April 2016 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
 
 
 
 

Posted On
US Marines arrive in Australia for a six-month rotation
 
US Marines arrive in Australia for a six month deployment The first group of the 1,250 US Marines has begun arriving on 13 April in Darwin, Australia, as part of the Marine Rotational Force (MRF). They will remain in country for a period of six months. Their mission is to reassure allies in the region of the US commitment to stability and security.
 

Posted On
Excalibur Army offers a modern version of the RM-70 rocket artillery system
 
Excalibur Army offers a modern version of the RM 70 rocket artillery system Excalibur Army is offering a modern version of the multiple artillery rocket launcher RM-70. The system has been widely used by former Soviet states, proving its reliability for decades. The Czech firm has adapted it to the modern battlefield requirements naming it RM-70 Vampir.
 

Posted On
US receives $90 million order from France for GMLRS Unitary Rocket Pods
 
France to purchase GMLRS Unitary Rocket Pods to United States 640 001
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to France for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary Rocket Pods and related support. The estimated cost is $90 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on 12 April.
 

Posted On
Analysis : Russian S-300PMU2 missile systems will increase air defense capabilities of Iran
 
Analysis Russian S-300PMU2 missile systems will increase air defense capabilities of Iran 640 001
Russia has started the deliveries of S-300PMU2 Favorit (NATO reporting name: SA-20b Gorgoyle b) air defense systems (ADS) to Iran. The deliveries will have been completed by end-2016, according to Russian Vice-Premier Dmitry Rogozin. He pointed out, that Russia had supplied the first batch of S-300PMU2 ADS to Iran. Rogozin mentioned, that the deliveries would be finished before the year-end.
 

Posted On
US and India sign Logistics Support Agreement
 
US and India sign Logistics Support Agreement The United States and India have signed a Logistics Support Agreement, which allows the two sides to share their military logistics infrastructure. Under the agreement, both sides will be able to access each other’s ground, naval and air bases for the purposes of resupply, repair and rest.
 

Posted On
US Army Chief sets readiness as top priority
 
US Army Chief sets readiness as top priority US Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley testified on 7 April before the Senate’s Armed Services Committee. During his speech he outlined the priorities set by the Army in winning the wars of the future.
 

Posted On

 

Russia to deploy field hospital in Palmyra
 
Russia to deploy field hospital in Palmyra Moscow is planning to deploy a military field hospital in the area of Palmyra, in support of the Russian Armed Forces operating in Syria, according to TASS news agency. Palmyra’s ancient city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
 

Posted On
India test fires its indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile systems
 
India to test fired its indigenous Akash surface to air missile systems 640 001
India today test fired its indigenously developed surface-to-air Akash missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near here. The missile targeted an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) named 'Banshee', an official of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said.
 

Posted On
Kalashnikov to buy Precision Systems and Technologies Enterprise
 
Kalashnikov to buy Precision Systems and Technologies Enterprise 640 001
Russia’s Kalashnikov Corporation, the producer of the famous Kalashnikov automatic rifle, has agreed on purchasing the Precision Systems and Technologies Enterprise that manufactures missiles and air defense missile system elements, the Corporation’s press office said on Monday, April 11.
 

Posted On
Polish army will sign a contract for the delivery of 64 RAK HSW 120mm 8x8 self-propelled mortars
 
Polish army will signed a contract for the delivery of 64 RAK HSW 120mm 8x8 sel-propelled mortars 640 001
According Janes website, Poland will sign a new defense contract for the delivery of 64 RAK wheeled 120 mm self-propelled mortar vehicles. An agreement with the Polish Defense Company Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) is expected to be signed before the end of April this year.
 

Posted On
Belarus to upgrade MZKT-7930 multipurpose wheeled chassis
 
Belarus to upgrade MZKT7930 multipurpose wheeled chassis 640 001
Belarusian JSC Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant 'Volat' (Russian acronym: MZKT) is planning to upgrade MZKT-7930 wheeled 8x8 multi-purpose chassis, which is used in several Russian military mobile systems. It was revealed by the MZKT`s press department.
 

