September 2016 Global Defense Security news industry

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

Raytheon to start transition to production planning of Gallium Nitride technology for AN/TPY-2 radars 53009161

: Posted On Friday, 30 September 2016 17:12

Raytheon to start transition to production planning of Gallium Nitride technology for AN/TPY-2 radars

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a contract modification to develop a transition to production process to incorporate Gallium Nitride, or GaN, components into existing and future AN/TPY-2 radars. This initial effort will support the transition from Gallium Arsenide to GaN technology, which would further modernize the ballistic missile defense radar and drive down system obsolescence.

Australian army will receive new back-pack electronic surveillance system 13009164

: Posted On Friday, 30 September 2016 14:13

Australian army will receive new back-pack electronic surveillance system

Australian Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP announced Thursday, September 29, 2016, that Defence has signed a contract that will provide Australian soldiers with a back-pack electronic surveillance system.The system use the assault back-packs designed by Army’s innovative Diggerworks. The transport and storage systems for the new back-pack systems will be provided by Victorian company Trimcast Pty Ltd.

SAFARI Weapon Locating Radar enters in service with the Singapore Armed Forces 13009163

: Posted On Friday, 30 September 2016 13:17

SAFARI Weapon Locating Radar enters in service with the Singapore Armed Forces

The SAFARI Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) was commissioned on September 28, 2016, with the Singapore Army. Highly mobile and responsive, the SAFARI WLR enhances Army’s force protection against indirect fires.

TOR-M2U new generation of TOR-M2 air defense missile system is now operational in Russian army TASS 13009162

: Posted On Friday, 30 September 2016 11:21

TOR-M2U new generation of TOR-M2 air defense missile system is now operational in Russian army

The Tor-M2U (NATO reporting name: SA-15 Gauntlet) air defense missile system has been proven to be operationally capable in the wake of its trials at a Defense Ministry missile range, Igor Ivanov, director for military-technical cooperation, Kupol Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant, told TASS.

U.S. Army awarded Oshkosh Defense a contract to produce 1,661 FMTV tactical trucks 13009161

: Posted On Friday, 30 September 2016 09:13

U.S. Army awarded Oshkosh Defense a contract to produce 1,661 FMTV tactical trucks

The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, a $409 million contract to produce 1,661 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV) trucks and 31 trailers, under Order Year 7 of the current FMTV contract. Deliveries will continue through July 2018.

Rheinmetall to modernize and expand German Army Combat Training Centre 52908163

: Posted On Thursday, 29 September 2016 13:51

Rheinmetall to modernize and expand German Army Combat Training Centre

The German Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall AG several modernization contracts worth a total of around €24 million. Through to 2020, Rheinmetall will be expanding the system technology of the German Army Combat Training Centre, or GÜZ, in a series of staggered projects. Located in the Altmark district of Saxony-Anhalt, the GÜZ is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind anywhere.

Lockheed Martin Delivers First Modernized TACMS Missile to US Army 5290916

: Posted On Thursday, 29 September 2016 12:06

Lockheed Martin Delivers First Modernized TACMS Missile to US Army

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has manufactured and delivered the first modernized Tactical Missile System (TACMS) missile to the U.S. Army from its Camden, Arkansas, production facility.

MBDA Deutschland submits proposal for TLVS/MEADS 52909161

: Posted On Thursday, 29 September 2016 10:59

MBDA Deutschland submits proposal for TLVS/MEADS air defence system

On 28th September 2016, MBDA Deutschland GmbH submitted its proposal for the development of TLVS, Germany’s future ground-based air defence system, to BAAINBw (the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support).

First joint military exercise Druzhba-2016 for Russian and Pakistani soldiers in Pakistan 12809161

: Posted On Wednesday, 28 September 2016 09:02

First joint military exercise Druzhba-2016 for Russian and Pakistani soldiers in Pakistan

Russia is conducting the Friendship 2016 (Druzhba-2016) joint exercise with the Pakistani Armed Forces in the mountains of the Cherat range in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, according to Russia`s and Pakistan`s officials.

Philippines promotes military-technical cooperation with Russia Tass 52709161

: Posted On Tuesday, 27 September 2016 17:02

Philippines promotes military-technical cooperation with Russia

The authorities of the Philippines have initiated the talks with Russia over the potential military-technical cooperation and trade, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila.

Lithuania will purchase NASAMS Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Defense Missile System 12709163

: Posted On Tuesday, 27 September 2016 11:42

Lithuania will purchase NASAMS Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Defense Missile System

Lithuania plans to spend more than 100 million euros (112 million U.S. dollars) on Norwegian and American mid-range air defense systems NASAMS, the country's defense minister said on Sunday, September 25, 2016. According to the ministry, two of the country armed force's batteries, military units of a size of a company, would be equipped with the NASAMS systems.

New UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle Robot Nazeer enters in service with Iranian Armed Forces 12709161

: Posted On Tuesday, 27 September 2016 10:03

New UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle Robot Nazeer enters in service with Iranian Armed Forces

Armed Forces of Iran will be equipped with new armed remote-controlled robot "Nazeer" designed for reconnaissance and combat operations. The Iranian military experts and technicians have in recent years made great headways in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, making the armed forces self-sufficient in the arms sphere.

Armenia displays Russian Iskander-E tactical ballistic missile at Independence day military parade 12609165

: Posted On Monday, 26 September 2016 18:57

Armenia displays Russian Iskander-E tactical ballistic missile at Independence day military parade

Armenia has unveiled Iskander-E (E stands for Export-oriented, Eksportny) tactical ballistic missiles at the parade devoted to the Independence Day, September 21, 2016. According military sources, Armenia took last year the delivery of the Iskander-E.

