The Russian-designed 6B47 helmet, made for ‘Ratnik’ (‘Warrior’) combat gear, is now undergoing testing that should be completed by the end of the year. The product, designed by the Central Research Institute for Precision Machine Building (TsNIITochMash), has no equivalents in the world.
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Saturday, August 23, 2014 06:28 PM

For the past 100 years of mechanized warfare, protection for ground-based armored fighting vehicles and their occupants has boiled down almost exclusively to a simple equation: More armor equals more protection. Weapons’ ability to penetrate armor, however, has advanced faster than armor’s ability to withstand penetration. As a result, achieving even incremental improvements in crew survivability has required significant increases in vehicle mass and cost. Tuesday, August 19, 2014 08:13 AM

The international arms exhibition Oboronexpo 2014 is taking place in the city of Zhukovsky near Moscow from August 13 to 17. Apart from Russia, visiting delegations include Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Germany, India, China, the United States, France, the Czech Republic and Switzerland.
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Friday, August 15, 2014 05:26 PM

At the Defense Exhibition Oboronexpo 2014 in Russia, NPO Strela presents a modernized version of the battlefield surveillance radar SNAR-10 (NATO code name Big Fred). The SNAR-10M1 (Russian name 1RL232-2M) is a mobile surveillance radar used to locate moving ground and sea-surface targets.
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Thursday, August 14, 2014 05:26 PM

The Ukrainian National Guard Regiment in Kalinosky has launched a modernization program for its fleet of BTR-80 8x8 armoured personnel carrier, called the "Joker". A BTR-80 was upgraded with new armour protection using slat armour system and the turret is fitted with four SPG-9M recoilless guns.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014 03:22 PM

Land Forces of Ukraine army will receive the new BTR-3M2 mortar armored personnel carrier to be put into service. Roman Romanov, General Director of Ukroboronprom stated that two vehicles of BTR-3M2 being made on the basis of BTR-3E1 are ready to be supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for state testing.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014 11:59 AM

Tank crews of the Syrian army use T-72 main battle tank especially upgraded for urban warfare. A photo released on Internet show a Syrian army T-72M1 main battle tank fitted with new wire cage armor to increase protection against anti-tank guided missiles and rocket-propelled grenades.
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Monday, August 11, 2014 07:30 PM

July 17, 2014, the Polish Defense Company Jelcz unveils for the first time to the public a new family of 6x6 truck chassis especially designed for the development of new 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, called "Kryl". This chassis will also be used for a new multiple launch rocket system, the "Omar".
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Thursday, July 31, 2014 06:46 AM

Researchers at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center are developing a pocket-sized aerial surveillance device for Soldiers and small units operating in challenging ground environments.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 05:51 PM

The Trophy active protection system for combat vehicles has showed its efficiency during the Israeli military operation Protective Edge in the Gaza Strip. It's the first real test of Trophy during real combat operations and the Trophy system has intercepted five anti-tank missiles aimed at armored IDF vehicles in Gaza.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 11:59 AM

Pictures released on Internet during the Israeli military operation Protective Edge has showed a new version of the Magach main battle tank fitted with an anti-tank guided missile launchers Spike. The Magach 5 tank is based on the old American-made M48A5 main battle tank.
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Sunday , July 20, 2014 01:00 PM

The NERO project has conducted engineering analysis and aircraft alterations for over two years. The tests that took place from June 2 to June 19, proved that it is technically and tactically feasible to field an effective jammer on an unmanned aerial platform.
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Monday, July 14, 2014 11:50 AM

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) tested a model version of the Ultra Heavy-lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) at the RIMPAC 2014, the world's largest international military maritime exercise. The UHAC is an amphibious craft that has three times the lift capacity and greater coastal access than the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC.)
Friday , July 11, 2014 10:28 AM

At Eurosatory 2014, ST Kinetics of Singapore unveils its new Bronco New-Gen All-Terrain tracked armoured vehicle. The new Bronco New-Gen combines the outstanding mobility of the lighter Bronco with the proven high survivability of the heavier Warthog.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 06:54 PM

