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June 2016 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

Dutch MoD to procure new helmets and uniforms 43006163

: Posted On Friday, 01 July 2016 01:55

Dutch MoD to procure new helmets and uniforms

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the procurement of new helmets and uniforms. The announcement was made by Defence Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert during a speech at the Parliament.

Georgia ends compulsory military conscription 43006162

: Posted On Friday, 01 July 2016 01:50

Georgia ends compulsory military conscription

Georgia has finally implemented its plan to have all-professional Armed Forces, after the government decided to abolish compulsory military conscription. The decision for the transformation was taken in 2007 in order to be implemented until 2009. However, the war with Russia has pushed the plan further into the future.

Germany to reduce its KFOR troops 43006161

: Posted On Friday, 01 July 2016 01:21

Germany to reduce its KFOR troops

The German Ministry of Defence has decided to reduce the number of troops operating with KFOR. Given the political stability in Kosovo, Germany will reduce the number of soldiers to 1,350, from 1,850 that were deployed up to now.

Indo-Israeli newly developed surface-to-air missile 'Barak-8' successfully test-fired 53006164

: Posted On Thursday, 30 June 2016 13:45

Indo-Israeli newly developed surface-to-air missile 'Barak-8' successfully test-fired

According to The New Indian Express, The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday (June 30) successfully conducted maiden test of newly developed Indo-Israeli Barak-8 Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from a defence test facility off the Odisha coast.

Live mobility demonstration for wheeled combat armoured vehicles of Renault Trucks Defense 13006162

: Posted On Thursday, 30 June 2016 12:01

Live mobility demonstration for wheeled combat armoured vehicles of Renault Trucks Defense

As every two years after Eurosatory, the International Defense and Security Exhibition in Paris, France, the French Company Renault Trucks Defense performs a live mobility demonstration on the field with its latest armoured combat vehicles. This event was attended by many journalists from the International Press.

Iraq to receive $2.7 billion loan from United States for military equipment 53006163

: Posted On Thursday, 30 June 2016 09:48

Iraq to receive $2.7 billion loan from United States for military equipment

According to NRT TV, Iraq secured a $2.7 billion credit facility from the U.S. to purchase military equipment for the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS), the Iraqi Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday (June 29).

Elphinstone Group unveils prototype of armoured vehicle for Australian tender Land 400 phase 3 13006161

: Posted On Thursday, 30 June 2016 09:33

Elphinstone Group unveils prototype of armoured vehicle for Australian tender Land 400 phase 3

The Tasmanian Company Elphinstone Group unveils the prototype of its new armoured vehicle for the Australian tender Land 400 Phase 3. The group has joined forces with the Australian branch of Israeli-based company Elbit Systems for the tender to build 225 of the Sentinel II vehicles for the Australian Defence Force over five years.

Thales wins $107 mn contract to support British Army's Watchkeeper UAVs 53006162

: Posted On Thursday, 30 June 2016 08:58

Thales wins $107 mn contract to support British Army's Watchkeeper UAVs

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales a $107 million contract to deliver Support to the British Army’s combat proven Watchkeeper Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The Support Contract will provide technical support over the coming years and provide important additional capacity for training in order to generate operational capability.

Spanish Police special operations unit acquires HK417 rifles 42906163

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 June 2016 21:34

Spanish Police special operations unit acquires HK417 rifles

The Special Operations Group (GEO) of the Spanish National Police has acquired new Heckler & Kock HK417 rifles, according to Spanish Media source. The weapons will be in the 7.62x56mm calibre. The decision for the procurement was based on the lessons learned from the terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels, where terrorists were equipped with large calibres and bulletproof jackets.

FLIR Systems acquired Armasight 42906162

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 June 2016 16:57

FLIR Systems acquired Armasight

FLIR Systems announced the acquisition of Armasight Inc., a leading developer of precision sporting, hunting and military optics products, under a USD41 million cash deal.

Russian defense industries see new prospects on Indian market 52906163

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 June 2016 14:30

Russian defense industries see new prospects on Indian market

The Indian government’s protectionist policy known as Make in India offers new prospects to Russian arms suppliers on India’s market, according to the Gazeta.ru online news agency.

Turkish Company Otokar has received new order for Cobra 2 4x4 tactical armoured vehicles 12906163

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 June 2016 12:21

Turkish Company Otokar has received new order for Cobra 2 4x4 tactical armoured vehicles

Turkish Defense Company Otokar has received a new order from Turkey for the delivery of new Cobra 2 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier. In December 2015, Otokar has announced a first contract of Cobra 2 for the Turkish Ministry of Defence.

FNSS and Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries sign contract for Anti-Tank Vehicle Project 62906162

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 June 2016 11:21

FNSS and Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries sign contract for Anti-Tank Vehicle Project

Contract negotiations held with FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.S. in relation to the Anti-Tank Vehicle Project, which were initiated by the Defense Industry Executive Committee’s decision taken on March 9, 2016, have recently been concluded, and the project contract was officially signed on June 27, 2016, at a ceremony held in the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries.

