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Archive worldwide army military news November 2009
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The out datedness of the anti-aircraft defense equipment (DCA) explains the desire of Teheran to obtain Russian systems of anti-aircraft missiles S-300, declared Wednesday during a conversation with RIA Novosti Vladimir Evséïev, Russian institute of the worldwide economy and international relations. “Iran does not have modern systems, the DCA being equipped with Tor-M1. These systems ensure an anti-aircraft protection in a ray of 20km and they are not mobile. That wants to say that Iran does not have systems able to be protected, also Teheran would like it to obtain the Russian systems of anti-aircraft missiles S-300”, indicated Vladimir Evséïev. In addition, the Russian researcher specified that “S-300 Marie very well with Tor-M1. It was initially expected that Tor-M1 protect S-300, charged in their turn to ensure the protection of the territory of the country. Iran is unable to only manufacture of S-300 because of its not easily retrievable technological delay. Teheran cannot copy this system either. Tor-M1 will not be able to protect the Iranian nuclear sites. All this made that Iran seeks to obtain S-300”.The out datedness of the anti-aircraft defense equipment (DCA) explains the desire of Teheran to obtain Russian systems of anti-aircraft missiles S-300, declared Wednesday during an interview with RIA Novosti Vladimir Evséïev.

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The U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, in support of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC), has awarded a $2.2 billion contract to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for 724 Light Armored Vehicles (LAV) for a Foreign Military Sale (FMS). Vehicle deliveries will begin in April 2011. General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company's parent corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics. The contract was signed through the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown Agency of the Canadian Government. Vehicles provided under this contract will be the LAV II version -- a 300 horsepower 8x8 vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of up to 32,000 lbs (14,500 kg). The vehicles will be produced in 10 different variants. The Light Armored Vehicles ordered under this contract are a variant of the Canadian Army’s Coyote; they will be exported, presumably to the Saudi National Guard.General Dynamics Awarded USD$2.2 Billion Contract for Light Armored Vehicles, presumably for the Saudi National Guard. Vehicles provided under this contract will be the LAV II version.

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The Ministry of Defence of Chad has once again chosen Renault Trucks Defense to expand its fleet. The Ministry has confirmed an order of 64 units of fire tender Midlum and Kerax 8x8 and 6x6 equipped with tank and flatbed. A first contract had been signed in January 2009 for 52 kerax.The Ministry of Defence of Chad has once again chosen Renault Trucks Defense to expand its fleet. The Ministry has confirmed an order of 64 units of fire tender Midlum and Kerax 8x8 and 6x6.

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Defense Minister Carme Chacon today presented to the Council of Ministers a report on the need for a new 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle to enhance safety and mobility of Spanish troops. According to the Defense Ministry's policy to give top priority to the safety and protection of Spanish soldiers, the Defense Minister has requested an additional effort to acquire a new fleet of 4x4 armored squad and platoon vehicles, and of next generation 8x8 vehicles, to complete the renewal of the Spanish Army’s armored vehicles inventory. The Defense Ministry is considering, in an effort to expedite arrangements for the future purchase, the main models of 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles available on the market, some of which are already in operation with allied forces. The acquisition of a new vehicle of this type will increase the capabilities of security, safety, design and mobility of Spanish troops in carrying out their assigned missions.Defense Minister Carme Chacon today presented to the Council of Ministers a report on the need for a new 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle to enhance safety and mobility of Spanish troops.

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Thales Australia's ground-breaking Hawkei Australian Light Protected Vehicle has passed a significant milestone with the successful completion of the first series of mine blast tests on the passenger compartment. Conducted on a full monocoque hull prototype, the test involved a high level blast beneath the centre of the vehicle, representing the type of detonation that occurs when a vehicle passes directly over a land mine. The Hawkei's hull has also recently been successfully tested against IED fragments, another key operational threat. These tests are part of a series designed to ensure that the Australian designed and built Hawkei provides the highest possible protection for Australian soldiers. The data gathered during the blast testing from full anthropomorphic dummies will be used to further refine the blast management system used in the vehicle. Achieving the highest levels of protection in the light vehicle class is one of the primary goals for the Hawkei design team, which includes Plasan Sasa, one of the world's foremost armour solutions companies.Thales Australia's ground-breaking Hawkei Australian Light Protected Vehicle has passed a significant milestone with the successful completion of the first series of mine blast tests on the passenger compartment.

