DVD™2007 is a significant service mobility stakeholder event. It is aimed primarily at manufacturers, purchasers, specifiers and senior users, is a unique opportunity to discuss, learn and experience the mobility systems that are increasingly critical to the success of our services; which is why our theme for this year is support to operations. DVD™ 2007 will cover a vast range of mobility equipment from vehicles and systems to construction plant and camouflage, and will include the new protected mobility and support vehicles.
28 July 2007

Philippine Marine reinforcements board an armoured vehicle at a port on the eastern part of Basilan island, in southern Philippines July 26, 2007. Philippine troops and Muslim rebels are locked in a tense stand off on the island amidst expectations of military retaliation for the killing of 14 Marines in a clash earlier this month. .
26 July 2007

Lebanese soldiers in armoured personnel carriers and military vehicles prepare to advance into the Nahr al-Bared refugee camp during clashes with al Qaeda-inspired militants in north Lebanon July 26, 2007.
26 July 2007

French U.N. peacekeepers in an armoured personnel carrier patrol a street next to the area where a U.N. peacekeeper died in a de-mining accident, in Shamaa village near Tyre city, southern Lebanon, July 25, 2007. Lebanese security sources said the dead soldier was French. However, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) deputy spokesperson Yasmina Bouziane could not confirm the nationality of the soldier.
25 July 2007

The Bhana is one of the most important military event to Czech Republic. The Army Recognition team was there, and of course as every year, it was a great military show. During this event we have see most of the equipmeny use by the Czech Army force but also modern armoured vehicles of Austria and Germany. There is two static area, one with old vehicles of Czech Army, as OT-64, BRDM and more and the other with all the military vehicles in use today. To see all the pictures about this event go to Bhana 2007 pictures gallery.
10 July 2007

Small business qualifier Force Protection Industries, Inc. in Ladson, SC has received a $221.7 million firm-fixed-priced delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for additional 395 Cougar 4×4 Category I MRUV patrol vehicles, and 60 Cougar 6×6 Category II JERRV squad vehicles under Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contracts for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. This order brings their total awards under the MRAP program to 1,780: 760 CAT I vehicles and 1,020 CAT II, to make up 48% of the vehicles ordered so far from the 9 (now 7) competitors.
08 July 2007

The VBCI (Véhicule Blindé de Combat d'Infanterie) armoured infantry fighting vehicle, has just been selected by the British Ministry of Defence to undergo a series of trials as part of the FRES (Future Rapid Effect System) programme intended to equip the British armed forces with a new medium-weight armoured vehicle. Let’s mention that 7 contenders were in the contest and that the British authorities selected 3 vehicles: the Boxer from Artec, the Piranha from General Dynamics and the VBCI from Nexter. Following this first step, Nexter will continue and intensify its efforts to work with the British industry, at all levels, as part of this program.
The VBCI was ordered by the French Army to equip the Army’s infantry regiments. The contract covers 700 vehicles available in two versions: infantry fighting vehicle and command post. The series production is already initiated with deliveries of the first production vehicles scheduled for 2008.
The VBCI was designed to meet the new threats facing the armed forces. Its protection level widely outclasses that of all current 8x8 vehicles and remains upgradeable. Its outstanding tactical mobility (from Renault Trucks Defense) relies on excellent crossing, acceleration and manoeuvring capabilities. Its road range of 750 km, its speed greater than 100 km/h and its air transportability provide it with significant strategic mobility. With its open electronic architecture and its internal volume of more than 13m3, the VBCI can be quickly configured into several versions or variants to meet the specific requirements of the British armed forces. .
08 July 2007

Britain is part of the general push by western countries to field heavier, mine-protected vehicles, via orders for the Mastiff Cougar variant and the forthcoming MPPV program. UK forces are also fielding vehicles like the Land Rover WMIK (Weapons Mounted Installation Kit) that have a very different concept: firepower and visibility over protection. The vehicles, derived from Cougars used by the American Marines, are six-wheeled mine-protected vehicles which have had around 50 modifications. As well as carrying infantry troops around danger zones with much more protection, they are also used by Royal Engineers and Bomb Disposal Teams
08 July 2007

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has received an order from Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (BWB) (Federal Office for Defence Technology and Procurement) to deliver an innovative, highly protected vehicle. The vehicle designated “GRIZZLY” affords its crew optimum protection, especially against explosive devices, mines and direct fire. The innovative concept fully meets the schedule of requirements of the German Army, and the increasing needs of NATO and UN forces for peacekeeping missions worldwide as well.
The “GRIZZLY” is to be tested as part of the current procurement project of the German Army covering Class 4 protected command and role-specific vehicles in (highly protected vehicles) with a gross vehicle weight of 25 tons. It thus closes an existing gap in the German Army´s vehicle programme between the DINGO 2 (12.5 tons) and the 33-ton BOXER. The first vehicle will be delivered as early as November 2007.
08 July 2007

Plasan Sasa - a global leader in the field of combat-proven ballistic armor solutions for vehicles, airborne platforms and personnel, - will supply US firm International Military and Government, LLC with its advanced critical MRAP vehicle protection for 1,200 armored vehicles International has been awarded a contract to provide US Marines with. The armored vehicles are to be delivered by the end of February 2008. According to Plasan Sasa's CEO, Mr. Dan Ziv, “We are very pleased to take part in this important contract. It is a testament to the know-how and extensive field experience we have accumulated over the years regarding protective solutions against mines and IEDs, as well as the unique technologies we have developed - all focused on the protection of personnel and property against the current and future threats faced in the world's combat zones. The choice of Plasan as the armored protection supplier for this contract again positions the company as a world leader in its field."
08 July 2007