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January 2012 Army - Military - Defence Industry News
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Arab troops should be sent to Syria said the emir of Qatar, Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani
 

Arab troops should be sent to halt Syria’s violent crackdown on anti-government protesters, the emir of Qatar, Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, said in an interview to be broadcast tonight on the U.S. television network CBS. Elsewhere in the region, attacks on demonstrators continued in Syria yesterday and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei said he wouldn’t run for president of Egypt.

Arab troops should be sent to halt Syria’s violent crackdown on anti-government protesters, the emir of Qatar, Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, said in an interview to be broadcast tonight on the U.S. television network CBS. Elsewhere in the region, attacks on demonstrators continued in Syria yesterday and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei said he wouldn’t run for president of Egypt.
Sunday, January 15, 2012, 10:00 AM

 

Army Recognition selected as Official Media Partner and Online Daily News for SOFEX 2012
 

Army Recognition Company is proud to announce that we have been selected as official Media Partner and official Online Daily News for SOFEX 2012, The Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference, which will be held from the 8 – 10 May 2012, in Amman, Jordan.

Army Recognition Company is proud to announce that we have been selected as official Media Partner and official Online Daily News for SOFEX 2012, The Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference, which will be held from the 8 – 10 May 2012, in Amman, Jordan.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 09:34 AM

 

Azerbaijan could be interested to buy the Belarus short range air defense missile system T38 Stilet
 

Belarusian Tetraedr defence company has established a joint venture with Azerbaijan. TETRAEDR is a scientific and industrial private unitary enterprise specializing in development and manufacture of advanced radio-electronic weapon systems, development and manufacture of hardware and software used in radar and radio electronic control assets, upgrading of Air Defense Missile Systems.

Belarusian Tetraedr defence company has established a joint venture with Azerbaijan. TETRAEDR is a scientific and industrial private unitary enterprise specializing in development and manufacture of advanced radio-electronic weapon systems, development and manufacture of hardware and software used in radar and radio electronic control assets, upgrading of Air Defense Missile Systems.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 05:14 PM

 

BAE Systems received a new contract for the M109 Paladin PIM artillery howitzer program
 

BAE Systems received a $313 million contract modification for additional engineering design, logistics development and test evaluation support to complete the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the U.S. Army’s Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program. PIM is the latest howitzer in the M109 family of vehicles.

BAE Systems received a $313 million contract modification for additional engineering design, logistics development and test evaluation support to complete the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the U.S. Army’s Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program. PIM is the latest howitzer in the M109 family of vehicles.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 08:49 PM

 

CASSIDIAN and Rheinmetall pool their UAS Unmanned Aerial Systems activities
 

Cassidian and Rheinmetall have agreed to pursue Rheinmetall’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) activities together in a Joint Venture. It was agreed in a contract that Cassidian should hold 51 percent and Rheinmetall 49 percent of the shares in the newly established Joint Venture.

Cassidian and Rheinmetall have agreed to pursue Rheinmetall’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) activities together in a Joint Venture. It was agreed in a contract that Cassidian should hold 51 percent and Rheinmetall 49 percent of the shares in the newly established Joint Venture.
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Monday, January 23, 2012, 09:19 AM

 

China wants to buy S-400 ground to air defence missile system from Russia
 

China wants to buy S-400 anti-aircraft missile launchers from Russia, Vasily Kashin from the Center for Strategy and Technology Analysis told Interfax-AVN on Monday, January 16, 2012. "China has expressed its interest in buying S-400 systems. As far as I understand, Russia is reserved about this deal," he said.

China wants to buy S-400 anti-aircraft missile launchers from Russia, Vasily Kashin from the Center for Strategy and Technology Analysis told Interfax-AVN on Monday, January 16, 2012. "China has expressed its interest in buying S-400 systems. As far as I understand, Russia is reserved about this deal," he said.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012, 12:37 AM

 

During the next three years Israeli Army will be equipped with new communication equipment
 

A revolution in military communication: during the next three years more advanced and more efficient communication devices will be implemented all across the IDF (Israel Defence Forces). The new high-tech devices will be outsourced from the Elbit Systems Ltd., improving their quality and availability.

A revolution in military communication: during the next three years more advanced and more efficient communication devices will be implemented all across the IDF (Israel Defence Forces). The new high-tech devices will be outsourced from the Elbit Systems Ltd., improving their quality and availability.
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Friday, January 13, 2012, 08:56 AM

 

Elbit Systems awarded a contract to supply Hermes 900® UAS for a country in the Americas
 

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT, ("Elbit Systems") announced that it was awarded a contract, valued at approximately $50 million, to supply Hermes 900® Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to a governmental office of a country in the Americas.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT, ("Elbit Systems") announced that it was awarded a contract, valued at approximately $50 million, to supply Hermes 900® Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to a governmental office of a country in the Americas.
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Saturday, January 7, 2012, 08:50 AM

 

Force Protection facilities acquired by General Dynamics will manufacture V-hull for Stryker
 

General Dynamics Land Systems announced today that the newly acquired Force Protection manufacturing facility in Ladson, S.C. , will install additional combat-related equipment on 292 Double-V Hull Strykers to be deployed to Afghanistan.

