January 2015 Global Defense Security news industry

January 2015 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

Sierra Nevada Corporation to manufacture Mobile Tower Systems MOTS AN/TSQ-135 for U.S. Army 0401153

: Posted On Thursday, 22 January 2015 19:56

Sierra Nevada Corporation to manufacture Mobile Tower Systems MOTS AN/TSQ-135 for U.S. Army.

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been awarded a $17 million follow-on Low Rate Initial Production contract by the United States Army to manufacture Mobile Tower Systems(MOTS). The contract includes production of five AN/TSQ-135 MOTS, as well as engineering and sustainment services for the mobile air traffic service system. An early development MOTS was deployed with the 3rd Infantry Division in Afghanistan in November 2012 and Low Rate Initial Production MOTS were delivered in 2013.

Iranian Company has produced simulator for training of air defence tactics 0401152

: Posted On Thursday, 22 January 2015 19:39

Iranian Company has produced simulator for training of air defence tactics

An Iranian company has mass produced a simulator system for training air defense tactics, an achievement that saves an annual sum of $3 million. Kazem Sharifi, the CEO of the company, said local experts have spent 3 years to design and manufacture the simulator system, according to the Tasnim news agency.

New decree in Russia which lets foreign citizens to serve in the Russian army 0401151

: Posted On Thursday, 22 January 2015 19:29

New decree in Russia which lets foreign citizens to serve in the Russian army

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree which lets foreign citizens serve in the Russian army as contractors. There are a few exceptions to the rule, though: a foreign citizen who is under investigation or facing trial, has a criminal record, or has served prison time cannot be a hired gun in Russia’s army.

South Korea's defense exports reached $3.6 billion in 2014 the largest since 2006 0301152

: Posted On Thursday, 22 January 2015 18:23

South Korea's defense exports reached $3.6 billion in 2014 the largest since 2006

South Korea's defense exports reached US$3.6 billion in 2014, the largest yearly amount since 2006, the state military procurement agency said Saturday, January 3, 2015. According to data compiled by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), the value of last year's weapons exports was up from $3.42 billion recorded in the previous year.

Ukraine Ministry of Interior to order AutoKrAZ Spartan 4x4 APC to replace old combat vehicles 020114

: Posted On Thursday, 22 January 2015 17:13

Ukraine Ministry of Interior to order AutoKrAZ Spartan 4x4 APC to replace old combat vehicles.

Just before the New Year “AutoKrAZ” transferred the KrAZ-Spartan armored vehicle to Forensic Science Research Centre of the Ministry of Interior of Ukraine. The KrAZ Spartan armored personnel carrier is produced in Ukraine under license from the UAE based Company, Streit Group.

China has developed new light tank for operations in mountainous region as the Tibet 0201153

: Posted On Thursday, 22 January 2015 16:50

China has developed new light tank for operations in mountainous region as the Tibet.

China has designed a new light tank for operations in the high-altitude rugged terrain in Tibet region which borders India. The new tank has a light weight and a powerful diesel engine suitable for oxygen-deficit environments, according to huanqiu.com, a well-informed website which is a chosen platform to reveal advances in China's military modernization and defence technology.

New generation Russian main battle tank Armata will be shown at 2015 parade and tested in 2016 02011

: Posted On Thursday, 22 January 2015 16:30

New generation Russian main battle tank Armata will be shown at 2015 parade and tested in 2016

Russia's next-generation Armata main battle tank, which due to be shown to the public at the 2015 Victory Day parade in Moscow, will undergo state testing in 2016, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Military-Industrial Commission said.

France's still hope a $6 billion contract for MBDA - DRDO Maitri surface-to-air missile system 02011

: Posted On Thursday, 22 January 2015 15:29

France's still hope a $6 billion contract for MBDA - DRDO Maitri surface-to-air missile system

France is hoping that the new Indian government push to continue the Indo-French $6 billion surface-to-air missile systems project, called Maitri. The Maitri missile project involved a technological collaboration between MBDA, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and defence public sector unit Bharat Dynamics Limited.

Our very best wishes and Happy New Year 2015

: Posted On Wednesday, 21 January 2015 19:03

Our very best wishes and Happy New Year 2015

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the faithful cooperation during 2014. Our very best wishes and Happy New Year 2015 to you and your family.

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