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Ukroboronprom of Ukraine has launched production of HAZAR BRDM-2-Di 4x4 armored vehicle 2801151

: Posted On Wednesday, 28 January 2015 17:11

Ukroboronprom of Ukraine has launched production of HAZAR BRDM-2-Di 4x4 armored vehicle.

One of «UKROBORONPROM» enterprises has launched the production of the new armored Combat Reconnaissance Patrol Vehicle (BRDM 2-Di) «Hazar».

Morgan Advanced Material introduces new buoyant lightweight rifle plate insert

: Posted On Wednesday, 28 January 2015 17:03

Morgan Advanced Materials introduces new buoyant lightweight rifle plate insert

Morgan Advanced Materials' Composites and Defence Systems business has introduced a buoyant, lightweight rifle plate insert for military and security personnel which is capable of stopping 7.62mm rifle ammunition yet is still less than 1kg in weight.

Israel's artillery corps starts using the Hermes 450 tactical unmanned aerial system

: Posted On Wednesday, 28 January 2015 16:51

Israel's artillery corps starts using the Hermes 450 tactical unmanned aerial system

The Israeli army recently revealed it is running a new drone unit in the Artillery Corps. The unit, the first of its kind, operates the tactical Hermes 450 drone from within the Ground Forces. During a recent drill in the North, the unit practiced working together with ground units by collecting advanced visual intelligence and broadcasting a live image of the battlefield to the divisions and brigades below.

Picatinny to give faster and more accurate mortar fire with new WULF fire-control system

: Posted On Wednesday, 28 January 2015 16:29

Picatinny to give faster and more accurate mortar fire with new WULF fire-control system

By integrating many small sensors into light mortar systems, Picatinny engineers are developing a technology for use on all U.S. military mortar systems to give soldiers faster, more accurate mortar fire. The Weaponized Universal Lightweight Fire-Control, known as WULF, couples many small sensors together to create a robust, lightweight pointing device that will increase mortar fire.

India's DRDO plans to increase range of the Akash surface-to-air missile

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 17:43

India's DRDO plans to increase range of the Akash surface-to-air missile

The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has decided to increase the range of the Akash Surface to air missile (SAM), one of its successful programs, and provide it with a ‘seeker’ in its warhead to achieve better targeting efficiency. Reliable sources in the DRDO are not willing to divulge too many details about these two important elements – the range and the seeker – just yet.

China to equip Type-99 main battle tanks with next-generation laser-guided missile

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 17:31

China to equip Type-99 main battle tanks with next-generation laser-guided missile

The armoured divisions of the China's People's Liberation Army will be equipped with next-generation laser-guided missiles, in a move to improve the long-range firepower and accuracy of its tanks, reports today the South China Morning Post. The PLA Daily said on Wednesday a new glide bomb, that can be fired from tanks rather than from missile launchers, had been developed after years of live-fire tests on plateaus, islands and in the Gobi desert.

South Korean military to develop new "reverse asymmetric weapon systems" by 2020

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 17:24

South Korean military to develop new "reverse asymmetric weapon systems" by 2020

South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Monday, January 19, unveiled a new defense vision based on information and communication technologies, and other cutting-edge digital platforms to better counter evolving North Korean threats and other security challenges.

BAE Systems unveiled enhanced thermal weapon sight, the Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 17:19

BAE Systems unveiled enhanced thermal weapon sight, the Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII

BAE Systems yesterday unveiled its first-to-market 12-micron thermal imaging technology that significantly improves the effectiveness of thermal weapon sights. The company’s Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII (UTC® XII) is the first military-grade thermal weapon sight to include the new 12-micron technology, which greatly reduces lens size, total system weight, and battery use, while delivering improved image quality.

Logo Technologies of U.S. to develop hybrid-electric motorcycle for military special forces 1701151

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 17:11

Logo Technologies of U.S. to develop hybrid-electric motorcycle for military special forces.

The American Company Logos Technologies, in partnership with San Francisco-based all-electric motorcycle maker BRD, is developing the Zero MMX hybrid-electric motorcycle SilentHawk project to support evolving mission requirements for military special forces.

Chinese-made QW-2 MANPADS missile now in service with Sudanese People's Liberation Army 1601151

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 16:58

Chinese-made QW-2 MANPADS missile now in service with Sudanese People's Liberation Army.

