September 2015 Global Defense Security news UK

September 2015 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

Indian Army to test indigenous rifle until the end of year 43009153

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 September 2015 22:40

Indian Army to test indigenous rifle until the end of year

The Indian Army Chief of Staff, General Dalbir Singh, has been pushing forward the development of the indigenous rifle Excalibur 5.56x45 mm manufactured by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), ahead of the formal tries the next three months.

Iraq and Saudi Arabia plan to acquire BMP-3 armoured infantry fighting vehicles from Russia 13009155

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 September 2015 20:01

Iraq and Saudi Arabia plan to acquire BMP-3 armoured infantry fighting vehicles from Russia

Iraq plans to acquire 500 and Saudi Arabia 950 BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles from Russia, Albert Bakov, first vice president and co-owner of the Tractor Works Concern, the manufacturer of this armoured vehicle. The BMP-3 is in service with many countries including United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Indonesia, Kuwait and South Korea.

Russia and India could develop a new generation of armoured infantry fighting vehicle 13009151

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 September 2015 16:35

Russia and India could develop a new generation of armoured infantry fighting vehicle

Russia and India are considering co-development of a new generation infantry fighting vehicle at an Indian enterprise, Albert Bakov, first vice president and co-owner of the Tractor Plants Concern, told TASS on Wednesday, September 30, 2015.

Russia has carried out its first airstrike in Syria near the city of Homs 13009151

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 September 2015 16:00

Russia has carried out its first airstrike in Syria near the city of Homs

According CNN, Russia has conducted its first airstrike in Syria, near the city of Homs. Today, the upper chamber of the Russian parliament has unanimously given a formal consent to President Putin to use the nation’s military in Syria to fight terrorism at a request from the Syrian President Bashar Assad.

US Special Operations Forces to receive Harris' new specialized handeld tactical radios 23009153

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 September 2015 13:04

US Special Operations Forces to receive Harris' new specialized handeld tactical radios

Harris Corporation has been awarded a single-source IDIQ contract with a ceiling value of $390 million to supply a new specialized handheld tactical radio to U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF). The IDIQ contract consists of a five-year base and an additional one-year option.

Larsen and Toubro selected to supply 100 self-propelled howitzers to the Indian Army 23009152

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 September 2015 12:16

Larsen and Toubro selected to supply 100 self-propelled howitzers to the Indian Army

India is finally set to get its own mobile howitzers that will reverse the longheld Pakistani battlefield edge on artillery guns. The guns Pakistan have were supplied by the US ostensibly for the 'war on terror'. In a deal that would also fit the 'Make in India' mandate, domestic manufacturer Larsen and Toubro has emerged as the finalist for a $750-million contract to supply 100 self-propelled artillery guns to the Indian Army.

Saab to supply new advanced training system for the Austrian army 23009151

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 September 2015 11:31

Saab to supply new advanced training system for the Austrian army

The Swedish defence and security company Saab has today signed a contract with the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence to supply a new advanced training system for the Austrian army. The order value is approximately SEK180 million ($21.5 mn) and deliveries are planned from 2015 to 2018. Production will take place in Huskvarna.

Canadian Rangers select Finnish C-19 Sako rifle to replace old hunting rifle 13009151

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 September 2015 09:45

Canadian Rangers select Finnish C-19 Sako rifle to replace old hunting rifle

The Canadian Rangers are bidding adieu to the hunting rifle that has served them well for nearly 70 years and reactions to its replacement are positive. The new prototype rifle, the C-19, was designed by Finland’s Sako, based on its Tikka T3 CTR model. Manufacturing will be done by Colt Canada.

Moog Inc. and DRS Technologies present the new RIwP during a live fire demo 42909152

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 September 2015 15:30

Moog Inc. and DRS Technologies present the new RIwP during a live fire demo

Moog Inc. Space and Defense Group and its defense-industry partner, DRS Technologies, introduced today to the market the Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) during a live fire demonstration at Redstone Arsenal.

Lithuania officially purchases 21 PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers from the German Army 22909153

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 September 2015 12:41

Lithuania officially purchases 21 PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers from the German Army

Lithuania will purchase self-propelled howitzers from the German Army, the Lithuanian defense ministry announced on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. The Lithuanian Armed Forces will obtain 21 PzH2000 155 mm self-propelled howitzers that have been used by the German army.

SAAB presents a new urban warfare configuration of its Barracuda MCS camouflage solution 12909155

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 September 2015 11:52

SAAB presents a new urban warfare configuration of its Barracuda MCS camouflage solution

The demand for advanced signature management during operations in urban environments is constantly growing. Now Saab presents a new configuration of the Barracuda MCS system to meet these needs. With this improved camouflage solution adapted for urban warfare Saab has taken the first steps into the future of camouflage solutions.

Harris Corporation receives FMS from multiple countries for tactical communication systems 22909152

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 September 2015 11:37

Harris Corporation receives FMS from multiple countries for tactical communication systems

Harris Corporation has been awarded a $65,669,054 firm-fixed-price, incrementally funded foreign military sales contract from Ukraine, Lithuania, Lebanon, Chad, Niger, Mauritania, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Ethiopia with options for Harris tactical communication systems, the US Department of Defense announced on Sep. 25, 2015.

General Dynamics to convert 150 Moroccan M1A1 MBTs to the Situational Awareness configuration 22909151

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 September 2015 10:54

General Dynamics to convert 150 Moroccan M1A1 MBTs to the Situational Awareness configuration

General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded a $358,000,000 foreign military sales contract for conversion of 150 M1A1 main battle tanks of the Royal Moroccan Army to the M1A1 situational awareness configuration, the US Department of Defense announced yesterday Sept. 28, 2015.

