Latest Defense Tech & Security Industry Information

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Testing of Sprut-SDM1 self-propelled antitank gun to begin in 2016

The Russian Defense Ministry will launch the official tests of the upgraded Sprut-SDM1 self-propelled antitank gun (SPATG), according to the press office of the Tractor Plants Corporation. The Sprut-SDM1 is a new modernized version of the 2S25 Sprut-SD self-propelled tank destroyer.

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T-15 Armata HIFV to increase combat capabilities of Russian Land Forces

Russia`s newest T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicles (HIFV) based on the Armata unified tracked platform will significantly beef up the combat capabilities of the Russian Land Forces, local sources suppose.

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Russian BTR-MDM airborne tracked vehicle will be fitted with advanced communication equipment

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The advanced BTR-MDM Rakushka air-droppable armored personnel carrier will be fitted with state-of-the-art communications equipment, spokesman for Russia’s United Instrument-Manufacturing Corporation Leonid Khozin said.

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Kalashnikov Corporation developing new sniper rifles

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Russia’s Kalashnikov Corporation, the producer of the famous Kalashnikov automatic rifle and a subsidiary of Russia’s state hi-tech corporation Rostec, is developing new types of sniper rifles, Rostec said in an annual report.

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ARDEC engineers have redesigned the recoil system on the M119A3 105mm towed howitzer

After a year of re-designing the recoil system on the M119A3 105mm Howitzer, Picatinny engineers have made the howitzer safer, simpler and more reliable while also reducing the cost of the recoil system. The M119A3 Howitzer is a lightweight, direct and indirect fire support asset used by the U.S. Army and National Guard’s infantry brigade combat teams.

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Russian land and naval forces will receive armoured vehicles derived from the Bumerang platform

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The Russian Army and Marine Corps may receive armored vehicles derived from the Bumerang commonized armored wheeled chassis, according to the Izvestia daily. The Military Industrial Company (VPK), which is the major manufacturer of armored personnel carriers (APC), infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) and armored cars for the Russian Armed Forces, has started the preliminary tests of an amphibious APC derived from the Bumerang.

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Analysis: Chinese-made armoured infantry fighting vehicles are based on Russian technologies

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The newest armoured vehicles developed by the Chinese heavy machine-building industry still rely on the Soviet/Russian technologies and technological assets, a source in the Russian defense industry said. The comparison between the Russian and the Chinese armoured vehicles has become an urgent issue in light of the Army Games 2016 competitions organized by Russia`s Ministry of Defense (MoD).

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Russian Udar UCGV Unmanned Combat Ground Vehicle will be a fully autonomous robotic system

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Russian Udar (Strike) Unmanned Combat Ground Vehicle (UCGV) developed by the Kovrov-based VNII Signal scientific-research institute will be a fully autonomous robotic system, according to a source in the Russian defense industry.

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U.S. Army performs live firing demonstration of LAV and Flyer combat vehicles with 30mm cannon

A live-fire demonstration of weapon systems mounted on a Flyer ground mobility vehicle prototype and a LAV light armored vehicle combat reconnaissance vehicle prototype took place on Friday, July 15, at Red Cloud Range on Fort Benning.

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The new TMM-3M2 truck bridgelayer will enter in service with the Russian armed forces

Russian Armed Forces will bring the new TMM-3M2 heavy mechanized bridgelayer into service before the year-end, according to a source in the local defense industry.

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Russian Ministry of Defense to receive underwater firearms

Russia`s Ministry of Defense (MoD) continues to receive ageing underwater firearms, namely APS (Special Underwater Assault Rifle, Avtomat Podvodnyi Spetsialnyi) assault rifles and SPP-1 (Special Underwater Pistol-1, Spetsialnyi Podvodnyi Pistolet-1) pistols, according to the Director General of the TsNIITochMash design bureau (a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation), Dmitry Semizorov.

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Kalashnikov AK-12 assault rifle to finish trials soon

The trials of the Kalashnikov AK-12 assault rifle that is planned to be included in the armament suite of the Ratnik advanced combat gear are at the final stage, according to the CEO of the Rostec state corporation, Sergey Chemezov.

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Russia is planning to launch new air-droppable self-propelled gun called Zauralets-D

Russia`s TsNIITochMash design bureau (a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation) is planning to launch the serial production of the new air-droppable self-propelled gun (SPG) for the Airborne Forces (Russian acronym: VDV, Vozdushno-Desantnie Voyska) in mid-2019, according to the company`s CEO, Dmitry Semizorov.