South Sudan fighters loyal to Dr Riek Machar have acquired sophisticated man-portable surface-to-air missiles system (MANPADS) in preparation for new onslaughts against troops loyal to President Salva Kiir. A photo released by the "theinsider" website end of december 2014 show Sudanese People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) forces with a Chinese-made QW-2 man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS).

U.S. army equipment GATR Ground to Air Transmit and Receive Inflatable Satellite Antennas 1401152

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 16:53

U.S. forces equipment GATR Ground to Air Transmit and Receive Inflatable Satellite Antennas.

Inflatable ground satellite antennas are aiding the expeditionary nature of U.S. and coalition forces, enabling them to achieve high-bandwidth network connectivity anywhere in the world from small deployable packages. The antenna can connect Soldiers in remote locations to the Army's tactical communication WIN-T network backbone, as well as support other services and first responders. (By Amy Walker, PEO C3T)

Israeli Army IDF expects to deploy new Rafael Iron Beam laser air defense system this year 1301154

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 16:43

Israeli Army (IDF) expects to deploy new Rafael Iron Beam laser air defense system this year.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is expected to deploy the world’s first laser-based air defense system this year. The new system, known as “Iron Beam,” was developed by Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. As the system is still in development, it has not yet been determined how it might fit into Israel's multi-tiered missile defence system that includes Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow 3.

General Dynamics' Soldier Network Extension increases US Army's artillery troops capabilities

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 16:34

General Dynamics' Soldier Network Extension increases US Army's artillery troops capabilities

During the recent Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 Development Test 2, a U.S. Army field artillery team found that the WIN-T Soldier Network Extension (SNE) significantly increased their communications reach and improved their call-for-fire response time.

AutoKrAZ of Ukraine has developed first prototype of new 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle 0801155

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 16:29

AutoKrAZ of Ukraine has developed first prototype of new 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle.

The Ukrainian Defense Company AutoKrAZ has developed the first prototype of a new 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle based on an 8x8 truck chassis. This new vehicle is designed to be used as APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier) an can carry a full range of special equipment and weapon systems.

China officially unveils cloned edition of Russia's Tor M1, the HQ-17 surface-to-air missile system

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 16:19

China unveils cloned edition of Russia's Tor M1, the HQ-17 surface-to-air missile system

According to pictures recently issued, the Chinese edition of the Tor M1 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system has been officially unveiled. This air defense missile system, dubbed HQ-17 (Hongqi-17), is a cloned edition of the Russian Tor M1 SAM. When a designer from the Russian Kupol factory seeing the photos of HQ17, he said that this confirmed Russia’s long-term suspicion that China had cloned Tor-M1, reported DefenceBlog.

Yemen defense industry to launch Jalal 3 APC 4x4 armoured personnel carrier 0401154

: Posted On Sunday, 25 January 2015 16:12

Yemen defense industry to launch Jalal 3 APC 4x4 armoured personnel carrier.

Since many years, Yemen defense industry has launched the development of a local-made wheeled armoured personnel carrier named Jalal. Recently, the latest version was unveiled under the name of Jalal 3. The Jalal 3 is a light 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier which offers good protection with high off-road capability.

Ukroboronprom of Ukraine has launched production of HAZAR BRDM-2-Di 4x4 armored vehicle 2801151

Morgan Advanced Material introduces new buoyant lightweight rifle plate insert

Israel's artillery corps starts using the Hermes 450 tactical unmanned aerial system

Picatinny to give faster and more accurate mortar fire with new WULF fire-control system

India's DRDO plans to increase range of the Akash surface-to-air missile

China to equip Type-99 main battle tanks with next-generation laser-guided missile

South Korean military to develop new "reverse asymmetric weapon systems" by 2020

BAE Systems unveiled enhanced thermal weapon sight, the Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII

Logo Technologies of U.S. to develop hybrid-electric motorcycle for military special forces 1701151

Chinese-made QW-2 MANPADS missile now in service with Sudanese People's Liberation Army 1601151

U.S. army equipment GATR Ground to Air Transmit and Receive Inflatable Satellite Antennas 1401152

Israeli Army IDF expects to deploy new Rafael Iron Beam laser air defense system this year 1301154

General Dynamics' Soldier Network Extension increases US Army's artillery troops capabilities

AutoKrAZ of Ukraine has developed first prototype of new 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle 0801155

China officially unveils cloned edition of Russia's Tor M1, the HQ-17 surface-to-air missile system

Yemen defense industry to launch Jalal 3 APC 4x4 armoured personnel carrier 0401154

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