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New Russian RS-28 Sarmat strategic intercontinental missile will be tested within two years 12107153

: Posted On Tuesday, 21 July 2015 13:07

New Russian RS-28 Sarmat strategic intercontinental missile will be tested within two years

Testing of Russia’s new Sarmat strategic intercontinental missile will begin within two years, the secretary to the commander of the Russian Strategic Missiles Forces said Tuesday, July 21, 2015. The RS-28 Sarmat, or Sarmatian is a future Russian liquid-fueled, MIRV-equipped, super-heavy thermonuclear intercontinental ballistic missile in development by the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau from 2009, intended to replace the previous SS-18 Satan.

Philippines could spend a record defense budget for next year with $552 million 12107152

: Posted On Tuesday, 21 July 2015 12:30

Philippines could spend a record defense budget for next year with $552 million

The Philippines is proposing to spend a record 25 billion pesos ($552 million) next year to purchase frigates, surveillance planes and radars to improve surveillance and detection in the disputed South China Sea, officials said on Monday, July 20, 2015.

Russia works for the development of a laser tank able to destroy optical-electronic equipment 12007152

: Posted On Monday, 20 July 2015 11:06

Russia works for the development of a laser tank able to destroy optical-electronic equipment

Russian defense industry works for the development of a new laser tank able of burning out all enemy optics within direct line of sight in fractions of a second. By the mid-1970s, Russia has started the development of the 1K17 "Compression".

In September Iran will unveil new air defense missile system and 1,000 km range radar 11907153

: Posted On Sunday, 19 July 2015 11:44

In September Iran will unveil new air defense missile system and 1,000 km range radar

Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli announced that Iran's new strategic radar system will cover a range of over 1,000 kilometers and will be unveiled in September. "This is a strategic radar system with a range of about 1,000 kilometers and it will be unveiled on September 1," Brigadier General Esmayeeli told reporters on Saturday, July 18, 2015.

Ukraine took delivery of 100 additional Humvee 4x4 light tactical vehicles from United States 11907152

: Posted On Sunday, 19 July 2015 11:01

Ukraine took delivery of 100 additional Humvee 4x4 light tactical vehicles from United States

According a tweet from Geoffrey Pyatt official account, the United States Ambassador to Ukraine, of Saturday, July 18, 2015, 100 more US military Humvees 4x4 llight tactical vehicles have been delivered to Ukraine's port city Odesa.

Dumur Industries from Canada will deliver armoured cabs for new Canadian army trucks 11907151

: Posted On Sunday, 19 July 2015 10:38

Dumur Industries from Canada will deliver armoured cabs for new Canadian army trucks

Dumur Industries, a North American leader in the manufacture of fabricated parts and assemblies for military equipment as well as for the transportation, agricultural equipment, mining and oil and gas sectors of industry, has been awarded a contract to build the protective hull and other components on armoured personnel carriers. (Source The Regina Leader-Post)

Renault Trucks Defense HIGUARD 6x6 armored enters in service wiith Singapore Armed Forces 11807151

: Posted On Saturday, 18 July 2015 11:28

Renault Trucks Defense HIGUARD 6x6 armored enters in service wiith Singapore Armed Forces

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the 2nd People’s Defense Force (2 PDF), the Higuard vehicle produced by RENAULT TRUCKS Defense has officially entered service with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Offering a high level of protection, this vehicle enables the SAF to continue its mission safely.

Iveco to Deliver 10 VBTP Guarani 6x6 Armored Vehicles APC to Lebanon Armed Forces

: Posted On Friday, 17 July 2015 12:20

Iveco to Deliver 10 VBTP Guarani 6x6 Armored Vehicles APC to Lebanon Armed Forces

Italian company Iveco will deliver 10 VBTP (Viatura Blindada de Transporte de Pessoal) Guarani armored vehicles personal carriers to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). The Iveco plant in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) will produce the 10 vehicles which will be delivered directly to Lebanon, reportedly without any weapons.

