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The Russian government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Southern African Development Community (SADC), according to a statement posted on the website of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation.
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The Russian government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Southern African Development Community (SADC), according to a statement posted on the website of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation.
The Russian army has received the first new upgraded main battle tank MBT T-72. With its more powerful engine and increased protection, the tank may soon become the most popular model in the Russian Armed Forces. New T-72 tanks were presented to the public at the Victory Day parade on May 9 this year, the Uralvagonzavod state corporation (UVZ), which produces military hardware, said.
On 30 July, Japan declared it would spend some USD 4.2 billion over the next thirty years on purchasing and operating US radar systems to protect its territory against North Korean ballistic missile threats which appear to keep stable, if not growing.
Hosted by the People's Liberation Army, the International Army Games (IAG) 2018 began in Korla, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Saturday 28 July, as reported by ecns.cn website.
India has started the process of introducing a multi-tiered air defense network to secure its airspace by initiating the process of acquiring US-built advanced air defence system. According to Indian media reports, Defence acquisitions council (DAC), chaired by India’s Defence Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved the "acceptance of necessity (AoN) for the acquisition of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System-II (NASAMS-II) worth around $1 billion.
The U.S. Army-led missile defense flight test demonstrated the unique Hit-to-Kill capability of the Patriot PAC-3 family of missiles, which defends against threats through body-to-body contact. The test also reconfirmed PAC-3 MSE's ability to detect, track and intercept incoming ABTs or missiles. The test was observed by representatives from the U.S. Army and a current Foreign Military Sales PAC-3 MSE customer.
Otokar, Koç Holding’s bus and military vehicle manufacturer, has secured an export deal worth $28.9 million, the Hürriyet Daily News reports. “Our company has secured an export deal worth $28.9 million, which includes the sale of tactical wheeled armored vehicles, spare parts and training services regarding these vehicles,” Otokar said in a statement to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) on July 30.
Ashok Leyland will deliver 81 high-mobility 10x10 trucks for the Indian Army as chassis for its Russian-built Smerch Multi-Barrel Rocket launchers (MBRL) and to carry strategic missiles developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
India has produced two new engines for main battle tanks T-72 Ajeya and T-90 Bhishma manufactured by the Engine Factory Avadi (EFA), a unit of Ordnance Factory Board. India has launched the "Make in India" program to boost the production of local defense products.
China completed the acceptance of Russia-supplied first regimental set of S-400 Triumph air defense missiles, a military-diplomatic source said. The contract between Russia and China for S-400 delivery was reported in November 2014. In November 2015 presidential aide for military-technical cooperation Vladimir Kozhin confirmed the report.
The Technodinamika holding company will test a new Shturm parachute system designed for ultra-low altitudes, Holding’s Director-General Igor Nasenkov has said. "The Shturm parachute system, which operates without parachute packs, will be demonstrated both on man simulators and by test people. Several jumps will be made," Nasenkov said.
According to the Jewish News Syndicate website, new Israeli air defense missile system David's Sling was used this week for the first time in action on the border with Syria. The David's Sling Weapon System were officially declared operational in April 2017.
The U.S. Army has signed a delivery order for General Dynamics Land Systems to upgrade 100 more M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks to the state-of-the-art M1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 3 (SEPv3) configuration.
The United States has issued a new contract for production of the FGM-148 Javelin antitank missile system. The contract from the U.S. Department of Defense is worth $307.5 million. Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are the prime contractors for this program.
Russia and Qatar signed contracts for the delivery of small arms and Kornet antitank guided missiles, Russian Ambassador to Qatar Nurmakhmad Kholov said. "An agreement on military-technical cooperation was signed in October 2017. Work on its implementation began after that. Contracts have been signed for the supply of traditional weapons, for example, small arms, Kalashnikov assault rifles, grenade launchers and machineguns, as well as Kornet antitank missile systems," he said.
German Company Rheinmetall today welcomed the Commonwealth of Australia’s announcement for the future delivery of new military trucks and modules to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under the LAND 121 Phase 5B program.
American Company SRC, Inc., has been awarded a $32M contract to provide the Army with next-generation, multi-mission electronic warfare systems. Under the contract, SRC will provide a range of research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) services to extend the life of the Army's CREW Duke systems through the next decade.
Iveco Defence Vehicles, shareholder of the Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium (CIO), is awarded a contract to deliver ten Centauro II MGS Mobile Gun System on 8x8 armored vehicles to the Italian Army. It is a modernized version of the Centauro 1 8x8 anti-tank wheeled armoured vehicle.
British Company Jankel has gained another European success, this time through its continued strong partnership with Technamm in France. The contract is to deliver Fox Long Range Patrol Vehicles (LRPVs) to the French MOD as part of the VPS 2 urgent requirement.
