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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.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 03, 2015; Hits: 5892

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.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 11, 2015; Hits: 14444

Canadian armed forces and Colt have developed a new concept of assault rifle SIPES project

More firepower, improved accuracy and smart integrated accessories that connect to command and control networks are the headline features of the new integrated assault rifle concept that Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and Colt Canada have developed for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 08, 2015; Hits: 10972

Chinas has upgraded its home-made Type 98 main battle tank with MANPADS air defense missile

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China has upgraded its home-made main battle tank Type 98 with MANPADS (Man-portable air-defense systems) missile system. A picture releases on Internet shows two launchers of short-range air defense system mounted to the right side of the turret.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 06, 2015; Hits: 7665

Renault Trucks Defense VAB MK III ELECTER 6x6 personnel carrier demonstrator in test phase

Following the acceptance tests which confirmed the demonstrator's very high level performance and robustness, the vehicle was delivered to the DGA on the Angers site on 13 January 2015. Combining an electric machine and a Diesel engine, the parallel hybrid drive system, which is fitted to a number of the Volvo Group's civil vehicles and which has demonstrated its pollution reduction and consumption qualities, could now be usefully applied to the military field.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 03, 2015; Hits: 10224

FNSS announced the winners of the International Military Land Vehicles Design Competition 2015

The winning designs have been announced in FNSS MILDESIGN2015 “International Military Land Vehicles Design Competition” which is organized for the second time by FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.S. and the conceptual subject of which was “conceptual design of a manned and remote controlled modular military land vehicle with ballistic protection”.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 01, 2015; Hits: 6732

Stryker 8x8 armoured of U.S. Army retrofitted with new tactical communication network system.

Stryker 8x8 armoured vehicles in the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team/2nd Infantry Division of U.S. Army, also known as 2/2 SBCT, are being retrofitted with the Army's new tactical communications network, increasing Soldiers' ability to communicate over greater distances, share mission data and maintain situational awareness.
By Nancy JonesBonbrest, PEO C3T

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 31, 2015; Hits: 8718

KMDB presents a new modernized version of its Dozor-B APC to the President of Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine has tested the new Dozor-B 4x4 APC armoured vehicle personnel carrier designed and manufactured in Ukraine. The new vehicle was demonstrated to the authorities of the presidential administration in the center of the capital.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 29, 2015; Hits: 10459

UkrOboronProm unveiled T-64-based Infantry Fighting Vehicle prototype

Ukrainian company UkroBoronProm is restarting the development of a heavy infantry fighting vehicle based on the T-64 MBT chassis.eNow the firm has resumed development of the heavy IFV in order to ready the design for serial production. According to Ukroboronprom, this work could be completed in time to start mass production before the end of the year.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 29, 2015; Hits: 4422

US Army opens first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Instructional Facility at Fort Sill

The US Army's soldiers destined to operate the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system will now learn their trade from fellow Soldiers. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Instructional Facility, or THAAD, opened at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Already, four classes are underway at the schoolhouse, announced the US Army on January 23.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 28, 2015; Hits: 6150

Ukroboronprom of Ukraine has launched production of HAZAR BRDM-2-Di 4x4 armored vehicle.

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One of «UKROBORONPROM» enterprises has launched the production of the new armored Combat Reconnaissance Patrol Vehicle (BRDM 2-Di) «Hazar».

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 28, 2015; Hits: 5343

Morgan Advanced Materials introduces new buoyant lightweight rifle plate insert

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Morgan Advanced Materials' Composites and Defence Systems business has introduced a buoyant, lightweight rifle plate insert for military and security personnel which is capable of stopping 7.62mm rifle ammunition yet is still less than 1kg in weight.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 28, 2015; Hits: 6605

Israel's artillery corps starts using the Hermes 450 tactical unmanned aerial system

The Israeli army recently revealed it is running a new drone unit in the Artillery Corps. The unit, the first of its kind, operates the tactical Hermes 450 drone from within the Ground Forces. During a recent drill in the North, the unit practiced working together with ground units by collecting advanced visual intelligence and broadcasting a live image of the battlefield to the divisions and brigades below.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 28, 2015; Hits: 6531

Picatinny to give faster and more accurate mortar fire with new WULF fire-control system

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By integrating many small sensors into light mortar systems, Picatinny engineers are developing a technology for use on all U.S. military mortar systems to give soldiers faster, more accurate mortar fire. The Weaponized Universal Lightweight Fire-Control, known as WULF, couples many small sensors together to create a robust, lightweight pointing device that will increase mortar fire.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 3810