Mack Defense awarded $725 Million contract to supply 1,500 trucks to the Canadian Armed Forces 11607155

: Posted On Thursday, 16 July 2015 17:03

Mack Defense awarded $725 Million contract to supply 1,500 trucks to the Canadian Armed Forces

Mack Defense today announced that it has been awarded two contracts by the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of the Department of National Defense to deliver more than 1,500 8x8 trucks for the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) Standard Military Pattern (SMP) program and to provide an initial five years of In-Service Support (ISS) for the SMP fleet operating in Canada and throughout the world.

Russia to develop a new self-propelled coastal defense gun based on 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV howitzer 11607154

: Posted On Thursday, 16 July 2015 12:35

Russia to develop a new self-propelled coastal defense gun based on 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV howitzer.

Russia is developing a new self-propelled coastal defense gun, based on the Koalitsiya-SV system, Burevestnik Design Bureau chief, Georgy Zakamennykh, announced on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. The Russian naval command planned to outline the technical characteristics of the new system within the next two months.

British soldiers will take part in a multi-national military training exercise in Ukraine 11607153

: Posted On Thursday, 16 July 2015 11:21

British soldiers will take part in a multi-national military training exercise in Ukraine

The US and Ukraine -led exercise, named Rapid Trident 2015, brings British soldiers together with troops from several other partner nations in the west of the country. The 11-day exercise, starting on 20 July, is designed to promote regional stability and security, strengthen Ukraine’s defensive capacity, and build trust between participating nations.

Hungary has deployed new 3D NATO radar to protect NATO and Hungarian airspace 11607151

: Posted On Thursday, 16 July 2015 09:31

Hungary has deployed new 3D NATO radar to protect NATO and Hungarian air space

The three-dimensional NATO radar was deployed in Medina on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 and as a result, Hungarian airspace control will be complete, Defence Minister Csaba Hende announced on Tuesday at the Medina radar station.

Rafael has upgraded Iron Dome air defense system to be used against unmanned aerial vehicles 11507153

: Posted On Wednesday, 15 July 2015 19:44

Rafael has upgraded Iron Dome air defense system to be used against unmanned aerial vehicles

The Israeli Company Rafael has released a new video showing the Iron Dome shooting down an UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone). The Iron Dome was designed as air defense system against short range artillery rockets. Now Rafael has upgraded the system to response about the new threats.

Japan parliamentary committee approved bill to allow country's troops to fight abroad 1507154

: Posted On Wednesday, 15 July 2015 11:18

Japan parliamentary committee approved bill to allow country's troops to fight abroad

A Japanese parliamentary committee approved legislation that would expand the role of Japan's military on Wednesday, July 15th, announced several local medias. The approved security bills would allow the country's troops to fight abroad, despite the opposition from the majority of ordinary residents.

Ukraine takes delivery of new batch of British non-lethal military equipment 21507153

: Posted On Wednesday, 15 July 2015 10:38

Ukraine takes delivery of new batch of British non-lethal military equipment

The British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced on Monday, July 13rd, the delivery of vital equipment support for Ukrainian troops The Royal Air Force C-130, which flew with its cargo from the UK on 3 July, was loaded with high-priority items requested by the Ukrainian government, including first aid kits and helmet-mounted monocular night vision goggles.

India clears deals worth $4.7 bn and approves purchase of 428 new air defence guns 21507152

: Posted On Wednesday, 15 July 2015 10:03

India clears deals worth $4.7 bn and approves purchase of 428 new air defence guns

The Indian Defence Ministry on Tuesday cleared proposals worth over Rs 30,000 crore (US $4.7bn), including that to replace army's air defence guns and for buying four more P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft for the navy. The biggest takeaway from the meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, was the acceptance of necessity (AON) for replacing L70 and ZU-23 guns for army's air defence under Buy-and-Make category.

KMDB of Ukraine has presented the latest version of the Dozor B 4x4 armoured personnel carrier 11507151

: Posted On Wednesday, 15 July 2015 09:08

KMDB of Ukraine has presented the latest version of the Dozor B 4x4 armoured personnel carrier

The Ukrainian Defence Company Lviv Armor has demonstrated new military vehicles, including the new Dozor B 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier, Tuesday, July 14, 2015. According to Mr. Roman Romanov, Director General, Ukroboronprom, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive the first vehicles in the beginning of September.

