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According to news published by the US Army website on May 29, 2020, the US Army plans to test the Israeli-made Iron Dome short-range air defense missile system. Two batteries of Iron Dome will be sent at Fort Bliss, Texas, to perform firing tests and could be deployed by at the end of 2021.
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The 3rd battalion, 8th Cavalry, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team is the first brigade of the U.S. Army to receive the newest version of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT), the new SEP V3 variant. The Abrams M1A2 SEP V3 (System Enhanced Package) is a modernized version of the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank (MBT) in service with the US Army, offering enhanced protection and survivability, as well as higher lethality than the previous version of the M1 Abrams tanks.
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Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced on May 27, 2020, that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command to provide mission-critical computing systems for the M777A2 Lightweight 155mm Towed Howitzer.The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract is worth up to $21,470,307 and was awarded on February 19, 2020, with the first delivery order worth $6,319,922.
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The PGZ consortium implementing the contract with the Armament Inspectorate for the modernization of Leopard 2A4 tanks for the Polish army has formally completed the process of collecting the first two tanks in the 2PL standard. Works aimed at collecting the next three vehicles are to be completed this week. The formal collection of vehicles is an important stage in the program, enabling the start of delivery of subsequent batches of modernized Leopard 2PL MBTs.
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WFEL Ltd., Stockport, Cheshire, United Kingdom, was awarded an $8,034,740 firm-fixed-price contract for retrofit kits for the Dry Support Bridge system. The DSB is a tactical military bridging system that is in service with the armed forces of the United States, Turkey, Australia, and Switzerland.
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According to US contracts released on May 29, 2020, General Dynamics-OTS, Williston, Vermont, was awarded a $3,420,531,156 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price) contract for production and engineering services for Hydra-70 rocket systems.
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On 25th May, the Finnish Defense Forces and Sako Oy signed a letter of intent, on the basis of which the development of a new rifle product family for the Finnish Defense Forces will begin, Leevi Larkovuo reports.
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The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of 84 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancements (MSEs) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $800 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered on May 28 the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
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The Polish 15th “Giżycka” Mechanized Brigade has received additional Poprad SPZR self-propelled SAM systems from PIT-RADWAR S.A. The air defense squadron of that unit is currently receiving the new assets, the Polish Ministry of Defense announced.
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The T-11 personnel parachute offers jumpers a slow and stable descent, especially in high winds, and can support more weight than previous parachutes, a crucial advantage for warfighters who carry robust, heavy gear.
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On May 28, 2020, the company INKAS Vehicles LLC based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) unveiled its new "Hornet" Pickup 4x4 APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) vehicle using Webinar (Online Video conference) services provided by Army Recognition Group.
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After COVID-19 forced the Army to shutter or curtail major exercises, the service’s top officer said Wednesday, May 27, that Soldiers will soon return to train with partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Pacific Pathways, a series of exercises where units conduct several stops and train with foreign militaries in an expeditionary-style deployment, has been temporarily halted after the Defense Department issued a stop-movement order, slated to end June 30. Sean Kimmons, Army News Service, reports. “Our intent is to get back with these exercises as soon as the conditions allow,” said Gen. James C. McConville, the Army’s chief of staff. “We have to stay ready.”
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The Special Operations Force of the Portuguese Army is scheduled to receive twelve VAMTAC ST5 4x4 special operations vehicles manufactured by Urovesa.
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Turkish company BMC is now ready for the serial production of its Tulga (“Helmet”) armored pickup truck designed to meet requirements from the Turkish internal security forces. This stage has been reached after two and a half years of the development process Turkish media report.
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The Russian MZ-204 Highlander self-propelled mortar, developed on the basis of the Tigr-M multipurpose wheeled armored vehicle has successfully passed the relevant tests, CEO of the Military Industrial Company (VPK) Alexander Krasovitsky said.
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Twitter sometimes reveals interesting variants of well-known vehicles. On Caesar’s account, three pictures show a BRDM-2 in Belarus, fitted with a pop-up RWCS. No time nor technical details are provided. When were these pictures taken? Is it (or was it) an “official” modification to be tested?
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The Russian Defense ministry has announced that the first eight 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV self-propelled guns have been delivered to the arsenals of the CVO district for further shipment to the troops. The first units of this system were delivered in 2015.
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The Estonian company Milrem Robotics is trying to revolutionize the global defense industry by developing a new type of unmanned tracked IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) for mechanized units, a Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) designated Type-X. Although it is not a tank, the Type-X moves on tracks and has a turret.
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According to a Tweet from General Dynamics UK, the Foxhound LPPVs (Light Patrol Protected Vehicle) of the British Army have been used in operations over 1 million km. According to the Military Balance, a total of 399 Foxhound are in service with the British army.
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While Mahindra and Mahindra is a renowned passenger car manufacturer that offers well-sorted SUVs and MPVs, the company also builds products for use by India’s defence forces, GaadiWaadi reports.
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Swedish company Saab has received orders from Latvian and Estonian Armed Forces for deliveries of Carl-Gustaf M4 portable anti-tank weapon system. Deliveries will take place in 2021-2024. The orders are placed within a framework agreement signed by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) in June 2019, which allows Sweden, Latvia and Estonia to place orders for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon systems during a ten-year period.
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China Navy's only land-based air defense brigade is based on Hainan island. While smaller independent air defense units provide air defense for naval installations elsewhere, this is the only mobile unit in the entire province of Hainan, the island that shelters Navy's HQ of the Chinese Southern Theater Command.
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The Company INKAS Vehicles LLC based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), will use the Webinar services of Army Recognition Group to unveil its new Pickup design 4x4 APC (Armored Personne Carrier) vehicle. Subscribe to join the Free Webinar at this link (TIME UPDATE 28 May 2020 12:00 PM)
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Russia’s Military Industrial Company Arzamas Machinery-Plant has delivered over 2,000 Tigr, or GAZ-233114, armored vehicles to domestic and foreign customers since 2005, company CEO Alexander Krasovitsky told TASS on Monday, May 25.
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The Saker-1C Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) project, a successful partnership of UAVOS and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Arabia, includes development, flying and maintenance, UAS Weekly reports.