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U.S. Marines trained Gabonese army soldiers during military exercise in Gabon 10901173

: Posted On Monday, 09 January 2017 18:53

U.S. Marines trained Gabonese army soldiers during military exercise in Gabon

U.S. Marines trained Gabonese Armed Forces during a training exercise at Camp Mokekou, Gabon, Nov. 10 – Dec. 9, 2016. The U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response – Africa partnered with Gabonese Armed Forces soldiers as well as Gabonese Agency for National Parks during the exercise focused on patrolling techniques, mission planning and combat marksmanship.

Harris Corporation awarded a $403 Million contract by the US Defense Logistics Agency 50901163

: Posted On Monday, 09 January 2017 17:24

Harris Corporation awarded a $403 Million contract by the US Defense Logistics Agency

Harris Corporation has been awarded a $403 Million contract for spare parts supporting various tactical radio systems by the Defense Logistics Agency of the United States.

RADA Received Order for Radars for High Energy Laser (HEL) System from a Far-Eastern Customer 50901162

: Posted On Monday, 09 January 2017 17:08

RADA Received Order for Radars for High Energy Laser (HEL) System from a Far-Eastern Customer

RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. received on January 3rd an order for its Multi-mission Hemispheric Radar-based (MHR) RPS-42 radar system, to be used by a key customer based in the Far-East, for the development and testing of its High Energy Laser (HEL) ground-based tactical weapon system.

Russian armed forces received two brigades of Buk-M3 and Buk-M2 air defense systems in 2016 10901172

: Posted On Monday, 09 January 2017 16:54

Russian armed forces received two brigades of Buk-M3 and Buk-M2 air defense systems in 2016

Russian Land Forces received two brigade sets of Buk-M3 and Buk-M2 air defence missile complexes in 2016. This was stated by Colonel General Oleg Salyukov, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Land Forces.

Subsidiary Ares Aerospacial of Elbit Systems will supply remotely operated turret to Brazilian Army 10901171

: Posted On Monday, 09 January 2017 12:49

Subsidiary Ares Aerospacial of Elbit Systems will supply remotely operated turret to Brazilian Army

Israeli Company, Elbit Systems Ltd. announced January 8, 2017, that a Brazilian subsidiary, Ares Aeroespacial e Defesa S.A. ("Ares"), was awarded a framework contract, in a total value of approximately $100 million, to supply 12.7/7.62 mm Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) to the Brazilian Army.

For the first time British army troops trained with Sierra Leone soldiers in jungle warfare 10801171

: Posted On Sunday, 08 January 2017 12:05

For the first time British army troops trained with Sierra Leone soldiers in jungle warfare

For the first time, British army troops trained with Sierra Leonean soldiers in jungle warfare, Defense Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced, Saturday, January 7, 2016. Around 90 soldiers from United Kingom are being deployed alongside 25 soldiers from Sierra Leone for a jungle exercise to learn the skills to live and fight in that environment.

U.S. M1A1 tanks and combat vehicles arrived in Germany to be deployed in East Europe 10701173

: Posted On Saturday, 07 January 2017 14:55

U.S. M1A1 tanks and combat vehicles arrived in Germany to be deployed in East Europe

Hundreds of U.S. main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, trucks and other military equipment arrived by ship in Germany on Friday, January 6, 2016 to be transported by rail and road to eastern Europe beginning a nine-month rotation of U.S. Army forces supporting Atlantic Resolve.

South Korea plans to manufacture laser weapons to counter North Korea unmanned aerial vehicles 10701172

: Posted On Saturday, 07 January 2017 11:20

South Korea plans to manufacture laser weapons to counter North Korea unmanned aerial vehicles

According Yonhap News agency, South Korea plans to manufacture a laser weapon system by 2020 to better deal with the threats posed by North Korea's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the defense ministry said Friday. The South Korean Ministry of National Defense said it will develop laser technology by next year to shoot down aerial drones as part of its broader laser weapon system.

New task force of 300 U.S. Marines will be sent in Afghanistan to advise Afghan army and police 10701171

: Posted On Saturday, 07 January 2017 10:15

New task force of 300 U.S. Marines will be sent in Afghanistan to advise Afghan army and police

The U.S. Marine Corps will send this summer a new task force of military advisers in southwestern Afghanistan and more specifically in the Helmand province. There are currently around 8,500 U.S. troops assigned to the NATO mission in Afghanistan.

Government of Ukraine has approved the development of DNIPRO a new air defense missile system 10601176

: Posted On Friday, 06 January 2017 18:30

Government of Ukraine has approved the development of DNIPRO a new air defense missile system

In 2016, the Ukrainian government has approved a new program for the development of new air defense system including a new medium-range missile under the name of "Dnipro". This new air defense system will be able to detect aircraft up to a range of 150 km.

UkrOboronProm to manufacture NATO Rifle M16 in Ukraine 50601162

: Posted On Friday, 06 January 2017 16:23

UkrOboronProm to manufacture NATO Rifle M16 in Ukraine

UKROBORONPROM State Enterprise “Ukroboronservis” – in cooperation with American company “Aeroscraft” – will produce small arms in accordance with NATO standards in Ukraine.

US Army places $142 Million order for JCB Machines 50601161

: Posted On Friday, 06 January 2017 15:02

US Army places $142 Million order for JCB Machines

JCB has started 2017 by winning one of the biggest single orders in its 71-year history – a $142-million deal to supply the United States Army with a massive fleet of machines. The company announced on Thursday January 5th that the U.S Army is to take delivery of more than 1,600 light-capability rough terrain forklifts for deployment on tasks around the world including loading and unloading aircraft and shipping containers.

