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Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 06, 2015; Hits: 7665

Renault Trucks Defense VAB MK III ELECTER 6x6 personnel carrier demonstrator in test phase

Following the acceptance tests which confirmed the demonstrator's very high level performance and robustness, the vehicle was delivered to the DGA on the Angers site on 13 January 2015. Combining an electric machine and a Diesel engine, the parallel hybrid drive system, which is fitted to a number of the Volvo Group's civil vehicles and which has demonstrated its pollution reduction and consumption qualities, could now be usefully applied to the military field.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 03, 2015; Hits: 10224

FNSS announced the winners of the International Military Land Vehicles Design Competition 2015

The winning designs have been announced in FNSS MILDESIGN2015 “International Military Land Vehicles Design Competition” which is organized for the second time by FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.S. and the conceptual subject of which was “conceptual design of a manned and remote controlled modular military land vehicle with ballistic protection”.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: February 01, 2015; Hits: 6733

Stryker 8x8 armoured of U.S. Army retrofitted with new tactical communication network system.

Stryker 8x8 armoured vehicles in the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team/2nd Infantry Division of U.S. Army, also known as 2/2 SBCT, are being retrofitted with the Army's new tactical communications network, increasing Soldiers' ability to communicate over greater distances, share mission data and maintain situational awareness.
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Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 31, 2015; Hits: 8720

KMDB presents a new modernized version of its Dozor-B APC to the President of Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine has tested the new Dozor-B 4x4 APC armoured vehicle personnel carrier designed and manufactured in Ukraine. The new vehicle was demonstrated to the authorities of the presidential administration in the center of the capital.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 29, 2015; Hits: 10459

UkrOboronProm unveiled T-64-based Infantry Fighting Vehicle prototype

Ukrainian company UkroBoronProm is restarting the development of a heavy infantry fighting vehicle based on the T-64 MBT chassis.eNow the firm has resumed development of the heavy IFV in order to ready the design for serial production. According to Ukroboronprom, this work could be completed in time to start mass production before the end of the year.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 29, 2015; Hits: 4422

US Army opens first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Instructional Facility at Fort Sill

The US Army's soldiers destined to operate the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system will now learn their trade from fellow Soldiers. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Instructional Facility, or THAAD, opened at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Already, four classes are underway at the schoolhouse, announced the US Army on January 23.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 28, 2015; Hits: 6150

Ukroboronprom of Ukraine has launched production of HAZAR BRDM-2-Di 4x4 armored vehicle.

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One of «UKROBORONPROM» enterprises has launched the production of the new armored Combat Reconnaissance Patrol Vehicle (BRDM 2-Di) «Hazar».

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Morgan Advanced Materials introduces new buoyant lightweight rifle plate insert

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Morgan Advanced Materials' Composites and Defence Systems business has introduced a buoyant, lightweight rifle plate insert for military and security personnel which is capable of stopping 7.62mm rifle ammunition yet is still less than 1kg in weight.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 28, 2015; Hits: 6606

Israel's artillery corps starts using the Hermes 450 tactical unmanned aerial system

The Israeli army recently revealed it is running a new drone unit in the Artillery Corps. The unit, the first of its kind, operates the tactical Hermes 450 drone from within the Ground Forces. During a recent drill in the North, the unit practiced working together with ground units by collecting advanced visual intelligence and broadcasting a live image of the battlefield to the divisions and brigades below.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 28, 2015; Hits: 6532

Picatinny to give faster and more accurate mortar fire with new WULF fire-control system

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By integrating many small sensors into light mortar systems, Picatinny engineers are developing a technology for use on all U.S. military mortar systems to give soldiers faster, more accurate mortar fire. The Weaponized Universal Lightweight Fire-Control, known as WULF, couples many small sensors together to create a robust, lightweight pointing device that will increase mortar fire.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 3810

India's DRDO plans to increase range of the Akash surface-to-air missile

The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has decided to increase the range of the Akash Surface to air missile (SAM), one of its successful programs, and provide it with a ‘seeker’ in its warhead to achieve better targeting efficiency. Reliable sources in the DRDO are not willing to divulge too many details about these two important elements – the range and the seeker – just yet.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 5983

China to equip Type-99 main battle tanks with next-generation laser-guided missile

The armoured divisions of the China's People's Liberation Army will be equipped with next-generation laser-guided missiles, in a move to improve the long-range firepower and accuracy of its tanks, reports today the South China Morning Post. The PLA Daily said on Wednesday a new glide bomb, that can be fired from tanks rather than from missile launchers, had been developed after years of live-fire tests on plateaus, islands and in the Gobi desert.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 4447

South Korean military to develop new "reverse asymmetric weapon systems" by 2020

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South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Monday, January 19, unveiled a new defense vision based on information and communication technologies, and other cutting-edge digital platforms to better counter evolving North Korean threats and other security challenges.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 4503

BAE Systems unveiled enhanced thermal weapon sight, the Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII

BAE Systems yesterday unveiled its first-to-market 12-micron thermal imaging technology that significantly improves the effectiveness of thermal weapon sights. The company’s Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII (UTC® XII) is the first military-grade thermal weapon sight to include the new 12-micron technology, which greatly reduces lens size, total system weight, and battery use, while delivering improved image quality.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 4557

Logo Technologies of U.S. to develop hybrid-electric motorcycle for military special forces.