Special Forces troops of Ukraine will be trained by U.S. army instructors 12909153

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 September 2015 10:30

Special Forces troops of Ukraine will be trained by U.S. army instructors

Instructors from the United States will start training Ukrainian special-operations troops this November, Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has said.

Leader of 50 countries to strengthen and modernize capabilities of UN peacekeeping forces 12909152

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 September 2015 10:05

Leader of 50 countries to strengthen and modernize capabilities of UN peacekeeping forces

Leaders of more than 50 countries gathered for a summit on United Nations peacekeeping operations today to pledge new commitments and strengthen existing capabilities, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon saying “the demand for peacekeeping has never been greater.”

United States to provide more support to United Nations Peace Operations 12909151

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 September 2015 09:31

United States to provide more support to United Nations Peace Operations

The United States will provide much more support to U.N. peacekeeping efforts, President Barack Obama said September 28, 2015, at the United Nations in New York. As the president spoke to the U.N. General Assembly, the White House released a memo he signed pledging more support to United Nations Peace Operations.

BAE Systems delivered the first four ARCHER 155mm 6x6 self-propelled howitzer to Swedish army 12809154

: Posted On Monday, 28 September 2015 16:34

BAE Systems delivered the first four ARCHER 155mm 6x6 self-propelled howitzer to Swedish army

BAE Systems delivered the first four ARCHER 155mm 52 caliber wheeeld self-propelled howitzer to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, during a handover ceremony at the company’s Karlskoga, Sweden facility September 23, 2015.

Colt Defense and Magpul joined forces on the LE6920MPS rifle 42809155

: Posted On Monday, 28 September 2015 13:45

Colt Defense and Magpul joined forces on the LE6920MPS rifle

Colt Defense firearms industry has joined forces with Magpul to offer an upgrade of the M4 and M16 rifles in the Magpul Edition series. It offers a customized solution for the user while retaining the rifle’s design as a combat system.

United States plans to relocate 30,000 marines in Asia-Pacific to reduce reaction time 12809153

: Posted On Monday, 28 September 2015 13:22

United States plans to relocate 30,000 marines in Asia-Pacific to reduce reaction time

In the face of China's growing presence in the South China Sea, the United States Marine Corps is moving ahead with plans to eventually place nearly 15% of the service's personnel in Hawaii and beyond, reports Duowei News, a US-based Chinese political news outlet.

UK is about to send 370 soldiers in South Sudan and Somalia to fight terrorism threat 22809153

: Posted On Monday, 28 September 2015 12:46

UK is about to send 370 soldiers in South Sudan and Somalia to fight terrorism threat

Hundreds of British soldiers will be sent to Africa to help counter the threat of Islamist extremists in the region, the UK Prime Minister David Cameron has said. The Prime Minister announced up to 300 soldiers will be deployed in South Sudan as part of a peace-keeping mission while a further 70 will be sent to Somalia to support attempts to defeat the terrorist group Al-Shabab.

Oshkosh receives FMS from multiple countries for 84 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles 22809153

: Posted On Monday, 28 September 2015 11:57

Oshkosh receives FMS from multiple countries for 84 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles

The US military vehicles manufacturer Oshkosh Defense LLC won a $21,774,963 foreign military sales contract (Djibouti, Jordan, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda, Ethiopia) for an additional 84 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles and 59 B-kits (supplemental armor). The vehicles are to be delivered to Djibouti, Jordan, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda, Ethiopia with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2017.

Colt Defense and FN America win a $212mn contract from US Army for M4 and M4A1 assault rifles 22809152

: Posted On Monday, 28 September 2015 11:20

Colt Defense and FN America win a $212mn contract from US Army for M4 and M4A1 assault rifles

The US-based company Colt Defense LLC; and FN America LLC, part of Belgian Herstal Group, have been awarded a $212,000,000 firm-fixed-price multi-year contract for M4 and M4A1 carbines for the Army and others, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 24, 2020, the US Department of Defense announced on September 25, 2015.

Textron Systems to deliver 55 more Mobile Strike Force vehicles to the Afghan National Army 22807151

: Posted On Monday, 28 September 2015 10:30

Textron Systems to deliver 55 more Mobile Strike Force vehicles to the Afghan National Army

Textron Marine & Land Systems has been awarded a $56,176,864 foreign military sales contract for 55 Mobile Strike Force vehicles with related fielding hardware and field service representative services for system deprocessing. The 55 MSF vehicles are to be delivered to Afghanistan's National Army. Work will be performed in Slidell, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of April 28, 2016.

METKA contracted to manufacture Patriot system major subassemblies 42809152

: Posted On Monday, 28 September 2015 10:18

METKA contracted to manufacture Patriot system major subassemblies

METKA is pleased to announce the further extension of its manufacturing activity for major subassemblies of the Patriot Air and Missile Defence System, for export markets. More specifically, Intracom Defense Electronics, in the framework of its agreement with Raytheon Company, has contracted METKA to manufacture, assemble and deliver semi-trailers and launcher platforms for an undisclosed customer.

U.S. to donate additional $59 million of border security equipment to the Lebanese army 12809152

: Posted On Monday, 28 September 2015 09:36

U.S. to donate additional $59 million of border security equipment to the Lebanese army

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon David Hale announced Wednesday, September 23, 2015, additional funds for the military and expressed his country’s ongoing support for the Lebanese army. Following a meeting Prime Minister Tammam Salam at the Grand Serail he said : “I am very pleased to announce today that my government is donating an additional $59 million worth of border security equipment for the army.”

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