General Dynamics Land Systems announced today that the newly acquired Force Protection manufacturing facility in Ladson, S.C. , will install additional combat-related equipment on 292 Double-V Hull Strykers to be deployed to Afghanistan.
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Thursday, January 12, 2012, 09:11 AM

 

France has decided to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2013
 

France will gradually pull its combat troops out of Afghanistan by the end of 2013, President Nicolas Sarkozy said, speeding up the withdrawal of NATO’s fourth-largest contingent in the Asian country. France will leave a “few hundred” soldiers in Afghanistan in 2014 to help train the Afghan army, he said.

France will gradually pull its combat troops out of Afghanistan by the end of 2013, President Nicolas Sarkozy said, speeding up the withdrawal of NATO’s fourth-largest contingent in the Asian country. France will leave a “few hundred” soldiers in Afghanistan in 2014 to help train the Afghan army, he said.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012, 10:10 AM

 

The free Syrian army rebels destroyed armoured vehicle of the Syrian army in the city of Homs
 

The Syrian army in Homs may not be in full control but soldiers are heavily present in the city’s main squares. A picture taken in the city of Homs shows a BMP-1 armoured infantry fighting vehicle of the Syrian army destroyed by the rebels.

The Syrian army in Homs may not be in full control but soldiers are heavily present in the city’s main squares. A picture taken in the city of Homs shows a BMP-1 armoured infantry fighting vehicle of the Syrian army destroyed by the rebels.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 10:58 AM

 

Fuel service of French Armed Forces selects the Renault Trucks defense Sherpa Medium truck
 

Late November 2011, Renault Trucks Defense (RTD) won the invitation for bids from SEA (Service des Essences des Armées - French Armed Forces Fuel Service) for the supply of an air-transportable multipurpose tactical tanker-truck ("CCPTA"). RTD's winning proposal was the Sherpa Medium truck.

Late November 2011, Renault Trucks Defense (RTD) won the invitation for bids from SEA (Service des Essences des Armées - French Armed Forces Fuel Service) for the supply of an air-transportable multipurpose tactical tanker-truck ("CCPTA"). RTD's winning proposal was the Sherpa Medium truck.
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Monday, January 16, 2012, 11:29 AM

 

General Dynamics Awarded $60 Million for Abrams M1 Main Battle Tank Upgrades
 

The U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems $60 million under an existing contract to continue upgrading M1A1 tanks to the M1A2 Systems Enhancement Package (SEP) V2 configuration. General Dynamics Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).

The U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems $60 million under an existing contract to continue upgrading M1A1 tanks to the M1A2 Systems Enhancement Package (SEP) V2 configuration. General Dynamics Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).
Saturday, January 7, 2012, 09:42 AM

 

Ground forces of Iranian army have started military exercises near the border with Afghanistan
 

Ground forces of Iran's elite Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have started military exercises near the border with Afghanistan, Iranian media said. The military exercises were launched as Tehran's tensions with the West continue to escalate after Western powers threatened new sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its controversial nuclear program.

Ground forces of Iran's elite Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have started military exercises near the border with Afghanistan, Iranian media said. The military exercises were launched as Tehran's tensions with the West continue to escalate after Western powers threatened new sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its controversial nuclear program.
Sunday, January 8, 2012, 11:04 AM

 

India the largest importer of Russian armament in 2012 for an amount of approximately $ 7.7 billion
 

In 2012, Russia will supply India with military equipment and weapons for an amount of approximately $ 7.7 billion, announced Friday, January 20, 2012, a press release from the Russian Centre for Global Trade Analysis of weapons (TSAMTO)

In 2012, Russia will supply India with military equipment and weapons for an amount of approximately $ 7.7 billion, announced Friday, January 20, 2012, a press release from the Russian Centre for Global Trade Analysis of weapons (TSAMTO).
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Saturday, January 21, 2012, 11:59 AM

 

Iran defence industry unveils the first home made Bassir laser-guided smart munitions
 

The Iranian Defense Ministry unveiled the country's first home-made laser-guided smart munitions in a ceremony here in Tehran on Monday, January 30, 2012. The new type of ammunition, called Bassir, was unveiled by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi in a ceremony in Defense Industries Organization.

The Iranian Defense Ministry unveiled the country's first home-made laser-guided smart munitions in a ceremony here in Tehran on Monday, January 30, 2012. The new type of ammunition, called Bassir, was unveiled by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi in a ceremony in Defense Industries Organization.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 08:26 AM

 

Iran will unveil new military achievements of defense, aerospace and missile in Februray
 

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi announced that the country plans to unveil several achievements in the field of defense in the next few days. Vahidi said new achievements in defense, aerospace and missile fields will be unveiled during the Ten-Day Dawn ceremonies from February 1 to 11, celebrating the victory of the Islamic Revolution back in 1979.

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi announced that the country plans to unveil several achievements in the field of defense in the next few days. Vahidi said new achievements in defense, aerospace and missile fields will be unveiled during the Ten-Day Dawn ceremonies from February 1 to 11, celebrating the victory of the Islamic Revolution back in 1979.
Sunday, January 29, 2012, 08:13 AM

 

Israel will boost defence budget by about 6 percent this year
 

Israel will boost defence spending by about 6 percent this year in the face of deepening regional instability, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday, January 8, 2011, defying calls for cuts as living standards are squeezed.

Israel will boost defence spending by about 6 percent this year in the face of deepening regional instability, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday, January 8, 2011, defying calls for cuts as living standards are squeezed.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 11:05 AM