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

Russia will develop new air defense system for airborne troops based on BMD-4M armoured 10505161

: Posted On Thursday, 05 May 2016 17:56

Russia will develop new air defense system for airborne troops based on BMD-4M armoured

Russia is currently on the way to develop new air defense missile system based on BMD-4M armoured infantry fighting vehicle for Airborne Forces within the framework of the Ptitselov (Fowler) project that could use existing combat modules, as the Sosna (Pine) system.

Harris awarded contracts for SATCOM and MRAP radio upgrades 40505161

: Posted On Thursday, 05 May 2016 17:21

Harris awarded contracts for SATCOM and MRAP radio upgrades

Harris Corporation has been contracted to provide upgrades under the Army’s MET programme and supply radio systems that will be installed in Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles of the US Air Force ground protection forces.

NIMR Automotive new Ajban SOV Special Operations Vehicle in live demo at Warrior Competition 10405162

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 21:48

NIMR Automotive new Ajban SOV Special Operations Vehicle in live demo at Warrior Competition

During the Warrior Competition 2016, at the KASOTC Special Forces training Camp in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates Company NIMR Automotive presents one the most modern combat vehicle especially designed for Special Forces units which is called AJBAN SOV (Special Operations Vehicle).

Russia develops air-droppable SAM system for the airborne troops Tass 50405164

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 16:42

Russia develops air-droppable SAM system for the Airborne Forces

Russian defense industry is developing mobile air-droppable surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for the Airborne Forces (Russian acronym: VDV, Vozdushno-Desantniye Voyska), according to a source in the industry.

Russia deploys Rys` armoured cars at Victory Day Parade rehearsals Tass 50404163

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 16:17

Russia deploys Rys` armoured cars at Victory Day Parade rehearsals

Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has issued Rys` (a licensed copy of Italian Iveco LMV-65 (Light Multirole Vehicle) utility armoured car) armoured cars (AC) to the 22th Special Forces (SF) brigade deployed at Rostov-on-Don (Rostov Region). The cars were revealed on May 3 during the 9 May Victory Day Parade rehearsals.

Rheinmetall to supply ammunition for the German Army Puma IFVs 40405164

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 13:31

Rheinmetall to supply ammunition for the German Army Puma IFVs

Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract by the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to provide ammunition and accessories for the German Army’s KMW-Rheinmetal Puma armoured infantry fighting vehicles. The orders were placed from February to April and have a value of EUR12 million.

ArmorSource to provide lightweight helmets to the USMC 40405163

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 13:19

ArmorSource to provide lightweight helmets to the USMC

ArmorSource LLC has been contracted by the United States Marine Corps to provide 10,000 Lightweight Helmets (LWH). The new equipment will be delivered in the first three quarters of 2017. They will be produced at the company’s headquarters facilities in Ohio.

Norway steps up contribution against ISIS 40405162

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 12:34

Norway steps up contribution against ISIS

Norway will increase its contribution in the fight against the Islamic State. The Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, made the announcement stressing that ISIS is a threat to the country’s security as well, referring to the terrorist attacks in France, Belgium and Turkey. Oslo’s contribution will be under the UN Security Council’s resolution 2249 and will involve military and civilian engagements.

RE2 Robotics Delivers Highly Dexterous Manipulation System to the U.S. Army 50405162

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 11:42

RE2 Robotics Delivers Highly Dexterous Manipulation System to the U.S. Army

RE2 Robotics announced on May 3 that it has delivered a two-arm Highly Dexterous Manipulation System (HDMS) to the U.S. Army’s Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) under an Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II extension contract.

NATO to accept Israeli official representative at its headquarters in Brussels 30405164

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 11:23

NATO to accept Israeli official representative at its headquarters in Brussels

In a significant upgrading of ties, NATO will recognize an official Israeli representative and the intergovernmental military alliance will grant Israel a permanent office at its headquarters in Brussels, according to Israel’s Foreign Ministry.

New US division protects armament systems from cyber-attacks 5040516

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 10:54

New US division protects armament systems from cyber-attacks

Cyber-attacks are one of the more significant threats facing the United States and its allies around the world. Adversaries go beyond traditional uniformed Soldiers and are as diverse as their tactics.

Russian National Guard to be euipped with upgraded AK-74M assault rifles TASS 30405163

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 10:16

Russian National Guard to be equipped with upgraded AK-74M assault rifles

Russian National Guard will be armed with upgraded AK-74M assault rifles, the Director Executive of Russian Armourers Union, Ruslan Pukhov told Izvestia newspaper.

Tata Power SEO to provide its Rajak thermal imaging systems to the border Security Force 30405162

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 09:46

Tata Power SEO to provide its Rajak thermal imaging systems to the border Security Force

Tata Power's Strategic Engineering Division (Tata Power SEO) has received an order from the Border Security Force (BSF), Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India for the supply of Rajak TBC DN-1, its indigenously developed Hand Held Thermal Imaging Systems (HHTI) (Cooled Version). BSF is one of the premier forces of India using HHTls for border surveillance and has selected through a global tender Tata Power SED's Rajak TBC DN-1 Multi-Function Thermal lmager after extensive field trials.

