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New Volat MZKT-490100 Shershen-M anti-tank missile launcher armoured vehicle at MILEX 2017
 
At the 8th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Machinery, MILEX 2017, which was held in Minsk (Belarus) from the 20 to 22 May 2017, Belarusian Company TsNip in collaboration with Volat presents an anti-tank missile launcher vehicle based on the Volat 4x4 armoured vehicle MZKT-490100.
At the 8th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Machinery, MILEX 2017, which was held in Minsk (Belarus) from the 20 to 22 May 2017, Belarusian Company TsNip in collaboration with Volat presents an anti-tank missile launcher vehicle based on the Volat 4x4 armoured vehicle MZKT-490100.
 

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US Army uses Northdrop Grumman's Highly Adaptable Multi Mission Radar for C-RAM demonstration
 
The U.S. Army selected Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Highly Adaptable Multi-Mission Radar (HAMMR) to demonstrate its multi-mission capability at the 2017 counter-rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) test at Yuma Proving Ground earlier this year.
The U.S. Army selected Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Highly Adaptable Multi-Mission Radar (HAMMR) to demonstrate its multi-mission capability at the 2017 counter-rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) test at Yuma Proving Ground earlier this year.
 

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New assault rifle and submachine gun for Russian Ratnik future soldier outfit for end of this year
 
By the end of the year the Russian military can choose a submachine gun to equip the new Ratnik outfit. At present automatic rifles of two producers are undergoing tests - Kalashnikov (AK-12 and AK-15) and Kovrov enterprise (A545, A762). It is possible that both rifles will become operational, Lenta-ru online publication said.
By the end of the year the Russian military can choose a submachine gun to equip the new Ratnik outfit. At present automatic rifles of two producers are undergoing tests - Kalashnikov (AK-12 and AK-15) and Kovrov enterprise (A545, A762). It is possible that both rifles will become operational, Lenta-ru online publication said.
 

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Orbital ATK contracted by US Army to produces large caliber training ammunition
 
Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced that the company has received contracts valued at $53million to produce large caliber training ammunition for the U.S. Army. The orders include both 120mm and 105mm ammunition types.
Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced that the company has received contracts valued at $53million to produce large caliber training ammunition for the U.S. Army. The orders include both 120mm and 105mm ammunition types.
 

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NovAtel introduces newest technology to increase positioning precision
 
At Xponential 2017, NovAtel introduced its new SPAN Land Vehicle technology for fixed wheel land vehicle applications. SPAN Land Vehicle optimizes integrated GNSS + INS performance for land vehicles during periods of extended GNSS outage, in low dynamic operating environments, or in dense urban canyons. SPAN Land Vehicle ensures that accurate position, velocity and attitude is maintained during such difficult operating environments.
At Xponential 2017, NovAtel introduced its new SPAN Land Vehicle technology for fixed wheel land vehicle applications. SPAN Land Vehicle optimizes integrated GNSS + INS performance for land vehicles during periods of extended GNSS outage, in low dynamic operating environments, or in dense urban canyons. SPAN Land Vehicle ensures that accurate position, velocity and attitude is maintained during such difficult operating environments.
 

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General Dynamics successfully streamed video between two tactical antennas using 4G network
 
A General Dynamics Mission Systems engineering team successfully streamed video 62 miles between two tactical antennas on April 20 during the Marine Corps-sponsored Ship-to-Shore Maneuver, Exploration and Experimentation (S2ME2) Task Force Demonstration at Camp Pendleton. The engineering team participated in the event through a cooperative research and development agreement with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific.
A General Dynamics Mission Systems engineering team successfully streamed video 62 miles between two tactical antennas on April 20 during the Marine Corps-sponsored Ship-to-Shore Maneuver, Exploration and Experimentation (S2ME2) Task Force Demonstration at Camp Pendleton. The engineering team participated in the event through a cooperative research and development agreement with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific.
 

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US company Oshkosh Defense responded to US Government request for new tactical vehicle
 
Oshkosh Defense announced today that it has submitted a proposal in response to the U.S. Government’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 production effort. Oshkosh’s FMTV A2 proposal addresses the U.S. Army’s need for increased payload and improved survivability, ride quality, and mobility.
Oshkosh Defense announced today that it has submitted a proposal in response to the U.S. Government’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 production effort.  Oshkosh’s FMTV A2 proposal addresses the U.S. Army’s need for increased payload and improved survivability, ride quality, and mobility.
 

