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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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Russia to begin testing of new mobile mortar
A new 82mm mobile mortar system dubbed Drok is set to begin testing by the Airborne Troops branch of the Russian military. According to the ...
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Poland nears Wisla final decision
The Polish MoD has confirmed that negotiations for the next phase of the Wisla air and missile defence programme are moving forward as planned and ...
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US Army explores enhanced lethality possibilities on Stryker
The US Army continues to explore counter-UAS (C-UAS) capabilities and new gun possibilities for its Stryker armoured vehicle. In November 2018 Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated ...
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EDEX 2018: Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 makes an impression
Switzerland’s Rheinmetall Air Defence displayed its Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 at EDEX, attracting attention from visitors. The remotely controlled autonomous network-capable air defence system comprises ...
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Indo Defence 2018: Harimau tank prowls in (video)
FNSS and PT Pindad have displayed two new medium tanks, known as the Harimau, at Indo Defence 2018. While a contract for the vehicles is ...
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Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia continues tests of R-Han 122B rocket
31st October 2018
Indonesia carried out test firings of its indigenous 122mm rocket R-Han 122B on 23-25 October at the Indonesian Air Force range in West Java. The ...
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Indo Defence 2018: Malaysia tests Starstreak missiles
31st October 2018
Malaysia conducted a firing of its Thales Starstreak Next Generation (NG) surface-to-air missiles on 25 October at the Tanjung Logok Ground-to-Air Firing Range in Johor, ...
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Latvia orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition
30th October 2018
Saab has received an $18.7 million order for ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf weapon system from the Latvian Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 24 ...
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Taiwan readies for IFV production
30th October 2018
Taiwan is ready to commence series production of an IFV variant of its indigenous Cloud Leopard 8x8 armoured vehicle for the Republic of China Army ...
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AM General receives order for 740 HMMWVs
29th October 2018
AM General has received an order to provide 740 new M1152 A1 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) to the US Army National Guard as ...
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Slovakia moves on Vydra 8x8 acquisition
25th October 2018
The Slovakian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is moving ahead with plans to acquire the Patria AMV, announcing that it will propose the cabinet to approve ...
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Israel wins $777 mn Indian missile defence order
24th October 2018
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) said Wednesday it had won a $777 million (680 million euro) order from India to buy defence systems for its navy. ...
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Ukroboronprom develops BМ-21 UМ Berest
23rd October 2018
Ukroboronprom has developed a new 122mm multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) combat vehicle, the BМ-21 Berest. Based on the Kraz 4X4 off-road cabover chassis, the ...
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Rheinmetall, Nioa to open artillery manufacturing facility
23rd October 2018
Rheinmetall Defence Australia will establish a new artillery manufacturing facility in Australia under an agreement with munitions partner Nioa, the company announced on 19 October. ...
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France clears MMP missile for desert operations
22nd October 2018
The French Army has carried out operational evaluation of the MMP land combat missile system in Djibouti, to assess the weapon’s suitability for use in ...
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Rostec develops potential Makarov replacement
19th October 2018
Rostec's Central Scientific Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TSNIITOCHMASH) has developed a 9x21mm pistol for the Russian Ministry of Defence and law enforcement services, Rostec ...
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RADA announces $5 million in new orders
19th October 2018
RADA Electronic Industries has received new orders totalling $5 million from unnamed customers, the company announced on 15 October. The orders are for RADA’s software-defined ...
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Georgia takes on western air defence assets to deter eastern aggression
17th October 2018
In early October Georgia showcased its new air defence assets procured from France for the first time. The new weapons includes the new MBDA Mistral ...
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INKAS unveils Superior APC/AMEV
17th October 2018
INKAS has introduced its new INKAS Superior 4X4 armoured personnel carrier (APC)/armoured medical evacuation vehicle (AMEV), the company announced on 12 October. INKAS Superior APC/AMEV ...
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Avibras delivers ASTROS vehicles to Brazil
16th October 2018
Avibras has delivered the third batch of ASTROS vehicles to the Brazilian Army, the company announced on 11 October. The Brazilian Army has now received ...
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Testing of new Stinger fuze complete
16th October 2018
The US Army has completed qualification testing for a new proximity fuze that enhances the Stinger missile, Raytheon announced on 9 October. Stinger recently underwent ...
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Raytheon develops new rifle sight
15th October 2018
Raytheon has developed a new close quarters rifle sight that allows ground troops to identify targets more quickly, the company announced on 10 October. The ...
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India tests indigenous shoulder-launched ATGM
15th October 2018
On 15-16 September, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India successfully conducted the first live-fire tests of its shoulder-launched Man-Portable Antitank Guided Missile ...
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Excalibur upgrade complete
15th October 2018
Raytheon and the US Army have completed the upgrade of Excalibur precision-guided projectile, the company announced on 9 October. The Excalibur Shaped Trajectory (EST) ...
