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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.

New Russian Sarmat and Rubezh ICBM missiles able to defeat all deployed anti-missile systems 12502164

: Posted On Thursday, 25 February 2016 18:29

New Russian Sarmat and Rubezh ICBM missiles able to defeat all deployed anti-missile systems

The launches of two new Russian inter-continental ballistic missiles (ICBM), namely, RS-28 Sarmat and RS-26 Rubezh are scheduled for Spring 2016. Silo-based Sarmat is to replace RS-20A (NATO reporting name: SS-18) ICBM. The world-known RS-12M Topol (SS-27) will be replaced by perspective Rubezh mobile missile system. It was revealed by Russian Ministry of Defense`s (MoD) press department.

Russian armed forces has received ten Snegohod A-1 snowmobile vehicles for Special Operations TASS 12102162

: Posted On Sunday, 21 February 2016 12:20

Russian armed forces has received ten Snegohod A-1 snowmobile vehicles for Special Operations

The units of Russian Armed Forces` Western Military District (WMD) have received ten Snegohod A-1 snowmobile vehicles intended for special operations, according to the head of the WMD`s Press Department, Colonel Igor Muginov.

Successful trial test of Bakhcha-U-PDS Russian parachute air-dropping system for armored vehicles TASS 11702162

: Posted On Wednesday, 17 February 2016 17:34

Successful trial test of Bakhcha-U-PDS Russian parachute air-dropping system for armored vehicles

New parachute air-dropping system 'Bakhcha-U-PDS' being developed for the Airborne Forces` armoured vehicles has successfully passed the first stage of joint state trials, which took place in the Astrakhan Region. It was revealed by the Technodynamics holding`s press department.

Russian air defense system Pantsir-S Sa-22 Greyhound will use new KAMAZ-53958 truck chassis 11602161

: Posted On Tuesday, 16 February 2016 08:23

Russian air defense system Pantsir-S Sa-22 Greyhound will use new KAMAZ-53958 truck chassis

Upgraded Pantsir-S (NATO reporting name: SA-22 Greyhound) self-propelled anti-air gun-missile (SPAAGM) system may receive new KAMAZ-53958 (6560M) chassis, according to a Russian defense industry source. The Pantsir-S is a Russian-made air defense missile-gun system armed with twelve 57E6 surface-to-air guided missiles and two 2A38M30-millimetre automatic guns.

Russian airborne troops use for the first time Barnaul-T air defense control system during exercise TASS 11502166

: Posted On Monday, 15 February 2016 13:51

Russian airborne troops use for the first time Barnaul-T air defense control system during exercise

The Russian Airborne Force will use Barnaul-T air defense control systems for the first time during an exercise that has started in the Pskov Region in northwest Russia, the Defense Ministry’s press office said on Monday, February 15, 2016.

New fuel servicing 6x6 truck based on AutoKrAZ KrAZ-63221 to meet army needs 11302162

: Posted On Saturday, 13 February 2016 09:27

New fuel servicing 6x6 truck based on AutoKrAZ KrAZ-63221 to meet army needs

State-of-the-art fuel servicing trucks based on the KrAZ-63221 off road chassis have been built by the state company “45th Experimental Factory” (Vinnitsa) to meet army needs. A relevant request for proposals has been prepared by the Central Fuel and Lubricants Department.

Analysis of Russian defense industry a major player on arms market to Latin America in 2016 - 2021 11202161

: Posted On Friday, 12 February 2016 08:49

Analysis of Russian defense industry a major player on arms market to Latin America in 2016 - 2021

Russia is supposed to be a major player on the arms market of Latin America in 2016-2021, according to a Russian defense industry source.Russian defense companies are increasing their activity in Latin America.

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