March 2017 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
 
 
 
 

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Patrol GORE-TEX Extended Comfort Footwear showcased at IWA 2017
 
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With its Patrol GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Footwear, W. L. Gore provides a first-of-a-kind solution for a lightweight, extremely breathable and durably waterproof duty boot specifically engineered for use in hot-dry and hot-humid climates. The boots, presented at IWA 2017, are quick to dry and offer reliable protection against sand, dust and water entry.
 

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Tigr-M armored car with remote-controlled Arbalet-DM module enters Russian Army inventory
 
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The Tigr-M armored car mounting the Arbalet-DM remotely controlled fighting module has entered service with the Russian Army.The Tigr-M armored car equipped with the Arbalet-DM remotely controlled fighting module was introduced into the Armed Forces inventory in late January based on its passing of the official tests that proved the Defense Ministry’s requirements specification.
 

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Russia to send second S-400 air defense system regiment to Crimea
 
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A second S-400 Triumph (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) air defense (AD) missile regiment will achieve its full operational capability in Crimea in the second half of 2017, Crimea’s air defenses will be beefed up in the other half of 2017 with the second S-400 regiment. It will be stationed in the west of the peninsula.
 

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US Army to design new precision guided mortar
 
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The US Army has closed its initial solicitation phase for designs to create a next generation precision mortar that will allow Soldiers to put their rounds on target with extreme accuracy. The 120 mm high explosive guided mortar, or HEGM program, is intended to replace the current precision-guided HE mortar, the accelerated precision mortar initiative or APMI.
 

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United States have deployed troops and Stryker armoured vehicles in Syria
 
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The United States have deployed troops with Stryker 8x8 armoured vehicle and HUMVEE to the northern Syrian city of Manbij to support Kurdish troops in the area. A video footage from RT Ruptly shows the US troops traveling in a convoy on Saturday, February 4, 2017, around the city of Manbij in the Aleppo Governorate, Syria.
 

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U.S. army budget request for 2018 will include funds to accelerate purchase of AMPV armoured
 
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According to Bloomberg news of March 1, 2017, the U.S. army budget request for 2018 will include funds to accelerate the purchase of new AMPV Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle designed and manufactured by the American Company BAE Systems. The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) is the U.S. Army’s program to replace the Vietnam-era M113 Family of Vehicles.
 

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W. L. Gore exhibits its Desert Boots with new GORE-TEX Extended Comfort laminates at IWA 2017
 
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At IWA OutdoorClassics 2017, W. L. Gore showcases its Desert Boots with new GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort laminates. These equipment are ideal solution for military professionals working in warm/hot environments as they feature a functional membrane which offers additional protection against exposition to waste, undesirable liquids, and sewage water.
 

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Turkish army has deployed new Cobra II 4x4 armoured vehicle on Turkish-Syrian border
 
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According to pictures released on Twitter, Turkish army has deployed new Cobra 2 4x4 armoured vehicle on the Turkish-Syrian border. The new Cobra 2 seems to be equipped with radar, a target detection system and a thermal camera to perform reconnaissance and observation missions.
 

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EURENCO exhibits its two propellant brands BOFORS POWDERS and PB CLERMONT at IWA 2017
 
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EURENCO is exhibiting at the IWA Outdoors Classic 2017 exhibition in Nürnberg, Germany, with its two small caliber propellants brands: BOFORS POWDERS and PB CLERMONT. The two brands have developed world class powders for more than 100 years and are considered as two of the world’s best propellant brands.
 

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Czech Company VOP has presented NIMR Ajban 440A 4x4 light protected vehicle to Czech Army
 
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The Czech Company VOP has demonstrated the Ajban 440A 4x4 protected vehicle to the Czech Ministry of Defense to the military polygon of Vyskov, in Czech Republic, February 27 -28, 2017. During the defense exhibition IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, VOP has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with UAE-based Company NIMR for the marketing, distribution, production and after-sale support of the complete range of NIMR armoured vehicles to the Visegrad 4 countries - Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary.
 

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Iranian army has test-fired S-300 air defense missile system during military exercise 'Damavand'
 
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The Iranian military forces test-fired a Russian S-300 air defense missile system that has been recently delivered to Iran during a series of wargames, codenamed 'Damavand', on Saturday, February 4, 2017. The S-300 defense system was test-fired in the presence of the Iranian military and government officials with the aim of assessing its performance, using multiple flying targets and missiles.
 

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Czech Company CZ unveils its new P-10 C 9mm pistol for law enforcement and police officers
 
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The Czech Company CZ (Ceská zbrojovka) a global leader in the manufacturing of small arms unveiled its new CA P-10C 9mm semi-automatic pistol for law enforcement and police officers at IWA 2017 Outdoor Classic, an International trade fair for hunting, shooting sports, outdoor activities and security which takes place in Nuremberg (Germany) from 3 to 6 March 2017.
 

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MEADS International hosts a Polish delegation for the Wisla medium-range air defense program
 
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Focusing on use of Italian gallium nitride (GaN) technology, MEADS International (MI) has hosted a delegation headed by Secretary of State Bartosz Kownacki in the Polish Ministry of National Defense (MoND) at the facilities of MBDA Italia and LEONARDO. As part of its technology focus for the Wisla medium-range air defense program, MI anticipates a valued partnership leading to production of GaN sensors for Polish radars, including MEADS.
 

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Cubic’s vocality Introduces the Next-Gen Radio over Internet Protocol Gateway with OPUS RoIP
 
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Cubic Corporation today announced the launch of OPUS RoIP, a new Radio over IP (RoIP) gateway, by its subsidiary Vocality Inc., which operates within the Cubic Mission Solutions business division. The OPUS RoIP provides users with a simple-to-use, small form factor radio connectivity solution, suitable for use in a wide range of markets, including emergency services, energy production and military applications.
 

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Tactical vehicles and protection systems manufacturer Jankel reaffirms UK as major production base
 
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Jankel Armouring Ltd, the world-class protection systems specialist, has increased its UK production facility and its workforce as a result of growth in projects around the world. The company is expanding its Small Dole facility in West Sussex just 18 months after opening a manufacturing division at the site.
 

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U.S. Company Navistar to upgrade 1,085 MaxxPro MRAP vehicles for United Arab Emirates
 
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Navistar Defense LLC, Lisle, Illinois, was awarded a $440,000,000 firm-fixed-price, foreign military sales contract (United Arab Emirates) for the reset and upgrade of 1,085 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected MaxxPro Excess Defense Article vehicles, and the delivery of specified sets, kits, packages, and technical publications, for the government of United Arab Emirates under Foreign Military Sales case AE-B-ZVA.
 

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Annual multinational Special Forces Operations exercice Flintlock 2017 started in Niger
 
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More than 20 Nations came together as Flintlock 2017 kicked off with its opening ceremony Feb. 27, in N’Djamena. The annual training exercise is a Special Forces Operations exercise with more than 2,000 participants from across Africa, Europe and North America.
 

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