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Slovenian company Valhalla develops new Remote Control Weapon Station for Russian T-72 tanks 50407164

: Posted On Monday, 04 July 2016 14:47

Slovenian company Valhalla develops new Remote Control Weapon Station for Russian T-72 tanks

Valhalla, a Slovenian company has developed a new remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) intended for the upgrade of Soviet/Russian-originated T-72 main battle tanks (MBT), according to the company`s press department.

Singapore Armed Forces have received first prototype next generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle 10407161

: Posted On Monday, 04 July 2016 13:44

Singapore Armed Forces have received first prototype next generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle

Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have received the final prototype of new Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) to replace old M113 tracked armoured vehicle personnel carrier. The new platform will provide the SAF's armoured forces with enhanced firepower, protection, mobility and situational awareness.

Bur small-sized grenade launcher entered in service with Russian anti-terrorist units 12906162

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 June 2016 10:20

Bur small-sized grenade launcher entered in service with Russian anti-terrorist units

Russia`s counter-terrorist units have brought into service Bur multipurpose grenade launcher developed by Tula-based Instrument Design Bureau (Russian acronym: KBP, a subsidiary of the High-Precision Weapons holding), according to the Izvestia newspaper.

TsNIITochMash Udav pistol may replace Makarov PM pistol in service with Russian Armed Forces 52906161

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 June 2016 10:02

TsNIITochMash Udav pistol may replace Makarov PM pistol in service with Russian Armed Forces

The newest Udav pistol being developed by TsNIITochMash design bureau may partially replace Makarov PM (Pistolet Makarova) pistol in service with Russian Armed Forces, according to a source in indigenous defense industry.

Russian Company Almaz-Antey has successfully test new Buk-M3 air defense missile system TASS 12606163

: Posted On Sunday, 26 June 2016 10:47

Russian Company Almaz-Antey has successfully test new Buk-M3 air defense missile system

Russia’s Almaz-Antey Corporation has successfully tested the advanced Buk-M3 air defense missile system at the Kapustin Yar firing range in the Astrakhan Region in south Russia, the corporation’s press office said.

New Russian-made Derivatsiya-PVO 57mm anti-aircraft artillery system ready for tests in 2017 12306161

: Posted On Thursday, 23 June 2016 10:58

New Russian-made Derivatsiya-PVO 57mm anti-aircraft artillery system ready for tests in 2017

Russia’s defense industry continues the development of the Derivatsiya-PVO antiaircraft artillery system equipped with a 57-mm gun, expert Vladimir Tuchkov writes in his article published by the Svobodnaya Pressa online news agency.

India to upgrade its S-125 Pechora SAM systems 32006164

: Posted On Monday, 20 June 2016 16:47

India to upgrade its S-125 Pechora SAM systems

India will upgrade its S-125 Pechora (NATO reporting name: SA-3 Goa) surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, using only local defense companies, a source in Indian defense industry said."The related tender worth USD272 million to upgrade 16 Indian Air Forces` (IAF) Pechora SAM systems under the 'Make in India' program was issued in May 2016.

Kalashnikov has started delivering of upgraded Dragunov sniper rifle to Russian army 11806162

: Posted On Saturday, 18 June 2016 16:09

Kalashnikov has started delivering of upgraded Dragunov sniper rifle to Russian army

Russia’s Kalashnikov Corporation has started delivering upgraded Dragunov sniper rifles to the Russian Defense Ministry, a source in Russia’s defense and industrial sector told TASS at the Eurosatory 2016 defense and security international exhibition.

Old AGS-17 30 mm automatic grenade launcher replaced by AGS-30 in the Russian army TASS 12805161

: Posted On Saturday, 28 May 2016 10:48

Old AGS-17 30 mm automatic grenade launcher replaced by AGS-30 in the Russian army

Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is replacing ageing AGS-17 Plamya (Flame) tripod-mounted automatic grenade launchers (AGL) chambered for 30x29mm grenade, according to a source within Russian defense industry.

Russian soldiers will receive new 6B43 & 6B45 body armour and 6B47 combat helmets TASS 12705162

: Posted On Friday, 27 May 2016 17:56

Russian soldiers will receive new 6B43 & 6B45 body armour and 6B47 combat helmets

Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is delivering new body armour and combat helmets to the national Armed Forces at an increasing pace, according to a source within Russian defense industry. The Russian Armed Forces are receiving new 6B43 and 6B45 multipurpose body armour suits and 6B47 combat helmets. The refitting of Russian soldiers with new individual protection assets will have been finished by 2020.

