US Army's 2018 budget request: stockpiles munitions, modernizes armored brigades

May 18, 2017, 10:34 am

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WASHINGTON — The Army’s fiscal year 2018 budget request funds a 1,018,000 total force and prioritizes munitions stockpiles and modernization of armored brigade combat teams.

The White House’s defense budget request is expected to be unveiled at the Pentagon on May 23.

Defense News has learned the Army’s base budget request in 2018 will be...

US Army's 2018 budget request: stockpiles munitions, modernizes armored brigades

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First Danish Piranha 5 rolled out by GDELS-Mowag

May 19, 2017, 5:59 am

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The first of 309 Piranha 5 APCs for the Royal Danish Army was rolled out on 17 May in a ceremony at GDELS-Mowag's facilities in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Source: GDELS

The first of 309 Piranha 5 armoured personal carriers (APCs) for the Royal Danish Army was rolled out...

First Danish Piranha 5 rolled out by GDELS-Mowag

Elbit announces new version of Spear lightweight mortar system

May 19, 2017, 6:02 am

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The Spear MK2 seen mounted on a Plasan Sandcat without the autoloader looks more like the CARDOM 120T than the original version of the Spear. Source: Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems announced a new version of its 120 mm Spear mortar system on 15 May, a day before it was...

Elbit announces new version of Spear lightweight mortar system

Belarus develops upgrade package for T-72 tanks

May 20, 2017, 11:53 pm

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Upgraded T-72BME main battle tank. Photo by Yuri Markov

Belarus’s “140 repair plant” has developed an upgrade package for the main battle tanks (MBTs). The new upgraded T-72BME...

Belarus develops upgrade package for T-72 tanks

Minotor-Service unveils new 4×4 multi-purpose amphibious armoured vehicle at MILEX 2017

May 20, 2017, 11:56 pm

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Vitim 4x4 multi-purpose amphibious armoured vehicle . Photo by Zvezdnyy Volshebnik

Belarus’ Minotor-Service unveiled a new Vitim 4×4 multi-purpose amphibious armoured vehicle at the 8th International Exhibition of Arms...

Minotor-Service unveils new 4×4 multi-purpose amphibious armoured vehicle at MILEX 2017

Belarus develops remote controlled anti-tank system

May 21, 2017, 7:45 am

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BOGOMOL remote controlled anti-tank system © Spuntik
SFTUE «BELSPETSVNESHTECHNIKA» has released details of its self-propelled robotized anti-tank missile system «Bogomol» (Mantis)....

Belarus develops remote controlled anti-tank system

Kaiman recon vehicle enters Belarusian service

May 24, 2017, 2:05 am

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The Belarusian 140 Repair Plant's Kaiman (Cayman) armoured reconnaissance vehicle, shown here at MILEX 2017, has entered service with Belarusian armed forces. Source: Nikolai Novichkov

The Kaiman (Cayman) armoured reconnaissance vehicle has entered service with...

Kaiman recon vehicle enters Belarusian service

IDF Takes IAI's Topgun Artillery Guidance System into Service

May 24, 2017, 5:38 am

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The Israeli Defense Forces has reportedly ordered 5,000 units and the system will be fully operational by 2019

IsraelDefense | 24/05/2017...

IDF Takes IAI's Topgun Artillery Guidance System into Service

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Belarus to develop new long-range MRL

May 25, 2017, 12:49 am

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A Polonez B-200BM combat vehicle at MILEX 2017. As well as a longer-range version being developed, the system may also be adapted to fire the 750 mm M20 guided missile (shown in the foreground). Source: N Novichkov

The Belarusian defence industry is developing a...

Belarus to develop new long-range MRL

Swiss Army Orders 400 New Gen Trucks From Iveco

May 26, 2017, 6:49 am

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Iveco Defence Vehicles (DV) has signed a contract to supply 400 trucks between 2017 and 2021 to the Swiss Armed Forces.

The agreement was signed at the powertrain R&D center belonging to Iveco Defence Vehicles’ CNH Industrial sister brand FPT Industrial in...

