July 2015 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
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General Dynamics wins a $610 mn contract to support UK's Scout Specialist Vehicle program
 
General Dynamics wins a 610 mn contract to support UK s Scout Specialist Vehicle program 640 001 The United Kingdom has awarded a $610 mn contract to General Dynamics to provide maintenance and support services to the new armoured tank vehicles it has on order. This new contract will bring an additional 250 new highly-skilled jobs to General Dynamics base in Wales, the British Prime Minister announced on Thursday, July 23rd.
 

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Ukraine could take part in Turkish Defense Program to jointly develop some types of armament
 
Ukraine could take part in Turkish Defense Program to jointly develop some types of armament 640 001
Ukraine could take part in Turkish defense programs on the creation of some types of armament, a source in the defense sector has told Interfax-Ukraine. The source said that among the most discussed initiatives on military cooperation are aircraft engine, armored vehicle and tank production.
 

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Asian countries mainly purchased weapons and military equipment in 2014 from Russia
 
Asian countries mainly purchased weapons and military equipment in 2014 from Russia 640 001
India, China, and Iraq have received the most weapons and military equipment in 2014 from Russia’s state-run Rostec company, according to the company’s annual report published on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The company’s annual report also reflects that military exports to the former soviet republics have drastically dropped to $370 million in 2014 from $1.5 billion in 2013.
 

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The Peruvian Army officially inducts 27 NORINCO Type 90B Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
 
The Peruvian Army officially inducts 27 NORINCO Type 90B Multiple Launch Rockets Systems 640 001
The Peruvian President Ollanta Humala participated in the ceremony marking the official presentation of the 27 Type 90B multiple rocket launcher systems aimed at equipping and training purposes for the benefit of the Peruvian Army’s Artillery compound. The official ceremony, held at the Lima Military Academy, saw the participation of the Peruvian Defense Minister Jakke Valakivi.
 

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US approves a $245 mn FMS to Lebanon for 1,500 TOW 2A missiles
 
US approves a 245 mn FMS to Lebanon for 1 500 TOW 2A anti armor missiles 640 001
The United States State Department has approved yesterday, July 22nd, a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lebanon for TOW 2A Missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $245 million. The principal contractor will be The Raytheon Company in Andover, Massachusetts.
 

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U.S. could deploy M1 Abrams MBT and Bradley IFV in Hungary during military exercises
 
US could deploy M1 Abrams MBT and Bradley IFV in Hungary during military exercises 640 001
According the news website Napi Gazdaság, U.S. main battle tanks and combat vehicles coulb relocated in Hungary in the next few months. Some military equipment will arrive to Hungarian military base. to be used in training exercises as part of NATO’s preparations to react to the Ukrainian-Russian conflict.
 

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IAG International Armored Group introduces its new Guardian XL 4x4 armoured personnel carrier
 
IAG International Armored Group introduces its new Guardian XL 4x4 armoured personnel carrier 640 001
After the immense succes of the IAG Guardian APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier), the Company IAG (International Armored Group) introduces a new variant of the vehicle especially design to response to the new needs of military and security forces, the IAG Guardian XL Armored Personnel Carrier.
 

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Harris Corporation receives $45 mn to replace US Army's satellite communications terminals
 
Harris Corporation receives 45 mn to replace US Army s satellite communications terminal 640 001
Harris Corporation has received $45 million in delivery orders for advanced satellite communications terminals under the U.S. Army's Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET) program. The next-generation military satellite communications terminals will provide the worldwide backbone for high-priority military communications and missile defense systems.
 

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Orbital ATK's M892E4 Advanced Kinetic Energy 120mm tank cartridge enters into production
 
Orbital ATK s M892E4 Advanced Kinetic Energy 120mm tank cartridge enters into production 640 001
Orbital ATK, a US leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced monday, July 20, that the M829E4 Advanced Kinetic Energy 120mm tactical tank cartridge has passed First Article Acceptance Testing and is entering into production. A full material release decision is expected prior to government fiscal year 2016, announced the US-based company.
 

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BCB International to deliver first orders of its new SQ-4 UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
 
BCB International to deliver first orders of its new SQ-4 UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 640 001
Security and survival equipment specialists, BCB International Ltd, have successfully delivered the first orders of a newly developed small vertical take-off and land (VTOL) SQ-4 Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) which weighs less than a typical large loaf of bread.
 

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