Russian armed forces to receive Kornet-M and 9K115 Metis-M1 anti-tank-guided missiles TASS 12605161

: Posted On Thursday, 26 May 2016 08:03

Russian armed forces to receive Kornet-M and 9K115 Metis-M1 anti-tank-guided missiles

Russian Armed Forces are receiving new Kornet-M (NATO reporting name: AT-14 Spriggan) and man-portable 9K115-2 Metis-M1 (AT-13 Saxhorn-2) anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems, according to a source within Russian defense industry.

Russian Special Forces Federal Security Services to get new Kalashnikov AK-400 assault rifles TASS 2605162

: Posted On Wednesday, 25 May 2016 11:15

Russian Special Forces Federal Security Services to get new Kalashnikov AK-400 assault rifles

Kalashnikov Concern has offered new AK-400 series of assault rifles to the Special Forces of the Federal Security Service (Russian acronym: FSB) and Presidential Security Service (SBP), according to the Izvestia newspaper.

The new Virtus body armour system is now issued to the British infantry troops 32005163

: Posted On Friday, 20 May 2016 14:40

The new Virtus body armour system is now issued to the British infantry troops

According to the British MoD, the new personal armour, known as Virtus, is now rolling out to infantry troops after extensive testing. It uses the latest materials and offers the same protection as the Osprey system but it is significantly lighter, moves with the body more easily and produces a slimmer profile.

New surface-to-air missile for S-300V4 air defense system able to engage targets out to 400 km TASS 1905163

: Posted On Thursday, 19 May 2016 16:43

New surface-to-air missile for S-300V4 air defense system able to engage targets out to 400 km

The Russian-made S-300V4 (NATO-reporting name: SA-23 Gladiator/Giant) surface-to-air missile (SAM) system has been afforded a sophisticated long-range missile designed to engage threats out to 400 km, Almaz-Antei General Designer Pavel Sozinov told TASS in an interview.

Russia could order Toros tracked armoured vehicle for military units deployed in the Arctic Region 11805162

: Posted On Wednesday, 18 May 2016 16:38

Russia could order Toros tracked armoured vehicle for military units deployed in the Arctic Region

Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) may order new Toros tracked armoured vehicles for its units deployed in the Arctic Region, according to a source in the defense industry. The Toros was unveiled for the first time to the public at Army-2015, the International Military-Technical Forum which was held in Moscow (Russia) in September 2015.

New light tracked tactical robot UGV DOGO General Robotics armed with Glock 26 9mm pistol 11505163

: Posted On Sunday, 15 May 2016 14:09

New light tracked tactical robot UGV DOGO General Robotics armed with Glock 26 9mm pistol

Israeli Company General Robotics Ltd. has released a video on Youtube showing the light unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) DOGO armed with a Glock 26 9 mm pistol. This is the first light robot in its category that is able to carry a weapon. In fact, most of the other robot available in the market which are armed with different types of weapons are much larger and heavier.

Slovenian company Valhalla develops new Remote Control Weapon Station for Russian T-72 tanks 50407164

Singapore Armed Forces have received first prototype next generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle 10407161

Bur small-sized grenade launcher entered in service with Russian anti-terrorist units 12906162

TsNIITochMash Udav pistol may replace Makarov PM pistol in service with Russian Armed Forces 52906161

Russian Company Almaz-Antey has successfully test new Buk-M3 air defense missile system TASS 12606163

New Russian-made Derivatsiya-PVO 57mm anti-aircraft artillery system ready for tests in 2017 12306161

India to upgrade its S-125 Pechora SAM systems 32006164

Kalashnikov has started delivering of upgraded Dragunov sniper rifle to Russian army 11806162

Old AGS-17 30 mm automatic grenade launcher replaced by AGS-30 in the Russian army TASS 12805161

Russian soldiers will receive new 6B43 & 6B45 body armour and 6B47 combat helmets TASS 12705162

Russian armed forces to receive Kornet-M and 9K115 Metis-M1 anti-tank-guided missiles TASS 12605161

Russian Special Forces Federal Security Services to get new Kalashnikov AK-400 assault rifles TASS 2605162

The new Virtus body armour system is now issued to the British infantry troops 32005163

New surface-to-air missile for S-300V4 air defense system able to engage targets out to 400 km TASS 1905163

Russia could order Toros tracked armoured vehicle for military units deployed in the Arctic Region 11805162

New light tracked tactical robot UGV DOGO General Robotics armed with Glock 26 9mm pistol 11505163

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