Turkey to provide training for Iraqi police forces to help in fight against IS 21507151

: Posted On Wednesday, 15 July 2015 09:04

Turkey to provide training for Iraqi police forces to help in fight against IS

Turkey will provide training for Iraqi police as part of the cooperation in fighting the Islamic State (IS) threat in the neighboring country, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday. Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari in Ankara, Cavusoglu pledged Turkey's continuous support to Iraq in the fight against the IS, an al-Qaida offshoot which took control of some of the country's predominantly Sunni provinces.

Lithuania deploys military instructors in Ukraine to train country's National Guard 21407154

: Posted On Tuesday, 14 July 2015 17:03

Lithuania deploys military instructors in Ukraine to train country's National Guard

Lithuania is deploying 4 military instructors of the Lithuanian Armed Forces to train local military personnel alongside U.S. troops in Ukraine. The soldiers deployed to area of operations and will begin preparations for completing their assignment, announced the Lithuanian Defence Ministry on July 8th, 2015.

United States plan to train Ukrainian army soldiers after the National Guard troops 11407151

: Posted On Tuesday, 14 July 2015 10:33

United States plan to train Ukrainian army soldiers after the National Guard troops

The commander of U.S. Army forces in Europe says the United States is planning to train Ukrainian army soldiers after completing the current training of Ukraine’s National Guard troops. Lt. General Ben Hodges told reporters at the Pentagon Monday, July 13, 2015, the so-called “phase two” of training would begin in late November if the plan is approved.

Mexico plans to invest up to USD107 mn to modernize 105 ERC 90 Lynx armoured vehicles 21407152

: Posted On Tuesday, 14 July 2015 10:08

Mexico plans to invest up to USD107 mn to modernize 105 ERC 90 Lynx armoured vehicles

The Mexican National Defense Secretary (Sedena) recently announced that it plans to invest almost USD 107mn to modernize 105 armoured vehicles in service with the Mexican Army. According to documents published in late June by the Ministry of the Treasury, Mexico will overhaul half of its 207 ERC 90 Lynx 6x6 reconnaissance and combat armoured vehicles.

DRDO and Indian Army Tested HeliNa Anti-Tank Guided Missile from HAL Rudra Helicopter 140715

: Posted On Tuesday, 14 July 2015 10:00

DRDO and Indian Army Tested HeliNa Anti-Tank Guided Missile from HAL Rudra Helicopter

The Indian Army and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the new HeliNa anti-tank guided missile from a HAL Rudra helicopter. Out of the 3 HeliNa (which is a helicopter-launched version of Nag) that were fired, two hit their targets according to Vara Prasad, project director for HeliNa.

The US DoD launches its new agency dedicated to improvised threats 21407151

: Posted On Tuesday, 14 July 2015 09:14

The US DoD launches its new agency dedicated to improvised threats

The US Department of Defense has launched its new Joint Improvised Threat-Defeat Agency (JIDA) to counter the use of anti-personnel mines or improvised explosive devices, the Department of Defense News reported. “[JIDA’s task is] to stay at the forefront of improvised threats,” the News said on Monday, July 13rd, 2015.

United States negotiate with North African countries to position drones on their territory 11307152

: Posted On Monday, 13 July 2015 10:53

United States negotiate with North African countries to position drones on their territory

The United States has launched negotiations with a number of North African countries to position drones on their territory to monitor the Islamic State's activities in Libya, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, July 13, 2015, citing undisclosed US officials. According to the source, a base in North Africa close to Islamic State strongholds in Libya would help the United States fill gaps in what is happening there.

NORINCO's VP10 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle started testing phase 21307152

: Posted On Monday, 13 July 2015 10:30

NORINCO's VP10 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle started testing phase

A similar version of the Russian armored personnel carrier Bumerang (Boomerang) will soon enter service in the Chinese armed forces, according to media. According to the military-informant.com website, the NORINCO VP10 armored personnel carrier is currently undergoing a series of tests before being delivered to an unnamed customer.

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