March 2016 Global Defense Security news industry

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

East Siberia missile division to receive a regiment set of Yars intercontinental missile systems 33103164

: Posted On Thursday, 31 March 2016 13:17

East Siberia missile division to receive a regiment set of Yars intercontinental missile systems

A regimental set of Yars missile systems will be made operational with the missile division based in Irkutsk in East Siberia before the yearend, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press office said in a press release obtained by TASS on Thursday.

Russia pledged to supply military hardware to the Tunisian security forces amid ISIS threat TASS 33103163

: Posted On Thursday, 31 March 2016 11:11

Russia pledged to supply military hardware to the Tunisian security forces amid ISIS threat

Russia is supposed to have pledged to supply helicopters, night vision systems and body armour to Tunisian security forces, fighting against al-Qaida and the Islamic State terroristic groups (both forbidden in Russia) in North Africa. It was revealed by Tunisian Foreign Minister, Khemaies Jhinaoui.

Italians defense companies Kalyani and a Beretta subsidiary to provide small arms to Indian Forces 33103161

: Posted On Thursday, 31 March 2016 09:40

Italians defense companies Kalyani and a Beretta subsidiary to provide small arms to Indian Forces

Kalyani Group and Fabbrica D'armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A, Italy, part of Beretta Defence Technologies (BDT), are in advance level of discussions to form a strategic partnership for providing state-of-the-art small arms for the Indian Armed Forces.

U.S. Army to increase number of troops with Armourd Brigade Combat Teams in Eastern Europe 13103161

: Posted On Thursday, 31 March 2016 09:19

U.S. Army to increase number of troops with Armourd Brigade Combat Teams in Eastern Europe

The U.S. Army has confirmed that in February 2017, it will rotate its troops belonging to its Armoured Brigade Combat Teams in (ABCT) Eastern Europe. The U.S. Army’s website says that the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) will begin receiving continuous troop rotations of the ABCT in February 2017.

Russia had sold a $14.5 billion worth of weapons in 2015 TASS 33003165

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 March 2016 15:59

Russia had sold a $14.5 billion worth of weapons in 2015

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a session of the Military-Technical Cooperation Commission in Nizhny Novgorod that Russia had sold a $14.5 billion worth of weapons in 2015 and its orderbook swelled to $56 billion, having broken the 1992 record.

German Company Dhiel Defense has developed new countermeasure system HPEM against UAVs 13003164

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 March 2016 15:23

German Company Dhiel Defense has developed new countermeasure system HPEM against UAVs

Dhiel Defence has developed a new counter system HPEM (High-Power Electro-Magnetics) against mini-drones by using electro-magnetic pulses instead of radio signals or GPS spoofing. Diehl’s HEPM disables the mini-drone’s controls, causing mission abort and automatically triggering the fail-safe function.

Thales will upgrade all French MoD's data and telephony infrastructure networks 33003164

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 March 2016 14:36

Thales will upgrade all French MoD's data and telephony infrastructure networks

The French Defence Procurement and Technology Agency (DGA) has awarded Thales two key contracts to upgrade all French Ministry of Defense data and telephony infrastructure networks: the upgrade of the SOCRATE resilient network and deployment of the POINCARE network to interconnect MoD sites in metropolitan France and overseas.

BAE Systems contract to refurbish 262 CV90 tracked combat vehicles for Swedish Army 13003162

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 March 2016 14:29

BAE Systems contract to refurbish 262 CV90 tracked combat vehicles for Swedish Army

The Swedish government has awarded BAE Systems a contract to refurbish 262 Combat Vehicles 90 (CV90) for the Swedish Army. The company’s work will include refurbishing the chassis and upgrading the vehicle’s survivability and turrets, as well as enhancing combat system performance. Together, these efforts will help increase the vehicles’ lifespan in support of Army capabilities.

