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General Dynamics' Soldier Network Extension increases US Army's artillery troops capabilities

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During the recent Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 Development Test 2, a U.S. Army field artillery team found that the WIN-T Soldier Network Extension (SNE) significantly increased their communications reach and improved their call-for-fire response time.

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AutoKrAZ of Ukraine has developed first prototype of new 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle.

The Ukrainian Defense Company AutoKrAZ has developed the first prototype of a new 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle based on an 8x8 truck chassis. This new vehicle is designed to be used as APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier) an can carry a full range of special equipment and weapon systems.

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China unveils cloned edition of Russia's Tor M1, the HQ-17 surface-to-air missile system

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According to pictures recently issued, the Chinese edition of the Tor M1 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system has been officially unveiled. This air defense missile system, dubbed HQ-17 (Hongqi-17), is a cloned edition of the Russian Tor M1 SAM. When a designer from the Russian Kupol factory seeing the photos of HQ17, he said that this confirmed Russia’s long-term suspicion that China had cloned Tor-M1, reported DefenceBlog.

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Yemen defense industry to launch Jalal 3 APC 4x4 armoured personnel carrier.

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Since many years, Yemen defense industry has launched the development of a local-made wheeled armoured personnel carrier named Jalal. Recently, the latest version was unveiled under the name of Jalal 3. The Jalal 3 is a light 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier which offers good protection with high off-road capability.

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Russian army Strategic Missiles Forces want to test unmanned armed combat robots

Unmanned tracked robots with weapon station are going to be tested in Russia's Astrakhan region for use by the country's Strategic Missile Forces, the Interfax news agency reported Friday, January 2, 2014. Major Dmitry Andreyev, a representative for the Defense Ministry's Strategic Missile Forces, was cited as saying that preparation for the testing is currently in its final stage.

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Iran's military deployed for the first time suicide drone during massive military drills

Iran's army said Saturday it has deployed a suicide drone for the first time in massive ongoing military drills near the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, reported Iranian news agency on Saturday, December 27.

Monday, December 29, 2014 12:16 PM

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Russian artillery unit of Southern Military District has tested PRP-4A Argus artilery radar armoured

The Russian artillery infantry brigade of the Southern Military District has tested the 2S19 MSTA-S 152mm self-propelled artillery guns and the PRP-4A Argus artillery radar armoured vehicle at the Prudboy firing range in Russia’s Volgograd Region as part of the field training exercises. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Defence Ministry.
Monday, December 29, 2014 10:44 AM

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Iran has tested home-made Shalamcheh surface-to-air missile from air defense system Mersad

Iran on Saturday, December 27, 2014, tested its home-made mid-range Shalamcheh missiles fired from its new air defense system, Mersad, which is capable of destroying different types of modern fighter jets and drones
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Sunday, December 28, 2014 09:28 AM

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Russia has developed new railway missile complex "Barguzin" able to tow up to six Yars missiles

Last week the head of Russia's Strategic Missile Force, Lieutenant General Sergey Karakayev, revealed that the future missile platform would be called Barguzin. Now a source in the Russian military, which preferred to remain anonymous, has revealed some details of the weapon to Russian news agencies.
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Saturday, December 27, 2014 10:09 AM

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Russian armed forces will take delivery of Corsair UAV unmanned aerial vehicle in late 2016

Russia's United Instrument Corporation (UIC) will start supplying the small-class Corsair surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Russian Armed Forces in late 2016, the company's CEO Alexander Yakunin told RIA Novosti.
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Friday, December 26, 2014 11:29 AM

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DARPA eyes on advanced algorithms for enhancing small UAVs capabilities

US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued yesterday, December 22, a Broad Agency Announcement solicitation for the Fast Lightweight Autonomy (FLA) program. FLA focuses on creating a new class of algorithms to enable small, unmanned aerial vehicles to quickly navigate a labyrinth of rooms, stairways and corridors or other obstacle-filled environments without a remote pilot.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 02:00 PM

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US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency unveils new EXACTO .50-caliber guided bullet

According to a video recently released by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) , U.S. Army snipers could soon have access to a new .50-caliber bullet, dubbed EXACTO, which combines a maneuverable bullet and a real-time guidance system to track and deliver the projectile to the target.
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Monday, December 22, 2014 12:06 PM

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Successful final tests for Poland's Poprad self-propelled VSHORAD anti-aircraft system

According to Defence24, commission organized by the Polish Armament Inspectorate has tested, with a positive result, the sample batch of the Poprad self-propelled VSHORAD anti aircraft systems, which has been manufactured by the PIT-RADWAR SA company.
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Monday, December 22, 2014,11:12 AM

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CHETRA TM-140 one of the world's finest all-terrain vehicles in terms of cross-country capabilities

Russia’s CHETRA-PM has been awarded with an honorary diploma for its contribution to the implementation of Russia’s national interests in the Arctic and on the continental shelf at the International Forum “The Arctic: Present and Future” that was held on December 10-11, 2014, in St. Petersburg. The CHETRA-Caravan project received recognition of the expert community.
Sunday, December 21, 2014 10:37 AM

