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November 2013 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
 
 
 
 

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United States Northwest Regional SWAT Team is now equipped with Caiman 6x6 MRAP vehicle
 

Caiman 6x6 MRAP vehicle was recently acquire by by the Northwest Regional SWAT team of United States. Merrillville police Cmdr. Robert Wiley, a Northwest Regional SWAT team leader, said the vehicle is bulletproof and it can withstand blasts from many types of explosive devices.

Caiman 6x6 MRAP vehicle was recently acquire by by the Northwest Regional SWAT team of United States. Merrillville police Cmdr. Robert Wiley, a Northwest Regional SWAT team leader, said the vehicle is bulletproof and it can withstand blasts from many types of explosive devices.
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Sunday, November 3, 2013 11:55 AM
 

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Army of Poland plans to purchase 105 Leopard 2A5 and nine 2A4 main battle tanks from Germany
 

According to Janes defense website, Polish Army plans to purchase 105 Leopard 2A5 and nine Leopard 2A4. from ex-German stocks. Leopard 2A5's will be transferred to 10th Armored Cavalry brigade that is currently using Leopard 2A4 tanks, and Leopard 2A4's will be transferred to 34th Armored Cavalry Brigade currently suing PT-91 tanks, then these PT-91's will be transferred to one of several brigades using T-72M1 tanks.

According to Janes defense website, Polish Army plans to purchase 105 Leopard 2A5 and nine Leopard 2A4. from ex-German stocks. Leopard 2A5's will be transferred to 10th Armored Cavalry brigade that is currently using Leopard 2A4 tanks, and Leopard 2A4's will be transferred to 34th Armored Cavalry Brigade currently suing PT-91 tanks, then these PT-91's will be transferred to one of several brigades using T-72M1 tanks.
Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:48 AM
 

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Raytheon successfully completed initial live-fire testing of new LAV-AT Anti-Tank Light Armoured
 

Raytheon Company of United States successfully completed an initial round of live-fire testing with a new U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle Anti-Tank (LAV-AT) weapon system. The upgraded, highly mobile, anti-armor LAV-AT weapon system is designed to protect reconnaissance and light infantry. Its mission is to defeat threats at long-range, day or night, and in all weather conditions.

Raytheon Company of United States successfully completed an initial round of live-fire testing with a new U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle Anti-Tank (LAV-AT) weapon system. The upgraded, highly mobile, anti-armor LAV-AT weapon system is designed to protect reconnaissance and light infantry. Its mission is to defeat threats at long-range, day or night, and in all weather conditions.
Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:15 AM
 

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Defense & Security News Web TV Channel October 2013 of Army Recognition Company
 

Defense and Security News Web TV of October 2013, a global monthly TV Channel bringing you coverage and reports on military news as well as defense and security, business, technology, exhibition, events, and products with the goal to serve an audience of senior military, government and industry decision-makers throughout the world.

Defense and Security News Web TV of October 2013, a global monthly TV Channel bringing you coverage and reports on military news as well as defense and security, business, technology, exhibition, events, and products with the goal to serve an audience of senior military, government and industry decision-makers throughout the world.
Saturday, November 2, 2013 01:54 PM
 

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Egypt could be interested to buy Russian weapons after suspension of military aide by United States
 

Egypt is reported looking to Moscow to supply it with weapons following U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to suspend a large part of the $1.3 billion in military aide Washington provides Cairo to protest the army's July 3 ouster of President Mohamed Morsi.

Egypt is reported looking to Moscow to supply it with weapons following U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to suspend a large part of the $1.3 billion in military aide Washington provides Cairo to protest the army's July 3 ouster of President Mohamed Morsi.
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Saturday, November 2, 2013 11:34 AM
 

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Netherlands will send 380 soldiers and Apache attack helicopters to support UN mission in Mali
 

The government of Netherlands will send around 380 military officers to Mali to support the UN mission MINUSMA, the Dutch minister council stated in a press release Friday, November 1, 2013. The Dutch troops will leave before the end of 2013 and are expected to stay at least until December 2015. The mission will have two major purposes: The training of Mali police and military officers and the collection of intelligence.

The government of Netherlands will send around 380 military officers to Mali to support the UN mission MINUSMA, the Dutch minister council stated in a press release Friday, November 1, 2013. The Dutch troops will leave before the end of 2013 and are expected to stay at least until December 2015. The mission will have two major purposes: The training of Mali police and military officers and the collection of intelligence. Saturday, November 2, 2013 10:30 AM
 

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Japan and Russia agreed to improve bilateral defense exchanges to boost fight against terrorism
 

Japan and Russia agreed to improve bilateral defense exchanges at the first "two-plus-two" meeting involving their foreign and defense ministers here on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said at a joint press conference after the meeting that Japan and Russia agreed to further develop cooperation in areas such as economy, security and people-to-people exchanges.

Japan and Russia agreed to improve bilateral defense exchanges at the first "two-plus-two" meeting involving their foreign and defense ministers here on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said at a joint press conference after the meeting that Japan and Russia agreed to further develop cooperation in areas such as economy, security and people-to-people exchanges.
Saturday, November 2, 2013 10:03 AM
 

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Anti-chemical experts from China will take part for destruction of chemical weapons in Syria
 

Two anti-chemical experts from the Chinese army will take part in a mission in Syria focusing on the destruction and verification of Syrian chemical weapons. Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun made the comments at a monthly press briefing on Thursday, October 31, 2013.

Two anti-chemical experts from the Chinese army will take part in a mission in Syria focusing on the destruction and verification of Syrian chemical weapons. Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun made the comments at a monthly press briefing on Thursday, October 31, 2013.
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Friday, November 1, 2013 01:41 PM
 

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Additional $800 million for the defense budget of Israel to increase the security of the country
 

Israeli security cabinet authorized an additional budget of 2.75 billion shekels (about 800 million U.S. dollars) for the Defense Ministry on Thursday, said a statement sent by the Prime Minister's Office. According to the statement, the money to be passed to the ministry is a surplus created in the treasury, which allowed to follow through on a ministerial decision from May to increase the defense budget.

Israeli security cabinet authorized an additional budget of 2.75 billion shekels (about 800 million U.S. dollars) for the Defense Ministry on Thursday, said a statement sent by the Prime Minister's Office. According to the statement, the money to be passed to the ministry is a surplus created in the treasury, which allowed to follow through on a ministerial decision from May to increase the defense budget.
Friday, November 1, 2013 11:59 AM
 

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South Korea to buy four RQ-4 Global Hawk UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from United States.
 

South Korea planned to buy four RQ-4 Global Hawks, the unmanned spy drone, from the United States to beef up its defense capabilities against possible missile and nuclear threats from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Yonhap News Agency reported on Friday, November 1, 2013.

South Korea planned to buy four RQ-4 Global Hawks, the unmanned spy drone, from the United States to beef up its defense capabilities against possible missile and nuclear threats from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Yonhap News Agency reported on Friday, November 1, 2013.
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Friday, November 1, 2013 11:28 AM
 

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BAE Systems received a contract from U.S. Army for PIM upgrade of M109A6 155mm howitzer
 

BAE Systems received a contract worth up to $688 million from the U.S. Army to begin Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program. The PIM is a significant upgrade of the M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer, restoring space, weight, and power-cooling, while providing growth potential for emerging technologies.

BAE Systems received a contract worth up to $688 million from the U.S. Army to begin Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program. The PIM is a significant upgrade of the M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer, restoring space, weight, and power-cooling, while providing growth potential for emerging technologies.
Friday, November 1, 2013 10:23 AM