The Ukrainian National Guard Regiment in Kalinosky has launched a modernization program for its fleet of BTR-80 8x8 armoured personnel carrier, called the "Joker". A BTR-80 was upgraded with new armour protection using slat armour system and the turret is fitted with four SPG-9M recoilless guns.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014 03:22 PM

Land Forces of Ukraine army will receive the new BTR-3M2 mortar armored personnel carrier to be put into service. Roman Romanov, General Director of Ukroboronprom stated that two vehicles of BTR-3M2 being made on the basis of BTR-3E1 are ready to be supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for state testing.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014 11:59 AM

Tank crews of the Syrian army use T-72 main battle tank especially upgraded for urban warfare. A photo released on Internet show a Syrian army T-72M1 main battle tank fitted with new wire cage armor to increase protection against anti-tank guided missiles and rocket-propelled grenades.
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Monday, August 11, 2014 07:30 PM

July 17, 2014, the Polish Defense Company Jelcz unveils for the first time to the public a new family of 6x6 truck chassis especially designed for the development of new 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, called "Kryl". This chassis will also be used for a new multiple launch rocket system, the "Omar".
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Thursday, July 31, 2014 06:46 AM

Researchers at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center are developing a pocket-sized aerial surveillance device for Soldiers and small units operating in challenging ground environments.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 05:51 PM

The Trophy active protection system for combat vehicles has showed its efficiency during the Israeli military operation Protective Edge in the Gaza Strip. It's the first real test of Trophy during real combat operations and the Trophy system has intercepted five anti-tank missiles aimed at armored IDF vehicles in Gaza.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 11:59 AM

Pictures released on Internet during the Israeli military operation Protective Edge has showed a new version of the Magach main battle tank fitted with an anti-tank guided missile launchers Spike. The Magach 5 tank is based on the old American-made M48A5 main battle tank.
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Sunday , July 20, 2014 01:00 PM

The NERO project has conducted engineering analysis and aircraft alterations for over two years. The tests that took place from June 2 to June 19, proved that it is technically and tactically feasible to field an effective jammer on an unmanned aerial platform.
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Monday, July 14, 2014 11:50 AM

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) tested a model version of the Ultra Heavy-lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) at the RIMPAC 2014, the world's largest international military maritime exercise. The UHAC is an amphibious craft that has three times the lift capacity and greater coastal access than the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC.)
Friday , July 11, 2014 10:28 AM

At Eurosatory 2014, ST Kinetics of Singapore unveils its new Bronco New-Gen All-Terrain tracked armoured vehicle. The new Bronco New-Gen combines the outstanding mobility of the lighter Bronco with the proven high survivability of the heavier Warthog.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 06:54 PM

A video releases by the Ukrainian TV channel "5th Channel" shows the modernization of BRDM-2 4x4 armoured vehicle performed by the Design and Technology Centre (TCC) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in Kiev.
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Monday, July 7, 2014 11:51 AM

In June 2014, during Eurosatory 2014 International Defense and Security Exhibition in France and at DVD 2014 in United Kingdom, General Dynamics has showcased the latest in wheeled combat technologies with the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) Demonstrator.
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Saturday, July 5, 2014 02:20 PM

In September 2013, Patria has launched its new vehicle concept, the Patria AMV XP during the Defense Exhibition DSEI in London, United Kingdom. Patria sets a new standard for the future 8x8 armoured wheeled vehicles. Spacious interior and high payload carrying capability provide a platform for future customer variants, allowing the simultaneous integration of weapon systems, protection and crew equipment.
Friday, July 4, 2014 09:33 AM