India's DRDO plans to increase range of the Akash surface-to-air missile

The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has decided to increase the range of the Akash Surface to air missile (SAM), one of its successful programs, and provide it with a ‘seeker’ in its warhead to achieve better targeting efficiency. Reliable sources in the DRDO are not willing to divulge too many details about these two important elements – the range and the seeker – just yet.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 5982

China to equip Type-99 main battle tanks with next-generation laser-guided missile

The armoured divisions of the China's People's Liberation Army will be equipped with next-generation laser-guided missiles, in a move to improve the long-range firepower and accuracy of its tanks, reports today the South China Morning Post. The PLA Daily said on Wednesday a new glide bomb, that can be fired from tanks rather than from missile launchers, had been developed after years of live-fire tests on plateaus, islands and in the Gobi desert.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 4446

South Korean military to develop new "reverse asymmetric weapon systems" by 2020

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South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Monday, January 19, unveiled a new defense vision based on information and communication technologies, and other cutting-edge digital platforms to better counter evolving North Korean threats and other security challenges.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 4502

BAE Systems unveiled enhanced thermal weapon sight, the Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII

BAE Systems yesterday unveiled its first-to-market 12-micron thermal imaging technology that significantly improves the effectiveness of thermal weapon sights. The company’s Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII (UTC® XII) is the first military-grade thermal weapon sight to include the new 12-micron technology, which greatly reduces lens size, total system weight, and battery use, while delivering improved image quality.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 4556

Logo Technologies of U.S. to develop hybrid-electric motorcycle for military special forces.

The American Company Logos Technologies, in partnership with San Francisco-based all-electric motorcycle maker BRD, is developing the Zero MMX hybrid-electric motorcycle SilentHawk project to support evolving mission requirements for military special forces.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 9458

Chinese-made QW-2 MANPADS missile now in service with Sudanese People's Liberation Army.

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South Sudan fighters loyal to Dr Riek Machar have acquired sophisticated man-portable surface-to-air missiles system (MANPADS) in preparation for new onslaughts against troops loyal to President Salva Kiir. A photo released by the "theinsider" website end of december 2014 show Sudanese People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) forces with a Chinese-made QW-2 man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS).

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 6405

U.S. forces equipment GATR Ground to Air Transmit and Receive Inflatable Satellite Antennas.

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Inflatable ground satellite antennas are aiding the expeditionary nature of U.S. and coalition forces, enabling them to achieve high-bandwidth network connectivity anywhere in the world from small deployable packages. The antenna can connect Soldiers in remote locations to the Army's tactical communication WIN-T network backbone, as well as support other services and first responders. (By Amy Walker, PEO C3T)

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 16315

Israeli Army (IDF) expects to deploy new Rafael Iron Beam laser air defense system this year.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is expected to deploy the world’s first laser-based air defense system this year. The new system, known as “Iron Beam,” was developed by Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. As the system is still in development, it has not yet been determined how it might fit into Israel's multi-tiered missile defence system that includes Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow 3.

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

Canadian armed forces and Colt have developed a new concept of assault rifle SIPES project.

Chinas has upgraded its home-made Type 98 main battle tank with MANPADS air defense missile.

Renault Trucks Defense VAB MK III ELECTER 6x6 personnel carrier demonstrator in test phase

FNSS announced the winners of the International Military Land Vehicles Design Competition 2015

Stryker 8x8 armoured of U.S. Army retrofitted with new tactical communication network system

KMDB presents a new modernized version of its Dozor-B APC to the President of Ukraine

UkrOboronProm unveiled T-64-based Infantry Fighting Vehicle prototype

US Army opens first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Instructional Facility at Fort Sill

Ukroboronprom of Ukraine has launched production of HAZAR BRDM-2-Di 4x4 armored vehicle 2801151

Morgan Advanced Material introduces new buoyant lightweight rifle plate insert

Israel's artillery corps starts using the Hermes 450 tactical unmanned aerial system

Picatinny to give faster and more accurate mortar fire with new WULF fire-control system

India's DRDO plans to increase range of the Akash surface-to-air missile

China to equip Type-99 main battle tanks with next-generation laser-guided missile

South Korean military to develop new "reverse asymmetric weapon systems" by 2020

BAE Systems unveiled enhanced thermal weapon sight, the Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII

Logo Technologies of U.S. to develop hybrid-electric motorcycle for military special forces 1701151

Chinese-made QW-2 MANPADS missile now in service with Sudanese People's Liberation Army 1601151

U.S. army equipment GATR Ground to Air Transmit and Receive Inflatable Satellite Antennas 1401152

Israeli Army IDF expects to deploy new Rafael Iron Beam laser air defense system this year 1301154