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Army - Military - Defense Industry News January 2011
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  1. Iran Iranian army successfully test-fires optimized hawk air defense ground-to-air missiles 1901113
  2. Canadian army has restricted the use of LUVW Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled G-Wagon Mercedes 1901112
  3. General Dynamics Awarded $44 Million for Saudi Tank upgrade Work M1 Abrams 1901111
  4. Taiwanese army held a major missile drill but several misses spoiled the exercise 1801115

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Military aircraft flying low over Cairo rally and M1 Abrams main battle tanks on the streets
 
In Egypt, the authorities are apparently ramping up their scare tactics, with military fighter planes and helicopters buzzing over the heads of anti-government protesters gathered in Tahrir Square, this Sunday January 30, 2011. At the same time, M1 Abrams are deployed in the streets of Cairo.
In Egypt, the authorities are apparently ramping up their scare tactics, with military fighter planes and helicopters buzzing over the heads of anti-government protesters gathered in Tahrir Square, this Sunday January 30, 2011. At the same time, M1 Abrams are deployed in the streets of Cairo.
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January 30, 2011 18:56 PM
 

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The crisis slows down the negotiations of armament of Greece with France and Russia.
 
Greece negotiates the purchase of weapons with Russia and France, but does not plan to sign contracts in 2011 because of the economic crisis situation in the country, announced this Friday January 28, 2011, the first Greek vice-minister of Defense, Panos Beglitis.
Greece negotiates the purchase of weapons with Russia and France, but does not plan to sign contracts in 2011 because of the economic crisis situation in the country, announced this Friday January 28, 2011, the first Greek vice-minister of Defense, Panos Beglitis.
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January 30, 2011 10:49 AM
 

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US Army wants to launch a competitive program to upgrade light wheeled vehicle Humvee
 
The U.S. Army still plans to launch a competitive program to upgrade its Humvee fleet, according to the final draft of the service's Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy, released Jan. 27. But the service has been unsuccessful so far at securing funding for the effort
The U.S. Army still plans to launch a competitive program to upgrade its Humvee fleet, according to the final draft of the service's Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy, released Jan. 27. But the service has been unsuccessful so far at securing funding for the effort.
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January 29, 2011 19:02 PM
 

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India would be testing new intercontinental ballistic missile Agni-5 in 2011
 
India would be testing various new missile systems, including strategic ones such as the Agni-5, developed for the three Indian defence services, through 2011. The tests will begin in February, according to Dr VK Saraswat, scientific advisor to the defence minister and DRDO chief.
India would be testing various new missile systems, including strategic ones such as the Agni-5, developed for the three Indian defence services, through 2011. The tests will begin in February, according to Dr VK Saraswat, scientific advisor to the defence minister and DRDO chief.
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January 29, 2011 11:02 AM
 

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Army Recognition Official Media Partner - Online Show News Daily IDET 2011 Czech Exhibition
 
Army Recognition Company is proud to announce that we have been selected as official Media Partner and Official Online Daily News for IDET 2011, International Exhibition of Defence and Security Technologies in Czech Republic.
Army Recognition Company is proud to announce that we have been selected as official Media Partner and Official Online Daily News for IDET 2011, International Exhibition of Defence and Security Technologies in Czech Republic.
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January 27, 2011 13:51 PM
 

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Army Recognition selected as Media Partner for the defense exhibition of London, DSEI 2011
 
Army Recognition Company is proud to announce that we have been selected as Media Partner for DESI 2011. This is the result of our work to cover professionally and open a new window about the worldwide defence sector with our quarterly magazine and the online defence magazine Army Recognition.
Army Recognition Company is proud to announce that we have been selected as Media Partner for DSEI 2011. This is the result of our work to cover professionally and open a new window about the worldwide defence sector with our quarterly magazine and the online defence magazine Army Recognition.
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January 27, 2011 12:45 PM
 

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BAE Systems to Provide Thermal Weapon Sights to Canadian Army
 
Rheinmetall Canada Inc., a provider of the Rheinmetall Defence Group's range of products in Canada, will integrate BAE Systems' uncooled thermal weapon sights with the 40mm grenade launcher's fire control system as part of the Canadian Army's Close Area Suppression Weapon System (CASW).
Rheinmetall Canada Inc., a provider of the Rheinmetall Defence Group's range of products in Canada, will integrate BAE Systems' uncooled thermal weapon sights with the 40mm grenade launcher's fire control system as part of the Canadian Army's Close Area Suppression Weapon System (CASW).
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January 26, 2011 17:02 PM
 

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Pentagone plans to deploy giant spy blimp for monitoring data communication in Afghanistan
 
According to an article published by the online magazine Wired this fall, the Pentagon plans to deploy a “giant spy blimp” floating 20,000 feet above the ground that will house a supercomputer capable of monitoring the flow of all data and communication for miles around.
According to an article published by the online magazine Wired this fall, the Pentagon plans to deploy a “giant spy blimp” floating 20,000 feet above the ground that will house a supercomputer capable of monitoring the flow of all data and communication for miles around.
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January 25, 2011 13:15 PM
 

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SAIC-led industry team continues to pursue Ground Combat Vehicle Program for US Army
 
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today it will continue to lead a team pursuing the U.S. Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. The SAIC-led team submitted a revised proposal for the technology development phase of the Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) being developed under the GCV effort to the U.S. government.
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today it will continue to lead a team pursuing the U.S. Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. The SAIC-led team submitted a revised proposal for the technology development phase of the Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) being developed under the GCV effort to the U.S. government.
January 23, 2011 10:55 AM
 

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First Oshkosh Defense FMTV Truck Fielded to Wisconsin National Guard
 
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), and the Wisconsin National Guard held a ceremony at the Oshkosh Armory today to commemorate the fielding of the first Oshkosh-produced Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles truck.
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), and the Wisconsin National Guard held a ceremony at the Oshkosh Armory today to commemorate the fielding of the first Oshkosh-produced Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles truck.
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January 20, 2011 17:25 PM