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June 2016 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

US Army contracted BAE Systems to provide GEOINT 42106161

: Posted On Tuesday, 21 June 2016 16:52

US Army contracted BAE Systems to provide GEOINT

BAE Systems has been contracted by the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) to provide enhanced geospatial intelligence technical and analytical support. The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract will run for a period of five years, with a cost of USD75 million.

Pakistan to buy numerous AK-103 assault rifles to Russia TASS 32106163

: Posted On Tuesday, 21 June 2016 16:34

Pakistan to buy numerous AK-103 assault rifles to Russia

Pakistan is planning to purchase a big batch of AK-103 assault rifles manufactured by Russia’s Kalashnikov Corporation, a source in the Pakistani Defense Ministry told TASS at the Eurosatory 2016 defense and security international exhibition.

Iveco to complete the delivery of LMV light multirole vehicles to Russia TASS 32106161

: Posted On Tuesday, 21 June 2016 15:57

Iveco to complete the delivery of LMV light multirole vehicles to Russia

Italy’s Iveco Defence Vehicles Company has confirmed the completion of the delivery of LMV light multirole vehicles to Russia, Head of the Company’s Hardware Development Department Claudio Catalano told TASS at the Eurosatory 2016 defense and security international exhibition.

Around 100 new combat vehicles including BTR-82 & T-72B1 for Russian military base in Tajikistan TASS 11906162

: Posted On Sunday, 19 June 2016 12:00

Around 100 new combat vehicles including BTR-82A & T-72B1 for Russian military base in Tajikistan

Around 100 new armored personnel carriers (APC) BTR-82A and T-72B1 main battle tanks have been fielded with the 201st Russian Military base in Tajikistan as part of the governmental defense procurement efforts, according to Col. Yaroslav Roschupkin, assistant commander, Central Military District.

NIMR from UAE 1,000th vehicle completed in its production facility at Tawazun Industrial Park 11806163

: Posted On Saturday, 18 June 2016 16:22

NIMR from UAE 1,000th vehicle completed in its production facility at Tawazun Industrial Park

NIMR Automotive, the defence vehicle manufacturer in Abu Dhabi, achieved an important milestone in its history with the 1,000th vehicle completed in its production facility at Tawazun Industrial Park in Ajban, since commencing operation in 2014.

Iran has new plan to develop national alarm in case of cyber attacks 11006161

: Posted On Friday, 10 June 2016 17:48

Iran has new plan to develop national alarm in case of cyber attacks

Head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali unveiled plans for developing a nationwide alarm system that would alert the country’s organizations to possible cyber-attacks.

British Army engineers to build the longest amphibious bridge ever made 31006161

: Posted On Friday, 10 June 2016 15:36

British Army engineers to build the longest amphibious bridge ever made

British Army engineers have built the longest amphibious bridge ever made - at 350 metres – as part of the largest joint exercise in Eastern Europe since the end of the Cold War.

Elbit’s IronVision can see through armour 41006151

: Posted On Friday, 10 June 2016 12:40

Elbit’s IronVision can see through armour

Elbit is introducing to the market the IronVision system that would allow tank and infantry crewmen to see-through the armour of their vehicles. The 360-degree, helmet-mounted, panoramic and situational awareness system provides real-time view of the battlefield around a tank or infantry fighting vehicle.

France admits deploying special forces advisors in Syria 40906152

: Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2016 21:31

France admits deploying special forces advisors in Syria

France has deployed special forces advisors at the northeast of Syria to help local groups fight the Islamic State and liberate the city of Manbij. According to Col Gilles Jaron, the French Army’s spokesman, who confirmed the deployment of the forces, the offensive is aiming to cut the jihadists’ supply route connecting Raqqa with areas all the way up to Turkey.

Russian-made TOR SA-15 Gauntlet air defense missile system will become fully robotized TASS 10906165

: Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2016 18:29

Russian-made TOR SA-15 Gauntlet air defense missile system will become fully robotized

Russia’s Tor (NATO reporting name: SA-15 Gauntlet) surface-to-air missile system will become fully robotized and be able to destroy targets autonomously, Deputy CEO and Air Defense Missile System Chief Designer at the Kupol Electromechanical Factory Iosif Drize told TASS.

Swedish and US MoDs signed bilateral Statement of Intent 40906151

: Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2016 17:39

Swedish and US MoDs signed bilateral Statement of Intent

The Swedish and US Ministries of Defence signed a bilateral Statement of Intent on 8 June 2016. The aim of the initiative is to increase mutual cooperation and understanding between the two countries’ ministries, armed forces and defence agencies.

Belgian officer appointed mission commander of EU training mission in Mali 5090616

: Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2016 15:18

Belgian officer appointed mission commander of the EU training mission in Mali

Brigadier General Eric Harvent, a Belgian national, has been appointed as mission commander for the EU training mission in Mali (EUTM Mali). He will take up his duties on 3 July 2016. He will take over from Brigadier General Werner Albl, who has held the post since December 2015.

Italy has deployed SAMP/T air defense missile system on Turkish-Syrian border to replace Patriot 10906164

: Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2016 13:09

Italy has deployed SAMP/T air defense missile system on Turkish-Syrian border to replace Patriot

Italy has deployed SAMP/T surface-to-air defense missile system on the Turkish-Syrian border s part of NATO's package of assistance measures set to be fully applied prior to the July 8-9 Warsaw Summit. The Italian air defense system will replace the German Patriot missile systems that finished their three-year, mandated mission.

