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Frontal armour of the new Russian-made T-14 Armata tank could defeat 120mm uranium rounds 10606153

: Posted On Saturday, 06 June 2015 18:17

Frontal armour of the new Russian-made T-14 Armata tank could defeat 120mm uranium rounds

The T-14 Armata tank boasts some of the strongest armor protection of any tank ever made, giving it the ability to withstand direct frontal hits by 120 mm tank-fired shells, 100-150 mm antitank missiles and grenade launchers, said the expert working at the Institute of Steel and Alloys in Moscow.

Test drive and live demonstration TATRA and Excalibur armoured and tactical military vehicles 10506151

: Posted On Friday, 05 June 2015 17:06

Test drive and live demonstration TATRA and Excalibur armoured and tactical military vehicles

Army Recognition Editorial Team was one more time on the field in Czech Republic to perform a test drive about the latest armoured and tactical vehicles designed, manufactured or marketed by Czech Defense Companies TATRA and Excalibur Group. Army Recognition Editorial Team was invited at the TATRA factory test range located in Kopřivnice (Czech Republic) to attend a live demonstration organized by TATRA and Excalibur about their full range of tracked and wheeled combat vehicles in road and off-road conditions.

Northrop Grumman Remotec Unveils Next-Generation Andros Robot for EOD Applications 30506153

: Posted On Friday, 05 June 2015 09:34

Northrop Grumman Remotec Unveils Next-Generation Andros Robot for EOD Applications

Northrop Grumman Corporation's subsidiary Remotec Inc. has unveiled the Andros FX™, a more capable and dexterous unmanned ground vehicle designed to defeat a wide range of threats including vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED). The ANDROS is a series of remote control military robots designed by Remotec Inc.. The ANDROS series is primarily designed for military, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and law enforcement or SWAT applications.

New SAAB Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-purpose weapon system presented for the first time in Canada 13005154

: Posted On Saturday, 30 May 2015 12:23

New SAAB Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-purpose weapon system presented for the first time in Canada

The new light-weight Carl-Gustaf M4, weighing less than 7 kg, offers significant weight savings to the soldier. It is also compatible with future battlefield technology such as intelligent sighting systems for programmable ammunition. For the first time in Canada, the new Carl-Gustaf M4 is now showcased at CANSEC, defense exhibition in Canada.

New Georgian light MLRS based on Didgori 1 4x4 armored fitted with universal rocket module 12805154

: Posted On Thursday, 28 May 2015 18:25

New Georgian light MLRS based on Didgori 1 4x4 armored fitted with universal rocket module

Georgian defense industry has developed and manufactured a new light MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) based on the local-made 4x4 armoured vehicle Didgori 1 fitted with an universal rocket module. Pictures of the new vehicle were published on the Georgian Blog "The Dead District".

U.S. Army Outfits First Vehicles with Electronic Stability Control ESC 26051504

: Posted On Tuesday, 26 May 2015 10:19

U.S. Army Outfits First Vehicles with Electronic Stability Control ESC

Soldiers laud the ballistic protection Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicles that provide them against underbody threats, but now a brand-new MRAP feature, the first of its kind for the Army, will help maximize warfighter safety and survivability.

BAE Systems CV90 tracked armored uses technology of Formula 1 to run faster on rough terrain 2405152

: Posted On Sunday, 24 May 2015 12:52

BAE Systems CV90 tracked armored uses technology of Formula 1 to run faster on rough terrain

BAE Systems is upgrading its CV90 tracked combat vehicles with technology developed for Formula 1, allowing them to travel up to 40pc faster on rough terrain. BAE Systems has fitted 'active damping' developed on the racetrack to military vehicles, making then 40pc faster over rough terrain.

BAE Systems Demonstrates Ability to Support Ground Troops with Precision Guidance Kit for Artillery 12051502

: Posted On Tuesday, 12 May 2015 09:59

BAE Systems Demonstrates Ability to Support Ground Troops with Precision Guidance Kit for Artillery

BAE Systems’ live fire test demonstrated that its Rokar Silver Bullet precision guidance kit can transform a standard 155mm artillery shell into a highly accurate munition. The system’s advanced ability to self-correct in flight greatly increases effectiveness while reducing collateral damage, allowing for more precise engagement in urban environments and against protected targets.