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BAE Systems contracts Czech company Ray Service for key components of Swedish mortar Mjölner
 
BAE Systems has contracted Czech manufacturer Ray Service to deliver key components for the Swedish vehicle-mounted mortar system known as Mjölner. BAE Systems was awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Material Administration in December 2016 for the delivery of 40 of the mortar systems and has now enlisted Ray Service to develop and produce cabling assemblies.
BAE Systems has contracted Czech manufacturer Ray Service to deliver key components for the Swedish vehicle-mounted mortar system known as Mjölner. BAE Systems was awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Material Administration in December 2016 for the delivery of 40 of the mortar systems and has now enlisted Ray Service to develop and produce cabling assemblies.
 

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Older Russian-made T-72B are getting upgraded to modernized T-72B3
 
The Russian defense ministry continues the modernization of T-72B tanks to the level of T-72B3. The combat capabilities of the upgraded version considerably surpass those of the predecessor. The first batch of 20 tanks with additional protection has been modernized, passed the necessary tests and was delivered to the troops, the press service of the defense ministry said.
The Russian defense ministry continues the modernization of T-72B tanks to the level of T-72B3. The combat capabilities of the upgraded version considerably surpass those of the predecessor. The first batch of 20 tanks with additional protection has been modernized, passed the necessary tests and was delivered to the troops, the press service of the defense ministry said.
 

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Review ACV 1.1 Amphibious Combat Vehicle BAE Systems and IVECO for U.S. Marine Corps
 
The Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV 1.1) is a program for the U.S. Marine Corps o replace the services’ current inventory of Amphibious Assault Vehicles, or AAVs – in service for decades. The new vehicle will offer more survivability than a standard AAV.
The Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV 1.1) is a program for the U.S. Marine Corps o replace the services’ current inventory of Amphibious Assault Vehicles, or AAVs – in service for decades. The new vehicle will offer more survivability than a standard AAV.
 

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Analysis Russian defense industry to boost the development of new UAV systems
 
Unmanned aviation is a dynamically developing industry of modern aircraft construction. Technical and technological achievements boosted the design of new systems. At present drones are engaged by many armies of the world and used in armed conflicts. Our country used to have considerable achievements in the sphere and now works to restore its positions, expert Denis Fedutinov writes in the official blog of the United Aircraft Corporation.
Unmanned aviation is a dynamically developing industry of modern aircraft construction. Technical and technological achievements boosted the design of new systems. At present drones are engaged by many armies of the world and used in armed conflicts. Our country used to have considerable achievements in the sphere and now works to restore its positions, expert Denis Fedutinov writes in the official blog of the United Aircraft Corporation.
 

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Soviet-made T-72 MBT tank converted to operate unmanned by Kratos Defense & Security
 
The American Company Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that its Micro Systems, Inc. business unit, part of the Kratos Unmanned Systems Division (USD), has successfully converted a Russian T-72 Tank to operate unmanned.
The American Company Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that its Micro Systems, Inc. business unit, part of the Kratos Unmanned Systems Division (USD), has successfully converted a Russian T-72 Tank to operate unmanned.
 

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U.S. airborne troops will make airdrop test with modified LAV-25 8x8 light armoured vehicle
 
According to the military website MilitaryTime, the U.S. Army's 82nd airborne will make for the first time an airdrop of a modified LAV-25 8x8 armoured vehicle. The LAV-25 is one of the backbone armoured vehicle of the U.S. Marine Corps but it could be used in the future by airborne troops of U.S. Army. According to the military website MilitaryTimes, the U.S. Army's 82nd airborne will make for the first time an airdrop of a modified LAV-25 8x8 light armoured vehicle. The LAV-25 is one of the backbone armoured vehicle of the U.S. Marine Corps but it could be used in the future by airborne troops of U.S. Army.
 