A video releases by the Ukrainian TV channel "5th Channel" shows the modernization of BRDM-2 4x4 armoured vehicle performed by the Design and Technology Centre (TCC) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in Kiev.
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Monday, July 7, 2014 11:51 AM

In June 2014, during Eurosatory 2014 International Defense and Security Exhibition in France and at DVD 2014 in United Kingdom, General Dynamics has showcased the latest in wheeled combat technologies with the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) Demonstrator.
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Saturday, July 5, 2014 02:20 PM

In September 2013, Patria has launched its new vehicle concept, the Patria AMV XP during the Defense Exhibition DSEI in London, United Kingdom. Patria sets a new standard for the future 8x8 armoured wheeled vehicles. Spacious interior and high payload carrying capability provide a platform for future customer variants, allowing the simultaneous integration of weapon systems, protection and crew equipment.
Friday, July 4, 2014 09:33 AM

Iran's hi-tech drone, Ababil-3 (Swallow-3), is capable of flying a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour and enjoys a night vision capability, enabling it to take image and footage as it is flying over targets day and night. The drone has a flying range of 100 kilometers and a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour.
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014 10:20 AM

At DVD 2014, the Defence Vehicle Dynamics Exhibition in United Kingdom, the Defence Company Streit Group, a global leader in the manufacturing of wheeled armoured vehicles has unveiled its Warrior, a new 4x4 armoured vehicle armed with a remote-controlled anti-tank missile launcher station Shershen-D.
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Saturday, June 28, 2014 11:58 AM

Efforts are underway at “AutoKrAZ” to develop a promising lineup of cabover vehicles. Another novelty of the Kremenchug Automobile Plant is a new KrAZ H27.3EX (8X8) chassis truck used to carry special equipment such as cranes, equipment for oil and gas and forest industries.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014 07:56 AM

INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing is pleased to introduce its new Huron APC armored personnel carrier. INKAS® Huron APC is a tactical attack and defense vehicle, which is able to protect its passengers in high threat environments within any climate condition. The vehicle is designed and equipped to operate in police and military tactical missions, convoy protection and border control all over the world.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 09:10 AM

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) presents SAHAR - an autonomous robotic route clearance system. SAHAR is a joint development of IAI, QinetiQ North America and Watairpoll. A model of the system was presented at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International ( AUVSI) exhibition this week in Orlando, Florida.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014 01:44 PM

In the airdrome of Borodianka, Kyiv region, Ukroboronprom State Concern carried out the demonstration of Ukrainian developments in the area of unmanned equipment. It was reported by Concern Temporary Acting Director General, Yuriy Tereshchenko.
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Sunday, May 18, 2014 08:37 AM

In 2013, Edgewood Chemical Biological Center scientists began designing concepts for the next generation of chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear respirators. They developed a fan embedded within the mask's filtration system that uses less power, is lighter and is far less bulky than conventional respirators. In addition to reduced weight and power requirements, this system offers major improvements to the level of comfort and effectiveness of the mask. Saturday, May 17, 2014 11:59 AM

Researchers from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center responded to the Joint Program Office for Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicles with a container to not only insulate and protect the water bottle, but also make bottled water easy to reach and cool enough for Soldiers to want to consume it.
Friday, May 2, 2014 01:33 PM

The British Ministry of Defence has invested £1.1m in a new state-of-the-art robotic mannequin that will test protective suits and equipment for the UK’s Armed Forces. The “Porton Man”, named after the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), based in Porton Down in Wiltshire, is able to walk, march, run, sit, kneel and can even lift its arms to sight a weapon like an infantry soldier.
Monday, April 7, 2014 10:48 AM

The Canadian Directorate of Land Requirements and the Directorate of Soldier Systems Program Management will give soldiers a choice about which type of Land Operations Temperate Boot (LOTB) they wish to wear. This choice marks a change in how combat footwear is issued, allowing soldiers to choose their preference out of two designs of boots.
Sunday, March 30, 2014 09:59 AM

Modern military operations require higher mobility. Will the relay link networks be able to meet the new requirements? In tactical communications the link networks are the critical layer that connect brigade command posts and various operational units such as artillery and combat battalions together.
Thursday, March 13th, 2014, 10:00 PM