The American Company Logos Technologies, in partnership with San Francisco-based all-electric motorcycle maker BRD, is developing the Zero MMX hybrid-electric motorcycle SilentHawk project to support evolving mission requirements for military special forces.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 9460

Chinese-made QW-2 MANPADS missile now in service with Sudanese People's Liberation Army.

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South Sudan fighters loyal to Dr Riek Machar have acquired sophisticated man-portable surface-to-air missiles system (MANPADS) in preparation for new onslaughts against troops loyal to President Salva Kiir. A photo released by the "theinsider" website end of december 2014 show Sudanese People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) forces with a Chinese-made QW-2 man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS).

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 6405

U.S. forces equipment GATR Ground to Air Transmit and Receive Inflatable Satellite Antennas.

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Inflatable ground satellite antennas are aiding the expeditionary nature of U.S. and coalition forces, enabling them to achieve high-bandwidth network connectivity anywhere in the world from small deployable packages. The antenna can connect Soldiers in remote locations to the Army's tactical communication WIN-T network backbone, as well as support other services and first responders. (By Amy Walker, PEO C3T)

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 16315

Israeli Army (IDF) expects to deploy new Rafael Iron Beam laser air defense system this year.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is expected to deploy the world’s first laser-based air defense system this year. The new system, known as “Iron Beam,” was developed by Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. As the system is still in development, it has not yet been determined how it might fit into Israel's multi-tiered missile defence system that includes Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow 3.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 4757

General Dynamics' Soldier Network Extension increases US Army's artillery troops capabilities

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During the recent Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 Development Test 2, a U.S. Army field artillery team found that the WIN-T Soldier Network Extension (SNE) significantly increased their communications reach and improved their call-for-fire response time.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 5692

AutoKrAZ of Ukraine has developed first prototype of new 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle.

The Ukrainian Defense Company AutoKrAZ has developed the first prototype of a new 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle based on an 8x8 truck chassis. This new vehicle is designed to be used as APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier) an can carry a full range of special equipment and weapon systems.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 9374

China unveils cloned edition of Russia's Tor M1, the HQ-17 surface-to-air missile system

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According to pictures recently issued, the Chinese edition of the Tor M1 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system has been officially unveiled. This air defense missile system, dubbed HQ-17 (Hongqi-17), is a cloned edition of the Russian Tor M1 SAM. When a designer from the Russian Kupol factory seeing the photos of HQ17, he said that this confirmed Russia’s long-term suspicion that China had cloned Tor-M1, reported DefenceBlog.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 10290

Yemen defense industry to launch Jalal 3 APC 4x4 armoured personnel carrier.

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Since many years, Yemen defense industry has launched the development of a local-made wheeled armoured personnel carrier named Jalal. Recently, the latest version was unveiled under the name of Jalal 3. The Jalal 3 is a light 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier which offers good protection with high off-road capability.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: January 25, 2015; Hits: 5056

Russian army Strategic Missiles Forces want to test unmanned armed combat robots

Unmanned tracked robots with weapon station are going to be tested in Russia's Astrakhan region for use by the country's Strategic Missile Forces, the Interfax news agency reported Friday, January 2, 2014. Major Dmitry Andreyev, a representative for the Defense Ministry's Strategic Missile Forces, was cited as saying that preparation for the testing is currently in its final stage.

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: December 29, 2014; Hits: 4195

Iran's military deployed for the first time suicide drone during massive military drills

Iran's army said Saturday it has deployed a suicide drone for the first time in massive ongoing military drills near the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, reported Iranian news agency on Saturday, December 27.