Raytheon to increase its small unmanned aircraft systems deliveries 30405161

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 09:12

Raytheon to increase its small unmanned aircraft systems deliveries

Responding to growing warfighter demand, Raytheon Company has increased deliveries of its small unmanned aircraft systems. The company has also formed a new UAS directorate within the Advanced Missile Systems product line in Tucson, Arizona, that combines expertise in small UAS airframe and integration, with mission payload, command and control, and technology from across the company.

NATO to send more troops in Baltic states 40405161

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 02:24

NATO to send more troops in Baltic states

NATO is planning to increase its presence in the Baltic region. According to officials, the Alliance plans to send around 4,000 soldiers in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, in an effort to reinforce its presence against Russia.

Swedish Army received v2.0 software of the KomNod IP-comms system 40305162

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 May 2016 21:57

Swedish FMV received v2.0 software of the KomNod IP-comms system

The Swedish Procurement Agency (FMV) has received the latest version of the voice and data communication KomNod system’s software. The IP-based tactical communications system started in 2009 was granted to Thales in 2010. It was installed on the Army's vehicles, as part of a Swedish Armed Forces-wide programme for IP-based communication infrastructure.

Dutch Cyber Command to set up training and testing facility with Thales 40305161

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 May 2016 18:34

Dutch Cyber Command to set up training and testing facility with Thales

The Dutch Defence Cyber Command and Thales have signed an agreement to set up a Cyber training and testing centre. The Cyber Range as it will be known, will be based at Dumoulin Barracks in Soesterberg region. Its operation will allow the Dutch Armed Forces to train their personnel and test new technologies and procedures in a safe and secure environment.

Oshkosh Defense to feature its new TerraMax unmanned ground vehicle technology at XPONENTIAL 30305163

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 May 2016 16:18

Oshkosh Defense to feature its new TerraMax unmanned ground vehicle technology at XPONENTIAL

Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, will feature its TerraMax™ unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology equipped on a MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) during the annual Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI) conference, XPONENTIAL in New Orleans from May 2-5, 2016.

Orbital ATK to provide the US Army with small caliber ammunition 30305162

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 May 2016 15:00

Orbital ATK to provide the US Army with small caliber ammunition

Orbital ATK, Inc., a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that it has received orders totaling $210 million to produce small caliber ammunition for the U.S. Army. Orders were placed for .50 caliber, 5.56mm and 7.62mm ammunition under Orbital ATK’s supply contract to produce a variety of small caliber ammunition for the U.S. government at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Lake City) in Independence, Missouri.

Elbit Systems provides Advanced Driving Simulators for two NATO armies 5030516

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 May 2016 12:18

Elbit Systems provides Advanced Driving Simulators for two NATO armies

Elbit Systems announced on May 2, that it has completed the delivery of a number of driving simulators for the armed forces of two NATO member countries. The simulators, which were delivered to the driving schools of both countries, are expected to enrich the training plan of new drivers, as well as support the operational readiness of qualified drivers.

AeroVironment unveils its new Mantis i45 EO/IR Gimbal Payload for its Puma unmanned aircraft 30305161

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 May 2016 12:15

AeroVironment unveils its new Mantis i45 EO/IR Gimbal Payload for its Puma unmanned aircraft

AeroVironment Inc., a world leader in small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today unveiled its new Mantis i45 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) gimbal payload designed for AeroVironment Puma™ AE (All Environment) small unmanned aircraft systems – for both commercial and military applications. The company made the announcement at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2016 conference and trade show taking place May 2-5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

Armenian Defense Ministry stresses importance of equipping army with armament 5030516

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 May 2016 08:47

Armenian Defense Ministry stresses importance of equipping army with armament

The Armenian defense ministry’s officials gathered on Saturday April 30, to stress the importance of equipping the army with arms, the defense ministry reports on its website.

Iran’s Parliament passes bill to boost Defense budget 5020516

: Posted On Monday, 02 May 2016 17:18

Iran’s Parliament passes bill to boost Defense budget

Iranian lawmakers approved a bill that obliges the administration to allocate five percent of the annual state public budget to the country’s defense sector, starting from the current Iranian calendar year

Russian Paratroopers to be equipped with new Typhoon 4x4 armored personnel carriers 30205164

: Posted On Monday, 02 May 2016 14:47

Russian Paratroopers to be equipped with new Typhoon 4x4 armored personnel carriers

The first mock-up model of a new Russian assault armored vehicle for use during training is already in production, according to Russian Airborne Troops chief Vladimir Shamanov. Russian paratroopers will soon be equipped with new Typhoon 4x4 armored personnel carriers, RIA Novosti quoted Russian Airborne Troops chief Vladimir Shamanov as saying.

Vikings amphibious all-terrain vehicles to reach full operational capability after 3.5 year journey 30205163

: Posted On Monday, 02 May 2016 11:03

Vikings amphibious all-terrain vehicles to reach full operational capability after 3.5 year journey

The UK Royal Navy’s fleet of amphibious all-terrain vehicles – Vikings – have reached full operational capability (FOC) after a 3.5 year journey. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced in September 2012 that 99 Viking vehicles, used extensively by the Royal Marines, would be regenerated under a new $54 (£37) million contract with BAE Systems.

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