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Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 24, 2017; Hits: 10979

Russian company Sozvezdiye is developing new software-defined radios

Russian defense contractor Sozvezdiye (a subsidiary of the United Instrument Corporation, UIC) will have developed and launched full-rate production of super-secure software-defined radios (SDR) before October 1, 2021. The radios will become the mainstay of new-generation military communications networks.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 24, 2017; Hits: 9118

Russian Southern Military District used Strelets control and communications system during drills

Russian Southern Military District Commander Colonel-General Alexander Dvornikov has arrived at the Molkino training range in the Krasnodar Territory in south Russia to observe the tactical exercise involving infantry brigades based in the Stavropol Territory and Karachay-Cherkessia, the district’s press office said.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 21, 2017; Hits: 6473

Engineer units of Russian army will receive R-300 robot UGV Unmmaned Ground Vehicles

Engineer units of the Russian Army Railroad Corps will be fielded with the unique R-300 robotic system. The R-300 developed by machinebuilding corporation Intekhros conducts rescue, repairs pipelines and communication lines and defuses ammunition even at an ambient temperature of -50°C, according to the Izvestia daily.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 20, 2017; Hits: 8110

Russian company Kalashnikov is developing the Soratnik reconnaissance/combat robot

The Kalashnikov Corporation, the producer of the famous Kalashnikov assault rifle and a subsidiary of Russia’s state hi-tech corporation Rostec, is developing an advanced reconnaissance and attack system with a weight of about 20 tons, the BAS-01G BM Soratnik unmanned combat ground vehicle, Corporation CEO Alexei Krivoruchko told TASS.

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Saab found a customer for its new AT4 CS ER rocket launcher

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Defence and security company Saab has received an order for deliveries of the new AT4 CS ER (Confined Space Extended Range) and the AT4 CS HP (Confined Space High Penetration). Deliveries will take place during 2018.The new AT4 CS ER takes the well-proven anti-armour capability of the AT4 family and extends the effective range to 600 m. With this order Saab has secured its second contract for the new AT4 CS ER version.

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Russian company Kalashnikov wants to finish PL-14 pistol tests before 2018

The Kalashnikov Corporation, the producer of the famous Kalashnikov assault rifle and a subsidiary of Russia’s state hi-tech corporation Rostec, is planning to complete the trials of the advanced Lebedev PL-14 pistol before the yearend, Corporation CEO Alexei Krivoruchko told TASS.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 19, 2017; Hits: 8435

Russian Army Chemical combat units will receive new CBRN protective kits

The Russian Army Chemical Corps and the regiments being activated to conduct man-made and natural disaster relief operations at the Defense Ministry’s installations will be issued protective kits that will afford the wearers virtually total invulnerability to chemical agents, radioactive dust and biological weapons, according to the Izvestia daily.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 18, 2017; Hits: 11750

New U.S. SPS Soldier Protection System offers greater scalability and more options

U.S. Army develops new torso and extremity protection system (TEP) which is a part of the of the new Soldier Protection System (SPS) under development now at PEO Program Executive Office Soldier. The SPS includes both the TEP and the integrated head protection system.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 17, 2017; Hits: 5244

Newcon Optik presents the SPOTTER LRF combined spotting scope & laser rangefinder

Newcon Optik has introduced the SPOTTER LRF Series, the first of its kind, combined spotting scope and long-distance laser rangefinder. Both models in the series – the SPOTTER LRF PRO and SPOTTER LRF –allow rapid and accurate target acquisition with 15-45x variable magnification and have etched mil-dot reticles and OLED displays.

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US Marines and US Army join forces to develop automatic fuel tracking system

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The Marine Corps and Army are jointly developing a fuel tracking system that will automatically record fuel usage to better assess energy efficiency in theater. The Joint Operational Energy Command and Control program, initiated in 2014, is focused on customizing commercial fuel monitoring systems to automate fuel tracking for fuel storage assets, fleet vehicles and generators.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 16, 2017; Hits: 4164

Israel made Heron reconnaissance drone deployed in Mali by the German Bundeswehr

In just 6 months’ time, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) deployed the Heron reconnaissance drone aircraft to Mali in support of the MINUSMA United Nations mission. The aircraft system is now fully operational.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 15, 2017; Hits: 5718

Russian company Rosoboronexport promotes grenade launchers

The global market of special firearms is developing at a quickened pace. The pieces of equipment required to conduct various special operations are highly demanded by almost all countries of the world. Modern, reliable, and effective firearms facilitate the accomplishing of combat tasks in a drastic manner. Russia`s Rosoboronexport company (a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation) offers special grenade launchers that meet all requirements to this type of hardware.