Russian company Almaz-Antey to invest $1,7 billion to build new facilities TASS 33003163

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 March 2016 13:57

Russian company Almaz-Antey to invest $1,7 billion to build new facilities

The Almaz-Antey Corporation’s investment in building new facilities in Nizhny Novgorod, Kirov and St. Petersburg have totaled around 120 billion rubles ($1.7 billion), the corporation’s director general, Yan Novikov, told journalists on Wednesday.

SAAB and Ashok Leyland to jointly manufacture Truck Simulators under the Make in India 33003162

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 March 2016 13:15

SAAB and Ashok Leyland to jointly manufacture Truck Simulators under the Make in India

Defence and security company Saab and Ashok Leyland have joined hands to manufacture Truck Simulators in India under the Make in India concept. The two companies signed a teaming agreement in the end of 2015. The simulator is based in original Ashok Leyland cabin with Saab simulation technology integrated.

Lockheed Martin to restart its Tactical Missile System (TACMS) production line in Arkansas 33003161

: Posted On Wednesday, 30 March 2016 12:07

Lockheed Martin to restart its Tactical Missile System (TACMS) production line in Arkansas

Lockheed Martin has restarted its Tactical Missile System (TACMS) production line at the company’s facility in Camden, Arkansas. For more than 20 years, TACMS (formerly ATACMS) was assembled on-budget and on- or ahead of schedule at the company’s facility in Horizon City near El Paso, Texas.

Russia wants to export its S-400 surface-to-air missile system to India TASS 32903164

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 March 2016 14:30

Russia wants to export its S-400 surface-to-air missile system to India

The Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation drafted a contract for exporting the S-400 (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) surface-to-air missile system to India and is waiting for its partners to respond, the service’s deputy chief, Vladimir Drozhzhov, told journalists on Tuesday.

Russian Progress Aircraft-Manufacturing Enterprise to start manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles TASS 32903163

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 March 2016 13:44

Russian Progress Aircraft-Manufacturing Enterprise to start manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles

The Progress Aircraft-Manufacturing Enterprise in Russia’s Far East may start developing and producing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the company’s press office told TASS on Tuesday.

India could produce Russian-made AK-100 series assault rifles under license TASS 12903162

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 March 2016 12:43

India could produce Russian-made AK-100 series assault rifles under license

The licence production of the Kalashnikov Series 100 assault rifle to be launched in India after prototypes have passed their tests in the country, Rosoboronexport Deputy Director General Sergei Goreslavsky told journalists on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

SAAB and Tata Power SED to start manufacturing self-protection systems for land platforms in India 32903161

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 March 2016 11:54

SAAB and Tata Power SED to start manufacturing self-protection systems for land platforms in India

Defence and security company Saab and Indian company Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (Tata Power SED) have started the process of manufacturing Self-Protection Systems for Land-based Platforms, for the Indian market and for export to Saab’s global market. The partnership will also involve joint development of the next generation Self-Protection System.

The assault rifle for the Ratnik Russian future soldier system to be selected in the next few months TASS 12903161

: Posted On Tuesday, 29 March 2016 09:46

The assault rifle for the Ratnik Russian future soldier system to be selected in the next few months

An assault rifle to be part of the Ratnik infantry combat system will be selected based on the outcome of the operational evaluation in a year or a year and a half, TsNIITOCHMASH Director General Dmitry Semizorov has told the Echo Moskvy radio in an interview.

Trials of new Enigma 8x8 armoured designed in UAE fitted with BMP-3 turret will started in 2017 TASS 12803165

: Posted On Monday, 28 March 2016 19:44

Trials of new Enigma 8x8 armoured designed in UAE fitted with BMP-3 turret will started in 2017

The trials of the Enigma 8x8 armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) developed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and equipped with Russian AU-220M Baikal combat module will be started in 2017. It was revealed by the Uralvagonzavod`s (Russian acronym: UVZ) Deputy Director for Military-Technocal Cooperation, Igor Kulikov.