Spynel thermal imaging system from HGH Infrared Systems used to counter drone during Euro 2016 10906161

: Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2016 12:34

Spynel thermal imaging system from HGH Infrared Systems used to counter drone during Euro 2016

With the start of the UEFA Euro 2016 soccer tournament kicking off this week on June 10th, expecting to draw a large international crowd at ten different stadiums in cities across France, security measures have rightfully been carefully considered by the organizers in light of a very turbulent past couple of years in Europe and abroad.

SAAB to provide CBRN test kits to the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency 30906161

: Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2016 11:50

SAAB to provide CBRN test kits to the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency

Defence and security company Saab will deliver CBRN test kits with advanced indication equipment to the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. The first delivery will take place in September 2016.

U.S. has chosen Israeli Iron Fist active protection system to secure armoured personnel carrier 10906162

: Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2016 11:08

U.S. has chosen Israeli Iron Fist active protection system to secure armoured personnel carrier

United States has chosen the Israeli active protection system "Iron Fist Light Configuration " to protect light and medium armoured vehicle personnel carrier. The system is designed and manufactured by the Israel Military Industries (IMI).

Thales Would Have Answered French Army VBMR Light RFI with its Bushmaster APC

: Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2016 10:10

Thales Would Have Answered French Army VBMR Light RFI with its Bushmaster APC

On the eve of Eurosatory 2016, an industry source who wished to remain unnammed recently told Army Recognition that French aerospace and defence giant Thales would have answered a French Army request for information (RFI) on the "VBMR Light" program with the Bushmaster APC. The same source indicated that Nexter Systems likely answered the RFI with a 4x4 variant of its TITUS APC. A third likely candidate would be Renault Trucks Defense.

Russia to promote unmanned aerial system Orlan-10E for the international market TASS 10906161

: Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2016 09:20

Russia to promote unmanned aerial system Orlan-10E for the international market

Russia is willing to strengthen its position at the global market of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), through the promotion of new vehicles. According to the Rosoboronexport company, potential foreign customers have shown their interest in the newest Orlan-10E (E stand for export-oriented, Eksportny) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

Polish Army to procure thousands of Beryl WZ 96C automatic rifles 40806161

: Posted On Wednesday, 08 June 2016 18:21

Polish Army to procure thousands of Beryl WZ 96C automatic rifles

The Polish Army will procure 26,000 new assault rifles in the 5.56x45 NATO calibre, made by the Polish company Fabryka Broni Lucznik Radom (FB Radom). The contract includes 17,621 WZ 96C Beryl and 8,400 WZ 96C Mini Beryl rifles. In addition, all the WZ 96A and B rifles, acquired in the previous years, will be upgraded to the C version.

Russia will continue to deliver modern weapons and military equipment for Iraq to fight terrorism TASS 10806163

: Posted On Wednesday, 08 June 2016 16:23

Russia will continue to deliver modern weapons and military equipment for Iraq to fight terrorism

Russia is ready to continue the deliveries of modern weapons and military equipment to Iraq that is fiercely fighting against the militants of the Islamic State terrorist group. Moscow and Baghdad have been in negotiations on this issue, according to the Russia`s ambassador to Iraq, Ilya Morgunov.

Russia has delivered S-300PS surface-to-air defense missile system to Kazakhstan TASS 10806162

: Posted On Wednesday, 08 June 2016 11:59

Russia has delivered S-300PS surface-to-air defense missile system to Kazakhstan

Russia has delivered S-300PS (NATO reporting name: SA-10 Grumble) air defense missile systems to Kazakhstan for free to strengthen the single regional air defense system, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart Imangali Tasmagambetov.

Simonov Design Bureau from Russia to develop heavy unmanned aerial vehicles for Arctic Region TASS 10806161

: Posted On Wednesday, 08 June 2016 11:27

Simonov Design Bureau from Russia to develop heavy unmanned aerial vehicles for Arctic Region

The Simonov Design Bureau, Russia’s sole developer of heavy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for Arctic applications, will organize its own production of engines in 2017, design bureau spokesman Niyaz Tagirov told TASS.

OmskTransMash from Russia ready to export new MMK 8x8 truck bridge layer system TASS 10706164

: Posted On Tuesday, 07 June 2016 19:17

OmskTransMash from Russia ready to export new MMK 8x8 truck bridge layer system

Russian OmskTransMash company (a subsidiary of the Uralvagonzavod) has cleared its new MMK (Mostovoy Mekhanizirovanny Kompleks) mechanized bridge layer system for export, according to a source in Russian defense industry.

United Instrument-Manufacturing Corporation from Russia local-made communication equipment TASS 10706163

: Posted On Tuesday, 07 June 2016 17:42

United Instrument-Manufacturing Corporation from Russia local-made communication equipment

Russia’s United Instrument-Manufacturing Corporation and RT-Inform Enterprise will show domestically-made communications equipment for the Safe and Secure City system at a conference on the digital industry in Tatarstan in the Volga area, the corporation’s press office said.

Greece and Poland cooperate on military NATO standardisation 40706162

: Posted On Tuesday, 07 June 2016 17:03

Greece and Poland cooperate on military NATO standardization

Greece and Poland cooperate on military standardization according to NATO requirements. Between 31 May and 3 June 2016, a Polish delegation visited Athens to take part in discussions on the issue.

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