October 2017 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News |
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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has been awarded a contract with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to supply more than one thousand SPIKE LR 2, 5th generation electro-optical, precision-guided missiles.
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According to the Yonhap South Korean News Agency website, the U.S. Forces in South Korea (USFK) said Sunday, October 22, 2017, it has officially set up the unit charged with operating the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) deployed in South Korea.
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A new missile designed for the Iskander (NATO reporting name: SS-26 Stone) tactical ballistic missile system has been tested at the Kapustin Yar testing ground in the Astrakhan Region in south Russia, testing ground chief Major-General Oleg Kislov said.
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New Zealand's Defense Force announced it is buying weapons from U.S. rifle manufacturer Barrett. The rifles that will be bought are the Barrett M107A1 anti-materiel weapon and the Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design sniper rifle.
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At the 19th meeting of the bilateral Russian-Vietnamese Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) for Military-Technical Cooperation held in Hanoi, Russia and Vietnam have approved a plan for military-technical cooperation for 2018, the army newspaper Quan Doi Nhan Zan reported.
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Textron Systems Marine and Land Systems, New Orleans, Louisiana, has been awarded a $332,900,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of up to 255 mobile strike force vehicles for the Afghan National Army and related fielding hardware and field representative services for system de-processing.
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BAE Systems, in support of the U.S. Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Atlantic, has successfully upgraded the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) capabilities on the 5,000th mine-resistant tactical vehicle for U.S. and allied forces.
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A U.S. Marine Corps infantry battalion has become the first unit in the Corps to possess a 3D printer, using it to printing various pieces of equipment.
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Russian Defense Ministry units have demined about 500 hectares of woodland in the Chechen Republic since this spring and defused about 3,000 explosives planted in 1994-2000, head of the task force for the mine-clearing operation in Chechnya and Ingushetia Colonel Boris Aleshin said.
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The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which manages the Foreign Military Sales program, said the proposed deal for 218 tank hulls with 120mm guns and AGT-1500 engines carries an estimated value of $29 million. The Kuwaiti purchase would support the gulf country's M1A2 tank recapitalization.
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As part of the Aurora military exercise organised by the Swedish army in September throughout Swedish territory, the French Air Force deployed two SAMP/T sections, two Crotale weapon systems and a 3D Air Defence Management Centre (CMD3D).
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According to the PanArmenian website, Turkey has recently announced the purchase of Russian-made which S-400 ( (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) surface-to-air defense missile systems, Turkey is also interested to acquire the next generation f Russian missile system S-500 that is still under development.
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Palomar Display Products, Inc. announced October 12, 2017, that it has been awarded a firm fixed price contract totaling $5.3M to deliver military display systems for the M1 Abrams main battle tank of US Army.
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U.S.Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, out of Fort Hood, Texas, partnered with Kuwaiti forces from 55th Battalion, 26th Brigade, Oct. 5 on Udari Range near Camp Buehring to participate in an air assault that culminated in the troops clearing a mock village.
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American light tactical vehicle manufacturer, AM General, enhances its robust aftermarket business with contract awards for various accessories, parts and modifications kits totaling $69 million.
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The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and related support, equipment and services for an estimated cost of $15 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale, October 6, 2017.
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WELP Armouring has successfully wrapped up an order for five fully-equipped armoured vehicles for an international embassy. The vehicles are to be deployed in Turkey, Nigeria and Somalia.
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First public appearance for the Kaplan MT Medium Tank during a military parade in Indonesia for the National Armed Forces Day. Turkey and Indonesia initiated the project to develop Medium Tank in 2014. The conceptual design of the Kaplan MT has been completed and reveals during Indo Defense 2016, International Tri-Service Defence Expo & Forum which was held in Indonesia from the 2 to 5 November 2016.
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According to the Aljazeera website, Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement to purchase Russian-made S-400 air defense missile system, it was announced by the Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Moscow.
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The Philippine defense department received on Thursday a second batch of military equipment that China donated to help the Philippines fight terrorism.
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On September 20, 2017, the Brazilian Army 6th Group of Missiles and Rockets (6th GMF in Portuguese) received a visit from a Colombian military delegation. The delegation was visiting as part of a conference between the two militaires to increase cooperation. The delegation consisted of Rear Admiral José Joaquim Amézquita García - Director of Strategic Programs of the National Navy of Colombia along with various military attaches to Brazil. (Source Forecast).
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The Directorate General Defense Purchases (DGDP) of Bangladesh, military procurement agency, has invited foreign defense companies in late September 2017 to submit bids for the acquisition of 18 155mm towed light howitzers.
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The US Army has finally decided to install the Israeli-made Trophy active protection system on M1A2 Abrams SEP V2 main battle tank (MBT)in response to an urgent request. In September 2017, United States governments has published a contract to its official website announcing a contract for General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. to integrate Trophy on an Armor Brigade Combat Team’s M1A2 SEPv2 MBTs.
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According to the Bangkok Post; the first batch of 28 VT4 main battle tanks purchased for $ 147 million from China is expected to arrive at the Royal Thai Navy's Thung Prong port in Sattahip district of Chon Buri between Oct 8-15,an informed source said Monday, October 2.
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The Russian army may get a new Pantsir-SM air defense missile/gun (ADMG) system with an extended range missile in 2018, Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said.