Russian armed forces will receive more Iskander-M SS-26 Stone tactical ballistic missile TASS 2906161

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 June 2016 09:34

Russian armed forces will receive more Iskander-M SS-26 Stone tactical ballistic missile

Russia’s Army has received another set of the Iskander-M (NATO reporting name: SS-26 Stone) tactical ballistic missile system, the press office of the Machine-Building Design Bureau told TASS. The Machine-Building Design Bureau, part of Russia’s Precision Systems Group, is the producer of the Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile system.

Rohde & Schwarz and Texas Instruments on strategic relationship 42906161

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 June 2016 02:04

Rohde & Schwarz and Texas Instruments on strategic relationship

Rohde & Schwarz and Texas Instruments have decided after 25 years to take their relationship to a new contractual level. The agreement paves the way for the two companies to continue innovating in next generation technologies.

Harris Corporation to supply tactical radios to a Middle East customer 42806162

: Posted On Tuesday, 28 June 2016 15:35

Harris Corporation to supply tactical radios to a Middle East customer

Harris Corporation has been contracted by a Middle East nation to provide tactical radios, management systems, training and field support services, as part of an on-going modernization programme.

AN/TPQ-53 radar demonstrated counter-UAS capability 42806161

: Posted On Tuesday, 28 June 2016 15:14

AN/TPQ-53 radar demonstrated counter-UAS capability

During a US Army’s Manoeuvre and Fires Integration Experiment (MFIX), the Lockheed Martin AN/TPQ-53 radar demonstrated its counter-UAS capabilities. The MFIX taking place on annual base is an opportunity for the military, industry and academia to assess in a live environment, the needs and the solutions that troops will require in future operations.

Vietnam receives Russian tank transporters 62806165

: Posted On Tuesday, 28 June 2016 11:54

Vietnam receives Russian KZKT-7428 tank transporters

Vietnam has received a batch of Russian KZKT-7428 Rusich heavy tractors, according to the local media outlets.

AJAX programme successfully completes air portability trials 62806164

: Posted On Tuesday, 28 June 2016 11:19

AJAX programme successfully completes air portability trials

General Dynamics Land Systems-UK has completed initial air portability trials for the AJAX family of vehicles at the Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) at Royal Air Force (RAF) Brize Norton.

Lithuanian Armed Forces have tested Boxer 8x8 armoured fitted with Israeli Samson Mk2 turret 12806162

: Posted On Tuesday, 28 June 2016 10:37

Lithuanian Armed Forces have tested Boxer 8x8 armoured fitted with Israeli Samson Mk2 turret

On June 22, 2016, Chief of Defence of Lithuania, Lieutenant General Jonas Vytautas Žukas and a delegation from the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence and the Lithuanian Armed Forces attended a fields tests of Boxer prototype in infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) version designed and manufactured by the German industrial group ARTEC.

Hesco Armor achieves certification standards for its hard ballistic resistant body armor 6280616

: Posted On Tuesday, 28 June 2016 10:29

Hesco Armor achieves certification standards for its hard ballistic resistant body armor

Hesco Armor, Inc. achieves ISO 9001:2008 and BA 9000:2012 certification standards for the design and manufacture of hard ballistic resistant body armor.

Israeli-made Plasan Sandcat 4x4 armoured vehicle now in service with Azerbaijan armed forces 12806161

: Posted On Tuesday, 28 June 2016 10:12

Israeli-made Plasan Sandcat 4x4 armoured vehicle now in service with Azerbaijan armed forces

Azerbaijan has recently acquired 4x4 armoured vehicles Sandcat designed and manufactured by the Israeli Company Plasan. The vehicles was showcased for the first time during a ceremony, June 25, 2016 attended by the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

Lithuanian Armed Forces receives PzH2000 self-propelled howitzers 52806162

: Posted On Tuesday, 28 June 2016 09:22

Lithuanian Armed Forces receives PzH2000 self-propelled howitzers

On Friday June 24, the Lithuanian Armed Forces have received 2 155 mm self-propelled howitzers PzH2000 (Panzerhaubitze 2000) from the German Armed Forces. These are the first of the 16 155mm self-propelled howitzers purchased by the Lithuanian Armed Forces from the German Armed Forces under a contract signed in September 2015, 5 more have been purchased for training and spare parts.

Lockheed Martin demonstrates Counter-UAS capability of its Q-53 Radar 52706161

: Posted On Tuesday, 28 June 2016 08:32

Lockheed Martin demonstrates Counter-UAS capability of its Q-53 Radar

The Lockheed Martin AN/TPQ-53 counterfire radar recently demonstrated its ability to identify and track unmanned aerial systems and pass that information to a command and control node, a key capability as the battlespace rapidly becomes more crowded with emerging air threats.

Uganda established a new mountain warfare unit 42706162

: Posted On Monday, 27 June 2016 18:39

Uganda established a new mountain warfare unit

The Ugandan People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has established a new mountain warfare unit, according to a statement made by the country’s President, Yoweri Museveni. The new unit will carry out operations at the Kasese District, where the 5,000-metre high Mount Rwenzori is located.

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