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Russia to launch production of new combat vehicles based on Kurganets-25 tracked chassis
 
The serial production of military combat vehicles based on the Kurganets-25 medium tracked platform will begin in 2021, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said during a working trip to defense contractors in Volgograd in south Russia.
The serial production of military combat vehicles based on the Kurganets-25 medium tracked platform will begin in 2021, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said during a working trip to defense contractors in Volgograd in south Russia.
 

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Analysis Pictures : Combat vehicles - armored - air-defense - tanks Russia Victory Day parade 2017
 
Analysis and Pictures by Army Recogntion online defense and security magazine editorial team about all the new military equipment, armored, main battle tanks and air-defense systems at the Russian Victory Day parade 2017 in Moscow, Russia. The annual parade is held May 9 and marks the Allied victory in World War II at the Eastern Front, on the same day as the signing of the German act of capitulation to the Allies in Berlin, at midnight of 9 May 1945.
 

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U.S. soldiers train with DroneDefender rifle to neutralize drone threats in Iraq and Syria
 
Recent attacks by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have changed the 21st-century battlespace by employing airborne drones for reconnaissance and attacks. To response to this new threat, U.S. Army soldiers trained with the DroneDefender, a point-and-shoot, electromagnetic, rifle-shaped weapon that disrupts communications between a remote-controlled drone and its operator.
Recent attacks by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have changed the 21st-century battlespace by employing airborne drones for reconnaissance and attacks. To response to this new threat, U.S. Army soldiers trained with the DroneDefender, a point-and-shoot, electromagnetic, rifle-shaped weapon that disrupts communications between a remote-controlled drone and its operator.
 

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Strategic Missile Force of Russia will receive simulators for drivers of RS-24 Yars SS-29 ICBM
 
The Russian Strategic Missile Force is to be fully outfitted with unique simulators for the drivers of the self-contained launchers of the RS-24 Yars (NATO reporting name: SS-29 Yars) ground-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system. Each missile regiment will also get training aids for the troops to learn to operate the auxiliary hardware of the cutting-edge missile system, according to the Russian Defense Ministry’s press office.
The Russian Strategic Missile Force is to be fully outfitted with unique simulators for the drivers of the self-contained launchers of the Yars (NATO reporting name: SS-29 Yars) ground-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system. Each missile regiment will also get training aids for the troops to learn to operate the auxiliary hardware of the cutting-edge missile system, according to the Russian Defense Ministry’s press office.
 

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Lockheed Martin reduces arm fatigue with its FORTIS industrial exoskeleton
 
The key weight-bearing component of Lockheed Martin's industry-leading FORTIS® industrial exoskeleton is now available as a separate product. Capable of supporting weight up to 50 pounds, the unpowered FORTIS Tool Arm relieves fatigue as users work with heavy industrial tools.
The key weight-bearing component of Lockheed Martin's industry-leading FORTIS® industrial exoskeleton is now available as a separate product. Capable of supporting weight up to 50 pounds, the unpowered FORTIS Tool Arm relieves fatigue as users work with heavy industrial tools.
 

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Kurganmashzavod from Russia presents BMD-4M2 new variant of airborne infantry fighting vehicle
 
The Russian Company Kurganmashzavod enterprise presented trial models of BT-3F armored personnel carrier on the basis of BMP-3, infantry fighting vehicle BMP-3M Dragoon and airborne assault vehicle BMD-4M with Sinitsa combat module named BMD-4M2, the press service of the Tractor plants Concern said.
The Russian Company Kurganmashzavod enterprise presented trial models of BT-3F armored personnel carrier on the basis of BMP-3, infantry fighting vehicle BMP-3M Dragoon and airborne assault vehicle BMD-4M with Sinitsa combat module named BMD-4M2, the press service of the Tractor plants Concern said.
 

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British company Thermoteknix presents latest technologies of night vision equipment
 
Night vision and thermal imaging equipment developed by British company, Thermoteknix Systems Ltd., has been tested by the UK defence forces during the Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE) 2017 at the MOD Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Night vision and thermal imaging equipment developed by British company, Thermoteknix Systems Ltd., has been tested by the UK defence forces during the Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE) 2017 at the MOD Salisbury Plain Training Area.
 

