April 2016 Global Defense Security news industry

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

North Korea could deployed new 300mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System end of this year 10604162

: Posted On Wednesday, 06 April 2016 12:23

North Korea could deployed new 300mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System end of this year

According a statement from the South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-Koo on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, North Korea is ready to deploy a new 300mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) by the end of this year.

US to sell state of the art thermal weapon sights and spares to Pakistan 30604165

: Posted On Wednesday, 06 April 2016 12:02

US to sell state of the art thermal weapon sights and spares to Pakistan

The Pentagon yesterday awarded a $17 million foreign military sales to Pakistan to Raytheon for supply of state of the art thermal weapon sights and spares which improve targeting and surveillance capabilities by enabling soldiers to spot targets at long distances through haze, dust, fog and other obscurants.

Bittium launches its new Tough VoIP Service tactical communication software 306041674

: Posted On Wednesday, 06 April 2016 11:22

Bittium launches its new Tough VoIP Service tactical communication software

The new Bittium Tough VoIP Service™ software product connects both fixed data network and wireless tactical data network users' calls to the same network, which significantly improves the capability to lead troops and maintain situational awareness in the quickly changing conditions of the battlefield.

DCI in partnership with the Drones Centre of Excellence (CED) rented a new Drone Simulator 30604163

: Posted On Wednesday, 06 April 2016 10:47

DCI in partnership with the Drones Centre of Excellence (CED) rented a new Drone Simulator

In partnership with the Drones Centre of Excellence (CED) aimed at training drones systems operators, DCI (Defense Conseil International) has rented a new Drone Simulator (manufactured by DIGINEXT company and currently assessed before acquisition

Lockheed Martin successfully launched a Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) interceptor 30604162

: Posted On Wednesday, 06 April 2016 10:09

Lockheed Martin successfully launched a Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) interceptor

A Lockheed Martin-built Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) interceptor was successfully launched from a Multi-Mission Launcher (MML) in an engineering demonstration on April 4 at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

Guards Missile Division in Irkutsk to receive advanced Rubezh ICBM systems and Yars systems TASS 30604161

: Posted On Wednesday, 06 April 2016 08:57

Guards Missile Division in Irkutsk to receive advanced Rubezh ICBM systems and Yars systems

Two regiments of the Russian Strategic Missile Force’s 29th Guards Missile Division based in Irkutsk in East Siberia will receive Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems, a source in the defense and industrial sector told TASS on Tuesday.

Australia to extend Land 400 Phase 2 risk management period 40604161

: Posted On Wednesday, 06 April 2016 04:05

Australia to extend Land 400 Phase 2 risk management period

The Australian Department of Defence announced on 1 April, that LAND 400 Phase 2 Risk Management Activities for the Army’s Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability Request for Tender evaluation period would be extended, having received the Government’s approval.

US Army awards Raytheon and DRS $56 million to develop next-gen infrared night vision 50504163

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 16:08

US Army awards Raytheon and DRS $56 million to develop next-gen infrared night vision

The U.S. Army awarded $56 million to the team of Raytheon Company and DRS Technologies to engineer, manufacture and develop the 3rd Generation Forward Looking Infrared B-Kit, an upgrade to night vision equipment that will allow ground troops to discriminate between friend or foe at twice the distance of current systems.

iRobot announces the sale of its Defense & Security Business to Arlington Capital Partners 50504162

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 15:16

iRobot announces the sale of its Defense & Security Business to Arlington Capital Partners

iRobot Corp., a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced that it has closed the previously announced sale of its Defense & Security business to Arlington Capital Partners for up to $45 million in total consideration, including a contingent payment based on achieving certain milestones.

British Company WFEL contract for British army Close Support Bridge and General Support Bridge 10504164

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 15:07

British Company WFEL contract for British army Close Support Bridge and General Support Bridge

WFEL - manufacturer of rapidly-installed, mobile military bridges - has been awarded an initial contract by the UK MoD to undertake an Assessment Phase Programme, as part of the review to sustain the Heavy Forces Close Support Bridge (CSB) and General Support Bridge (GSB) capability, currently being provided by the BR90 system, to support UK forces out to 2040.

Thales and Airbus Defense and Space to produce new digital maps for French Defense 30504165

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 12:16

Thales and Airbus Defense and Space to produce new digital maps for French Defense

The IGN has awarded Thales and Airbus Defence and Space the GeoMaps contract to supply the French Ministry of Defence database with digital geographic data on a range of scales, including city maps. The data will mainly be based on images acquired by the two Pléiades satellites, significantly increasing the accuracy of the maps to be produced.

US Army to award Heckler and Koch a $44 million contract to make its new compact sniper system 30504164

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 11:40

US Army to award Heckler and Koch a $44 million contract to make its new compact sniper system

The March 31 contract award to Heckler & Koch Defense Inc. – worth up to $44,5 million – allows the Army to purchase a maximum total of 3,643 Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) units, according to an announcement on FedBizOpps.gov.

British Ministry Of Defence to spend £40 million for a new Cyber Security Operations Centre 10504162

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 11:22

British Ministry Of Defence to spend £40 million for a new Cyber Security Operations Centre

British MOD (Ministry Of Defence) would like to strengthen the UK’s cyber defences, the British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that over £40 million will be spent on a new Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC). The preferred location for the centre will be at MOD Corsham.

