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September 2012 Army - Military - Defence & Security industry news
 
 
 
 

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A second batch of 62 Ukraine-made BTR-4 armoured vehicles ready to be send in Iraq
 

Within the large-scale Ukrainian-Iraqi contract on supplies of Ukrainian military equipment to the Republic of Iraq the second batch of BTR-4 (wheeled armored personnel carrier), containing 62 units, was loaded to the Odesa Commercial Sea Port for further marine transportation.

Within the large-scale Ukrainian-Iraqi contract on supplies of Ukrainian military equipment to the Republic of Iraq the second batch of BTR-4 (wheeled armored personnel carrier), containing 62 units, was loaded to the Odesa Commercial Sea Port for further marine transportation.
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Saturday, September 15, 2012, 10:14 AM
 

  1. Georgia will continue its contribution for NATO mission in Afghanistan in post-2014 period 1009122
  2. Georgian army builds fortifications and create ammunitions dumps near border South Ossetia 1809123
  3. Germany and France could accept the merger of Airbus-EADS and British BAE Systems companies 2609122
  4. Indonesia ready to purchase 50 Marder 1A3 armoured infantry fighting vehicle from Germany 1809124

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African Union forces with Somali troops take control of Kismayo Islamist rebel city in Somalia
 

African Union (AU) forces with Kenyan and Somali troops have launched a beach assault and taken control of parts of Kismayo, the last major Islamist militant bastion in southern Somalia, Kenya's military says. The port city has been a stronghold of the al-Qaeda-aligned group al-Shabab.

African Union (AU) forces with Kenyan and Somali troops have launched a beach assault and taken control of parts of Kismayo, the last major Islamist militant bastion in southern Somalia, Kenya's military says. The port city has been a stronghold of the al-Qaeda-aligned group al-Shabab.
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Friday, September 28, 2012, 09:20 AM
 

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Arrival in Canada of surplus main battle tank Leopard 2A4 of Royal Netherlands Army
 

Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay officially announced on Thursday the arrival in Canada of surplus Leopard 2A4 tanks from the Royal Netherlands Army purchased five years ago as part of Canada's 650-million-Canadian- dollar (about 671-million-U.S.-dollar) tank-replacement project.

Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay officially announced on Thursday the arrival in Canada of surplus Leopard 2A4 tanks from the Royal Netherlands Army purchased five years ago as part of Canada's 650-million-Canadian- dollar (about 671-million-U.S.-dollar) tank-replacement project.
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Friday, September 14, 2012, 01:52 PM
 

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BAE Systems South Africa and Golden Group of UAE strengthen their commercial activity
 

BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa recently signed a teaming agreement with International Golden Group (IGG) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This agreement testifies to the strength of the ongoing relationship between the two companies. The company secured a contract with IGG in 2011 for the RG31 Agrab Mk2 Mobile Mortar Platform (MMP) mine protected vehicles.

BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa recently signed a teaming agreement with International Golden Group (IGG) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This agreement testifies to the strength of the ongoing relationship between the two companies. The company secured a contract with IGG in 2011 for the RG31 Agrab Mk2 Mobile Mortar Platform (MMP) mine protected vehicles.
Saturday, September 22, 2012, 10:39 PM
 

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China and Cuba agreed to further deepen military cooperation
 

China and Cuba agreed to further deepen military cooperation as a Cuban senior general visited Beijing on Friday, September 14, 2012. Joaquin Quintas, Vice Minister of Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR), said that the Cuban side is willing to enhance exchanges with the Chinese military and strengthen bilateral cooperation in personnel training and other areas.

China and Cuba agreed to further deepen military cooperation as a Cuban senior general visited Beijing on Friday, September 14, 2012. Joaquin Quintas, Vice Minister of Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR), said that the Cuban side is willing to enhance exchanges with the Chinese military and strengthen bilateral cooperation in personnel training and other areas.
Sunday, September 16, 2012, 02:39 PM
 

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China to enhance military cooperation with Moldova
 

Defense Minister Liang Guanglie on Thursday, September 13, 2012, held talks with visiting Moldovan Defense Minister Vitalie Marinuta, stating that the Chinese military is willing to promote relations with the Moldovan military.

Defense Minister Liang Guanglie on Thursday, September 13, 2012, held talks with visiting Moldovan Defense Minister Vitalie Marinuta, stating that the Chinese military is willing to promote relations with the Moldovan military.
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Friday, September 14, 2012, 02:14 PM
 

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Denmark would want to procure 18 Caesar artillery systems from France
 

According to French financial newspaper La Tribune, Denmark made a request to France to purchase 18 Caesar wheeled self-propelled howitzer. The deal, still in negociation stage, is estimated at 90 Millions Euros.

According to French financial newspaper La Tribune, Denmark made a request to France to purchase 18 Caesar wheeled self-propelled howitzer. The deal, still in negociation stage, is estimated at 90 Millions Euros.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 09:23 AM
 

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Elbit Systems awarded initial production of unmanned turret for Brazilian army Guarani vehicle
 

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE:ESLT) ("Elbit Systems") announced today that its Brazilian subsidiary AEL Sistemas S.A. , was awarded an initial production order valued at $15 million as part of the Guarani Project. The supply of these systems, which will be installed onboard Iveco 6x6 APCs, will be completed within two years.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE:ESLT) ("Elbit Systems") announced today that its Brazilian subsidiary AEL Sistemas S.A. , was awarded an initial production order valued at $15 million as part of the Guarani Project. The supply of these systems, which will be installed onboard Iveco 6x6 APCs, will be completed within two years.
Thursday, September 13, 2012, 12:50 AM
 

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Elite IDF Israel Defense Force units to acquire new sniper rifle
 

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Ground Forces Headquarters are planning a significant upgrade for elite units that perform counter-terror operations, in the form of new sniper rifles with improved accuracy.

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Ground Forces Headquarters are planning a significant upgrade for elite units that perform counter-terror operations, in the form of new sniper rifles with improved accuracy.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012, 06:17 PM
 

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General Dynamics awarded U.S. Army contract for development of tank Abrams modernization
 

The U.S. Army TACOM Contracting Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), an eight-year, $395 million contract for research, development and testing in preparation for the Abrams main battle tank Engineering Change Proposal 1 (ECP1) production.

The U.S. Army TACOM Contracting Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), an eight-year, $395 million contract for research, development and testing in preparation for the Abrams main battle tank Engineering Change Proposal 1 (ECP1) production.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012, 08:00 AM