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China has developed WB-1 Anti-Riot Denial system directed-energy microwave non-lethal weapon

Chinese defense industry has developed a non-lethal anti-riot system, directed-energy microwave weapon, which can be used in anti-pirate and anti-terrorism operations. The WB-1 Anti-Riot Denial System can cause unbearable pain without injury by projecting millimeter-wave beams onto a human body to excite the water molecules under the skin, according engineers of the Chinese Defense Company Poly Technology. Saturday, December 20, 2014 06:10 PM

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U.S. Army plans to use blimps JLENS system to protect Washington D.C. against cruise missiles

The U.S. Army plans to launch two stationary blimps next week to better protect the Washington, D.C. area from cruise missiles and other possible air attacks. The aerostat, part of the "Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor" system, referred to as JLENS for short, is a nearly 250-foot blimp-like vehicle that will stay aloft for a three-year evaluation period.
Friday, December 19, 2014 09:42 AM

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MineWolf Systems has procured MW240 mine clearance vehicle to Government of Pakistan

MineWolf Systems successfully delivered the runway clearance solution to the Government of Pakistan in 2014. The customer has procured the Mini MineWolf (MW240) platform with a range of attachments to fulfill different operational tasks; all of which are related to the clearance of explosive remnants of war.
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Thursday, December 18, 2014 11:23 AM

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Ukrainian defense company Cherkasy unveils the Bars multipurpose light armored vehicle

Cherkasy car factory, part of the Ukraine's Bogdan Corporation, has presented the 'Bars' (panther) multifunctional light armored vehicle. The factory developed the vehicle by itself. The all-wheel drive car is intended to be used for tactical tasks, patrolling the border, protecting roadblocks and conducting military operations in urban areas. The vehicle was demonstrated to National Guard of Ukraine chiefs, according to the company's press release on Monday.

Cherkasy car factory, part of the Bogdan Corporation, has presented the 'Bars' (panther) multifunctional light armored vehicle. The factory developed the vehicle by itself. The all-wheel drive car is intended to be used for tactical tasks, patrolling the border, protecting roadblocks and conducting military operations in urban areas. The vehicle was demonstrated to National Guard of Ukraine chiefs, according to the company's press release on Monday. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 09:18 AM

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Russian army tests new all-terrain vehicles Trekol 39294 SUV and GAZ-3344 in the Arctic Region

The Russian army performs some military tests with new all-terrain vehicles Trekol SUV and GAZ-3344 in the Arctic Region. Russia tested the vehicles on the Arctic peninsula of Rybachiy, 200 kilometers from Murmansk, Russian Defense Minister said December 15, 2015.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014 08:06 AM

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SAGM 40mm Small Arms Grenade Munition begins evaluation program in July 2015 for U.S. army

The Small Arms Grenade Munition (SAGM) round -- a 40mm counter-defilade, air-bursting grenade designed for both the M203 and M320 launchers -- will undergo evaluation in July 2015. The SAGM round has been under development by the Joint Service Small Arms Program at the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, or JSSAP-ARDEC, since January 2012.
Saturday, December 13, 2014 01:17 PM

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Streit Group Cougar APC save lives of Ukrainian soldiers after improvised explosive device attack

The new 4x4 Armoured vehicle Personnel Carrier (APC) KrAZ Cougar, designed by the Defense Company Streit Group has one more time save lives of Ukrainian soldiers after one of the Ukrainian Border Guard Cougar APC was ambushed and under fire of light machine gun.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014 09:27 AM

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The new Terrier 4x4 armoured personnel carrier from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann of Germany

German Company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, a leader in the European market for highly protected wheeled and tracked vehicles launches a new modernized version of the Terrier, a light wheeled armoured vehicle personnel carrier. The first version of the Terrier has been jointly developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann of Germany and the Defence Vehicles Division of IVECO of Italy.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 03:38 PM

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U.S. Army Research Laboratory tests robotic systems inspired by insect neurophysiology.

Dr. Joseph Conroy, an electronics engineer at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, known as ARL, part of the Research, Development and Engineering Command, works with robotic systems that can navigate by leveraging visual sensing inspired by insect neurophysiology.
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Friday, November 28, 2014 04:12 PM

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BAE Systems thinks about the possibility to put electromagnetic railgun on armoured vehicle

BAE Systems has been refining the electromagnetic railgun that it’s been developing for the U.S. Navy. Deployment of a prototype system is scheduled for 2016, but BAE is already looking forward to what might be possible as the technology scales up in power and scales down in size. The first target might be a railgun for the Army’s next-generation Future Fighting Vehicle.
Friday, October 28, 2014 10:10 AM

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The Ukrainian National Guard has take delivery of new Raptor 6x6 armoured trucks