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At AUSA BAE Systems come back with its project of ARCV Armed Robotic Combat Vehicle

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At AUSA (Association of the US Army) Global Forces Symposium and Exposition which takes place in Huntsvile from 13 to 15 March 2017, BAE Systems come back with its project of unmmaned combat vehicle under the project name of ARCV (Armed Robotic Combat Vehicle) called Black Knight in the past.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 14, 2017; Hits: 4482

US Army test-fired RAMBO 3D printed Grenade launcher and M781 practice grenade

Researchers at the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) successfully fired the first grenade created with a 3-D printer from a grenade launcher that was produced the same way. This demonstration shows that additive manufacturing (commonly known as 3-D printing) has a potential future in weapon prototype development, which could allow engineers to provide munitions to Soldiers more quickly.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 14, 2017; Hits: 5134

Russian armored vehicles based on Armata chassis to be equiped with UAV

Future Russian armor on the Armata commonized heavy tracked chassis will be equipped with Pterodactyl unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), according to the Izvestia daily newspaper.

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Firefighters of Russian MoD to receives Zver mobile chemical protection

The firefighters of the Russian Defense Ministry will be issued Zver mobile chemical protection and camouflaging systems. The Zver developed by the Advanced Firefighting Technologies Company (Russian acronym SOPOT) in St. Petersburg can put out fires at nuclear weapons depots, prevent large-scale radioactive contamination and camouflage combat vehicles from enemy radars and spy satellites in a few seconds, according to the Izvestia daily.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 12, 2017; Hits: 11895

Iran unveils Pirooz new anti-tank guided missile carrier vehicle at IQDEX defense exhibition in Iraq

At the Defense Exhibition IQDEX 2017 that was held in Baghdad (Iraq) from the 5 to 7 March 2017, the Iranian Defense Industry has unveiled the Pirooz, a new anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) platform integrated on a Chinese 4x4 tactical vehicle.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 11, 2017; Hits: 8406

U.S. Marines test MEK ballistic breaching tool mounted on M500A2 pump-action shotgun

The MEK is a ballistic breaching tool—or what Marines use to safely shoot the locks off of doors. It is designed to augment the M500A2 pump-action shotguns currently used by Marine reconnaissance, security forces, military police, explosive ordnance disposal and special operations units.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 10, 2017; Hits: 14149

South African company Denel produces new artillery rounds

Rheinmetall Denel Munition’s process of continuous upgrade and enhancements of various products in its range of offerings to the SANDF and defence forces around the world has resulted in the successful qualification of the range extending M2005 Velocity Enhanced Artillery Projectile (VLAP) for an international client. The qualification was concluded from a PzH2000 52 calibre gun system and once again entrenched RDM’s position as world leader in the field of artillery.

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Russian company Rosoboronexport promotes special assault rifles for the global market of firearms

The global market of special firearms is developing at a quickened pace. The pieces of equipment required to conduct special operations are highly demanded by almost all countries of the world. Modern, reliable, and effective firearms facilitate the accomplishing of combat tasks in a drastic manner. Russia`s Rosoboronexport company (a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation) offers special assault rifles that meet all requirements to this type of hardware.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 08, 2017; Hits: 3315

Russian Defense Ministry tests advanced artic materials in Siberia

The Arctic expedition of the Russian Defense Ministry conducting research into and tests of advanced combat and special gear in the Arctic has covered around 600 km, according to the ministry’s press office.

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U.S. Army engineers doubled range of new modified M777A2 155mm towed howitzer to 70 km

American Picatinny Arsenal engineers have fired the newly modified M777A2 at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, completing the next step towards expanding the system's current firing range.The modification added six feet (1.82m) to the cannon while limiting the increase in overall system weight to less than 1,000 pounds (453 kg).

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Security of Russian Military vehicular convoys in drills is ensure by Eleron-10 UAVs

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Unmanned aerial vehicles have been used for the first time to ensure security of vehicular convoys on the move during a tactical exercise, Russian Eastern Military District spokesman Colonel Alexander Gordeyev told TASS.The exercise involved an Eastern Military District large unit.

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US Army tests new boots for jungle environment in Hawaii

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The standard issue combat boot most Soldiers wear today, the one most commonly worn in Iraq and Afghanistan, is great for sandy dunes, hot dry weather, and asphalt. But it's proven not so good in hot and wet environments. So the US Army has developed a new jungle boot that some Soldiers will see this year.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: March 05, 2017; Hits: 4016

Russian Special Operations Forces & Federal Security Service will receive gyro-stabilized mounts

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The Russian Defense Ministry’s Special Operations Forces and the special outfit of the Federal Security Service (FSB) will be issued super-lightweight gyro-stabilized mounts for attaching sniper rifles and machineguns to light armored vehicles, high-speed buggies, boats and helicopters, according to the Izvestia daily.

