March 2015 Global Defense Security news UK

March 2015 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

Russian Armored articulated all-terrain tracked carrier DT-3PM unveiled for the first time

: Posted On Tuesday, 31 March 2015 11:42

Russian Armored articulated all-terrain tracked carrier DT-3PM unveiled for the first time

During a celebration held on February 13, the DT-3PM, an armored articulated all-terrain tracked carrier manufactured by the Joint-stock company «Machine-building Company «Vityaz», a company has specialized in production of amphibian and non-amphibian modifications of two section track carriers, was for the first time presented to the public.

Poland says will train 50 Ukrainian military staff this year

: Posted On Tuesday, 31 March 2015 10:20

Poland says will train 50 Ukrainian military staff this year

Poland will provide training to around 50 Ukrainian army instructors this year, the Polish ministry of defense said on Tuesday, a part of NATO's efforts to boost Ukraine's defense capacity as it faces a pro-Russian rebellion in the east.

Estonia and Raytheon Agree to Pursue Long-term Collaboration in Cybersecurity

: Posted On Tuesday, 31 March 2015 09:25

Estonia and Raytheon Agree to Pursue Long-term Collaboration in Cybersecurity

The Estonian Ministry of Defense and Raytheon Company have agreed to explore long-term collaboration in the area of cyber security. Mikk Marran, Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense, and Raytheon agreed on the collaborative arrangement during Marran's recent visit to Washington for talks with U.S. government and U.S. defense industry representatives on issues of bilateral defense cooperation.

Ukraine and Czech Republic to strengthen industrial military cooperation in the defence sector

: Posted On Monday, 30 March 2015 12:01

Ukraine and Czech Republic to strengthen industrial military cooperation in the defence sector

Ukraine and Czech Republic are strengthening military-technical cooperation in defence sector. Corresponding agreements were reached on March 26, during Ukrainian-Czech Defence Cooperation Forum, which took place at State Holding UKROBORONPROM.

U.S. Defence Companies will invest in development of Ukrainian military-industrial complex

: Posted On Monday, 30 March 2015 11:27

U.S. Defence Companies will invest in development of Ukrainian military-industrial complex

Leading US defence companies will invest in development of Ukrainian military-industrial complex. Arrangements were made during the visit of UKROBORONPROM leaders to United States. UKROBORONPROM Director General Roman Romanov mentioned that US experience and technology will accelerate the process of Ukrainian military-industrial complex reforming.

Romanian-South Korean Agreement Signed at the Romanian Ministry of National Defence

: Posted On Monday, 30 March 2015 11:10

Romanian-South Korean Agreement Signed at the Romanian Ministry of National Defence

The Romanian Minister of National Defence, Mircea Dusa, and the Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea in Romania, Mr. Hyo-Sung Park, signed an agreement between the Government of Romania and the Government of the Republic of South Korea on the protection of classified military information. The event was marked by a ceremony that took place at the defence ministry, on Thursday, March 26.

Russia Central Military District reconnaissance units are getting equipped with 1P63 collimator sights

: Posted On Monday, 30 March 2015 10:32

Russia Central Military District reconnaissance units are getting equipped with 1P63 collimator sights

Small arms mounted collimator sights 1P63 manufactured by Novosibirsk instrument engineering factory, were commissioned to the Central MD reconnaissance units located in Siberia. The 1P63 is designed for aiming and efficient firing different AK assault rifle modifications and a light machine gun at any time of day or night.

First Elbit Systems' ATMOS 155mm Self-Propelled Gun Arrived to Thailand

: Posted On Monday, 30 March 2015 09:40

First Elbit Systems' ATMOS 155mm Self-Propelled Gun Arrived to Thailand

According to reports on various sites, the Royal Thai Army purchased about 18 guns, with the possibility of joint production on the land of Thailand. Elbit Systems' SOLTAM ATMOS guns have arrived to the Thai army in the last months. The ATMOS is a wheeled self-propelled 155 mm howitzer with a range of 40 km. There are rumors of a joint production of Elbit Systems and the Royal Thai Army (RTA).

Arab League AL members agreed to form a joint Arab military force to counter security threats

: Posted On Monday, 30 March 2015 09:20

Arab League AL members agreed to form a joint Arab military force to counter security threats

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday said that the Arab League (AL) members agreed on the formation of a joint Arab military force to counter growing security threats. The idea of forming a multinational Arab force was initiated by Sisi to face common challenges that threaten Arab national security. His initiative came after a video was circulated online in February showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Copts in Libya by affiliates of the Islamic State militant group.

Polish army needs to acquire new reconnaissance combat vehicle under the Viper program

: Posted On Saturday, 28 March 2015 17:27

Polish army needs to acquire new reconnaissance combat vehicle under the Viper program

The Polish army has launched the procedure to acquire a new long-range reconnaissance combat vehicle, under the program "Viper". According the website Defence24, Polish army could purchase a total of 118 vehicles during the period of 2016 to 2022.

Russian Company KAMAZ will create artificial city as testing ground for unmanned vehicles

: Posted On Saturday, 28 March 2015 11:26

Russian Company KAMAZ will create artificial city as testing ground for unmanned vehicles

Russian Company KAMAZ is proposing to create an artificial city as a testing ground for unmanned vehicles. The project will cost about 5 billion rubles. By May of this year, the automaker will have prepared the details of its unmanned vehicles program, which is estimated to cost 18.5 billion rubles, 5 billion of which will be designated for the creation of an artificial city as a testing ground.

Akash air defense missile system will replace obsolete air defense weapons in Indian Army

: Posted On Saturday, 28 March 2015 10:21

Akash air defense missile system will replace obsolete air defense weapons in Indian Army

According newspaper Economic Times of India, the Akash air defense missile system will enter in service with the Indian Army. The army will finally get some desperately-needed supersonic firepower to take on enemy fighters, helicopters, drones and sub-sonic cruise missiles after years of grappling with obsolete air defence weapons.

Second test-launch LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM Intercontinental ballistic missile by US Air Force

: Posted On Saturday, 28 March 2015 09:25

Second test-launch LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM Intercontinental ballistic missile by US Air Force

The U.S. Air Force test-launched an unarmed Minuteman 3 missile from California for the second time this week. The missile blasted off at 3:53 a.m. Friday from Vandenberg Air Force Base on the coast northwest of Los Angeles.

Large military exercise this summer for the U.S. Army special operations forces JADE HELM 15

: Posted On Saturday, 28 March 2015 08:52

Large military exercise this summer for the U.S. Army special operations forces JADE HELM 15

U.S. Army special operations forces will be training in the Brazos Valley this summer as part of an eight-week exercise across seven states, raising concerns across the Internet of a military takeover.

Lithuanian MPs unanimously ratify creation of joint Ukrainian-Polish-Lithuanian Brigade

: Posted On Friday, 27 March 2015 12:32

Lithuanian MPs unanimously ratify creation of joint Ukrainian-Polish-Lithuanian Brigade

Lithuanian parliament unanimously approved on Thursday the treaty establishing joint military brigade with Poland and Ukraine (LITPOLUKRBRIG), according to the press office of the Seimas, the Lithuanian parliament. LITPOLUKRBRIG is a great opportunity to Ukrainian armed forces to achieve NATO standards.

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