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January 2017 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

Russian Tornado-S 300mm Multiple Launch Rocket System MLRS has successfully passed state trials 13101171

: Posted On Tuesday, 31 January 2017 19:08

Russian Tornado-S 300mm Multiple Launch Rocket System MLRS has successfully passed state trials

The Russian-made Tornado-S 300mm multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) by the Splav scientific production association (a subsidiary of the Russian Rostec state corporation) has successfully passed state trials, the Director General of the company, Vladimir Lepin told the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper.

Czech Republic to buy 20 Pandur II 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier vehicles 5310116

: Posted On Tuesday, 31 January 2017 11:17

Czech Republic to buy 20 Pandur II 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier vehicles

The army of Czech Republic will buy 20 Pandur-II armoured vehicles from Tatra Defence Vehicle for 2.1 billion crowns ($82.77 million), the Czech Defence Ministry said on Monday, marking the second major deal for the defence company.

US Army 369th Sustainment's Brigade trains on Army’s newest communications equipment 53101173

: Posted On Tuesday, 31 January 2017 10:13

US Army 369th Sustainment's Brigade trains on Army’s newest communications equipment

While it may resemble a giant beach ball, the inflatable Ground Antenna Transmit Receive (GATR) Ball is actually the U.S. Army’s latest piece of satellite communications equipment. The technology is so new that the 369th Sustainment Brigade’s GATR Ball has a serial number in the single digits.

Polish and American troops conduct live-fire demonstration in Poland 53101172

: Posted On Tuesday, 31 January 2017 09:57

Polish and American troops conduct live-fire demonstration in Poland

The President of Poland formally welcomed American Soldiers during a ceremony at Karlike Range here Jan. 30, 2017. The ceremony, which featured the official uncasing of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team (Iron Brigade), 4th Infantry Division’s unit colors, culminated with a combined arms live-fire exercise between the two nations.

US Army 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment tanks begin arriving in Grafenwoehr, Germany 53101161

: Posted On Tuesday, 31 January 2017 09:15

US Army 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment tanks begin arriving in Grafenwoehr, Germany

The first 19 heavy tanks from 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment arrived Jan. 27 at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr.

New Belarus-made Caiman 4x4 armoured vehicle will enter soon in service with Belarus army 13001172

: Posted On Monday, 30 January 2017 13:10

New Belarus-made Caiman 4x4 armoured vehicle will enter soon in service with Belarus army

According to the website voentv.mil.by of Belarus, armed forces of Belarus will a receive a first batch of upgraded version of the Soviet-made BRDM-2, called Caiman. A first prototype of the vehicle will be delivered to the Belarus armed forces for trials.

U.S. soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division will be deployed to Afghanistan 13001172

: Posted On Monday, 30 January 2017 11:45

U.S. soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division will be deployed to Afghanistan

U.S. soldiers of the 36th Infantry Division, their families, and their friends gathered for a ceremony at Cameron Field at Fort Hood, Texas, on January 28, 2017, to send off “Task Force Arrowhead” as they deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. The Austin-based unit is part of the Texas Army National Guard and is headquartered at Camp Mabry.

Donald Trump signs new order for the use of attack helicopters and artillery against ISIS in Syria 12901171

: Posted On Sunday, 29 January 2017 11:29

Donald Trump signs new order for the use of attack helicopters and artillery against ISIS in Syria

According to the Dailymail website, the new U.S. President Donal Trump could sign new orders for the use of helicopters and artillery on the ground against the tettorist group of ISIS i n Syria. During his campaign, Donald Trump pledged to expand the military power of U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and the Marine Corps.

South Korea will continue to develop and strenghten defense collaboration with United States 12801173

: Posted On Saturday, 28 January 2017 16:30

South Korea will continue to develop and strenghten defense collaboration with United States

Ministry of National Defense (MND) of South Korea has selected international defense cooperation as one of its 4 defense priorities and been dedicated to enhancing the ‘World-wide Korean Army’ status. Not only has it solidified the relationship with the U.S., our largest ally, but has also worked on continuous exchanges and cooperation with surrounding nations which have an influence on the situation around the Kor

Romania has ordered more General Dynamics Piranha III 8x8 armoured vehicles 12801171

: Posted On Saturday, 28 January 2017 09:45

Romania to order more General Dynamics Piranha III 8x8 armoured vehicles

General Dynamics European Land Systems has been awarded a contract to deliver a fifth batch of additional PIRANHA III 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles to the Romanian Armed Forces. The serial production of the Piranha III started in 2006 with a first delivery in 2007.

Bittium to deliver Tough Mobile smartphones and related back-end system for the Finnish Forces 52701164

: Posted On Friday, 27 January 2017 16:10

Bittium to deliver Tough Mobile smartphones and related back-end system for the Finnish Forces

Bittium has signed a contract with the Finnish Defence Forces for the delivery of Bittium Tough Mobile LTE smartphones and related Bittium Secure Suite back-end system classified for Confidential level. The contract signifies a strategic decision to reinforce the information security of the wireless communications of the Finnish Defence Forces. Bittium Tough Mobile smartphones and the related back-end system will be used in different and diverse functions within the Finnish Defence Forces.

New Dhanush 155mm towed howitzer made first appearance at 68th India Republic Day Parade 12701174

: Posted On Friday, 27 January 2017 15:02

New Dhanush 155mm towed howitzer made first appearance at 68th India Republic Day Parade

The latest local-made Dhanush 155 mm towed arillery gun system made first appearance at the 68th Republic Day military parade in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The gun was part of the military parade with the Army's mechanised troops along with Akash air defense missile system and the BrahMos surface-to-air supersonic cruise missile.

