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TATA Motors revealed Kestrel AFV fitted with Russian BMP-2 turret during DefExpo 2016 TASS 30404161

: Posted On Monday, 04 April 2016 09:51

TATA Motors revealed Kestrel AFV fitted with Russian BMP-2 turret during DefExpo 2016

Indian TATA Motors company has developed the variant of Kestrel 8x8 armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) fitted with Russian BMP-2 manned combat turret. The upgraded AFV was shown for the first time at the DEFEXPO India 2016 defense show.

KrAZ-Spartan 4x4 armoured personnel carrier save lives of Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield 10204162

: Posted On Saturday, 02 April 2016 11:27

KrAZ-Spartan 4x4 armoured personnel carrier save lives of Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield

March 30, another KrAZ-Spartan vehicle restored by KrAZ workers after bad damage in battle zone went to ATO zone to continue its service. The KrAZ Spartan armored personnel carrier is produced in Ukraine under license from the Compnay Streit Group.

U.S. Army engineers work to create a new longer M777 155mm howitzer under the name M777ER 13103162

: Posted On Thursday, 31 March 2016 10:33

U.S. Army engineers work to create a new longer M777 155mm howitzer under the name M777ER

U.S. Picatinny Arsenal engineers have been working to create a longer, newly modified M777A2 howitzer under the project name of M777ER that has the potential to double the system’s current artillery range. The modification adds six feet (1.8 m) to the cannon and less than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) to the overall system. A mobility demonstration is the first step to determine if the howitzer can be modified for extended range, or if a new system is required.

U.S. Army test-fired FIM-92 Stinger missile from its newest launch platform IFPC Inc 2-I 12903164

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 March 2016 18:14

U.S. Army test-fired FIM-92 Stinger missile from its newest launch platform IFPC Inc 2-I

The U.S. Army successfully fired a FIM-92 Stinger missile from its newest launch platform, March 23, 2016. The missile was fired here as part of a demonstration of the Army's new Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-Intercept (IFPC Inc 2-I) platform's Multi-Mission Launcher (MML).

Analysis about the Russian armoured vehicles and tanks in the global military market 12703161

: Posted On Sunday, 27 March 2016 10:43

Analysis about the Russian armoured vehicles and tanks in the global military market

As of early 2016, three Russian defense industry companies were suppliers of various armoured vehicles to both domestic and international markets. Scientific-research corporation Uralvagonzavod (Russian acronym: UVZ) offers T-90S, T-90MS and upgraded T-72 main battle tanks, Terminator/Terminator-2 fire support vehicles (FSV), BMR-3M mine clearance vehicles, BREM-1M armoured repairing vehicles (ARV).

Kontakt-V explosive reactive armour provides effective protection against modern anti-tank missiles 32503162

: Posted On Friday, 25 March 2016 16:14

Kontakt-V explosive reactive armour provides effective protection against modern anti-tank missiles

Russian Kontakt-V advanced explosive reactive armour (ERA) developed by NII Stali (a subsidiary of the Tractor Plants concern) provides effective protection against modern anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) armed with shaped-charge tandem warheads, according to the chief of the NII Stali`s ERA Development Department, Nikolai Dorokhov.

Chinese army soldiers have received new individual protective masks 12303163

: Posted On Wednesday, 23 March 2016 11:46

Chinese army soldiers have received new individual protective masks

Chinese army soldiers wearing new individual protective masks, assigned to a chemical defense regiment with the 38th Group Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), conducted a chemical defense training exercise on decontaminating toxic chemical agents in late February, 2016.

Syrian forces started to use Russian T-90A MBT in addition to the T-72 in duty TASS 32203164

: Posted On Tuesday, 22 March 2016 14:17

Syrian forces started to use Russian T-90A MBT in addition to the T-72 in duty

Syrian governmental forces have started to use Russian T-90A (dubbed as 'Vladimir') main battle tanks (MBT) in the recent months. The conflict in the Near Eastern country has become the baptism of fire for world-known Vladimir MBTs, so Russian and foreign military experts do not pay much attention to the participation of other tanks in the Syrian war. Nevertheless, T-72B tanks and their modifications are intensively contributing to the common victory over terror.

Ukraine defense industry developed new prototype of BTS-5B tracked recovery vehicle 12103162

: Posted On Monday, 21 March 2016 11:08

Ukraine defense industry developed new prototype of BTS-5B tracked recovery vehicle

Engineers of the Ukrainian UKROBORONPROM State Enterprise "Lviv Armored Plant" developed a prototype of a new multi-purpose recovery vehicle BTS-5B. This type of military equipment – must have at the battlefield - will significantly strengthen Ukrainian military capabilities.

