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Germany explores new options for future armoured vehicles
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Argentina negotiates acquisition of 6x6 Guarani vehicles
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Sweden expands Mjölner mortar vehicle fleet with top-up order
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Italy reveals future armoured vehicle upgrade plans
Italy plans a mixture of upgrades and new acquisitions to refresh its ground combat capabilities.
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US ponders next-gen combat vehicle
9th November 2017
As the US Army reviews its modernisation priorities and stands up a new command, the coming budget request could decide whether the service presses ahead …
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MBDA partners with Safran for MMP
9th November 2017
MBDA has entered into a global strategic partnership with Safran Electronic and Defense as part of its bid to supply the Missile Moyen Portee (MMP) …
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D&S 2017: Thailand rains down rockets and artillery
9th November 2017
The Thai Ministry of Defence (MoD) displayed its newest artillery project at the Defense & Security 2017 expo in Bangkok, this being an effort to …
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AJAX turret in manned live fire testing
9th November 2017
Manned live fire testing of the turret developed for the British Army’s Ajax vehicle has begun, Lockheed Martin UK announced on 6 November. The initial …
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D&S 2017: Show highlights (video)
9th November 2017
As Defense and Security 2017 draws to a close Gordon Arthur, Asia/Pacific editor at Shephard Media, talks through some of the news from the week.
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Ukraine shores up SHORAD
8th November 2017
Ukraine's land forces are looking at ways to beef up their Short-Range Air Defence (SHORAD) capabilities following combat experiences in the country's civil war in …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2017: Serbs showcasing arms in Thailand
8th November 2017
Belgrade-based Yugoimport-SDPR exhibited a wide array of new weapon systems at the Defence & Security 2017 expo, held in Bangkok from 6-9 November. 'Our participation in …
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Lithuania boosts JLTV export prospects
8th November 2017
Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence has announced its intention to purchase the US Army’s new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), marking yet another export success …
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D&S 2017: DefTech helps Condor to soar again
8th November 2017
This year Malaysian firm DefTech shared a booth with Chaiseri Metal and Rubber at the Defense & Security 2017 expo in Bangkok. DefTech exhibited two …
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D&S 2017: TSG demonstrates ADCCS
8th November 2017
TSG IT Advanced Systems is using Defense & Security Thailand 2017 to highlight the capabilities of its Air Defense Command and Control System (ADCCS).The ADCCS …
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D&S 2017: Nimr makes friends in Southeast Asia
8th November 2017
Nimr has expanded its regional reach into Southeast Asia with the announcement on 6 November that it had sealed new partnerships in both Malaysia and …
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Digital Battlespace
D&S 2017: Saab points to Thai network upgrade (video)
8th November 2017
Thailand operates a complete network solution, supplied by Saab, to connect its air, land and naval assets, including the Saab Gripen fighter. While this solution …
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D&S 2017: Aselsan ups the tempo with SARP-M134
8th November 2017
Aselsan unveiled a new remote-controlled weapon station (RWS) at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok, one designed for installation on vehicles and able to achieve …
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D&S 2017: IWI launches two new weapons
8th November 2017
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) debuted two new weapons for the international market at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok: the Tavor 7 bullpup assault rifle …
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Military Logistics
USMC orders additional P-19R ARFFs
7th November 2017
Oshkosh Defense will supply an additional 31 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the US Marine Corps under a $19 million delivery order …
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Digital Battlespace
Hensoldt’s BAA II for German Fenneks
7th November 2017
Hensoldt has received an order to supply an additional 30 BAA II surveillance and reconnaissance systems for the Fennek light armoured reconnaissance vehicle for German …
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D&S 2017: Chaiseri looks to the next generation
7th November 2017
Thai firm Chaiseri Metal and Rubber chose the venue of Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok to launch its First Win 2 4x4 vehicle onto …
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Germany orders 120mm MBT practice ammo
7th November 2017
Rheinmetall has received a contract worth $28.6 million from the German Bundeswehr to supply new 120mm DM98 practice ammunition for main battle tanks, the company …
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D&S 2017: Ukraine showcases amphibious APC (video)
7th November 2017
The Ukrainian defence holding group, Ukroboronprom, showcased its amphibious APC at Defense and Security 2017 as it targets the Thai marine requirement. Speaking to Shephard, Yuriy …
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