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The existence of a new Chinese small-tracked armoured vehicle bearing a strong similarity to the new Russian BTR-MD/BTR-D3 Rakushka ('Shell') air-deployable armoured vehicle was recently revealed by Chinese Internet sources. The vehicle, also seen at a Chinese armour display, could still be a prototype and Chinese sources have yet to reveal any of its technical details. Assuming the vehicle is intended for use by airborne forces of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), its introduction would be consistent with the PLA's ongoing effort to mechanise its airborne forces after the Russian pattern. The Chinese ZBD-03 airborne infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) that emerged in 2004 is similar to the Russian BMD series, but it offers greater room for troops and is so far only armed with a 25 mm or 30 mm cannon compared with the combined 100 mm.The existence of a new Chinese small-tracked armoured vehicle bearing a strong similarity to the new Russian BTR-MD/BTR-D3 Rakushka deployable armoured vehicle was recently revealed by Chinese Internet sources.

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Le commandant de l'Armée de l'air russe Alexandre Zeline a condamné jeudi les lenteurs dans la conception des systèmes de missiles antiaériens S-500. "La manière dont sont conçus les systèmes S-500 ne me convient pas", a-t-il indiqué devant la presse. "Je voudrais que le potentiel du Groupe Almaz-Antée (concepteur du système) soit doublé, voire triplé", a noté le militaire. Le nouveau système universel pourra détruire des cibles volant à 7 km/sec à 200 km d'altitude, ainsi que les ogives de missiles de croisière hypersoniques, a annoncé le général.The commander of the Russian Air force Alexandre Zeline condemned Thursday slowness in the systems design of anti-aircraft missiles S-500. “The way in which are conceived the S-500 system is not appropriate me”, it indicated at the press.

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Finmeccanica expects electro-optic systems developed by its subsidiary Selex Gallileo to be used to upgrade T-72 main battle tanks (MBTs) operated by the Kazakh armed forces under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Italian company and Kazakhstan. The industrial co-operation agreements signed between Kazakh sovereign wealth fund (SWF) Samruk-Kazyna and Finmeccanica on 4 November relate to joint projects in the rail and civilian helicopter domains in addition to military electro-optic systems.Finmeccanica expects electro-optic systems developed by its subsidiary Selex Gallileo to be used to upgrade T-72 main battle tanks (MBTs) operated by the Kazakh armed forces under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Italian company and Kazakhstan.

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The Cuban Defense Ministry has announced that large-scale military exercises will take place in the country on November 26-28. The three-day Bastion-2009 drills will be held on the eve of the National Defense Day, which is celebrated in Cuba on November 29. "The Bastion-2009 strategic exercises will be held through the country on November 26-28 as part of a program aimed at strengthening Cuba's defense capability," the ministry said in a statement on Monday. "The drills will comprise different types of tactical exercises with the participation of units from the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionaria [Revolutionary Armed Forces], the Interior Ministry and components of territorial defenses," the statement said. The exercises were originally planned for 2008, but had to be postponed because of the three devastating hurricanes that hit the country last year.The Cuban Defense Ministry has announced that large-scale military exercises will take place in the country on November 26-28. The three-day Bastion-2009 drills will be held on the eve of the National Defense Day, which is celebrated in Cuba on November 29.

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Russia respects its engagements in the field of the military technical cooperation with Iran, declared Tuesday in Moscow the spokesman of the Russian ministry of the Foreign affairs Andrei Nesterenko commenting on the contract Russo-Iranian on the delivery of ground-to-air missiles S-300 in Iran. “The Russian part assumes its engagements in the field of the military technical cooperation with responsibility and it will always stick to this position… The Russian Federation cooperates with Iran in the military field and technique while respecting its international obligations”, indicated M.Nesterenko. They are “deliveries of purely defensive armaments which cannot destabilize the situation in the area”, it added. A contract of delivery of Russian S-300 missiles in Teheran was signed in December 2005, but the forever officially announced beginning of its execution. In December 2008, Iranian agency IRNA announced that Russia had dispatched towards Iran the first batch of spare parts for S-300. This information was contradicted thereafter by the Russian Federal service in charge of the military technical cooperation.Russia respects its engagements in the field of the military technical cooperation with Iran, declared Tuesday in Moscow the spokesman of the Russian ministry of the Foreign affairs Andrei Nesterenko commenting on the contract Russo-Iranian on the delivery of ground-to-air missiles S-300 in Iran.

