SEPTEMBER 2021 News Global Defence & Security Industry - Military |
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On September 30, 2021, Czech Defense Minister Lubomír Metnar signed a contract for the acquisition of 52 CAESAR self-propelled artillery guns in an eight-wheel drive (8x8) version, in the presence of French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly and Nicolas Chamussy, CEO of Nexter Group. With this major order, the Czech Republic becomes the third European customer and the seventh user of the CAESAR in the world. With more than 350 units ordered in France and abroad, the CAESAR is the benchmark in the wheeled artillery systems market.
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According to information published on September 30, 2021, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has announced that it and its partner, Hanwha Defense Corporation (HDC), have been selected by the Republic of Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to jointly produce 110 M3 amphibious bridging vehicles for the Republic of Korea Army.
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Turkey’s land systems manufacturer Otokar and the European leading robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics signed a teaming agreement during the DSEI 2021 exhibition in London to merge know-how and resources for autonomy development and application for unmanned and robotic operations of military vehicles.
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The world premiere of the new-generation G-Class (model series 464) for emergency crews working on behalf of the state and authorities took place: in Graz, Mercedes-Benz is opening a new chapter in the success story of the off-road vehicle with the largest product revision of the G-Class for Rescue and Special Operations in 29 years (here, “special operations” must be understood as uncommon use, not militarily speaking, as special ops vehicle are designed in a much different shape). A very robust vehicle, the new G-Class for Rescue and Special Operations (model series 464) ensures maximum mobility even under the most difficult conditions. The already brilliant reputation will certainly get new credentials. The first vehicles are already in production for some customers.
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According to pictures released on the Internet that were taken during the military parade for the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan independence, September 27, 2021, Serbian company Yugoimport has delivered Lazar 3 8x8 armored vehicles to Turkmenistan armed with Russian 30mm 2A42 automatic cannon.
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Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with the German Armed Forces for the delivery of twelve units of medically equipped containers for the transportation of casualties between different treatment facilities.
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The visit of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff to Proforce’s Facility on 22nd September 2021 is an endorsement of the Proforce Brand especially for the use of the Nigerian Armed Forces in the ongoing onslaught on criminals and criminal elements in the country. The Proforce’s Armoured vehicles are tailored-made for clients and are battle-tested both in Nigeria, Chad and other parts of Africa.
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As written by Taiwan News, according to budget documents the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense submitted to the Legislative Yuan, the first eight howitzers are scheduled for delivery in 2023, with 16 in 2024 and the last 16 in 2025, CNA reported. The weapons form part of the first arms package for Taiwan to be approved by the Biden administration since it assumed power in January 2021.
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As reported by Sakina Fatima in The Sisat Daily, the first female recruits in Saudi Arabia graduated from the armed forces women’s cadre training center on September 1. The graduation ceremony marked the first time in the kingdom’s history that women begin serving in front-line positions.
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Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $25,111,798 firm-fixed-price contract for the Malaysia Ground-Based Radar System. This contract provides a standalone radar system, ancillary equipment, spares, training, and an interim contract support option.
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The U.S. Army announced on September 24 the award of a three-year prototype other transaction authority agreement to Dynetics for the development and delivery of 16 field-able launcher prototypes, 60 interceptors and associated all-up-round magazines for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2. The effort is valued at approximately $237.38 million over 2.5 years.
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Troops from 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment have been focussing their training with new weapons and sight systems.
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The Central Scientific - Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering (TSNIITOCHMASH) of Rostec State Corporation has launched the mass production of unified precision weaponry defense systems for advanced military vehicles. The product is designed to protect the TOS-2 heavy flamethrower system, the PRP-5 reconnaissance vehicle, and the Zavet-D automated artillery control systems.
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According to information published by Allison Transmission, The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with BAE Systems to produce and deliver 127 Bandvagn 410 vehicles, an improved version of the BvS10 MkII all-terrain tracked armored vehicle, with Allison fully automatic transmissions.
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According to information released on September 23, 2021, American company Mack Defense delivered to the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve the first production M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDT) to roll off Mack Defense’s new production line at the Mack Experience Center (MEC).
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According to a contract published by the United States Department of Defense on September 22, 2021, American company Oshkosh Defense LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was awarded a $16,708,584 firm-fixed-price contract for M1120A4 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTs), M977A4 HEMTTs, M978A4 HEMTTs, and M1070A1 Heavy Equipment Transporters.
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According to a contract published by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) on September 23, 2021, Loc Performance, Plymouth, Michigan, was awarded a $17,141,289 firm-fixed-price contract for the Under Belly Interim-Solution for the Bradley A4 vehicle.
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According to a contract released by the United States Department of Defense on September 24, 2021, Dynetics, Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $237,386,991 firm-fixed-price contract for the development of an Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 launcher/interceptor solution and delivery of 16 launcher prototypes, 60 fieldable interceptor prototypes and associated all-up-round magazines.
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According to an interview on CBS published on September 24, 2021, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced that Turkey plans to purchase more Russian-made S-400 air defense missile systems.
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According to Defense Studies, the Thai Government Procurement System, the Comptroller General's Department, Ministry of Finance announced on September 20 the winners of both wheeled armored vehicle procurement projects of the Royal Thai Navy.
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The Defence Ministry on September 23 signed a contract with the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) located at Avadi, Chennai, to procure 118 Arjun Mk.1A Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for the Indian Army. Five Mk-1A tanks will be delivered within 30 months, followed by 30 tanks every year.
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The covid-19 pandemic situation emphasizes the need for solid CBRN plans and equipment. In Sweden, Saab has always focused on CBRN threats and how they evolve for many years. This led the company to develop innovative and complex solutions from equipment manufacturing to integration in order to become an international leader in the field. Therefore Saab likes to challenge the lines by stating to its customer that “the threat is real, are you ready?”
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Magnolia cannot be confused with any other gun. The combat compartment is mounted on a two-section tracked platform of an upgraded Vityaz DT-30PM snow-and-swamp-going vehicle. The front section with a five-roadwheel chassis carries the driver’s cabin, power plant units, and system elements. The back six-roadwheel chassis carries the combat compartment borrowed from Vena 2S31 self-propelled mortar. The two-section undercarriage provides all-terrain capacity in marshlands and hard-of-access areas.
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Operational testing of the U.S. Army’s newest generation sniper system — the Mk.22 Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) — marks the project’s final hurdle before fielding. Mike Shelton, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command, reports.
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The new aerosol ammunition, developed by TSNIITOCHMASH (part of Rostec), has been adopted by the Russian army. The product is intended for individual protection of equipment from high-precision weapons with laser, optical and thermal guidance systems.