Ripsaw unmanned ground vehicle could lead U.S. army combat formation across enemy terrain 1005152

: Posted On Sunday, 10 May 2015 13:04

Ripsaw unmanned ground vehicle could lead U.S. army combat formation across enemy terrain.

The Ripsaw Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) might someday take point and lead Army combat formations across enemy terrain. Testa, lead engineer for the Remote Weapons Branch of the Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, or ARDEC, showcased the Ripsaw on media day at Picatinny Arsenal, May 4.

Robots to drive Polaris Ranger XP 900 EPS off-road vehicle during DARPA Robotics Challenge 0705153

: Posted On Thursday, 07 May 2015 11:18

Robots to drive Polaris Ranger XP 900 EPS off-road vehicle during DARPA Robotics Challenge

Polaris® Industries Inc., the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, announced on Tuesday, May 5, that its Limited Edition DARPA Polaris RANGER® XP 900 EPS and GEM electric vehicles will be used as part of the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Finals to be held June 5-6, at the Fairplex, in Pomona, Calif.

Raytheon, US Army successfully test fired Excalibur Ib projectile from M109A2/A3 howitzer 0705152

: Posted On Thursday, 07 May 2015 10:45

Raytheon, US Army successfully test fired Excalibur Ib projectile from M109A2/A3 howitzer

The U.S. Army and Raytheon Company successfully fired two Excalibur Ib projectiles from a M109A2/A3 howitzer during recent tests. Using the M185 cannon and M119A2 propelling charge with Excalibur for the first time, both rounds guided precisely to their targets more than 20 kilometers away, announced yesterday the US-based company Raytheon.

Rheinmetall HEL High-Energy Laser weapon station mounted on Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicle 0405154

: Posted On Monday, 04 May 2015 09:33

Rheinmetall HEL High-Energy Laser weapon station mounted on Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicle

Building on a 125-year heritage, Rheinmetall has once again made good its claim to be the global leader in High-Energy Laser (HEL) technology. At IDEX 2015, defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the German Company Rheinmetall has presented its GTK Boxer 8x8 tactical armoured vehicle fitted a HEL effector module.

Kovacki Centar factory of Yugoimport produces high quality shell bodies from 60 to 155mm caliber 0205153

: Posted On Saturday, 02 May 2015 12:20

Kovacki Centar factory of Yugoimport produces high quality shell bodies from 60 to 155mm caliber

Editorial team of Army Recognition Group Defense Web TV has the chance to visit the Kovacki Centar, a factory of Yugoimport which produce and forges bodies of artillery ammunitions from 60 to 155mm caliber. Kovacki Centar manufactures forged shell bodies and metal components of outstanding quality.

New technologies of communication and navigation systems fitted on new Russian combat vehicles 0205152

: Posted On Saturday, 02 May 2015 11:54

New technologies of communication and navigation systems fitted on new Russian combat vehicles

The latest combat vehicles and APC Kurganets-25, APC Boomerang, and Typhoon will be equipped with advanced software and hardware systems from United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation. The upgraded communication, navigation, and control equipment allows crews to observe an entire tactical situation in real time and interact with control points through a single system of automated battle management.

Libya Dawn coalition uses Russian SA-3 and SA-6 SAM as surface-to-surface missile 2904154

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 April 2015 10:55

Libya Dawn coalition uses Russian SA-3 and SA-6 SAM as surface-to-surface missile

After the conversions of SA-3 (S-125) to surface-to-surface missiles, Libya Dawn coalition surprises the world again with the installation of Russian SA-6 Gainful (2K12 Kub) SAM on a Italian made Puma 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier.

EXACTO Guided bullet demonstrates repeatable performance against moving targets 2904152

: Posted On Wednesday, 29 April 2015 09:54

EXACTO Guided bullet demonstrates repeatable performance against moving targets

DARPA’s Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program, which developed a self-steering bullet to increase hit rates for difficult, long-distance shots, completed in February its most successful round of live-fire tests to date. An experienced shooter using the technology demonstration system repeatedly hit moving and evading targets. Additionally, a novice shooter using the system for the first time hit a moving target.

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