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

Israel takes delivery of first David's Sling missile defense systems

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 11:15

Israel takes delivery of first David's Sling missile defense systems

The Israeli Air Force began receiving and installing parts of the David's Sling missile defense system, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016. The Israeli Defense Ministry started transferring components of the aerial protection system after it had been examined several times by Israeli and U.S. missile agencies and deemed operational in late December 2015.

General Dynamics to produce gun barrels for US Army's XM17 handgun program

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 11:12

General Dynamics to produce gun barrels for US Army's XM17 handgun program

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has been awarded a multiyear contract by Smith & Wesson to produce hammer forged, military grade gun barrels. The barrels produced under this contract will be used in Smith & Wesson’s M&P pistol, which is being offered for the U.S. Army’s XM17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition.

India to clear defence deals worth $3 billion including Spice-2000 bombs with Israel

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:51

India to clear defence deals worth $3 billion including Spice-2000 bombs with Israel

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Tel Aviv later this year, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has begun to clear a slew of defence deals with Israel. The deals, some of which have been pending for long, are together worth well over $3 billion.

Police of Ukraine equipped with armoured vehicles KrAZ-Spartan KrAZ-Fiona and KrAZ-Shrek

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:44

Police of Ukraine equipped with armoured vehicles KrAZ-Spartan KrAZ-Fiona and KrAZ-Shrek

Kremenchug Automobile Plant has always been involved in the life of the home town Kremenchug. At the request of city authorities once again KrAZ exhibited its products on the 27th of February on the occasion of oath-taking ceremony of new patrol police service.

Almaz-Antey starts developing Arctic version of Tor air defense missile system

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:39

Almaz-Antey starts developing Arctic version of Tor air defense missile system

Russia’s Almaz-Antey arms producer has started developing an Arctic version of the Tor (NATO reporting name: SA-15 Gauntlet) small-range air defense missile system, the Almaz-Antey press office said on Wednesday, March 2.

Iran unveils new defense products in the fields of NRBC - explosives detection and hydrography

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:36

Iran unveils new defense products in the fields of NRBC - explosives detection and hydrography

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan on Monday unveiled 4 products of the defense industry and inaugurated the production line of a key medicine that fights the effects of chemical elements.

Indra delivered a forensic analysis laboratory for IED to the European Defense Agency (EDA)

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:31

Indra delivered a forensic analysis laboratory for IED to the European Defense Agency (EDA)

Indra has delivered to the European Defense Agency (EDA) a forensic analysis laboratory for improvised explosive devices, ready for a team of 20 specialists to work with samples found at scenes of such attacks and to compile information on the techniques, tactics and procedures employed.

Russian RPG-7 antitank rocket launcher has been produced in over 9 million examples since 1961

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:25

Russian RPG-7 antitank rocket launcher has been produced in over 9 million examples since 1961

Over 9 million examples of the RPG-7 shoulder-fired antitank rocket launcher have been made since the type entered service with the Soviet Army in 1961. The weapon is used by the armed services of more than 100 countries and virtually by all illegal armed groups. However, a considerable number of the earlier-made RG-7 rockets of the V, VM, VS and VS Luch series are no longer up to standard.

Russian-made upgraded S-300PM is in combat duty in the Irkutsk Region in East Siberia

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:22

Russian-made upgraded S-300PM is in combat duty in the Irkutsk Region in East Siberia

An upgraded S-300PM (NATO reporting name: SA-10 Grumble) air defense missile system has gone on combat duty in the Irkutsk Region in East Siberia, the Russian Central Military District’s press office said on Wednesday.

Russia to supply about 200 T-90S main battle tanks to Algeria

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:18

Russia to supply about 200 T-90S main battle tanks to Algeria

Russia launched the supplies of T-90S main battle tanks (MBT) to Algeria in 2015, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute`s (SIPRI) arms transfer database.

Russian Federal Security Force presents new 4x4 armoured Zil Karatel code-named The Punisher

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:14

Russian Federal Security Force presents new 4x4 armoured Zil Karatel code-named The Punisher

New armoured combat vehicles was presented by the FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov during a visit of the Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov personally has presented three new products including the ZiL Karatel armored personnel carrier code-named "The Punisher", the KAMAZ "Viking" armoured vehicle and a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle.

Lockheed Martin added cyber security leader LogRhythm to its Cyber Security Alliance

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 10:05

Lockheed Martin added cyber security leader LogRhythm to its Cyber Security Alliance

Lockheed Martin announced the addition of LogRhythm, a leader in security intelligence and analytics, to the Lockheed Martin Cyber Security Alliance. Alliance members collaborate to solve growing cybersecurity needs and meet future threats through customer-focused solution design, experiments, and end-to-end systems integration pilots.

Vietnam has purchased Russian military equipment for a total of $1.7 billion in 2014-2015

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 09:44

Vietnam has purchased Russian military equipment for a total of $1.7 billion in 2014-2015

Russia supplied to Vietnam arms and military equipment to the tune of USD1.795 biliion in 2014-2015, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute`s (SIPRI) arms transfer database.

Japan to supply military hardware to Philippines as part of a new Defence agreement

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 09:37

Japan to supply military hardware to Philippines as part of a new Defence agreement

The Japanese government signed an agreement with the Philippines that would allow it to sell a variety of military equipment to Manila as part of a new defence pact signed on Monday.

Russia supplied about 7000 upgraded 9M113 Konkurs anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) to India

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 09:33

Russia supplied about 7000 upgraded 9M113 Konkurs anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) to India

India had received approximately 7,000 upgraded Russian 9M113 Konkurs (NATO reporting name: AT-5 Spandrel) anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) by late 2015, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute`s (SIPRI) arms transfer database.

US Army's Delta Force units started targeting Daesh in Iraq

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 09:29

US Army's Delta Force units started targeting Daesh in Iraq

The US Army’s Delta Force units started combat operations against Daesh (ISIL) operators in Iraq, says a US official on Feb. 29, 2016. After several weeks of preparations, the U.S. Army's 200-strong elite force has begun ground operations in Iraq to target, capture and/or kill top Islamic State group operatives, a high-level Washington official told CNN.

Russian Defense to receive five regiments sets of S-400 Triumf missile system by 2016

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 09:22

Russian Defense to receive five regiments sets of S-400 Triumf missile system by 2016

Russia’s Defense Ministry will receive five regiment sets of S-400 Triumf (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) air defense missile systems ahead of schedule this year, the press office of the Almaz-Antey arms producer said on Monday. In particular, the Almaz-Antey Corporation will deliver three regiment sets of S-400 air defense missile systems to the Russian Defense Ministry before the end of September, the press office said.

Egypt interested in producing communications systems jointly with the Russian company Rostec

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 09:20

Egypt interested in producing communications systems jointly with the Russian company Rostec

Egypt is interested in producing fifth-generation communications systems jointly with Russia, a spokesman for the United Instrument-Manufacturing Corporation (subsidiary of Russia’s state hi-tech corporation Rostec) told TASS on Tuesday, March 1.

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