China has donated 50 million Yuan (US$7.3million) to Cameroon (west Africa) to purchase military equipment of its own choice. On 18 July, both countries signed a protocol at Yaounde, the capital city, to confirm the donation. The type and quantity of military equipment Cameroon will buy on a 5-year period from China will be determined by Cameroonian officials based on their needs.
Five agreements were passed with NATO at the last summit held in Brussels on 11 and 12 July 2018.
The Iraqi army has reactivated its Soviet-age D-30 122 mm towed howitzers, according to the Al-Alam News Network. "The Iraqi troops are supposed to use the reactivated D-30 howitzers during a military operation against terrorists in the central part of Iraq. Previously, the country`s armed forces were operating these artillery systems; however, in the early 2000s the howitzers were phased out. Iraq has restored the D-30 guns and mounted them on Scania trucks," the Al-Alam news agency said.
Indian Security Forces, especially the highly tactical and specialized forces like NSG (National Security Guards), are known for their state-of-the-art equipment, ranging from weapons to vehicles. One such vehicle used by NSG commandos is the Renault Sherpa Light Armoured Personal Carrier (APC), which has been spotted running on the Mumbai roads recently.
From September, the Indian army will be inducting two types of artillery guns into its arsenal. These will be the first induction of heavy artillery since the Swedish Bofors guns imported in the 1980s, the Hindu reports.
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense signed an agreement with the U.S. on July 17, 2018, for the acquisition of four unarmed MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Farnborough International Airshow in England.
Army Recognition editorial team with its Online Defense and Security Web TV news channel was in Peutie military barracks to cover the military parade rehearsal for the Belgian National Day of July 21, 2018. Every year, Belgium’s national day is celebrated with a whole range of activities including a military parade of Belgium armed forces, police, civil defense and emergency services in the center of Brussels.
The Egyptian army successfully installed the Russian-made AT-4 Spandrel Konkurs missile system on the indigenous Fahd 4x4 armored personnel carrier (APC), according to a media report by Russian website specialized in armament and military affairs. The Fahd was manufactured in 1980s, based on German technologies with the roof-mounted Konkurs.
The MHS Group through MHS Truck & Bus, representing more than 11 years the MAN brand in Romania, has since June been the exclusive importer and service partner of Rheinmetall MAN military vehicles in Romania, the Business Review reports.
Futuristic drones and unmanned ground robots with autonomous ‘deliver to order’ capability could provide timely answers to the vital challenges of access for humanitarian aid and disaster relief in developing countries and future front-line military logistics support.
The French Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) has awarded, on the 17th of July 2018, to the consortium Aimpoint AB / Heckler & Koch France SAS an important contract for the supply of red dot sights for the new HK416 F French assault rifle. The contract covers the supply of up to 120,000 CompM5 sights over a period of six years.
In mid-July, a Chinese blog published a picture of a light battle tank in “Smurf” blue camouflage driving through a village, indicating the Chinese armed forces have added a new tank to their marine corps inventory.
Israeli Army has unveiled details about the development and the design of new version of the local-made main battle tank Merkava under the name of Merkava Mk 4 Barak that will be used in guerrilla warfare conditions. The Merkava Mk 4 Barak will be the first tank to have a smart mission computer that will manage the tanks’ tasks. This advanced artificial intelligence will reduce the team members’ workload and help them more accurately locate and strike targets.
Poland`s Ministry of Defense is planning to reactivate its legacy T-72 main battle tanks, according to local media outlets. "The MoD is planning to issue several dozen of surplus T-72 MBTs to frontline units," the Rzecz Pospolita newspaper said, quoting several Polish military officials as saying.
Azerbaijan`s military has used its Belarusian-originated Polonez multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) in drills, according to the Azeri Ministry of Defense (MoD).
The Czech military plans to build cyber forces headquarters and launch a new paratrooper regiment, said Chief-of-Staff Ales Opata on Monday, July 17, 2018.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced a plan to procure almost 800 modern Karrar main battle tanks, according to an article published by the state-owned Tasnim News Agency on 18 July.
Artec, the manufacturer of Vilkas Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV), is putting two Lithuanian IFV prototypes to intense testing at the German military training areas. Both prototypes have been made according to requirements of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, have Israeli-made turrets, 30 mm rapid-fire cannons and Spike LR anti-tank missiles.
Saab has received an order from the Estonian Centre for Defence Investment on ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf system. The deliveries will be made during 2018-2019.
Tankmen of the 58th combined-arms army of a motorized rifle division of the Southern Military District, who are stationed in Chechnya, are taking part in weapons training exercises at the Kalinovsky and Gvardeyets shooting ranges, the Southern Military District said. "About 200 servicemen and over 40 pieces of arms and military hardware are being engaged in the range practice," the District said.
China has become a world leader in air-defense technologies thanks to the hard work and dedication of researchers at China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp's Second Academy, the country's major developer of air-defense weapons systems.