May 2023 News Global Defence & Security Industry - Military |
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BERLIN, Germany, May 31, 2023 — German defense company, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), announced that the Bundeswehr, the German army, has officially placed an order for twelve new Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) 155mm self-propelled howitzers. This order follows the initial agreement made back in March 2023, which included an option for eighteen of the powerful artillery systems, divided into three lots of six.
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Welcome to Day 3 of our coverage at IDET 2023 - the International Defense Exhibition in Brno, Czech Republic. Join the Army Recognition Editorial Team as we navigate the showcase of cutting-edge military technology and innovations from May 24 to 26, 2023. Discover the Leopard 2A8 tank, Skynex air defense system, Flyer American-made 4x4 combat vehicle, and modern combat equipment and vehicles of the Czech army.
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A batch of FIM-92 Stinger air defense missiles arrived overnight on May 25, the Chinese-language United Daily News reported, echoed by Wu Che-yu, Wu Su-wei,Su Yung-yao and Jonathan Chin in Taipei Times on May 27.
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UK-India relationships have been further strengthened through a demanding high-tempo exercise that has tackled counter-terrorism and insurgency operations. The two-week joint military exercise known as Ajeya Warrior was conducted across the training areas of Wiltshire, on private land and in subterranean mines. The British army reports.
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The US Army has awarded a $2.5m contract to survival technology solutions provider Survitec to supply an Inflatable Walls Training System (IWTS), a portable tactical structure designed specifically for temporary urban combat training.
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According to Ikram Kouachi of Anadolu news agency on May 30, the United States has armed its forces stationed in its bases located near Al-Omar oilfield and Conoco gas plant in eastern Syria with a HIMARS missile system.
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Following last week's attacks by Ukrainian naval drones on the Yuriy Ivanov class intelligence ship, Ivan Khurs, the Russian navy has bolstered defenses near the Sevastopol naval base in Crimea. They have deployed a rarely used version of the BM-21 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System), known as the BM-21PD or DP-62 "Damba", which is capable of firing underwater PRS-60 ammunition
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According to Peter Roberts in AuManufacturing.com.au, Plasan, an Israeli producer of defense vehicle armor, has successfully completed blast tests on the AS10 AARV vehicle, which is being procured for the Australian Army as part of Phase 1 of the LAND 8116 Protected Mobile Fires (PMF) program.
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On May 30, Roshel unveiled its latest offering, the Senator MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected), at the CANSEC show in Ottawa. The NATO-certified US-based independent laboratory conducted successful STANAG 4569 AEP 55 level 2 and level 2a/2b ballistic and blast tests on the MRAP.
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In an announcement made on May 29 and echoed by the Time of Israel the day after, Iran declared the successful testing of a groundbreaking hypersonic missile that can effortlessly breach even the most advanced defense systems. No name has been mentioned for this new missile, even not saying whether it is a ground-launched or air-launched one.
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News of a recent drone assault on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, against the city of Moscow has come to light. From wreckage shown on Russian social media platforms, there is speculation that the Ukrainian-manufactured drone UJ-22 may have been involved in the operation. This particular drone model was purportedly used previously to target the Kremlin, as stated by Russian sources.
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According to information published by the German Ministry of Defense, Germany has delivered an additional batch of 54 Vector drones to Ukraine, bringing the total number of this type of drone delivered to Ukraine to 71.
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The FMTVA2 is being tested by the U.S. 1st Armored Division with hopes it will replace its predecessor, the Light Medium Tactical Vehicle, or LMT. Staff Sgt. Jacob Lang, 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element at Fort Bliss, reports.
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Swedish-made Archer self-propelled howitzers together with trained crews of gunners will arrive in Ukraine during the summer of 2023. In addition, Ukrainian crews are completing training on CV 90 combat vehicles with Swedish instructors.
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The Bushmaster 5.5 armored vehicle will bring a powerful and versatile asset within the New Zealand Army. Developed by Thales Australia, this armored vehicle offers a range of features and benefits that will make it a critical component in New Zealand's military operations.
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Military Africa reports that recent disclosures from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) have unveiled a troubling development in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The OFAC has revealed that the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization, has been supplying Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with surface-to-air missiles to combat the Sudanese army. The exact type of missile system provided by the Wagner Group was not specified in the report, but it is likely to be a man-portable (MANPAD) or short-range air defense system.
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Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for deliveries of ammunition for the recoilless Carl-Gustaf rifle. The order value is approximately SEK 3 billion and deliveries will take place during 2026-2030.
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In an announcement on May 28, 2023, made through a video published by the Israeli Ministry of Defense on Twitter, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Nahal Infantry Brigade took delivery of their first batch of Eitan - the new 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier vehicles. This Israeli-produced vehicle, first unveiled in August 2016 by the Defense Ministry, is set to replace the IDF's longstanding fleet of M113 tracked armored personnel carriers.
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BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC - Army Recognition's editorial team continues its coverage of the International Defense Exhibition (IDET) 2023, currently taking place in Brno, Czech Republic. The second day of this prestigious event was marked by live demonstrations of military equipment and the combat readiness of the Czech army and police forces.
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BRNO, Czech Republic – May 27, 2023: Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), the premier German defense company, showcased the future of armored warfare at the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair (IDET) 2023. The event, held in Brno, Czech Republic, saw the debut of KMW's state-of-the-art Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tank (MBT) demonstrator, a tantalizing preview of the latest modernized variant of the renowned Leopard 2 family.
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In a statement published on May 24, 2023, the Czech Ministry of Defense announced that it has authorized Defense Minister Jana Černochová to negotiate the possibility of joining Germany in the purchase of the new Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). The Czech Republic Army is thus poised to acquire a state-of-the-art ground platform, widely used by European armies and compatible with other NATO forces. By joining forces with Germany, the Czech Republic anticipates significant cost reductions, expedited deliveries, and assured logistic support.
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FNSS is awarded a contract signed on the capability enhancement & life extension program of Advanced Armoured Personnel Carriers (AAPC) in the inventory of the Turkish Land Forces. Within the scope of this contract, a number of AAPCs will be equipped with modern subsystems by remaining their amphibious capabilities.
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Day 1 for Army Recognition Editorial Team at IDET 2023, the International Defense Exhibition that takes place in Brno, Czech Republic from 24 to 26 May 2023. Discover the latest technologies and innovations of modern military equipment displayed at IDET 2023.
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The German army (Bundeswehr) has initiated plans to procure 18 Leopard 2A8 tanks as replacements for the previously donated Leopard 2A6 tanks to Ukraine. This forms part of a larger initiative that could involve the purchase of an additional 105 Leopard 2A8 tanks, as revealed in the contract documents considered by the Bundestag (German Federal Parliament) on Wednesday, May 24, 2023..
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Tasnim news agency reports on May 26 that the Iranian Foreign Ministry hit back at the US and France for expressing concern about Iran’s new precision-guided ballistic missile. In a post on his Twitter account on Friday, May 19, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani lashed out at the US and France for their concern about Iran’s Kheibar (Khoramshahr 4) missile which was unveiled on Thursday, May 18. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani noted that the Western governments are opposed to a “strong Iran”.