Russian MoD to order secure radios to equip its Buk-M2 surface-to-air missile systems 30504163

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 10:52

Russian MoD to order secure radios to equip its Buk-M2 surface-to-air missile systems

The Russian Defense Ministry has ordered a large extra batch of secure radios to equip its Buk-M2 (NATO reporting name: SA-17 Grizzly) surface-to-air missile systems, Sergei Skokov, deputy director general, United Instrument Corporation (UIC, Rostec’s subsidiary), told TASS on Tuesday.

Textron Systems to provide Commando Select armored personnel carriers to Iraq and Columbia 30504162

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 09:59

Textron Systems to provide Commando Select armored personnel carriers to Iraq and Columbia

Textron Systems Marine & Land Systems was awarded a $65,95 million foreign military sales contract to provide Iraq and Columbia with 54 each Commando Select armored personnel carriers (APCs) with 40/50 turret; four each Commando Select APCs with 40/50 turret and command and control (C2) variant; and two each Commando Select APCs.

Turkish Company Otokar ready to start mass production of local-made Altay main battle tank 10504161

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 09:45

Turkish Company Otokar ready to start mass production of local-made Altay main battle tank

According the website of Hurriyet Daily News, the Turkish Defense Company Otokar is now ready to start the mass production of the first local-made main battle tank (MBT) called Altay. The Altay is set to become one of the world's advanced main battle tank and the backbone of the Turkish Armed Forces.

PowerFilm to provide lightweight solar panels to the US Army 40504162

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 04:49

PowerFilm to provide lightweight solar panels to the US Army 40504162

PowerFilm Inc. has been contracted by the United States Army and Thales Defence & Security Inc. (TDSI) as a provider of lightweight solar panels, to charge soldiers’ batteries in remote areas, without an access to the commercial grid.

Indian Army to procure additional Tata Motors 6x6 HMV trucks 40504161

: Posted On Tuesday, 05 April 2016 04:41

Indian Army to procure additional Tata Motors 6x6 HMV trucks

The Indian Army will procure additional 6x6 High Mobility Vehicles from Tata Motors. The new trucks, featuring material handling cranes, will enhance the Army’s logistical capability in delivering ammunition pallets, spare parts or other operational equipment to combat units.

Russia to set up design bureau to develop communications, electronic warfare systems Tass 50404162

: Posted On Monday, 04 April 2016 15:47

Russia to set up design bureau to develop communications, electronic warfare systems

The United Instrument-Manufacturing Corporation is setting up a design bureau in Tambov in central Russia to develop communications equipment and modern electronic warfare systems, the corporation’s press office told TASS on Monday April,4.

Braddick Defence Systems to deliver first new Braddick Mk XII sniper rifle 30404164

: Posted On Monday, 04 April 2016 11:51

Braddick Defence Systems to deliver first new Braddick Mk XII sniper rifle

Braddick Defence Systems announced the first deliveries of its new Braddick Mk XII SFS (Special Forces Sniper) rifle series, which it claims is one of the most accurate sniper rifle systems in the world with guaranteed sub 0.2 minute of angle (MOA) accuracy.

Iranian armed forces will be equipped with new air defense systems in the next few days 10404161

: Posted On Monday, 04 April 2016 11:21

Iranian armed forces will be equipped with new air defense systems in the next few days

Lieutenant Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard announced that his forces will be equipped with new missile shields in the Iranian new year (started on March 20). Esmayeeli said the 35mm towed anti-aircraft twin-cannon Samavat has also been delivered to Iran’s Air Defense Base.

Iran's Army Ground Force to deploy Special Forces to Syria for an advisory mission 30404163

: Posted On Monday, 04 April 2016 10:49

Iran's Army Ground Force to deploy Special Forces to Syria for an advisory mission

Iran’s Army Ground Force has deployed commandos from its Special Forces, known as the 65th Brigade, to Syria for an advisory mission, a commander said Monday. Lieutenant Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force for Coordination Brigadier General Ali Arasteh told Tasnim that advisers from the 65th Nohed Brigade are now stationed in Syria.

Bulgaria and US to conduct joint military training with M1 Abrams tanks, IFVs and AFVs 30404162

: Posted On Monday, 04 April 2016 10:33

Bulgaria and US to conduct joint military training with M1 Abrams tanks, IFVs and AFVs

Bulgarian and US land forces will conduct joint military training at the Novo Selo training area between April 4 and May 16. JOINT TRAINING – 1 will take place in two stages, with around 250 US servicemen to participate in it, the Bulgarian defence ministry informs.

The Israeli-made CombatGuard 4x4 armoured vehicle tested by armed forces of Turkmenistan 10304162

: Posted On Sunday, 03 April 2016 15:55

The Israeli-made CombatGuard 4x4 armoured vehicle tested by armed forces of Turkmenistan

According a video footage released by the Turkmen TV, The Israeli-made CombatGuard 4x4 armoured vehicle developed and designed by the Company IMI (Israel Military Industries) has been tested during the military exercise "Vatan" by Armed Forces of Turkmenistan.

First images firing tests of North Korea KN-06 air defense missile systems 10304161

: Posted On Sunday, 03 April 2016 13:40

First images firing tests of North Korea KN-06 surface-to-air defense missile systems

Saturday, April 2, 2016 North Korea has conducted the test launch of its KN-06 air defense missile system. North Korea unveiled the missile at a military parade celebrating the 65th anniversary of the founding of its Workers Party on October 10 in 2012.

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