IAG Company from United Arab Emirates has delivered Guardian 4x4 APC to Vietnam 12609163

: Posted On Monday, 26 September 2016 12:29

IAG Company from United Arab Emirates has delivered Guardian 4x4 APC to Vietnam

The UAE-based Company IAG (International Armored Group) has delivered a first batch of 4x4 Guardian wheeled armoured vehicle personnel carrier (APC) to Vietnam. a picture released on Internet shows the IAG APC Guardian vehicles in Hai Phong port, Vietnam.

Oshkosh Defense to start production of JLTV Joint Light Tactical Vehicle for U.S. armed forces 12609163

: Posted On Monday, 26 September 2016 11:55

Oshkosh Defense to start production of JLTV Joint Light Tactical Vehicle for U.S. armed forces

The American Company Oshkosh Defense will start the first production of its JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) with a delivery by the end of September 2016 to the U.S. armed forces. The Oshkosh JLTV will replace US Army and Marine Corps armored HMMWVs which are in service since many years.

Russian army to activate two more artillery battalions in Southern Military District TASS 12609161

: Posted On Monday, 26 September 2016 09:17

Russian army to activate two more artillery battalions in Southern Military District

Two self-propelled heavy field artillery battalions will have been activated before year-end in an artillery large unit of the Southern Military District, the district’s press office has told journalists.

French Army procurement agency has confirmed replacement of FAMAS assault rifle by HK-416F 12409164

: Posted On Saturday, 24 September 2016 12:49

French Army procurement agency has confirmed replacement of FAMAS assault rifle by HK-416F

According an official statement of the French army DGA (French army Procurement Agency), of Friday, September 23, 2016, the French army DGA has confirmed the contract for replacement of the FAMAS, 5.56mm caliber standard assault rifle of the French armed forces to the German Company Heckler & Koch SAS France with the AK-416F 5.56x45mm caliber assault rifle.

Indonesia Marine Corps could purchase new version of BTR-4 amphibious armoured from Ukraine 12409162

: Posted On Saturday, 24 September 2016 11:00

Indonesia Marine Corps could purchase new version of BTR-4 amphibious armoured from Ukraine

Ukraine defense industry has tested a new version of its 8x8 amphibious armoured vehicle personnel carrier BTR-4 fitted with anew remotely operated weapon station, according Andrei BT Live Journal Blog. Some of these vehicles were send to Indonesia to perform a series of tests.

Strategic missile division in Central Russia will be rearmed with RS-24 Yars ballistic missile TASS 12409161

: Posted On Saturday, 24 September 2016 09:59

Strategic missile division in Central Russia will be rearmed with RS-24 Yars ballistic missile

The strategic missile division based in Bologovo in the Tver Region in central Russia will be rearmed with the Yars (NATO reporting name: SS-27 Mod 2) missile system, the Defense Ministry’s press office told TASS.

The Lockheed Martin PAC-3 Missile Destroys Tactical Ballistic Missile Target 52309162

: Posted On Friday, 23 September 2016 17:00

The Lockheed Martin PAC-3 Missile Destroys Tactical Ballistic Missile Target

Two Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) PAC-3 Missiles successfully intercepted two tactical ballistic missile (TBM) targets today as part of a U.S. Army-led missile defense flight test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The test demonstrated the hit-to-kill interceptor’s unique ability to detect, track and destroy an incoming threat.

Philippine army to acquire more upgraded M113A2 APC Armoured Personnel Carrier 12309163

: Posted On Friday, 23 September 2016 11:06

Philippine army to acquire more upgraded M113A2 APC Armoured Personnel Carrier

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana of Philippines vowed Tuesday, September 20, 2016, to support the acquisition of more upgraded M113A2 APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) for the Philippine Army. After the close inspection of the M113A2 APC, Lorenzana emphasized that he will concentrate on the allotment of additional budget for the purchase of more APCs.

China donates radio equipment and systems to Cambodian Ministry of Defense 12309162

: Posted On Friday, 23 September 2016 10:25

China donates radio equipment and systems to Cambodian Ministry of Defense

China's Ministry of Defense on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, handed over equipment and material for assembling a trunked radio system to Cambodian Ministry of Defense, officials said. Trunked radio system is a complex type of computer-controlled two-way radio system that allows sharing of radio frequency channels among a large group of users.

Live firing of the new Saab Carl Gustaf M4 in the United Kingdom 52309161

: Posted On Friday, 23 September 2016 09:51

Live firing of the new Saab Carl Gustaf M4 in the United Kingdom

Defence and security company Saab successfully demonstrated the new Carl-Gustaf M4 during the British Army’s Close Combat Symposium live firing demonstration at West Lavington, England on 20 July.

BAE Systems to provide support and upgrade for Danish CV90 IFV and BV206 all-terraine vehicles 12309161

: Posted On Friday, 23 September 2016 09:30

BAE Systems to provide support and upgrade for Danish CV90 IFV and BV206 all-terraine vehicles

BAE Systems Hägglunds has signed an agreement with the Danish government to provide systems integration, capability upgrades and support for long-term sustainment of its fleet of 44 CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles, as well as for BV206 all-terrain vehicles.

French army will deploy four 155m wheeled self-propelled howitzers CAESAR in Iraq 12209167

: Posted On Thursday, 22 September 2016 18:23

French army will deploy four 155m wheeled self-propelled howitzers CAESAR in Iraq

According a statement from the Commission of national defense and armed forces of July 26, 2016, published on the French National Assembly official website . The French President Francois Hollande has confirmed the deployment of four 155mm self-propelled howitzer Caesar in Iraq, near the Iraqi Air Force base of Qayyarah.

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