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Russia ready to sign agreement to integrate South Ossetia military units into Russian armed forces TASS 11703172

: Posted On Friday, 17 March 2017 18:29

Russia ready to sign agreement to integrate South Ossetia military units into Russian armed forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted a government proposal and instructed to sign an agreement on integrating South Ossetian military units into the Russian armed forces. A corresponding instruction was posted on the government’s legal information web portal.

US President Donald Trump asked another $30 billion for defense funding to defeat Islamic State 11703171

: Posted On Friday, 17 March 2017 10:02

US President Donald Trump asked another $30 billion for defense funding to defeat Islamic State

In a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan today, President Donald J. Trump asked for another $30 billion for the Defense Department in this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30, to rebuild the armed forces and accelerate the campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Chinese Marines corps to be expanded to 100,000 troops 81703171

: Posted On Friday, 17 March 2017 09:51

Chinese Marines corps to be expanded to 100,000 troops

China plans to expand its Marine Corps from the current 20,000 to 100,000 troops in order to better protect the country's marine lifeline and rising overseas interests, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on March 13. Some Marine Corps troops will be assigned overseas, including Djibouti and Gwadar Port of Pakistan, said the report.

Lithuanian Army's chooses Orbital ATK MK44 Bushmaster Chain Gun to mount on Vilkas 8x8 IFV 81603174

: Posted On Thursday, 16 March 2017 17:00

Lithuanian Army's chooses Orbital ATK MK44 Bushmaster Chain Gun to mount on Vilkas 8x8 IFV

Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that the company’s MK44 Bushmaster® Chain Gun® was selected by the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence to arm the Lithuanian Army’s new Vilkas 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles. The gun system will support air bursting ammunition that can defeat enemies hiding in protected positions.

Turkish army has ordered Korkut new 35mm short-range air defense system to Aselsan from Turkey 11603173

: Posted On Thursday, 16 March 2017 11:55

Turkish army has ordered Korkut new 35mm short-range air defense system to Aselsan from Turkey

Turkish Army has signed a contract with the Company Aselsan of Turkey for the purchase of undisclosed number of new Korkut 35mm short-range air defense system after successful qualifications tests. This new air defense system was unveiled during IDEF 2013, a defense exhibition in Istanbul in May 2013.

Singapore to buy 2000 US made XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) rounds 81603172

: Posted On Thursday, 16 March 2017 10:22

Singapore to buy 2000 US made XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) rounds

The United State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Singapore for XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) rounds. The estimated cost is $66 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on March 13, 2017.

Large military exercise Dynamic Front II in Germany with 1,400 soldiers from nine NATO nations 11603172

: Posted On Thursday, 16 March 2017 10:04

Large military exercise Dynamic Front II in Germany with 1,400 soldiers from nine NATO nations

Large multinational military exercise for U.S. artillery unit in the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. Dynamic Front II, which took place March 6 to 9, tested the interoperability at the tactical level using the Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities program that integrated NATO Allies into an artillery live-fire exercise.

Russia and Japan talks about bilateral cooperation of defence ministries TASS 81603171

: Posted On Thursday, 16 March 2017 09:33

Russia and Japan talks about bilateral cooperation of defence ministries

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Lieutenant-General Alexander Fomin has held talks with Japanese Ambassador to Russia Toyohisa Kozuki to discuss bilateral cooperation prospects, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press office said. The talks were held on the threshold of a meeting of the defense and foreign ministers of Russia and Japan in Tokyo, the press office added.

BAE Systems and VOP together for replacement of Czech army BMP-2 IFV with CV90 armoured 11601171

: Posted On Thursday, 16 March 2017 09:12

BAE Systems and VOP together for replacement of Czech army BMP-2 IFV with CV90 armoured

BAE Systems and VOP CZ have teamed up to pursue the Czech Republic’s BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle replacement programme. The two companies will combine efforts to deliver the CV90 vehicle for the Czech Land Forces.