Russian rocket-propelled flame throwers Shmel is proving its efficiency with the Syrian Army 31003163

: Posted On Thursday, 10 March 2016 16:43

Russian rocket-propelled flame throwers Shmel is proving its efficiency with the Syrian Army

Russian-made rocket-propelled anti-personnel flame throwers Shmel have been used in numerous military conflicts over the past 28 years and proved their efficiency. The Syrian Army is currently using Shmel flame throwers against terrorists.

North Korea has tested a new local-made 300mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System 11003161

: Posted On Thursday, 10 March 2016 09:22

North Korea has tested a new local-made 300mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System

Last week, North Korea has tested new local-made 300mm MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) in real live firing. This new 300mm multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) has been developed since 2014 and was first shown in a military parade in Pyongyang on October 10, 2015.

Russia will launch modernization of T-72B series main battle tanks named T-72B4 or T-72B3M 10803165

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 March 2016 17:03

Russia will launch modernization of T-72B series main battle tanks named T-72B4 or T-72B3M

Russia will launch the modernization of T-72 series main battle tanks (MBT) under the name of T-72B4 / T-72B3M with a first contract to upgrade 154 MBTs T-72B series (T-72B, T-72B1 and T-72BA). Under this first contract agreement, a total of 32 tanks could be modernized before the end of 2016.

British company Open Works Engineering unveils SkyWall100 anti drone cannon 50803163

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 March 2016 11:58

British company Open Works Engineering unveils SkyWall100 anti drone cannon

The SkyWall 100 is an anti-drone cannon created by Open Works Engineering an English startup based in Northumberland. The SkyWall 100 is the world first weapon to "physically capture a drone intact without the risk of damage to the drone or surrounding area," the company said on its official website.

Canadian army has purchased all-terrain vehicles Argo XT and D900 to be used in Arctic Region 10603162

: Posted On Sunday, 06 March 2016 13:03

Canadian army has purchased all-terrain vehicles Argo XT and D900 to be used in Arctic Region

The Canadian Army (CA) is working with two new vehicles in a long-term effort to ensure soldiers are able to move effectively across the difficult Arctic terrain. The CA purchased eight of the Argo XT, a tracked small unit support vehicle, and 20 of the D900, a diesel-powered snowmobile in what is being referred to as a “buy and try” arrangement.

North Korea has upgraded old anti-tank missile with laser guided system called Bulsae-3

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:59

North Korea has upgraded old anti-tank missile with laser guided system called Bulsae-3

North Korean defense industry has upgraded an old anti-tank missile design with an advanced laser guided system (ATGM), its media reported. The missile, called Bulsae-3, was tested on a range during a visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who said it passed and was ready for series production.

The U.S. Army's S and T effort is committed to pursuing high-energy laser weapons 12702164

: Posted On Saturday, 27 February 2016 16:36

The U.S. Army's S&T effort is committed to pursuing high-energy laser weapons

The U.S. Army's S&T (Science and Technology) effort is committed to pursuing high-energy lasers, said Mary J. Miller, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Research and Technology. That effort has been used in an analysis of alternatives for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability program of record.

TATA Motors revealed Kestrel AFV fitted with Russian BMP-2 turret during DefExpo 2016 TASS 30404161

KrAZ-Spartan 4x4 armoured personnel carrier save lives of Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield 10204162

U.S. Army engineers work to create a new longer M777 155mm howitzer under the name M777ER 13103162

U.S. Army test-fired FIM-92 Stinger missile from its newest launch platform IFPC Inc 2-I 12903164

Analysis about the Russian armoured vehicles and tanks in the global military market 12703161

Kontakt-V explosive reactive armour provides effective protection against modern anti-tank missiles 32503162

Chinese army soldiers have received new individual protective masks 12303163

Syrian forces started to use Russian T-90A MBT in addition to the T-72 in duty TASS 32203164

Ukraine defense industry developed new prototype of BTS-5B tracked recovery vehicle 12103162

Russian rocket-propelled flame throwers Shmel is proving its efficiency with the Syrian Army 31003163

North Korea has tested a new local-made 300mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System 11003161

Russia will launch modernization of T-72B series main battle tanks named T-72B4 or T-72B3M 10803165

British company Open Works Engineering unveils SkyWall100 anti drone cannon 50803163

Canadian army has purchased all-terrain vehicles Argo XT and D900 to be used in Arctic Region 10603162

North Korea has upgraded old anti-tank missile with laser guided system called Bulsae-3

The U.S. Army's S and T effort is committed to pursuing high-energy laser weapons 12702164

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