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Russian Company Uralvagonzavod has developed upgrade kit for T-80BV/U main battle tank

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Russia`s Uralvagonzavod scientific-research corporation has developed an upgrade kit to bring the ageing T-80BV/U main battle tanks (MBT) to the level of modern Western MBTs, such as Leopard 2A5 / A6 and M1A1 / M1A2 Abrams, according to a source in Russian defense industry.

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U.S. Marines test new M776 Chrome Tube for 155mm M777A2 Lightweight Towed Howitzer

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fired six Pilot Production M776 Chrome Tubes for the 155mm M777A2 Lightweight Towed Howitzer in the Lead Mountain Training Area aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California, on May 3, 2016.

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U.S. Marines have tested tracked version of MUTT Multi-Utility Tactical Transport vehicle

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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment have tested the Multi-Utility Tactical Transport vehicle, or the MUTT, provided by the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory July 9, 2016 on Camp Pendleton, California. The MUTT will be used to help less Marines cover a greater area, provide expeditionary power and to give Marines superior firepower.

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Analysis: Modern Russian main battle tanks need RCWS Remote Controlled Weapon Station

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Modern Russia`s main battle tanks (MBT), such as T-90A, T-72B3, T-72B3M and upgraded T-80U need a remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) armed with either small-caliber chain gun or heavy machinegun, according to Russian defense analysis.

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Russian National Guard may order Orsis T-5000 high-precision sniper rifle

Russia`s National Guard (Natsgvardiya) may order Orsis T-5000 high-precision sniper rifles developed by LLC Industrial Technologies (GK Promtekhnologiya), according to the Izvestia newspaper. If the T-5000 rifle passes the fire trials, the National Guard`s Special Forces and reconnaissance unit will bring the high-precision weapon in service. Hence, Orsis T-5000 may be the first firearm produced by private defense enterprise and adopted by Russia`s law enforcement agencies.

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Kalashnikov to develop new SK-16 semi-automatic carbine for civilian and military markets

Kalashnikov Group (A subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation) is developing new SK-16 semi-automatic carbine intended for both military and civil markets, according to a source in Russian defense industry.

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Slovenian company Valhalla develops new Remote Control Weapon Station for Russian T-72 tanks

Valhalla, a Slovenian company has developed a new remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) intended for the upgrade of Soviet/Russian-originated T-72 main battle tanks (MBT), according to the company`s press department.

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Singapore Armed Forces have received first prototype next generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle

Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have received the final prototype of new Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) to replace old M113 tracked armoured vehicle personnel carrier. The new platform will provide the SAF's armoured forces with enhanced firepower, protection, mobility and situational awareness.

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Bur small-sized grenade launcher entered in service with Russian anti-terrorist units

Russia`s counter-terrorist units have brought into service Bur multipurpose grenade launcher developed by Tula-based Instrument Design Bureau (Russian acronym: KBP, a subsidiary of the High-Precision Weapons holding), according to the Izvestia newspaper.

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TsNIITochMash Udav pistol may replace Makarov PM pistol in service with Russian Armed Forces

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The newest Udav pistol being developed by TsNIITochMash design bureau may partially replace Makarov PM (Pistolet Makarova) pistol in service with Russian Armed Forces, according to a source in indigenous defense industry.

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Russian Company Almaz-Antey has successfully test new Buk-M3 air defense missile system

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Russia’s Almaz-Antey Corporation has successfully tested the advanced Buk-M3 air defense missile system at the Kapustin Yar firing range in the Astrakhan Region in south Russia, the corporation’s press office said.

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New Russian-made Derivatsiya-PVO 57mm anti-aircraft artillery system ready for tests in 2017

Russia’s defense industry continues the development of the Derivatsiya-PVO antiaircraft artillery system equipped with a 57-mm gun, expert Vladimir Tuchkov writes in his article published by the Svobodnaya Pressa online news agency.

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India to upgrade its S-125 Pechora SAM systems

India will upgrade its S-125 Pechora (NATO reporting name: SA-3 Goa) surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, using only local defense companies, a source in Indian defense industry said."The related tender worth USD272 million to upgrade 16 Indian Air Forces` (IAF) Pechora SAM systems under the 'Make in India' program was issued in May 2016.

