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July 2015 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

General Dynamics wins a $610 mn contract to support UK's Scout Specialist Vehicle program 22307153

: Posted On Thursday, 23 July 2015 10:46

General Dynamics wins a $610 mn contract to support UK's Scout Specialist Vehicle program

The United Kingdom has awarded a $610 mn contract to General Dynamics to provide maintenance and support services to the new armoured tank vehicles it has on order. This new contract will bring an additional 250 new highly-skilled jobs to General Dynamics base in Wales, the British Prime Minister announced on Thursday, July 23rd.

Ukraine could take part in Turkish Defense Program to jointly develop some types of armament 12307154

: Posted On Thursday, 23 July 2015 10:34

Ukraine could take part in Turkish Defense Program to jointly develop some types of armament

Ukraine could take part in Turkish defense programs on the creation of some types of armament, a source in the defense sector has told Interfax-Ukraine. The source said that among the most discussed initiatives on military cooperation are aircraft engine, armored vehicle and tank production.

Asian countries mainly purchased weapons and military equipment in 2014 from Russia 12307153

: Posted On Thursday, 23 July 2015 10:03

Asian countries mainly purchased weapons and military equipment in 2014 from Russia

India, China, and Iraq have received the most weapons and military equipment in 2014 from Russia’s state-run Rostec company, according to the company’s annual report published on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The company’s annual report also reflects that military exports to the former soviet republics have drastically dropped to $370 million in 2014 from $1.5 billion in 2013.

The Peruvian Army officially inducts 27 NORINCO Type 90B Multiple Launch Rocket Systems 22307152

: Posted On Thursday, 23 July 2015 09:59

The Peruvian Army officially inducts 27 NORINCO Type 90B Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

The Peruvian President Ollanta Humala participated in the ceremony marking the official presentation of the 27 Type 90B multiple rocket launcher systems aimed at equipping and training purposes for the benefit of the Peruvian Army’s Artillery compound. The official ceremony, held at the Lima Military Academy, saw the participation of the Peruvian Defense Minister Jakke Valakivi.

US approves a $245 mn FMS to Lebanon for 1,500 TOW 2A missiles 22307151

: Posted On Thursday, 23 July 2015 09:12

US approves a $245 mn FMS to Lebanon for 1,500 TOW 2A missiles

The United States State Department has approved yesterday, July 22nd, a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lebanon for TOW 2A Missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $245 million. The principal contractor will be The Raytheon Company in Andover, Massachusetts.

U.S. could deploy M1 Abrams MBT and Bradley IFV in Hungary during military exercises 12307151

: Posted On Thursday, 23 July 2015 08:36

U.S. could deploy M1 Abrams MBT and Bradley IFV in Hungary during military exercises

According the news website Napi Gazdaság, U.S. main battle tanks and combat vehicles coulb relocated in Hungary in the next few months. Some military equipment will arrive to Hungarian military base. to be used in training exercises as part of NATO’s preparations to react to the Ukrainian-Russian conflict.

IAG International Armored Group introduces its new Guardian XL 4x4 armoured personnel carrier 12207155

: Posted On Wednesday, 22 July 2015 10:53

IAG International Armored Group introduces its new Guardian XL 4x4 armoured personnel carrier

After the immense succes of the IAG Guardian APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier), the Company IAG (International Armored Group) introduces a new variant of the vehicle especially design to response to the new needs of military and security forces, the IAG Guardian XL Armored Personnel Carrier.

Harris Corporation receives $45 mn to replace US Army's satellite communications terminals 22207152

: Posted On Wednesday, 22 July 2015 09:49

Harris Corporation receives $45 mn to replace US Army's satellite communications terminals

Harris Corporation has received $45 million in delivery orders for advanced satellite communications terminals under the U.S. Army's Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET) program. The next-generation military satellite communications terminals will provide the worldwide backbone for high-priority military communications and missile defense systems.

Orbital ATK's M892E4 Advanced Kinetic Energy 120mm tank cartridge enters into production 22207151

: Posted On Wednesday, 22 July 2015 09:11

Orbital ATK's M892E4 Advanced Kinetic Energy 120mm tank cartridge enters into production

Orbital ATK, a US leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced monday, July 20, that the M829E4 Advanced Kinetic Energy 120mm tactical tank cartridge has passed First Article Acceptance Testing and is entering into production. A full material release decision is expected prior to government fiscal year 2016, announced the US-based company.

BCB International to deliver first orders of its new SQ-4 UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 12207153

: Posted On Wednesday, 22 July 2015 08:52

BCB International to deliver first orders of its new SQ-4 UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Security and survival equipment specialists, BCB International Ltd, have successfully delivered the first orders of a newly developed small vertical take-off and land (VTOL) SQ-4 Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) which weighs less than a typical large loaf of bread.

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