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Following international bidding within the context of the EU’s Schengen programs, Slovenia’s Border Police has selected Sagem’s (Safran group) JIM LR multifunction infrared imagers. As part of the bidding process, Slovenia’s Border Police tested the JIM LR for one month in open terrain and urban areas. In the face of stiff competition, these tests highlighted JIM LR’s effectiveness and confirmed it is well suited to homeland security needs. Ergonomic and highly integrated, JIM LR provides border protection units with enhanced capabilities: day and night detection and identification of vehicles, boats, light aircraft and pedestrians at a distance of up to several kilometers, intelligence gathering for intervention teams, etc. JIM LR’s open architecture means it can be easily integrated in diversified surveillance systems. Case in point: the JIM LR’s ordered by Slovenia will contain remote control terminals produced by the Slovenian company Dat-Con, specialized in homeland security solutions. Following international bidding within the context of the EU’s Schengen programs, Slovenia’s Border Police has selected Sagem’s (Safran group) JIM LR multifunction infrared imagers. As part of the bidding process, Slovenia’s Border Police tested the JIM LR for one month in open terrain and urban areas.

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Panhard delivers twenty vehicle VBL Mk2 ordered by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior last year. The Kuwaiti VBL Mk2 is configured to carry anti-terrorist operations in urban areas. The Mk2 version of the VBL benefits from many improvements in relation to previous model: the VBL Mk2 is significantly more powerful by the use of a new 125 hp. Steyr Engine, whilst its all-terain mobility has also been enhanced by the use of a 4-speed ZF automatic gearbox and larger tyres. Centralised tyre inflation also help to improve the VBL's Mk2 mobility over loose terrain, especially sand area. The electrical system in the VBL Mk2 offers new features as an onboard diagnostic system. The Kuwait VBL Mk2 is equipped with a Kongsberg 12.7 mm machine gun turret. Panhard delivers twenty vehicle VBL Mk2 ordered by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior last year. The Kuwaiti VBL Mk2 is configured to carry anti-terrorist operations in urban areas. The Mk2 version of the VBL benefits from many improvements in relation to previous model.

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Hervé Morin, the Minister of Defense, today announced a new order for 16,454 FELIN digital soldier systems (Fantassins à Equipements et Liaisons INtégrés), bringing the total ordered to date to 22,588 units. The Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) awarded the acquisition contract to Sagem (Safran Group) on November 20, 2009. The total FELIN program, including development, industrialization, production and initial support, will cost a total of one billion euros. A batch of 358 pre-production systems delivered in December 2008 was evaluated by several army units during the first half of 2009 under different geographical extremes (mountain, jungle, desert). This final phase of testing was to verify the adequacy of the system under the conditions of modern combat. The new or renewed equipment provided includes a protective armour vest, combat clothing, day / night weapon sights, day / night observation and vision systems, communication and information systems, and individual and squad weapons. Offering improved ergonomics FELIN, also provides better protection against the effects of modern small-caliber weapons. Its integrated weapon sights have been completely redesigned, and make it easier to neutralize opponents by day and night. FELIN also greatly improves the flexibility and night fighting capabilities thanks to its enhanced observation and positioning capabilities.Hervé Morin, the Minister of Defense, today announced a new order for 16,454 FELIN digital soldier systems (Fantassins à Equipements et Liaisons INtégrés), bringing the total ordered to date to 22,588 units. The Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) awarded the acquisition contract to Sagem.

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For the end of 2010, the Russian army will obtain five new tactical operational missiles Iskander-M, declared Saturday in Moscow the chief of the ballistic troops and the artillery Sergueï Bogatinov. “The army will be equipped with five Iskander-M missiles, like confirmed it besides the president. It will be done for the end of 2010 enabling us to form a first brigade of missiles, equipped with Iskanders-M”, indicated M.Bogatinov.For the end of 2010, the Russian army will obtain five new tactical operational missiles Iskander-M, declared Saturday in Moscow the chief of the ballistic troops and the artillery Sergueï Bogatinov. “The army will be equipped with five Iskander-M missiles, like confirmed it besides the president.

