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IDEX 2019: US defence companies retain top export status in Middle East
The Middle East and North Africa is home to seven out of the top ten nations in the world when it comes to defence spending ...
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IDEX 2019: Rheinmetall’s new protection module on show
Rheinmetall is set to exhibit its new Hybrid Protection Module at IDEX 2019. The Module can either be deployed in standalone mode or retrofitted into ...
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IDEX 2019: Hensoldt to show new sensor solutions
Hensoldt is set to appear at 2019’s International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi to present its new PrecISR airborne multifunction radar, in addition to ...
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IDEX 2019: Rheinmetall’s new protection module on show
Rheinmetall is set to exhibit its new Hybrid Protection Module at IDEX 2019. The Module can either be deployed in standalone mode or retrofitted into ...
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INDOPACOM commander calls out China in testimony
Adm Philip Davidson, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) that contains 375,000 service personnel, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about the posture ...
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GDLS receives Stryker fleet STS contract
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has received a $402 million contract to provide systems technical support (STS) for the US Army’s Stryker Brigade Combat Team ...
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India orders new SIG Sauer rifles
The Indian Army will finally start receiving new small arms after a contract was signed with SIG Sauer in the US for 72,400 rifles of ...
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Indo Defence 2018: Show highlights (video)
Whilst the air segment of the show focused predominantly on UAVs and other fixed-wing aircraft, Indo Defence displayed a vast and healthy display of land systems ...
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Ukraine launches Vilkha rocket production
29th January 2019
Ukraine has begun the serial production of the new 300mm Vilkha (also known as Olkha) guided rocket launched by the Soviet-era 9K58 Smerch MLRS. This ...
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KPE selects Allison transmissions
28th January 2019
Allison Transmission's 3000 Series automatic transmissions have been selected by Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) for its new armoured vehicles. KPE produces the Arlan 4x4 armoured ...
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Russian Coastal Forces take delivery of Khrizantema-S ATGMs
28th January 2019
Russian Navy’s Coastal Troops branch has begun taking on the 9K123 Khrizantema-S (AT-15 Springer) self-propelled anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) systems. The Russian Navy plans to ...
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Insight: Will small arms ever reach Indian Army hands?
26th January 2019
It is quite incredible how much difficulty the Indian Army is having in obtaining new small arms to replace the likes of the INSAS assault ...
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Budget restrains USMC future light vehicle programme
25th January 2019
Budget restraints and the possibility of a severely reduced fleet dampened the announcement of a long overdue future Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) programme for the ...
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Japanese future amphibious vehicle takes shape
24th January 2019
The research and design of the Japanese Future Amphibious Vehicle has begun to take shape as the country seeks to shore up defence of remote ...
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Rheinmetall, BAE Systems to form UK-based JV
24th January 2019
BAE Systems and Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to establish a UK-based joint venture (JV) for military vehicle design, manufacture and support activities, the company ...
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US Army approves T-Worx Intelligent Rail
23rd January 2019
T-Worx’s Intelligent Rail power and data rail product has received approval from the US Army following successful testing, the company announced on 18 January. The ...
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India's L&T ASC officially opened
23rd January 2019
Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T;'s) new Armoured Systems Complex (ASC) in Hazira, Gujarat, has been inaugurated, the company announced on 19 January. The facility is currently ...
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British Army receives first production Ajax vehicles
22nd January 2019
Without much fanfare the UK MoD has taken delivery of the first two production standard Ajax Ares variants, Shephard has learnt. The two vehicles were ...
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SiOnyx to support IVAS programme
22nd January 2019
SiOnyx has received a $19.9 million contract to deliver digital night vision cameras for the US Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) programme, the company ...
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Israel, US test ballistic missile interceptor
22nd January 2019
The Israeli and US defence ministries said Tuesday they had successfully tested ballistic missile interceptors deployed at Israeli airbases. The tests came a day after ...
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Russia to replace legendary Makarov with new pistol
18th January 2019
Russia will replace the legendary Soviet-era Makarov pistols used by its police and army with a new model that can work in extreme temperatures and ...
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US to study making missile defence test site in Hawaii operational
18th January 2019
The US DoD intends to study whether the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex in Kauai, Hawaii, could be turned into a combat-ready system to ...
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Northrop demos APS for US Army
17th January 2019
Northrop Grumman demonstrated advanced vehicle active protection system (APS) technologies against anti-tank guided munitions (ATGM) during a US Army sponsored exercise in Huntsville, Alabama. The ...
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Outgoing US Army chief hails improved readiness
16th January 2019
As the US Army prepares to submit is FY20 budget the service remains confident that it will continue to build readiness and prepare for a ...
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Slovenian MoD postpones Boxer procurement programme
16th January 2019
The Slovenian MoD is postponing the acquisition of the German-made Boxer 8x8 IFV, intended to form the base vehicle in a medium-sized Middle Battalion Battle ...
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US Army eyes interim cruise missile defence
16th January 2019
The US Army is looking to field an interim cruise missile defence capability to provide near-term protection until the longer-term Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) ...
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Brazil Army orders RBS 70 NG
15th January 2019
Saab will deliver RBS 70 NG systems to the Brazilian Army under an order announced on 14 January. Along with the RBS 70 NG the ...
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