June 2015 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
 
 
 
 

Lebanese Army Receives U.S. BGM-71 TOW II Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)
 
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A shipment of US weapons pledged to the Lebanese army arrived Monday, June 1st, at Beirut's airport, as Lebanon continues to battle jihadists along its borders. A statement released by the army said that the shipment included an undisclosed number of BGM-71 TOW II (Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided) anti-armor missiles, along with their respective launching pads.
 

More than 1,000 combat training events for Russian airborne troops during the summer
 
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Russian Airborne troops to conduct about 1,000 military combat training events during the summer training period. The intensive summer training period started in the Russian Airborne troops. The special attention will be paid to combat readiness of units and formations.
 

Russian army to carry out more than 1,000 tactical and special military exercises using drones
 
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Southern Military District’s press service announced that Russian military personnel have carried out more than 1,000 tactical and special military exercises using drones during the winter training period. According to the Southern Military District, the soldiers used several kinds of drones to practice equipment control, shoot enemy military targets and conduct reconnaissance.
 

United Kingdom Defence Budget Could be Hit by £1bn (€1,4bn; $1,5bn) Cuts
 
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The British Ministry of Defence has been asked to find cuts of £1bn (€1,4bn; $1,5bn) to spending this year which analysts warned could lead the UK falling down on its commitment to NATO. As a member of the alliance, the UK is supposed to maintain defence spending at 2 per cent of GDP, although many other countries spend less than that.
 

Baltic States look into the possibility of developing a joint mid-range air defence system
 
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On May 28, Minister of Defence of Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia highlighted the need of decisive action regarding the development of critical defence capabilities necessary for the Baltic States’ defence in light of increased threats. The Ministers agreed to consult with such strategic allies as the U.S. or Poland and have draft plans for the possible development of mid-range air defence system produced by this autumn.
 

Hungarian Troops Are Ready to Fight the Islamic State
 
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“Hungarian troops are ready to fight the Islamic State in coalition forces, and to try to put an end jointly to massacre and killing” – the Hungarian Chief of Defence Tibor Benko said on Wednesday, 28 May at a ceremony held in Pákozd to mark the Hungarian Peacekeepers’ Day.
 

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