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Three members of 39th Regiment Royal Artillery escaped unscathed when their Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) vehicle recently detonated a large anti-tank mine in Helmand province. The blast blew off the vehicle's left-side track, separated three wheels from their axles and ripped off the bar armour. Shock absorbers and armour sponson plates were also damaged. However, the crew survived without a scratch thanks to improved ballistic and mine protection which included underbody armour and better protected seats in the cab, fitted to the system over the last year as part of an Urgent Operational Requirement. The upgrades have been fitted on all operationally-deployed GMLRS launchers, and this weapon system is proving extremely successful in the battle against the insurgents with its ability to fire a precision guided rocket up to 70km.Three members of 39th Regiment Royal Artillery of the British army escaped unscathed when their Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) vehicle recently detonated a large anti-tank mine in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The blast blew off the vehicle's left-side track, separated three wheels from their axles and ripped off the bar armour.

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The Xinhua press agency reports, Senior military officials of China and Senegal said, they would enhance cooperation between the two armed forces. China and Senegal had cooperated beneficially since the resumption of diplomatic ties in 2005, said Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie in a meeting in Beijing with Abdoulaye Fall, visiting Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Senegal. Liang appreciated Senegal's support for China on reunification and major international issues. China and Senegal had developed sound military relations and China was willing to work with Senegal to advance friendly cooperation, Liang said. The armed forces in both countries shared similarities in their self-development and Senegal hoped to enhance understanding and trust through more communication and cooperation with the Chinese military, Fall said. Ahead of his meeting with Liang, Fall had discussions with Chen Bingde, Chief of the General Staff of China's People's Liberation Army.The Xinhua press agency reports, Senior military officials of China and Senegal said, they would enhance cooperation between the two armed forces. China and Senegal had cooperated beneficially since the resumption of diplomatic ties in 2005.

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General Dynamics has submitted its bid to provide the British Army's next generation of reconnaissance Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The General Dynamics team, led by General Dynamics UK, is offering a low-risk evolution of the ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicle, already in use with the Spanish and Austrian armies, for the Specialist Vehicle element of the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES SV). The ASCOD SV vehicle will have the best mobility in its class, with tremendous growth potential for optimum survivability for British troops against the threats of the future. General Dynamics has integrated turrets from every leading manufacturer onto its vehicles, and has selected Lockheed Martin UK INSYS as its turret provider for the Scout variant of FRES SV. Dr Sandy Wilson, President and Managing Director of General Dynamics UK, said: "General Dynamics' ASCOD SV has leap-frogged its rival for FRES. Based on a proven European design, ASCOD SV is the latest-generation vehicle developed specifically for FRES SV by a team of GD's British and European engineers. It is a low-risk choice for FRES SV, with excellent weight and growth potential. Our UK engineering talent and experience means that General Dynamics UK is now the country's leading integrator of Armoured Fighting Vehicles. We're offering a new solution with best-of-class technology and the confidence that comes from our track record of being trusted to deliver."General Dynamics has submitted its bid to provide the British Army's next generation of reconnaissance Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The General Dynamics team, led by General Dynamics UK, is offering a low-risk evolution of the ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicle, already in use with the Spanish and Austrian armies

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Oto Melara, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract worth around 20 million euro with Italy’s Ministry of Defence - General Directorate of Terrestrial Armaments to supply 81 HITROLE Light turrets. The HITROLE turrets will be used to equip a number of the Lince vehicles currently employed in Afghanistan, thus increasing operational effectiveness and diminishing risks to personnel. The contract also includes technical assistance. Oto Melara was selected by Italy’s Ministry of Defence following an international tender that began in July this year. The first turret will be delivered for operational testing four months from the contract registration, while a large number of the turrets will be delivered by the second half of 2010.Oto Melara, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract worth around 20 million euro with Italy’s Ministry of Defence - General Directorate of Terrestrial Armaments to supply 81 HITROLE Light turrets.