Jankel showcases its innovative solutions at International Armored Vehicles in London 52701171

: Posted On Friday, 27 January 2017 11:21

Jankel showcases its innovative solutions at International Armored Vehicles in London

The Jankel Group are experienced manufacturers of light vehicles and survivability systems, delivering solutions to worldwide Departments of Defence, OEM’s, Government, and Non-Government Organisations.

India looks to replace Soviet-made missiles for 2K12 Kub air defense system 12701172

: Posted On Friday, 27 January 2017 11:10

India looks to replace Soviet-made missiles for 2K12 Kub air defense system

According to Sputnik, India looks to replace Soviet-made missile for 2K12 Kub (NATO Code SA-6 Gainful) to increase the air defense system of Indian armed forces. India has launched a new request at the international level to supply approximately 200 missiles for the system.

Ballistic missile defense system of Russia will be upgraded before the end of 2017 TASS 12701171

: Posted On Friday, 27 January 2017 09:51

Ballistic missile defense system of Russia will be upgraded before the end of 2017

Russia’s ballistic missile defense system will be upgraded before the end of 2017, Chief of Staff of a Ballistic Missile Defense Large Unit Colonel Alexei Chumakov said in an interview with Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper. A fifth-generation surface-to-air missile (SAM) system that will be a successor to the Buk family may be developed in Russia within 7-10 years, CEO of the Tikhomirov Instrument-Making Research Institute (NIIP) Yuri Bely told TASS.

Latest camouflage kits to be fielded to Topol ground-mobile missile divisions 52601172

: Posted On Thursday, 26 January 2017 17:20

Latest camouflage kits to be fielded to Topol ground-mobile missile divisions

In 2017, the Strategic Missile Force will receive winter and summer camouflage kits to hide and simulate its materiel. Priority will be given to the Topol ground-mobile missile system divisions, according to the Russian Defense Ministry’s press office.

Germany will shortly take a decision to purchase new short-range air defense missile system 12601174

: Posted On Thursday, 26 January 2017 17:03

Germany will shortly take a decision to purchase new short-range air defense missile system

Germany is very close to take a decision to replace current short-range air defense system. Germany plans to purchase 16 firing units with new equipment for short range missiles. German Ministry of Defense had taken an initial look at the issue but had not yet made a decision about how to proceed.

United Kingdom will begin to deliver training to Ukraine's Armed forces 12601171

: Posted On Thursday, 26 January 2017 09:02

United Kingdom will begin to deliver training to Ukraine's Armed forces

British Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has said that the United Kingdom stands firmly alongside Ukraine as the British Army prepares to broaden its already extended training package to all of the country’s armed forces. Speaking in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, on his second trip to the country in 18 months, Sir Michael said that the UK is beginning to deliver training to Ukraine’s Air Force as well as its Army and Navy.

David's Sling missile has been successfully tested by Israeli MoD and U.S. Missile Defense Agency 12501175

: Posted On Wednesday, 25 January 2017 18:12

David's Sling missile has been successfully tested by Israeli MoD and U.S. Missile Defense Agency

The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) of the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully complete a test series of the David's Sling anti-ballistic air defense missile system, a central part of Israel's multi-tiered antimissile array.

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force Starts Massive Drills in Western Iran 52501174

: Posted On Wednesday, 25 January 2017 17:34

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force Starts Massive Drills in Western Iran

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour announced that his forces have started massive wargames in the Western parts of Iran on Monday."The drills started today (January 23) and will continue in Western Iran for four days," General Pakpour said on Monday.

Romanian Military Police Detachment Provides Bagram Airfield Security 52501173

: Posted On Wednesday, 25 January 2017 17:19

Romanian Military Police Detachment Provides Bagram Airfield Security

Romanian and U.S. military police Soldiers have patrolled side-by-side for the last six months providing force protection assets, first responders for any and all emergencies, and enforcing the law, regulations, and standards on Bagram Airfield (BAF).

China would have deployed DF-41 ICBM Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles in different locations 12501174

: Posted On Wednesday, 25 January 2017 17:18

China would have deployed DF-41 ICBM Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles in different locations

China would have deployed several of its new multi-warhead road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile Dongfeng-41 or DF-41 in different locations in China. Pictures released on Chinese mainland websites show DF-41 in Heilongjiang Province.

Afghan Military Police Guard Command Training Exercise 52501162

: Posted On Wednesday, 25 January 2017 16:48

Afghan Military Police Guard Command Training Exercise

The Afghan Military Police Guard Command (MPGC) conducted an emergency action drill exercise, Jan. 17, 2017, at the Afghanistan National Detention Facility Prison - Parwan (ANDFP-P).

Pakistan successfully test-fires long-range Ababeel surface to surface ballistic missile 52501161

: Posted On Wednesday, 25 January 2017 16:27

Pakistan successfully test-fires long-range Ababeel surface to surface ballistic missile

Pakistan has conducted its first successful flight test of Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile Ababeel, which has a maximum range of 2200 kilometers. The missile is capable of delivering multiple warheads, using Multiple Independent Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. The test flight was aimed at validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system.

United States could deliver Persistent Threat Detection System Aerostats to Saudi Arabia 12501173

: Posted On Wednesday, 25 January 2017 15:46

United States could deliver Persistent Threat Detection System Aerostats to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 74K Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) Aerostats and related equipment, support, and training. The estimated cost is $525 million.

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