Monday, December 29, 2014 12:16 PM

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Russian artillery unit of Southern Military District has tested PRP-4A Argus artilery radar armoured

The Russian artillery infantry brigade of the Southern Military District has tested the 2S19 MSTA-S 152mm self-propelled artillery guns and the PRP-4A Argus artillery radar armoured vehicle at the Prudboy firing range in Russia’s Volgograd Region as part of the field training exercises. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Defence Ministry.
Monday, December 29, 2014 10:44 AM

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Iran has tested home-made Shalamcheh surface-to-air missile from air defense system Mersad

Iran on Saturday, December 27, 2014, tested its home-made mid-range Shalamcheh missiles fired from its new air defense system, Mersad, which is capable of destroying different types of modern fighter jets and drones
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Sunday, December 28, 2014 09:28 AM

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: December 27, 2014; Hits: 7820

Russia has developed new railway missile complex "Barguzin" able to tow up to six Yars missiles

Last week the head of Russia's Strategic Missile Force, Lieutenant General Sergey Karakayev, revealed that the future missile platform would be called Barguzin. Now a source in the Russian military, which preferred to remain anonymous, has revealed some details of the weapon to Russian news agencies.
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Saturday, December 27, 2014 10:09 AM

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: December 26, 2014; Hits: 4815

Russian armed forces will take delivery of Corsair UAV unmanned aerial vehicle in late 2016

Russia's United Instrument Corporation (UIC) will start supplying the small-class Corsair surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Russian Armed Forces in late 2016, the company's CEO Alexander Yakunin told RIA Novosti.
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Friday, December 26, 2014 11:29 AM

Details: Written by: office_zzam; Category: Defence & Security Industry Technology; Published: December 23, 2014; Hits: 4124

DARPA eyes on advanced algorithms for enhancing small UAVs capabilities

US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued yesterday, December 22, a Broad Agency Announcement solicitation for the Fast Lightweight Autonomy (FLA) program. FLA focuses on creating a new class of algorithms to enable small, unmanned aerial vehicles to quickly navigate a labyrinth of rooms, stairways and corridors or other obstacle-filled environments without a remote pilot.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 02:00 PM

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US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency unveils new EXACTO .50-caliber guided bullet

According to a video recently released by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) , U.S. Army snipers could soon have access to a new .50-caliber bullet, dubbed EXACTO, which combines a maneuverable bullet and a real-time guidance system to track and deliver the projectile to the target.
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Monday, December 22, 2014 12:06 PM

Renault Trucks Defense VAB MK III ELECTER 6x6 personnel carrier demonstrator in test phase

FNSS announced the winners of the International Military Land Vehicles Design Competition 2015

Stryker 8x8 armoured of U.S. Army retrofitted with new tactical communication network system

KMDB presents a new modernized version of its Dozor-B APC to the President of Ukraine

UkrOboronProm unveiled T-64-based Infantry Fighting Vehicle prototype

US Army opens first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Instructional Facility at Fort Sill

Ukroboronprom of Ukraine has launched production of HAZAR BRDM-2-Di 4x4 armored vehicle 2801151

Morgan Advanced Material introduces new buoyant lightweight rifle plate insert

Israel's artillery corps starts using the Hermes 450 tactical unmanned aerial system

Picatinny to give faster and more accurate mortar fire with new WULF fire-control system

India's DRDO plans to increase range of the Akash surface-to-air missile

China to equip Type-99 main battle tanks with next-generation laser-guided missile

South Korean military to develop new "reverse asymmetric weapon systems" by 2020

BAE Systems unveiled enhanced thermal weapon sight, the Universal Thermal Clip-On version XII

Logo Technologies of U.S. to develop hybrid-electric motorcycle for military special forces 1701151

Chinese-made QW-2 MANPADS missile now in service with Sudanese People's Liberation Army 1601151

U.S. army equipment GATR Ground to Air Transmit and Receive Inflatable Satellite Antennas 1401152

Israeli Army IDF expects to deploy new Rafael Iron Beam laser air defense system this year 1301154

General Dynamics' Soldier Network Extension increases US Army's artillery troops capabilities

AutoKrAZ of Ukraine has developed first prototype of new 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle 0801155

China officially unveils cloned edition of Russia's Tor M1, the HQ-17 surface-to-air missile system

Yemen defense industry to launch Jalal 3 APC 4x4 armoured personnel carrier 0401154

Russian army Strategic Missiles Forces want to test unmanned armed combat robots 0301151

Iran's military deployed for the first time suicide drone during massive military drills

Russian artillery unit of Southern Military District has tested PRP-4A Argus artilery radar armoured

Iran has tested home-made Shalamcheh surface-to-air missile from air defense system Mersad 2812141

Russia has developed new railway missile complex "Barguzin" able to tow up to six Yars missiles 2712

Russian armed forces will take delivery of Corsair UAV unmanned aerial vehicle in late 2016 2612143

DARPA eyes on advanced algorithms for enhancing small UAVs capabilities

US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency unveils new EXACTO .50 caliber guided bullet