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October 2013 Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
 
 
 
 

Renault Trucks Defense study contract to develop hybrid propulsion demonstrator for French army
 

The French defence procurement agency DGA awarded Renault Trucks Defense a design study contract (PEA) to develop a hybrid propulsion demonstrator in 2012. On completion of this study, in the last quarter of 2014, Renault Trucks Defense will present a VAB armoured personnel carrier equipped with this thermal and electric propulsion system – an electric machine linked to a combustion engine.

The French defence procurement agency DGA awarded Renault Trucks Defense a design study contract (PEA) to develop a hybrid propulsion demonstrator in 2012. On completion of this study, in the last quarter of 2014, Renault Trucks Defense will present a VAB armoured personnel carrier equipped with this thermal and electric propulsion system – an electric machine linked to a combustion engine.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 09:56 AM

 

United States and Japan to broaden their military alliance by adding new missile defense radar
 

Against the backdrop of pressing regional tensions, the United States and Japan agreed Thursday to broaden their military alliance, including by adding a new missile defense radar system in Japan and cooperating to combat cyberthreats.

Against the backdrop of pressing regional tensions, the United States and Japan agreed Thursday to broaden their military alliance, including by adding a new missile defense radar system in Japan and cooperating to combat cyberthreats.
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Thursday, October 3, 2013 09:35 AM

 

US Army to replace old M113 armored personnel carrier with AMPV Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle
 

The U.S. Army is looking into best possible options to replace M113 tracked armoured vehicle personnel carrier with modern battle-ready units that are fit to perform roles in modern warfare. Some of the vehicles in the Army's present inventory were put into service as early as 1961.

The U.S. Army is looking into best possible options to replace M113 tracked armoured vehicle personnel carrier with modern battle-ready units that are fit to perform roles in modern warfare. Some of the vehicles in the Army's present inventory were put into service as early as 1961.
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Thursday, October 3, 2013 08:56 AM

 

The new Iranian UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Shahed 129 is able to flight during 24 hours
 

Iran's new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Shahed 129 enjoys a very long flight time and a high Maximum Operating Altitude, Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami announced.

Iran's new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Shahed 129 enjoys a very long flight time and a high Maximum Operating Altitude, Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami announced.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013 02:38 PM

 

Australian army will take delivery of first Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon 6x6 SRV with new weapons suite
 

The Australian Army will soon take delivery of the first Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon 6x6 surveillance reconnaissance vehicles (SRV) fitted with a new customised weapons suite. Under Phase 3A of Project Land 121, around 200 G-Wagon 6x6 SRVs will each receive front and rear weapon mounts developed by Australian weapon mount specialist W&E Platt.

The Australian Army will soon take delivery of the first Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon 6x6 surveillance reconnaissance vehicles (SRV) fitted with a new customised weapons suite. Under Phase 3A of Project Land 121, around 200 G-Wagon 6x6 SRVs will each receive front and rear weapon mounts developed by Australian weapon mount specialist W&E Platt.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 01:33 PM

 

South Korea displayed for the first time its new Hyunmu-3 cruise missile at military parade
 

South Korea displayed its new longest-range missile Hyunmu-3 capable of striking all of North Korea and other sophisticated weapons at a massive military ceremony Tuesday, October 1, 2013, a display of force meant to show Pyongyang that any provocation would be met with strong retaliation.

South Korea displayed its new longest-range missile Hyunmu-3 capable of striking all of North Korea and other sophisticated weapons at a massive military ceremony Tuesday, October 1, 2013, a display of force meant to show Pyongyang that any provocation would be met with strong retaliation.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:29 AM

 

Texas Armoring plans to build Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 vehicle with B6+ armor
 

Texas Armoring has announced plans to build a handful of Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6s with B6+ armor. Texas Armoring Corporation is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of armored cars, lightweight, transparent, and opaque armor for automotive and architectural applications.

Texas Armoring has announced plans to build a handful of Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6s with B6+ armor. Texas Armoring Corporation is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of armored cars, lightweight, transparent, and opaque armor for automotive and architectural applications.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:04 AM

 

Navistar will provide logistic trucks to Afghan Army based on International® WorkStar® 7300 series
 

Navistar Defense, LLC, already a key supplier to the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP), has received an order from the U.S. Army (Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC)) for 75 refrigerator vehicles designated for service with the Afghan National Security Forces.

Navistar Defense, LLC, already a key supplier to the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP), has received an order from the U.S. Army (Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC)) for 75 refrigerator vehicles designated for service with the Afghan National Security Forces.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 10:12 AM

 

First visit of Chinese military delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina since its national independence
 

Lt. Gen. Wang Guanzhong, deputy chief of general staff of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), who was paying an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, met with Maj. Gen. Ante Jelec, chief of joint staff of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on September 27, 2013.

Lt. Gen. Wang Guanzhong, deputy chief of general staff of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), who was paying an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, met with Maj. Gen. Ante Jelec, chief of joint staff of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on September 27, 2013.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013 09:46 AM