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Hawkei is Thales's contender for the Department of Defence's LAND 121 Phase 4 program to replace Army Landrovers. The sleek 7-tonne 4x4 can carry up to six soldiers, and incorporates high levels of blast and ballistic protection. An engineering mock-up of the Hawkei will be on display at Armoured Vehicles Australia (AVA), highlighting its internal seating layout and ground-breaking design. The mock-up is a full scale representation of the vehicle which engineers use to experiment with different internal configurations and ergonomic (human factors) aspects, ensuring the end result is a vehicle designed to optimise operational effectiveness. "The Hawkei is the best solution to meet the Australian Defence Force's light protected vehicle requirements," said Ian Irving, Vice President in charge of Thales's Land & Joint Systems activities in Australia. "Together with Plasan, Boeing and PAC Group, we have formed an unrivalled team. And our exclusive relationship with Plasan for LAND 121-4's Australian option has been a real bonus. We're proud to be working with one of the most sought after composite armour and hull design specialists in the world. "The response to the Hawkei's launch has been overwhelmingly positive and the work done by Thales, along with our partners, is seen as a very compelling offer."Hawkei is Thales's contender for the Department of Defence's LAND 121 Phase 4 program to replace Army Landrovers. The sleek 7-tonne 4x4 can carry up to six soldiers, and incorporates high levels of blast and ballistic protection. An engineering mock-up of the Hawkei will be on display at Armoured Vehicles Australia (AVA),

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Estonia has sent fresh troops to Afghanistan as part of a regular rotation of its peacekeeping contingent in the south of the war-torn Central Asian country, the Estonian Defense Ministry has said. Estonian soldiers have been in Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) since 2003. About 300 Estonian troops are currently providing support to units of the British 19th Infantry Brigade in the Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan. The ESTCOY-9 motorized infantry unit and the NSE-8 national support element will replace the Estcoy-8 and NSE-7 units, which have been deployed in Afghanistan for six months. Lt. Gen. Ants Laaneots, the commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, said in October that all members of ESTCOY-9 and NSE-8 units were equipped with modern weaponry, including personal night vision devices and compact ground penetrating radars to detect mines. The country's military has seen six deaths and about 30 servicemen wounded during its participation in NATO operations in Afghanistan.Estonia has sent fresh troops to Afghanistan as part of a regular rotation of its peacekeeping contingent in the south of the war-torn Central Asian country, the Estonian Defense Ministry has said. Estonian soldiers have been in Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) since 2003.

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The Stockholm County Administrative Court has today decided that the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV's decision to award the AWV 2014 contract to Patria must be cancelled and the public procurement proceedings are recommenced due to inadequacies in the procurement process. Patria regrets the decision of the Administrative Court’s decision. However, Patria is confident to succeed even in the new tender process as Patria AMV is considered to be a high quality vehicle proven in the international crisis management operations. Sweden’s FMV defense procurement agency recently selected Finland’s Patria for a EUR 240 million contract to deliver 113 AMV (Armoured Modular Vehicle) wheeled Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the Swedish Armed Forces. The 27 tonne AMV has a crew of 3, and can carry up to 9 soldiers. A varied set of turrets and modules can configure it for different roles, from MEDEVAC through to IFV or even automated mortar carrier. The Stockholm County Administrative Court has today decided that the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV's decision to award the AWV 2014 contract to Patria must be cancelled and the public procurement proceedings are recommenced due to inadequacies in the procurement process.

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Modern helicopters constitute less than 10% of the helicopters used by the Russian armed forces, declared Monday the Deputy Prime Minister Russian Sergueï Ivanov at a meeting of the military industrial Commission of Russia. “The park of helicopters currently in service is at the same time worn and obsolete. The part of the modern helicopters is lower than 10% of those which are used by the Russian air forces”, it affirmed. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that a similar situation characterized aviation concerned with Federal security service (FSB), of the ministry for the Interior and the ministry for the Emergencies. “We must change this share to 80% from here at 2020”, it pointed out. Modern helicopters constitute less than 10% of the helicopters used by the Russian armed forces, declared Monday the Deputy Prime Minister Russian Sergueï Ivanov at a meeting of the military industrial Commission of Russia.

