Unmanned vehicles (UMVs), whether in the skies, waters, or on ground, are indispensable tools for the surveillance of enemy activities, without putting one’s own forces in danger. Find out more about two outstanding UMVs and read for yourself what IDF (Israeli Defence Forces) commanders have to say about these incredible machines.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 05:12 PM

American defence industry bidders will respond March 13 to the most recent government request for solutions to modernize the light tactical vehicle fleet -- and they don't need any more time than that to do so, because they are prepared now.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012, 07:09 AM

The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division of United States Army , is the first unit in the Army selected to be issued the new weapons system M26 Shotgun.It weighs 3.5 pounds, has a barrel length of 7.75 inches, fires 12-gauge shells and can be mounted on the M4 carbine or act as a standalone firearm. The M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System is the latest combat enhancer in Strike's arsenal.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 08:17 PM

The Merkava is the standard main battle tank of the Israel Defense Forces. It is widely considered to be one of the best tanks in the world, and is perfectly suited for the needs of the IDF (Israeli Defence Forces). The initial planning for the Merkava began in the 1960s at a time when Israel wanted to become less reliant on foreign factories.
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Friday, February 24, 2012, 09:31 AM

Russian army officers of the Western Military District have fired for the first time with the new 9mm pistol Yarygin MP-443 “GRACH” during training session.
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Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:29 AM

The United States Army Detroit Arsenal sent a collection of today's military fleet, as well as two new concept hybrid models from its research, development and engineering center, to showcase some of the latest efforts to produce energy efficiency, save dollars, evaluate environmental concerns and save Soldier's lives as the CERV Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 07:06 AM

Les produits COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) d'Eurotech dédiés aux marchés de la Défense, de la Sécurité et de l'Aérospatial (DSA) sont des sous-systèmes tactiques conçus pour des applications à bord d'avions, de véhicules, de navires ou portables. le nouveau Zypad BR2000 d'Eurotech est un PC mobile durci, compact, léger et très performant.
Mercredi, 15 février 2012, 10:16

Eurotech Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products for Defense, Security and Aerospace (DSA) markets include rugged board-level products and tactical sub-systems designed for airborne, shipboard, vehicle mounted and handheld applications The new Zypad BR2000 is a rugged, compact and lightweight, high performance wearable or vehicle mounted computer.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:16 AM

The ISAF-employed (International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan) self-propelled howitzers of the type Pzh 2000 A2 will be equipped with a mobile multispectral camouflage system (“MMT”) as of April 2012. Apart from providing camouflage, the MMT equipment also relieves the stress on the AC system by reducing the solar heat load in the crew compartment.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 09:49 AM

US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro visted Kibbutz Sasa in northern Galilee, home to Plasan factory, in late January to learn about the company's advanced armor technologies, which have saved countless American soldiers' lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Israel's Plasan factory manufactures armor which is used in the majority of the US military's armored vehicles.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 09:04 AM

A combat team opens the bag and takes out the first plane. Then a second, and then a third. Another soldier procures the ground antenna and the computer display from his bag, which will control the UAV and display reconnaissance on the hostile village. Four soldiers have just deployed a miniature intelligence aircraft in enemy territory. (Story by Israeli Defence Forces)
Friday, February 3, 2012, 02:56 PM

Today, a Request for Proposal was issued by the United States. Army for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program. The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, or JLTV, family will balance critical weight and transportability constraints within performance, protection, and payload requirements -- all while ensuring an affordable solution for the Army and U.S. Marine Corps. Saturday, January 8, 2012, 09:11 AM

With the need for United States Soldiers in Afghanistan to engage the enemy at longer distances, Picatinny Arsenal has completed an initial training and fielding of a weapon for traditional Army units previously used only by special operations commands. The Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System, or MAAWS, also known as the M3 Carl Gustaf, has been in the United States Special Operations Command inventory since 1991. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 04:41 PM