United States strengthens its military presence in Western Pacific and Europe 10601174

: Posted On Friday, 06 January 2017 12:30

United States strengthens its military presence in Western Pacific and Europe

Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook announced January 5, 2017, operational deployments that will boost U.S. presence in the western Pacific and in Europe.Poland and the Baltic nations of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have requested United States to increase presence of NATO troops following the increase of Russian military operations in the region.

An U.S. armoured brigade will arrive next week in Poland following Russian presence in Ukraine 10601173

: Posted On Friday, 06 January 2017 12:11

An U.S. armoured brigade will arrive next week in Poland following Russian presence in Ukraine

According the Radio Poland website, an U.S. armoured brigade will arrive in Poland on January 12, 2017, said the Polish Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz. At a Warsaw summit in July, NATO states decided to deploy four rotating multinational battalions of about 1,000 soldiers each to the military alliance’s eastern borders

Ukraine Ukroboronprom has manufactured 50 BTR-3 APCs for Ukrainian army and National Guard 10601171

: Posted On Friday, 06 January 2017 10:17

Ukraine Ukroboronprom has manufactured 50 BTR-3 APCs for Ukrainian army and National Guard

The Ukrainian State Defense Company UKroboronprom has announced to its website, January 5, 2017, the manufacturing of 50 BTR-3 8x8 armoured personnel carrier for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the National Guard.

Belarus armed forces will receive new BTR-70MB1 8x8 APC armoured personnel carrier vehicles 10501173

: Posted On Thursday, 05 January 2017 15:35

Belarus armed forces will receive new BTR-70MB1 8x8 APC armoured personnel carrier vehicles

According the Belarusian website 42.tut.by, the Belarus armed forces will receive a new modernized version of the Soviet-made BTR-70 8x8 armoured vehicle personnel carrier. The first BTR-70MB1 APCs (Armoured Personnel Carrier) will be handed this month by the Belarus armed forces.

Thales to equip the French Forces with Spy'Ranger Mini Reconnaissance UAVs 50501161

: Posted On Thursday, 05 January 2017 14:21

Thales to equip the French Forces with Spy'Ranger Mini Reconnaissance UAVs

Thales’s latest-generation Spy’Ranger mini surveillance and reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has been chosen by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to equip the French forces. Up to 70 mini-UAV reconnaissance systems (SMDR) will be made available from 2018. Each system consists of three mini-UAVs, a ground segment and the associated technical support.

India is ready to finalize a $600 million deal to purchase 100 K9 155mm self-propelled howitzers 10501171

: Posted On Thursday, 05 January 2017 10:41

India is ready to finalize a $600 million deal to purchase 100 K9 155mm self-propelled howitzers

India is ready to finalize a $660 million deal to purchase the mobile artillery system K9, a South Korean product manufactured by the Company Samsung Techwin. The K9 will be manufactured locally by the Company Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) in partnership with Samsung Techwin to modify the howitzer for Indian conditions under the name of K9 Vajra.

Saab receives a US$ 36 million order for Carl-Gustaf anti-tank recoilless rifle 50401161

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 January 2017 11:05

Saab receives a US$ 36 million order for Carl-Gustaf anti-tank recoilless rifle

Defence and security company Saab has received a contract for production and delivery of the man-portable weapon system Carl-Gustaf. The order value is approx. US$ 36 million and deliveries will take place during 2017. The order will be booked in the fourth quarter 2016.

ZTQ light tank with 105mm cannon now in service with the Chinese armed forces 10401171

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 January 2017 09:45

ZTQ light tank with 105mm cannon now in service with the Chinese armed forces

New pictures released on Internet confirm that the new Chinese-made ZTQ light tank is now in service with the Chinese armed forces. Images of this tank first appeared in 2010/2011 and according some internet military sources, the ZTQ was developed for operations in mountainous regions.

Thailand will purchase a total of 49 VT4 main battle tanks from China 10301176

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 January 2017 14:41

Thailand will purchase a total of 49 VT4 main battle tanks from China

The army commander in chief of Thailand has announced that the country will purchase more military equipment from China. The Thai army had signed an agreement to purchase 28 VT-4 main battle tanks from China and in the second phase would procure more such tanks until it has a full fleet of 49 tanks in fiscal year 2017.

Russian airborne troops have now a regiment equipped with BMD-4M IFVs and BTR-MDM APCs 10301175

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 January 2017 12:39

Russian airborne troops have now a regiment equipped with BMD-4M IFVs and BTR-MDM APCs

Russian Airborne Troops has received more modern Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) BMD-4M and Rakuska BTR-MDM tracked APC (Armored Personnel Carrier), according a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry's press service.

Finnish Company Patria has introduced new XA-220 6x6 armored vehicle with many improvements 10301174

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 January 2017 11:54

Finnish Company Patria has introduced new XA-220 6x6 armored vehicle with many improvements

In May 2016, the Finnish Defense Company Patria has introduced a new upgrade of its XA-220 6x6 armoured vehicle. Feedback and development ideas received from the vehicle’s user countries are reflected in the changes made.

Iran ready to export small-caliber ammunition with the launch of new production line 10301172

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 January 2017 10:09

Iran ready to export small-caliber ammunition with the launch of new production line

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier-General Hossein Dehqan announced the country's preparedness to export small-caliber ammunition to foreign states. General Dehqan made the remarks, addressing the inauguration ceremony of the production line of small-caliber ammunition in Tehran on Monday, January 2, 2017.

British armed forces lead NATO VJTF Very High Readiness Joint Task Force 10201173

: Posted On Monday, 02 January 2017 16:20

British armed forces lead NATO VJTF Very High Readiness Joint Task Force

From January 1, 2017, the United Kingdom assumes responsibility for NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) contributing about 3,000 personnel, with 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade (20 Armd Inf Bde) leading a framework group of 14 partner nations.

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