Denmark selects Nexter's CAESAR 8x8 self-propelled howitzer 81503174

: Posted On Wednesday, 15 March 2017 16:11

Denmark selects Nexter's CAESAR 8x8 self-propelled howitzer

The Danish Ministry of Defence has decided that the French company Nexter will supply the country with new artillery systems Caesar 8x8 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Denmark has purchased 15 units of the new system and have an option for 6 more. The deal is about 300 millions Danish Krone. It will replace the 32 US-built M109A3 self-propelled howitzers.

Israel Aerospace Industries unveils its ELM-2112FP radar 81503173

: Posted On Wednesday, 15 March 2017 14:32

Israel Aerospace Industries unveils its ELM-2112FP radar

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is unveiling its ELM-2112FP- persistent surveillance foliage penetration radar, designed to detect threats that could not be identified previously in areas of dense foliage and forestry. Developed by IAI subsidiary, ELTA Systems, the radar has been operationally deployed for several years and will be displayed at the LAAD Defense & Security exhibition in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, April 4-7, 2017.

First export contract for Nurol Makina of Turkey with its Edjder Yalcin 4x4 armored in North Africa 11501172

: Posted On Wednesday, 15 March 2017 11:50

First export contract for Nurol Makina of Turkey with its Edjder Yalcin 4x4 armored in North Africa

According a project developer of the Turkish Company Nurol Makina, the Ejder Yalcin 4x4 tactical armoured vehicle will be delivered to an undisclosed customer in North Africa. The export contract was signed with a ministry of defense of North African country after the successful completion of field tests in the desert.

MBDA unveils the new Mistral ATLAS-RC short-range air defence system at HOMSEC 2017 81503171

: Posted On Wednesday, 15 March 2017 09:39

MBDA unveils the new Mistral ATLAS-RC short-range air defence system at HOMSEC 2017

As a response to the Spanish MoD’s requirements to modernize its existing Mistral launchers, this new system is based on a remotely controlled turret, equipped with two Mistral missiles and a latest generation thermal sight, capable of being mounted on light armoured vehicles such as the URO VAMTAC ST5, the Spanish Army’s high mobility tactical vehicle.

Guarani 6x6 armoured vehicle produced in Brazil is now in service with Lebanese Army 11401172

: Posted On Tuesday, 14 March 2017 11:23

Guarani 6x6 armoured vehicle produced in Brazil is now in service with Lebanese Army

According pictures released on the Facebook account of the Military Vehicles in Lebanon, the Guarani 6x6 armoured vehicle personnel carrier is now in service with the Lebanese armed forces. In July 2015, it was announced that the Iveco plant in Sete Lagoas (Brazil) will produce 10 Guarani armoured vehicles which will be delivered directly to Lebanon without armament.

Russian Artillery units of the Western Millitary District receives Tornado-G MLRS TASS 81403172

: Posted On Tuesday, 14 March 2017 11:19

Russian Artillery units of the Western Millitary District receives Tornado-G MLRS

A Russian Western Military District artillery large unit has received two battalion sets of the Tornado-G multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), the district’s press office said.

Indian missiles BRAHMOS can boost exports of Indian arms TASS 81403171

: Posted On Tuesday, 14 March 2017 10:34

Indian missiles BRAHMOS can boost exports of Indian arms

India is planning to increase its volume of arms export to USD2 billion in 2019, according to the Minister of Defence, Manohar Parrikar. In 2014, it reached INR11 billion [USD164 million], INR15.82 billion [USD236 million] in 2015, and INR20.6 billion [USD307.5 million] in 2016," Parrikar emphasized. According to him, there is a task to increase the volume of India’s defence export to USD2 billion by the end of 2019.

