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July 2011 Army - Military - Defence Industry News
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Elements of GLONASS navigation system will be integrated to individual Russian soldiers equipment
 
Elements of the Russian satellite global positioning system GLONASS will be integrated into the communication equipment of the Russian soldiers airborne troops, announced Saturday, 30 July, 2011, the Russian army airborne troops chief of staff, General Nikolaï Ignatov.

Elements of the Russian satellite global positioning system GLONASS will be integrated into the communication equipment of the Russian soldiers airborne troops, announced Saturday, 30 July, 2011, the Russian army airborne troops chief of staff, General Nikolaï Ignatov.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011 06:20 PM

 

First test version of the Scout SV with the joining of Experimental turret to a "mule" base platform.
 
Little over a year since signing the Specialist Vehicle (SV) contract between the UK Ministry of Defence and General Dynamics UK, the first test version of the reconnaissance variant, Scout SV, has begun to take shape with the successful joining of the Experimental Demonstration Unit (EDU) turret to a “mule” base platform at the first attempt.

Little over a year since signing the Specialist Vehicle (SV) contract between the UK Ministry of Defence and General Dynamics UK, the first test version of the reconnaissance variant, Scout SV, has begun to take shape with the successful joining of the Experimental Demonstration Unit (EDU) turret to a “mule” base platform at the first attempt.
Saturday, July 30, 2011 09:15 AM

 

U.S. army has purchased new line of autonomous vehicle the SMSS Squad Mission Support System
 
The U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force, through the Robotics Technology Consortium, selected the Lockheed Martin Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) to deploy to Afghanistan for a first-of-its-kind military assessment. SMSS will deploy as the winner of the Project Workhorse Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) competition sponsored by the Army.

The U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force, through the Robotics Technology Consortium, selected the Lockheed Martin Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) to deploy to Afghanistan for a first-of-its-kind military assessment. SMSS will deploy as the winner of the Project Workhorse Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) competition sponsored by the Army.
Friday, July 29, 2011 01:34 PM

 

British Defence Company Supacat launches a new Special Forces vehicle, the Wildcat
 
The British Defence Company Supacat is launching a military variant of the Rally Raid proven Wildcat into the worldwide defence market to offer a high performance, off road vehicle for special forces, border patrol, reconnaissance, rapid intervention or strike roles.

The British Defence Company Supacat is launching a military variant of the Rally Raid proven Wildcat into the worldwide defence market to offer a high performance, off road vehicle for special forces, border patrol, reconnaissance, rapid intervention or strike roles.
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Friday, July 29, 2011 10:37 AM

 

Three French soldiers of UNIFIL were wounded by road side bomb near Saida in Lebanon
 
Three French soldiers serving with the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were wounded by road side bomb near the city of Saida. The front of the troop carrier bore the brunt of the blast and was badly damaged, with several parts blown 20 to 30 metres away.

Three French soldiers serving with the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were wounded by road side bomb near the city of Saida. The front of the troop carrier bore the brunt of the blast and was badly damaged, with several parts blown 20 to 30 metres away.
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Wednesday , July 27, 2011 11:38 AM

 

BAE Systems Awarded $56 Million From U.S. Marine Corps for RG33 MRAP Work
 
BAE Systems received multiple awards from the U.S. Marine Corps totalling more than $56 million for five separate delivery orders for work on the RG-33 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The awards will provide upgrades for MRAP vehicles currently in the field.

BAE Systems received multiple awards from the U.S. Marine Corps totalling more than $56 million for five separate delivery orders for work on the RG-33 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The awards will provide upgrades for MRAP vehicles currently in the field.
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Wednesday , July 27, 2011 09:50 AM

 

German Acoustic Shooter Locating System (ASLS) from Rheinmetall now ready for market
 
The first basic version of the new Rheinmetall Acoustic Shooter Locating System (ASLS) is now ready for the market. The ASLS basic version comprises a powerful acoustic sensor platform (microphone antenna) with integrated analysis electronics as well as a control and display device inside the vehicle.

The first basic version of the new Rheinmetall Acoustic Shooter Locating System (ASLS) is now ready for the market. The ASLS basic version comprises a powerful acoustic sensor platform (microphone antenna) with integrated analysis electronics as well as a control and display device inside the vehicle.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011 09:12 AM

 

More Saudi army troops may have been sent to quell unrest in the Gulf island state, Bahrain
 
Saudi Arabia has been rotating some of its army troops in Bahrain, the Bahraini state news agency BNA said on Saturday, July 23, 2011, following reports more Saudi troops may have been sent to quell unrest in the Gulf island state.

Saudi Arabia has been rotating some of its army troops in Bahrain, the Bahraini state news agency BNA said on Saturday, July 23, 2011, following reports more Saudi troops may have been sent to quell unrest in the Gulf island state.
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Monday, July 25, 2011 09:09 AM

 

Morocco receives various types of equipment and ammunition of United States Army surplus
 
Various types of U.S. army surplus equipment and ammunition were delivered to Morocco on June 30 at the Casablanca Port as a result of two Excess Defense Articles foreign military sales cases originating from the Army Security Assistance Command.

Various types of U.S. army surplus equipment and ammunition were delivered to Morocco on June 30 at the Casablanca Port as a result of two Excess Defense Articles foreign military sales cases originating from the Army Security Assistance Command.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011 02:13 PM

 

A third Russian regiment of ground-to-air missiles S-400 Triumph will be operational in 2011
 
A third regiment of ground-to-air missiles S-400 Triumph will be operational in 2011, announced Friday to Mojaïsk, in the area of Moscow, the commander of the Troops of the Russian unified defence strategic command of aerospace, General Valeri Ivanov.

A third regiment of ground-to-air missiles S-400 Triumph will be operational in 2011, announced Friday to Mojaïsk, in the area of Moscow, the commander of the Troops of the Russian unified defence strategic command of aerospace, General Valeri Ivanov.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011 11:49 AM