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Kalashnikov has started delivering of upgraded Dragunov sniper rifle to Russian army

Russia’s Kalashnikov Corporation has started delivering upgraded Dragunov sniper rifles to the Russian Defense Ministry, a source in Russia’s defense and industrial sector told TASS at the Eurosatory 2016 defense and security international exhibition.

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Old AGS-17 30 mm automatic grenade launcher replaced by AGS-30 in the Russian army

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Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is replacing ageing AGS-17 Plamya (Flame) tripod-mounted automatic grenade launchers (AGL) chambered for 30x29mm grenade, according to a source within Russian defense industry.

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Russian soldiers will receive new 6B43 & 6B45 body armour and 6B47 combat helmets

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Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is delivering new body armour and combat helmets to the national Armed Forces at an increasing pace, according to a source within Russian defense industry. The Russian Armed Forces are receiving new 6B43 and 6B45 multipurpose body armour suits and 6B47 combat helmets. The refitting of Russian soldiers with new individual protection assets will have been finished by 2020.

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Russian armed forces to receive Kornet-M and 9K115 Metis-M1 anti-tank-guided missiles

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Russian Armed Forces are receiving new Kornet-M (NATO reporting name: AT-14 Spriggan) and man-portable 9K115-2 Metis-M1 (AT-13 Saxhorn-2) anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems, according to a source within Russian defense industry.

Testing of Sprut-SDM1 self-propelled antitank gun to begin in 2016 51208164

T-15 Armata HIFV to increase combat capabilities of Russian Land Forces 51008166

Russian BTR-MDM airborne tracked vehicle will be fitted with advanced communication equipment 11008161

Kalashnikov Corporation developing new sniper rifles 50508163

ARDEC engineers have redesigned the recoil system on the M119A3 105mm towed howitzer 13007161

Russian land and naval forces will receive armoured vehicles derived from the Bumerang platform 12807162

Analysis : Chinese-made armoured infantry fighting vehicles are based on Russian technologies TASS 12807161

Russian Udar UCGV Unmanned Combat Ground Vehicle will be a fully autonomous robotic system TASS 12707161

U.S. Army performs live firing demonstration of LAV and Flyer combat vehicles with 30mm cannon 12607162

The new TMM-3M2 truck bridgelayer will enter in service with the Russian armed forces 12507162

Russian Ministry of Defense to receive underwater firearms 52207164

Kalashnikov AK-12 assault rifle to finish trials soon 52007162

Russia is planning to launch new air-droppable self-propelled gun called Zauralets-D TASS 12107161

Russian Company Uralvagonzavod has developed upgrade kit for T-80BV/U main battle tank TASS 11507162

U.S. Marines test new M776 Chrome Tube for 155mm M777A2 Lightweight Towed Howitzer 11407161

U.S. Marines have tested tracked version of MUTT Multi-Utility Tactical Transport vehicle 11307163

Analysis: Modern Russian main battle tanks need RCWS Remote Controlled Weapon Station TASS 11007161

Russian National Guard may order Orsis T-5000 high-precision sniper rifle TASS 10907162

Kalashnikov to develop new SK-16 semi-automatic carbine for civilian and military markets TASS 10707165

Slovenian company Valhalla develops new Remote Control Weapon Station for Russian T-72 tanks 50407164

Singapore Armed Forces have received first prototype next generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle 10407161

Bur small-sized grenade launcher entered in service with Russian anti-terrorist units 12906162

TsNIITochMash Udav pistol may replace Makarov PM pistol in service with Russian Armed Forces 52906161

Russian Company Almaz-Antey has successfully test new Buk-M3 air defense missile system TASS 12606163

New Russian-made Derivatsiya-PVO 57mm anti-aircraft artillery system ready for tests in 2017 12306161

India to upgrade its S-125 Pechora SAM systems 32006164

Kalashnikov has started delivering of upgraded Dragunov sniper rifle to Russian army 11806162

Old AGS-17 30 mm automatic grenade launcher replaced by AGS-30 in the Russian army TASS 12805161

Russian soldiers will receive new 6B43 & 6B45 body armour and 6B47 combat helmets TASS 12705162

Russian armed forces to receive Kornet-M and 9K115 Metis-M1 anti-tank-guided missiles TASS 12605161