January 2017 Global Defense Security army news industry

January 2017 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

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.

US Army places US$176 Mn order for Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicles 50201171

: Posted On Monday, 02 January 2017 15:26

US Army places US$176 Mn order for Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicles

Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced today that the U.S. Army has placed another order for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program including 409 vehicles, 1,984 installed kits, 82 packaged kits and related services and support. The order valued at more than $176 million, is the fourth order for JLTVs since the contract was awarded in August 2015.

Russian army artillery brigades and regiments will receive Orlan-10 reconnaissance UAVs TASS 10201171

: Posted On Monday, 02 January 2017 08:41

Russian army artillery brigades and regiments will receive Orlan-10 reconnaissance UAVs

Russian field artillery brigades and regiments will receive Orlan-10 reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) capable of using miniature electronic intelligence (ELINT) systems to detect enemy command posts, signal centers and the positions of artillery guns and multiple-launch rocket launchers.

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