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BAE’s bid for the FRES Specialist Vehicle competition will be based on the CV90 chassis, seen here in Norwegian service, fitted with a turret-mounted 40mm automatic cannon. BAE Systems will submit its bid for the British Army’s most important programme on Thursday 5 November. The bid is for “Recce Block 1”, the £2bn first phase of the FRES SV (Future Rapid Effect System – Specialist Vehicles) programme. The Scout variant will give British troops a much-needed replacement for the ageing CVR(T) Scimitar, with greatly improved protection, firepower and reconnaissance abilities. The UK Ministry of Defence has said it will select a winner in the first quarter of 2010. The BAE Systems contender for all the variants is based on the latest version of its proven CV90 chassis, sold to six countries and recognised as the best combat vehicle in its class. For the vital Scout role, the chassis has been shortened and given a lower profile. The Scout turret and UK mission fit of all variants will be integrated onto the chassis in the UK, preserving jobs and the key skills necessary to continue to support British Army operations. BAE Systems has delivered well over 100 urgent operational requirements to modify vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan, mostly to provide protection to crews against ever-changing threats. The CV90 chassis has a mature supply chain, much of it already in the UK, and BAE Systems plans to increase UK content. The vehicle, turret technology and weapon system all have significant export potential. BAE Systems has already spent more than £25m – not including the weapon system - on developing an all-new British-designed turret for the Scout variant. It features sophisticated sensor systems and a revolutionary 40mm cannon. The latter’s ease of use, ability to fire on the move, versatility and much-increased punch means that it will give a major improvement over the 30mm Rarden gun used in Scimitar. Its 40mm high explosive round has more than three times the explosive power of the 30mm Rarden, while its armour-piercing projectile will penetrate more than 140mm of steel armour. The BAE Systems FRES demonstrator vehicle has already begun mobility trials at Millbrook proving ground and fired its weapon system at the Shoeburyness range.BAE’s bid for the FRES Specialist Vehicle competition will be based on the CV90 chassis, seen here in Norwegian service, fitted with a turret-mounted 40mm automatic cannon.

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The Canadian army could not use some of its new tanks in Afghanistan shortly after their arrival because of technical problems, indicated the auditor General Sheila Fraser in a report published Tuesday. So that the tanks Leopard 2A6M are of return on the combat battlefield, it was necessary to strip some parts of other armoured vehicles in the zone of war, or on tanks intended for the training. According to the general auditor, the problem was worsened by a shortage of spare parts. She added that it is as a last resort that one takes parts on tanks on the field, but that the operational force in Afghanistan immediately started to use this method as of the arrival of the Leopard 2 A6M. A series of intense combat and a growing number of roadside bombs obliged the army to deploy a squadron of old tanks Leopard 1 in Kandahar, in the autumn of 2006. The commanders quickly realized that the tanks are old and that air-conditioning is not adequate in the desert. In April 2007, the conservative government announced that it was going to spend 650 million $ for an emergency plan for the acquisition of new tanksThe Canadian army could not use some of its new tanks in Afghanistan shortly after their arrival because of technical problems, indicated the auditor General Sheila Fraser in a report published Tuesday.

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Associated to the project of development of a heavy helicopter fulfilling the requirements of NATO, Russia proposed to NATO the bigger helicopter of the world, the MI-26 (NATO code: Halo), announced Mikhaïl Korotkevitch, chairman of Helicopter Factory of Moscow, to the journalists. “The design of a powerful helicopter is often evoked by NATO, and the Member States of Alliance express an important interest for our heavy helicopters”, it declared. Work of the research department Mil, the MI-26T is currently in time of a modernization. According to M.Korotkevitch, this helicopter answers 100% with the requirements formulated by Atlantic Alliance. “The tests are showed that the Mi-26T satisfied with all the requirements emitted towards the transport cargo of NATO. There is not any doubt that the future will belong to this aircraft and its supplier, and the Rostov factory of helicopters. Multi-purpose helicopter with broad fuselage, the Mi-26T is intended for the cargo transport of and weapons of important size. It is also used for the building work, the installation of high voltage pylons, the assembly of equipment of drilling and the fire control.Associated to the project of development of a heavy helicopter fulfilling the requirements of NATO, Russia proposed to NATO the bigger helicopter of the world, the MI-26 (NATO code: Halo), announced Mikhaïl Korotkevitch, chairman of Helicopter Factory of Moscow, to the journalists.

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