The Ukrainian army has take delivery of new armoured truck used to transport soldiers on the battlefield. Under the name of Raptor, the new armoured trucks were delivered to the Ukrainian national guard troops fighting pro-Russian separatists in the east.
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Friday, October 28, 2014 09:27 AM

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Airbus Defence and Space unveils its new Tetra TH9 enhanced hand-portable radio

Airbus Defence and Space is launching its new Tetra hand-portable radio, called TH9, at the 2014 PMRExpo in Cologne. With wider coverage, high output power, Bluetooth connectivity and location-based applications, the robust radio provides professional Tetra users with the best feature set on the market and improves the efficiency of mission-critical voice and data communications.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 12:48 PM

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United States Army researchers develop pocket-sized aerial surveillance device

Researchers at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center are developing technologies for a pocket-sized aerial surveillance device for Soldiers and small units operating in challenging ground environments.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014 08:12 AM

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Panasonic 5" rugged tablet FZ-E1 FZ-X1 with data and voice capabilities for military & industrial use

Panasonic launched one of the world’s most rugged 5 inch handheld tablet with data and voice capabilities last month at the Euronaval 2014 Naval Defencse Exhibition in Paris, France. The Toughpad FZ-E1 (Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld) and FZ-X1 (Android TM) devices bring together the best of the handheld, smartphone and tablet market in the most rugged.
Thursday, November 6, 2014 08:55 AM

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Lenco Armored Vehicles introduces the BearCat® Tactical SUV Sport Utility Vehicle

Lenco Industries, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of armored police vehicles, announces the Tactical SUV, another variant of the popular BearCat® APC employed by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Without sacrifice to tactical functionality, Lenco has designed the BearCat® SUV to meet the need within Law Enforcement for a more inconspicuous armored vehicle in VIP and diplomatic protection. Saturday, November 1, 2014 11:53 AM

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United States army researchers to evaluate prototype devices of futuristic soft exosuit

United States Army researchers are evaluating prototype devices of futuristic soft exosuit developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, known as DARPA, Warrior Web program's goal is to create a soft, lightweight undersuit to help reduce injuries and fatigue, while improving mission performance. DARPA is responsible for the development of new technologies for the U.S. military. Thursday, October 30, 2014 06:36 PM

General Dynamics' Soldier Network Extension increases US Army's artillery troops capabilities

AutoKrAZ of Ukraine has developed first prototype of new 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle 0801155

China officially unveils cloned edition of Russia's Tor M1, the HQ-17 surface-to-air missile system

Yemen defense industry to launch Jalal 3 APC 4x4 armoured personnel carrier 0401154

Russian army Strategic Missiles Forces want to test unmanned armed combat robots 0301151

Iran's military deployed for the first time suicide drone during massive military drills

Russian artillery unit of Southern Military District has tested PRP-4A Argus artilery radar armoured

Iran has tested home-made Shalamcheh surface-to-air missile from air defense system Mersad 2812141

Russia has developed new railway missile complex "Barguzin" able to tow up to six Yars missiles 2712

Russian armed forces will take delivery of Corsair UAV unmanned aerial vehicle in late 2016 2612143

DARPA eyes on advanced algorithms for enhancing small UAVs capabilities

US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency unveils new EXACTO .50 caliber guided bullet

Successful final tests for Poland's Poprad self-propelled VSHORAD anti-aircraft system

CHETRA TM-140 one of the world's finest all-terrain vehicles in terms of cross-country capabilities

China has developed WB-1 Anti-Riot Denial system directed-energy microwave non-lethal weapon 2012144

U.S. Army plans to use blimps JLENS system to protect Washington D.C. against cruise missiles 191214

MineWolf Systems has procured MW240 mine clearance vehicle to Government of Pakistan 1812142

Ukrainian defense company Cherkasy unveils the Bars multipurpose light armored vehicle

Russian army tests new all-terrain vehicles Trekol 39294 SUV and GAZ-3344 in the Arctic Region 16121

SAGM 40mm Small Arms Grenade Munition begins evaluation program in July 2015 for U.S. army 1312144

Streit Group Cougar APC save lives of Ukrainian soldiers after improvised explosive device attack 11

The new Terrier 4x4 armoured personnel carrier from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann of Germany 0912146

U.S. Army Research Laboratory tests robotic systems inspired by insect neurophysiology 2811146

BAE Systems thinks about the possibility to put electromagnetic railgun on armoured vehicle 2811144

The Ukrainian National Guard has take delivery of new Raptor 6x6 armoured trucks 2811141

Airbus Defence and Space unveils its new Tetra TH9 enhanced hand-portable radio

United States Army researchers develop pocket-sized aerial surveillance device 2511141

Panasonic 5" rugged tablet FZ-E1 FZ-X1 with data voice capabilities for military & industrial use

Lenco Armored Vehicles introduces the BearCat Tactical SUV Sport Utility Vehicle.

United States army researchers to evaluate prototype devices of futuristic soft exosuit 3010144