapon system.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 11, 2015; Hits: 5565

Photonis Digital Imaging introduces new Nocturn GP color low-light camera

PHOTONIS Digital Imaging introduces a new Color Low-Light CMOS camera, optimized for low-light conditions. The new camera model provides GigE Vision® 2.0 compliance and color day/night imaging for the NOCTURN line of products.

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

Eurosatory organizers extend its activities in Asia & South America with APHS - Expodefensa events

KrAZ and Streit Group unveil new Hurricane 8x8 armoured personnel carrier at IDEX 2015

Lockheed Martin successfully test-fired ATHENA fiber laser weapon system prototype

The US Marine Corps starts testing Light-Armored Vehicle fitted with Anti-Tank Weapon System

US Army's Benét Laboratories unveiled new extended-range 120mm mortar ballistic test cannon

Controp Micro-Stamp most advanced miniature payload in the world for small UAVs

New Chinese electromagnetic weapon could be used to paralyse U.S. anti-ballistic missile systems

Metravib SLATE gunshot detection and localization system essential component to protect soldier.

First successful firing for MBDA MMP Medium Range Missile by French Army Defence Procurement

Photonis Digital Imaging introduces new Nocturn GP color low-light camera