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August 2013 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
 
 
 
 

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Chinese Army has deployed the new short-range surface-to-surface tactical missile DF-12 M20
 

The Chinese military has deployed a new advanced short-range missile known as the DF-12 that was revealed for the first time in photos posted on the Internet this week. Disclosure of the missile follows publication of an Air Force National Space and Missile Intelligence Center (NASIC) report describing China as having the most aggressive ballistic missile development program in the world.

The Chinese military has deployed a new advanced short-range missile known as the DF-12 (M20) that was revealed for the first time in photos posted on the Internet this week. Disclosure of the missile follows publication of an Air Force National Space and Missile Intelligence Center (NASIC) report describing China as having the most aggressive ballistic missile development program in the world.
Friday, August 2, 2013 03:47 PM
 

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Army of Pakistan confirms the purchase of Serbian-made Lazar II 8x8 armored personnel carrier
 

The Pakistan Army is reportedly in the process of acquiring new Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV)’s as a part of its initiative to fight terrorist outfits on Pakistan’s western border. According to reports the army has procured three Serbian LAZAR II AFV’s for evaluation with the possibility of constructing facilities to produce the AFV/APC locally, under license.

The Pakistan Army is reportedly in the process of acquiring new Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV)’s as a part of its initiative to fight terrorist outfits on Pakistan’s western border. According to reports the army has procured three Serbian LAZAR II AFV’s for evaluation with the possibility of constructing facilities to produce the AFV/APC locally, under license.
Friday, August 2, 2013 02:55 PM
 

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Russia will develop an hybrid vehicle that combines features of armoured and helicopter
 

A hybrid combat vehicle that combines features of an airborne infantry fighting vehicle and a helicopter will be developed for the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) by 2030 to meet the demands of modern warfare, the military branch’s commander said Thursday, August 1, 2013.

A hybrid combat vehicle that combines features of an airborne infantry fighting vehicle and a helicopter will be developed for the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) by 2030 to meet the demands of modern warfare, the military branch’s commander said Thursday, August 1, 2013.
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Friday, August 2, 2013 01:00 PM
 

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Tunisian army has launched combat operations against terrorists fighters near Algerian border
 

The Tunisian army has launched an offensive against a group of fighters near the Algerian border, where eight Tunisian soldiers were killed earlier this week by suspected "terrorists", AFP news agency says quoting a security source. The source said the attack took place 16km from Kasserine, near Mount Chaambi, where the eight Tunisian troops were found on Monday with their throats cut after being ambushed by fighters.

The Tunisian army has launched an offensive against a group of fighters near the Algerian border, where eight Tunisian soldiers were killed earlier this week by suspected "terrorists", AFP news agency says quoting a security source. The source said the attack took place 16km from Kasserine, near Mount Chaambi, where the eight Tunisian troops were found on Monday with their throats cut after being ambushed by fighters. Friday, August 2, 2013 11:47 AM
 

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Russian army will increase airborne troops with three new air assault brigades
 

The Russian military is to assign an additional three air assault brigades to the Airborne Forces (VDV) in order to boost its rapid reaction capability in future conflicts, VDV commander Col. Gen. Vladimir Shamanov said Wednesday, July 31, 2013.

The Russian military is to assign an additional three air assault brigades to the Airborne Forces (VDV) in order to boost its rapid reaction capability in future conflicts, VDV commander Col. Gen. Vladimir Shamanov said Wednesday, July 31, 2013.
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Thursday, August 1, 2013 11:50 AM
 

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Lenco Industries introduces the BearCat EOD BombCat armoured vehicle for EOD and IEDD team
 

Lenco Industries, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of armored police vehicles, introduces the BearCat® EOD “BombCat” armored response vehicle for EOD and IEDD first responders. Designed with input from veteran explosive ordinance disposal experts with decades of field experience and knowledge, the BombCat offers superior functionality in addition to the proven life-saving protection of Lenco’s armored vehicles.

Lenco Industries, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of armored police vehicles, introduces the BearCat® EOD “BombCat” armored response vehicle for EOD and IEDD first responders. Designed with input from veteran explosive ordinance disposal experts with decades of field experience and knowledge, the BombCat offers superior functionality in addition to the proven life-saving protection of Lenco’s armored vehicles. Thursday, August 1, 2013 11:30 AM
 

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Morocco has take delivery of 88 BearCat 4x4 armoured vehicles for the Moroccan Auxiliary Forces
 

Lenco Industries, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of armored police vehicles, recently completed delivery of 88 BearCat® armored vehicles to the Moroccan Auxiliary Forces. The BearCat® is part of Lenco’s line of light and medium armored response vehicles, which are used by hundreds of Specialized Tactical teams in the United States and abroad.

Lenco Industries, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of armored police vehicles, recently completed delivery of 88 BearCat® armored vehicles to the Moroccan Auxiliary Forces. The BearCat® is part of Lenco’s line of light and medium armored response vehicles, which are used by hundreds of Specialized Tactical teams in the United States and abroad.
Thursday, August 1, 2013 11:26 AM
 

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Chinese army opens an air-defense brigade to national and international reporters
 

An air-defense brigade under the Lanzhou Military Area Command (MAC) of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was open to 70-odd reporters from nearly 50 Chinese and overseas media at 13:55 on July 29, 2013, marking the official start of the 6th “Media's Chinese military Visit”.

An air-defense brigade under the Lanzhou Military Area Command (MAC) of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was open to 70-odd reporters from nearly 50 Chinese and overseas media at 13:55 on July 29, 2013, marking the official start of the 6th “Media's Chinese military Visit”.
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Thursday, August 1, 2013 10:23 AM