Posted On
New Zealand opens new Battle Training Facility
 
New Zealand opens new Battle Training Facility The New Zealand Defence Forces have inaugurated a new Battle Training Facility (BTF). At a ceremony, which took place in Ardmore, Auckland, Prime Minister John Key officially opened the NZD46 mil. facility, dedicated to the training of the Special Air Service (SAS) personnel.
 

Posted On
Bulgaria to deploy more troops at its borders
 
Bulgaria to deploy more troops at its borders Bulgaria will deploy additional troops at its borders in order to tackle the illegal migration and refugee crisis. The Defence Minister, Nikolay Nenchev has announced on 11 April the deployment of 300 additional soldiers, during his speech at a ceremony marking the start of a joint exercise with the US Army at Novo Selo training area.
 

Posted On
Canada close to take delivery of the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle
 
Canada close to take delivery of the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle The Canadian Army is closing on the delivery date of the new Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles (TAPV), which will start next August. The new vehicles, built by Textron Systems Canada Inc. are based on the Commando series of vehicles design. They will be fielded with 24 units around the country.
 

Posted On
UK and France launch rapid deployment exercise Grifin Strike
 
UK and France launch rapid deployment exercise 640 001
A joint force between the UK and France will face its biggest development test to date as the two countries come together for an exercise. More than 5,000 personnel from the UK and France will take part in Exercise Griffin Strike, which will test the Combined UK and French Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF).
 

Posted On
Belgian soldiers from the 12 Li Light Infantry Battalion are deployed to secure airport in Belgium
 
Belgian soldiers from the 12 Li Light Infantry Battalion are deployed to secure airport in Belgium 640 001
Army Recognition editorial team was with the Belgian troops following the two Brussels terrorist attacks Tuesday Morning, March 22, 2016. The 12 Li. Light Infantry battalion of the Belgian army was on military exercise in the training camp of Lagland, South of Belgium. Around 09H00 AM, the commander of the battalion received new orders for a deployment of armed troops to secure the most important airports in Belgium.
 

Posted On
US soldiers from Fort Hood to test new MMPV Medium Mine Protected Vehicle for engineers troops
 
MMPV 4x4 Medium Mine Protected Vehicle United States US army military equipment 001
U.S. troops from Fort Hood are helping to test the new Army vehicle Medium Mine Protected Vehicle, or MMPV that could eventually be used by combat engineers or other soldiers across the Army. Last week, soldiers and Army civilians from Fort Hood’s Operational Test Command, or OTC, and a route-clearance platoon from the 36th Engineer Brigade were testing the new vehicle.
 

Posted On
Austrian Army procures Fuel Dispensing Racks from WEW
 
Austrian Army procures Fuel Dispensing Racks from WEW  The Austrian Army has selected to procure new fuel dispensing systems from WEW after an extensive evaluation period. The Fuel Dispensing Rack (FDR) was designed to be highly flexible and easily transported by trucks, trains or vessels, delivering fuel or water to deployed military or homeland security forces.
 

Posted On
First live firing test for Ajax 40mm cannon future armoured fighting vehicle of British army
 
First live firing test for Ajax 40mm cannon future armoured fighting vehicle of British army 640 001
The future British army armoured fighting vehicle Ajax formerly known as the Scout SV has performed its first live firing test at Radnor Ranges in Powys, Wales, involved testing the main 40 mm stabilised cannon and machine gun while the vehicle was static.
 

Posted On
Liberia and United States army to continue efforts concerning humanitarian assistance and training
 
Liberia and United States army to continue efforts concerning humanitarian assistance and training 640 001
Brig. Gen. Daniel Dee Ziankahn, Armed Forces of Liberia chief of staff and Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, U.S. Army Africa commander participated in multiple discussions at the USARAF's headquarters building, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, April 4, 2016 to review past, current and future missions in order to better synchronize U.S. and Liberian armed forces efforts concerning humanitarian assistance, crisis response and force training.
 

Page 4 of 7