United States President Barack Obama told congressional leaders Sunday, December 23, 2013, that he was closely monitoring the unrest in South Sudan, after four U.S. service members were attacked near Bor, and said he “may take further military action to support the security of U.S. citizens, personnel and property, including our Embassy, in South Sudan.”
Monday, December 23, 2013 08:45 AM

The 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Training Support Activity Europe of United States officially opened its new Convoy Live-Fire Course here with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and demonstration, Dec. 18, 2013. U.S. and partner-nation Soldiers now have the ability to train on convoy live-fire scenarios on U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr without shutting down large sections of the training area.
Sunday, December 22, 2013 01:00 PM

The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon Company a $15 million contract modification for the procurement of 216 Excalibur Ib rounds. The M982 Excalibur precision-guided, extended-range artillery shell is a fire-and-forget smart munition with better accuracy than existing 155-millimeter artillery rounds.
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Sunday, December 22, 2013 11:53 AM

Four American troops were injured Saturday, December 21, 2013, when their aircraft came under fire over South Sudan, where they were attempting to evacuate American citizens. The mission was aborted. The military said three aircraft were attacked by small-arms fire from the ground as they were approaching the town of Bor. All three aircraft sustained damage in the attack, the military said in a statement Saturday.
Sunday, December 22, 2013 11:07 AM

Solid Concepts announced the successful completion of the world’s first 3D Printed metal gun on November 7, 2013. The M1911 series 3D Printed metal gun reached over 1,000 rounds of firing without failure on November 21, 2013, and continues to fire successfully nearing 2,000 rounds. Now, the company has released plans to manufacture and sell 100 limited edition 1911 3D Printed metal guns.
Saturday, December 21, 2013 11:55 AM

The Brazilian Parliament has agreed the donation of 25 light tanks M41C to Uruguay. The negotiations about this transfer have started in 2011, and now the agreement is accepted by the two countries and the United States Department of Defense.
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Saturday, December 21, 2013 11:35 AM

The Army Commander of Argentina armed forces has announced new acquisition of artillery weapons and equipment. Argentina plans to purchase OTO-Melara Mod 56, an Italian-made 105 mm light howitzer and 36 155mm self-propelled howitzer M109 A5 or A2 version.
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Saturday, December 21, 2013 10:29 AM

The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria have signed a contract on the lifecycle update of XA-180 personnel carriers, Pasi armoured vehicles. This modernisation project will secure the vehicles’ lifecycles and usability way into the future.
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Saturday, December 21, 2013 09:56 AM

European Union (EU) leaders on Friday, December 20, 2013, called for further development of the 28-member bloc's military capabilities despite acknowledging their budget constraints. In a joint statement, the Council also emphasized "the need to improve EU rapid response capabilities", including "EU battle groups" that could be deployed to conflict zone.
Saturday, December 21, 2013 09:46 AM

Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III pledged Friday to continue the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) by acquiring more military ships and helicopters. Aquino said the above words when he inspected three newly- acquired AgustaWestland 109 Power Helicopters which was bought by the Philippine Navy at the cost of 1.33 billion pesos (about 29.95 million U.S. dollars).
Saturday, December 21, 2013 09:32 AM

BAE Systems has signed a $120 million (SEK 800m) contract to supply an additional 102 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles to Sweden. The new sale is the result of an extended contract option taken out when the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) announced a purchase of 48 BvS10 armored vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds in January 2012.
Saturday, December 21, 2013 09:10 AM

PJSC “AutoKrAZ” has completed performance of the contract signed with the Ministry of Defence of the Arab Republic of Egypt. A large lot of KrAZ truck tractors was manufactured and prepared for inspection in accordance with the contract. The vehicles are provided with standard power pack: the YaMZ-238DE engine (Euro-0, 330 hp), the 9JS150TA transmission and the MFZ-430 clutch.
Saturday, December 21, 2013 08:35 AM

India's indigenously developed Pinaka rockets were successfully test-fired from a multi-barrel rocket launcher from a base at Chandipur-on-sea Thursday, December 19, 2013. "Six rounds of Pinaka rockets were successfully tested from the proof and experimental establishment at Chandipur," defence sources said.
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Saturday, December 21, 2013 06:19 AM

On Thursday, December 19, 2013, U.S. President Obama sent a letter to Congress informing them that 45 U.S. military personnel have been deployed to South Sudan “for the purpose of protecting U.S. citizens and property.
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Saturday, December 21, 2013 05:46 AM

The Finnish Ministry of Defense will purchase 100 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks from the Netherlands early next year. At the same time, Finlnad has also announced the acquisition of second-hand M270 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) from Denmark for a total amount of 4,8 million euros. The deal includes also training.
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Friday, December 20, 2013 02:57 PM

Last week Chinese army carried out its second test-launch of its new InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Dongfeng 41 (DF-41), which could have the ability to fire multiple warheads. The missile was fired Friday, December 13, 2013, from the Wuzhai rocket-firing complex in Shanxi province.
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Friday, December 20, 2013 09:30 AM

The U.S. is taking another positive step toward meeting the growing demand for systems that can help protect against the increasing danger posed by ballistic missiles. Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has started building the 12th AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar for the Missile Defense Agency after being awarded a $172.7 million contract, which was previously announced by the Department of Defense on Dec. 17, 2013. Friday, December 20, 2013 08:46 AM

A team of United States Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen successfully test-fired an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Dec. 17 at 4:36 a.m. PST from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The LGM-30 Minuteman is a United States land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), in service with the United States Air Force Global Strike Command.
Friday, December 20, 2013 08:07 AM

Russia is upgrading its short-range Pantsir-S air defense systems with an improved capability to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles, a Defense Ministry spokesman said Wednesday, December 18, 2013. “The modernization of these unique systems aimed at increasing their effectiveness against UAVs has already started,” Col. Igor Klimov said.
Thursday, December 19, 2013 11:43 AM

Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces are preparing to revive railroad-based missiles and counter the US’s Conventional Prompt Global Strike concept. A blueprint of the modernized “nuclear train” will be presented in the first half of 2014. This new railway missile platform will be equipped with Yars missile.
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Thursday, December 19, 2013 11:31 AM

The KrAZ trucks manufactured under the contract signed with the MOD of the Arab Republic of Egypt were inspected December 10-11 in the manufacturer’s facilities. The contract between PJSC “AutoKrAZ” and the Ministry of Defence of ARE was signed in 2008 and was extended once again due to excellent performance of KrAZ trucks delivered to the customer under this contract.
Thursday, December 19, 2013 10:42 AM

Azerbaijan has prepared a program on state order in the defense industry for 2014, Defense Minister Yavar Jamalov said on December 17. He further said that Turkey and some other countries are highly interested in buying Azerbaijan's defense products.
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Thursday, December 19, 2013 10:06 AM

Iran on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, unveiled the newly-developed advanced radar system Arash with high target detection capabilities.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013 01:11 PM

Russia will draft a plan in the coming year to deploy train-mounted nuclear missiles as a potential response to the United States’ Prompt Global Strike program, the commander of its Strategic Missile Force said on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013 11:26 AM

Japan on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, approved a plan to increase defense spending by 5 percent over the next five years to purchase its first surveillance drones, more jet fighters, naval destroyers, beach-assault vehicles and troop-carrying aircraft in the face of China's military expansion.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013 08:26 AM