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New Heidar-5 wheeled minelayer armored vehicle developed by Iranian defense industry
 
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During the Iranian Army Day, local defense industry has presented the Heidar-5, a new minelayer wheeled vehicle able to launch anti-tank mines to create mine barrier based on Soviet-made BTR-60 8x8 APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier). The vehicle is equipped with an automatic firing unit located inside the vehicle.
 

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Iranian army unveils new Heidar-6 8x8 APC based on Soviet-made BTR-60 PB with BMP-1 turret
 
Heidar 6 8x8 APC armoured personnel carrier BTR 60PB chassis BMP 1 turret Iran Iranian defense industry 640 001
Iranian army has unveiled its new Heidar-6, an 8x8 armoured vehicle personnel carrier (APC) developed by military engineers of the Iranian defense industry. This new combat vehicle is based on the Soviet-made BTR-60PB fitted with a BMP-1 tracked IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) turret.
 

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US company Kratos converts Russian T-72 tanks to unmanned vehicles for training purposes
 
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that its Micro Systems, Inc. business unit, part of the Kratos Unmanned Systems Division (USD), has successfully converted a Russian T-72 Tank to operate unmanned.
 

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U.S. army tests the Hunter and Killer vehicle to track aircraft and performs fires targeting
 
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The new "Hunter" and "Killer," was undergoing testing during the 2017 Maneuver Fires Integrated Experiment (MFIX) from April 3 to 13, here at Fort Sill. The vehicles resemble a dune buggy -- a large-wheeled vehicle designed for various types of terrain. But the Hunter and Killer are also designed to track aircraft, perform three-dimensional fires targeting and provide other capabilities.
 

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US company AMICO Security introduces its multi-layered border security solution
 
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AMICO Security, the United States leading manufacturer of high-security perimeter systems, is introducing to the market the ultimate multi-layered border security solution. This solution combines the latest in radar surveillance technology with high security layered, double walled fencing and state of the art detection technology to create a comprehensive border solution.
 

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Lockheed Martin eyes military market for new exoskeleton
 
Eyeing a new generation of industrial and military exoskeletons, Lockheed Martin has licensed the bionic augmentation technology Dermoskeleton™ from B-Temia, Inc.
Eyeing a new generation of industrial and military exoskeletons, Lockheed Martin has licensed the bionic augmentation technology Dermoskeleton™ from B-Temia, Inc.
 

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U.S. Army has developed Third Arm device that could lessen Soldier burden and increase lethality
 
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The U.S. Army Research Laboratory has developed the "Third Arm" device which can be attached to the protective vest of soldiers that will hold their weapon, lessening the weight on their arms and freeing up their hands for other tasks.
 

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Russian Bakhcha-U combat turret from KBP will increase firepower of IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle
 
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At present, infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is one of the most popular type combat vehicle on the global arms market. Mechanized infantry that rides IFVs or armoured personnel carriers (APC) is the strike force of many armed forces. Therefore, IFVs remain in high demand by various countries.
 

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Russia promotes Orlan-10E UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to foreign military market
 
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Russian official arms exporter Rosoboronexport unveiled the Orlan-10E unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the 14th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA 2017) exhibition in Malaysia. A source in the arms trade sphere has told TASS that "a marketing campaign to promote the Orlan-10E unmanned aerial vehicles on foreign markets" was launched at LIMA 2017.
 

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Russian army will use Vikhr UGV unmanned ground vehicle BMP-3 IFV robotic military system
 
Vikhr UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle robotic military system on BMP 3 chassis Russia Russian defense industry 640 001 Russian army is on the way to implement the concept and combat use of UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle or Robotic Military Systems in its armed forces. Based to the concept, the share of robots in the overall structure of Russian military equipment should reach 30 percent in the next eight years including the Vikhr robot based on Russian-made BMP-3 IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle).
 

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  1. Russian company Sozvezdiye is developing new software-defined radios TASS 82403177
  2. Russian Southern Military District used Strelets control and communications system during drills TASS 82403176
  3. Engineer units of Russian army will receive R-300 robot UGV Unmmaned Ground Vehicles TASS 1210317
  4. Russian company Kalashnikov is developing the Soratnik reconnaissance/combat robot TASS 82003173