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U.S. Army upgrades M1A2 Abrams tanks with new ARAT Abrams Reactive Armour Tile

U.S. tank and maintenance crews from 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, have upgraded M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks with new Abrams Reactive Armour Tile (ARAT) that improves the overall defensive capabilities of the tank.

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U.S. army engineers have designed a new muzzle break LBOP for M119 105mm towed howitzer

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U.S. Engineers from Watervliet Arsenal have designed a 105 mm low blast overpressure muzzle brake, or LBOP. It's the first large caliber muzzle brake designed specifically for an existing gun system. Muzzle brake designs for large caliber have historically been for brand new cannon designs, but the LBOP was designed around the existing M119 howitzer platform.

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Russian military will receive virtual reality helmet to control UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

The Russian military will receive a sophisticated virtual reality (VR) helmet designed for not only watching the battlefield via the cameras carried by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), but also controlling the UAVs by simply turning the head or the eyes, according to the Izvestia daily newspaper.

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New Russian-made Uragan-1M multi-caliber MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System

According a video footage published by the Russian Television, the new Uragan-1M MLRS (Multiple launch Rocket System) was used by soldiers of a military academy in the Leningrad Region. In September 2016, Russia`s Ministry of Defense has announced the delivery of Uragan-1M to the Russian armed forces.

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Analysis: Russia to manufacture latest technologies of armour vest and body armour

Defense and Security industries of Russia able to manufacture latest technologies of body armour and armour vests that allows effective protecting of personnel in combat environment. The modern combat environment poses a lot of threats to a soldier`s health.

Russian company Sozvezdiye is developing new software-defined radios TASS 82403177

Russian Southern Military District used Strelets control and communications system during drills TASS 82403176

Engineer units of Russian army will receive R-300 robot UGV Unmmaned Ground Vehicles TASS 1210317

Russian company Kalashnikov is developing the Soratnik reconnaissance/combat robot TASS 82003173

Saab found a customer for its new AT4 CS ER rocket launcher 82003172

Russian company Kalashnikov wants to finish PL-14 pistol tests before 2018 TASS 82003171

Russian Army Chemical combat units will receive new CBRN protective kits TASS 11903172

New U.S. SPS Soldier Protection System offers greater scalability and more options 11803172

Newcon Optik presents the SPOTTER LRF combined spotting scope & laser rangefinder 81703173

US Marines and US Army joins forces to develop automatic fuel tracking system 81703172

Israel made Heron reconnaissance drone deployed in Mali by the German Bundeswehr 81603173

Russian company Rosoboronexport promotes grenade launchers TASS 81503175

At AUSA BAE Systems come back with its project of ARCV Armed Robotic Combat Vehicle 11503171

US Army test-fired RAMBO 3D printed Grenade launcher and M781 practice grenade 81403175

Russian armored vehicles based on Armata chassis to be equiped with UAV TASS 81403174

Firefighters of Russian MoD to receives Zver mobile chemical protection TASS 81403173

Iran unveils Pirooz new anti-tank guided missile carrier vehicle at IQDEX defense exhibition in Iraq 11203173

U.S. Marines test MEK ballistic breaching tool mounted on M500A2 pump-action shotgun 11103172

South African company Denel produces new artillery rounds 81003173

Russian company Rosoboronexport promotes special assault rifles for the global market of firearms TASS 81003171

Russian Defense Ministry tests advanced artic materials in Siberia TASS 80803173

U.S. Army engineers doubled range of new modified M777A2 155mm towed howitzer to 70 km 10803172

Eleron-10 UAVs ensure security of Russian Eastern Military District vehicular convoys in drills TASS 80803172

US Army tests new boots for jungle environment in Hawaii 80803171

Russian Special Operations Forces & Federal Security Service will receive gyro-stabilized mounts 10503173

U.S. Army upgrades M1A2 Abrams tanks with new ARAT Abrams Reactive Armour Tile 10503171

U.S. army engineers have designed a new muzzle break LBOP for M119 105mm towed howitzer 11602171

Russian military will receive virtual reality helmet to control UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 11502171

New Russian-made Uragan-1M multi-caliber MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System 11402172

Analysis Russia to manufacture latest technologies of armour vest and body armour 10802176