Police and Gendarmerie forces of Serbia will receive Milosh and Lazar 3 armoured vehicles 11403171

: Posted On Tuesday, 14 March 2017 09:06

Police and Gendarmerie forces of Serbia will receive Milosh and Lazar 3 armoured vehicles

According a statement published by the Serbian government, the Special Anti-Terrorist unit of the Serbian Police will receive six of the new Milosh 4x4 multi-purpose armoured vehicle designed and manufactured by the Serbian State Company Yugoimport, while the Serbian the Serbian Gendarmerie will receive six Lazar 3 8x8 armoured personnel carrier (APC).

China eyes new radar-evading military drones 81303173

: Posted On Monday, 13 March 2017 12:01

China eyes new radar-evading military drones

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, the nation's largest missile-maker, has begun to develop military drones that can evade radar and anti-aircraft weapons.The company is focusing on the development of a long-endurance stealth drone and a near-space drone, said Wei Yiyin, CASIC deputy general manager and a member of the CPPCC National Committee.

Abkhaz Armed Forces Discuses modernization plan with Russian Federation TASS 81303172

: Posted On Monday, 13 March 2017 11:24

Abkhaz Armed Forces Discuses modernization plan with Russian Federation

The modernization of the Abkhaz Armed Forces has been discussed at the working meetings of Russian and Abkhaz defense ministry officials in Sukhum, according to the press office of the Abkhaz Defense Ministry.

Russian Southern Military District starts using Koleso advanced modular training system TASS 81303171

: Posted On Monday, 13 March 2017 10:42

Russian Southern Military District starts using Koleso advanced modular training system

Russia’s Southern Military District has switched over to the Koleso (Russian for wheel) new modular combat training system, acting on orders from the district’s commander, Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov, according to the district’s press office.

Artillery unit of Israeli Army will begin field tests of new Skylark 3 UAV Unmanned Aerial System 11303171

: Posted On Monday, 13 March 2017 10:18

Artillery unit of Israeli Army will begin field tests of new Skylark 3 UAV Unmanned Aerial System

According the newspaper website Hareetz, artillery unit of Israel Defence Forces will begin field test of the new Skylark 3 UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) manufactured by the Company Elbit Systems. This UAS was unveiled in February 2016 and was presented for the first time to the public during the Singapore Air Show 2016.

Chinese LY-80 air defense missile system enters officially in service with Pakistan armed forces 11303172

: Posted On Sunday, 12 March 2017 12:44

Chinese LY-80 air defense missile system enters officially in service with Pakistan armed forces

According a statement from the Pakistani military’s public affairs, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has attended an official ceremony to induct new Chinese-made low to medium air defense missile system LY-80 also named HQ-16A in China.

Iran launches production line of new Karrar home-made MBT main battle tank 11201171

: Posted On Sunday, 12 March 2017 11:29

Iran launches production line of new Karrar home-made MBT main battle tank

Sunday, March 12, 2017, the Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan has inaugurate the production line of the new home-made Karrar main battle tank at the Bani-Hashem Armor Industrial Complex in Dorud County, Lorestan.

FNSS from Turkey will developed ZAHA new tracked amphibious armored for Turkish armed forces 11103173

: Posted On Saturday, 11 March 2017 12:29

FNSS from Turkey will developed ZAHA new tracked amphibious armored for Turkish armed forces

The Turkish Company FNSS has won a contract to produce 27 tracked amphibious armoured vehicles for the Turkish armed forces including personnel carrier, command post and rescue vehicles. To response to this new request, FNSS will developed the ZAHA (Zirhli Amfibi Hücum Araci) a new combat amphibious tracked armoured vehicle.

New Land Rover 4x4 vehicle featuring drone technology for Austrian emergency response teams 11101171

: Posted On Saturday, 11 March 2017 10:27

New Land Rover 4x4 vehicle featuring drone technology for Austrian emergency response teams

Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has designed and engineered a custom version of the new Land Rover Discovery for use by the Austrian Red Cross. ‘Project Hero’ was presented to the world’s media for the first time March 7 at the Geneva Motor Show.

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