Army of Philippines will receive this year additional fire-support vehicles and artillery systems 12803163

: Posted On Monday, 28 March 2016 12:58

Army of Philippines will receive this year additional fire-support vehicles and artillery systems

Philippines Army expects to receive additional fire-support vehicles and artillery pieces this year, as it boosts its capabilities under the ongoing modernization program of the Armed Forces. This was revealed by Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año, Army commander, during the service’s 119th anniversary celebration at Fort Andres Bonifacio, Makati City, which was attended by top defense and military officials.

Pentagon would like to boost U.S. military presence in Iraq to increase fight against IS 12803162

: Posted On Monday, 28 March 2016 12:16

Pentagon would like to boost U.S. military presence in Iraq to increase fight against IS

The Pentagon will submit proposals to President Barack Obama for strengthening military support to Iraqi forces in the near future, a top US military official said Friday, March 25, 2016. Pentagon officials have previously mentioned their desire to accelerate the training of Iraqi troops, or to provide logistical support for the Mosul offensive.

British soldiers have trained female Peshmerga fighters in northern Iraq 12803161

: Posted On Monday, 28 March 2016 11:33

British soldiers have trained female Peshmerga fighters in northern Iraq

The British Ministry of Defense (MOD) revealed Saturday, March 26, 2016, that British soldiers have trained female Peshmerga fighters. The women have been trained by British soldiers in northern Iraq in crucial infantry, medical and counter-Improvised Explosive Device skills, the British MOD said.

New Belarus air defense missile system Kvadrat-M in service with Myanmar armed forces 12703163

: Posted On Sunday, 27 March 2016 14:59

New Belarus air defense missile system Kvadrat-M in service with Myanmar armed forces

During the military parade, Sunday March 27, 2016, Myanmar has unveiled its new air defense missile system "Kvadrat-M" developed and designed by the Belarus Defense Industry. Mynamar is the first foreign customer of the Kvadrat-M.

Russia to deploy military hardware on the Kuril Islands in 2016-2020 TASS 32503163

: Posted On Friday, 25 March 2016 16:58

Russia to deploy military hardware on the Kuril Islands in 2016-2020

The Russian Defense Ministry will focus on developing military infrastructure in the Arctic and on the Kuril Islands in 2016-2020, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday. This year, Russia will deploy coastal defense missile systems and new-generation unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the Kuril Islands, Russian Defense Minister also said.

Russian Eastern MD to carry out first firing tests with Tor-M2U air defence systems 32503161

: Posted On Friday, 25 March 2016 15:16

Russian Eastern MD to carry out first firing tests with Tor-M2U air defence systems

Air defence units of the Eastern MD motorized rifle formations carried out first firing with Tor-M2U air defence missile systems at the Telemba specialized range (Buryatia). In the course of a tactic exercise with combat firing, Tor-M2U air defence missile systems detected, tracked and identified small-sized aerial target simulators of Saman type. The crews successfully engaged the targets at night.

Israeli Saymar Musketeer 4x4 armored vehicle in service with Cameroon's Presidential Guard 12503162

: Posted On Friday, 25 March 2016 11:47

Israeli Saymar Musketeer 4x4 armored vehicle in service with Cameroon's Presidential Guard

According Janes defense news website, The Israeli-made Saymar Musketeer 4x4 light armoured vehicle is now in service with the Cameroon's Presidential Guard. Israel is one of a range of smaller suppliers of major weapons and other military equipment to sub-Saharan Africa.

China donates military equipment worth $5 Million to Ecowas Standby Force 52503164

: Posted On Friday, 25 March 2016 11:40

China donates military equipment worth $5 Million to Ecowas Standby Force

According to Africa Independent Television, China on Thursday March 24, donated $5 million worth of non-lethal military equipment to the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) to ease its operations.The ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) is a standby arrangement made up of military, police and civilian components and which provides for regional peace and security arrangements.

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