Swiss Army Orders 400 New Gen Trucks From Iveco

Singapore Army's next-generation armoured vehicle prototypes make public debut

May 29, 2017, 5:59 am

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The next-generation armoured fighting vehicle will replace the Singapore Army's ageing M113A2 Ultra armoured personnel carriers, which have been in service since the early 1970s. (IHS Markit/Kelvin Wong)

Combat and recovery vehicle prototypes of the Singapore Army's...

Singapore Army's next-generation armoured vehicle prototypes make public debut

Spike-2 ATGM (Spike LR II anti tank missile)

May 30, 2017, 4:30 am

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Major differences from Spike LR:

1) Increased range from 4 km to 5.5 km (up to 10 km with helicopter)
2) Reduced weight from 13.5 kg to 12.7 kg (weight including a launch tube)
3) Two types of warheads:
a) HEAT tandem with 30% improved penetration (910+ mm instead 700+ mm)...

Spike-2 ATGM (Spike LR II anti tank missile)

Singapore Army reveals Rafael Spike SR anti-armour missile system

May 30, 2017, 11:17 am

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The Spike SR missile with its electro-optical seeker and camera sensor suite clearly shown. It is a single-shot, disposable weapon that is capable of engaging stationary and moving armoured vehicles at ranges of up to 1,500 m. Source: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

The...

Singapore Army reveals Rafael Spike SR anti-armour missile system

Excalibur offers T-72 main battle tank upgrade at IDET 2017

May 31, 2017, 3:23 pm

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Czech Company Excaliburhas developed an upgrade package for the Soviet-made T-72 main battle...

Excalibur offers T-72 main battle tank upgrade at IDET 2017

BAE Systems unveils CV90 CZ family of vehicles at IDET ‘2017

May 31, 2017, 3:29 pm

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BAE Systems has shown for the first time its CV90 CZ family infantry fighting vehicles at IDET ‘2017 – International Fair of Defense and Security...

BAE Systems unveils CV90 CZ family of vehicles at IDET ‘2017

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POTD: SAF Commando

May 31, 2017, 10:21 pm

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H&K MP7 with suppressor across his chest. I did not know the SG Army has MP7s. Considering the SAR21 that is issued to...

POTD: SAF Commando

Czech army acquires Perun special operations vehicle

June 1, 2017, 6:32 am

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First prototype of the 4x4 SOV Perun vehicle seen armed with a 12.7 mm DShKM heavy machine gun, 7.62 mm PKMV machine gun and three Rheinmetall Rosy smoke grenade launchers. Source: Michal Zdobinsky

The Army of the Czech Republic (ACR) has acquired a new 4x4 special...

Czech army acquires Perun special operations vehicle

DET 2017: VOP CZ and NIMR automotive exhibits the European version of the Ajban 440A

June 2, 2017, 11:47 pm

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VOP CZ and NIMR Automotive have selected the 14th International Defence and Security Technology Fair, (IDET) in Brno, Czech Republic,...

DET 2017: VOP CZ and NIMR automotive exhibits the European version of the Ajban 440A

TATRA Defense Vehicle showcases Pandur II armoured personal carrier with SAMSON MK II weapon station

June 3, 2017, 3:30 pm

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Photo by Norbert Tomasovsky
TATRA DEFENCE VEHICLE a.s. in partnership with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS), has unveiled Pandur II armoured personal carrier with SAMSON MK...

TATRA Defense Vehicle showcases Pandur II armoured personal carrier with SAMSON MK II weapon station

DMD Group unveils ZUZANA 2 advanced wheeled 155mm self propelled gun howitzer at IDET 2017

June 3, 2017, 3:32 pm

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155 mm 52 Cal. Self-propelled Gun Howitzer ZUZANA 2. Photo by Norbert Tomasovsky
Slovak DMD GROUP unveiled its ZUZANA 2 advanced wheeled 155mm self propelled gun howitzer at the IDET 2017 exhibition in Brno, Czech Republic.

155 mm SpGH ZUZANA 2 is a...

DMD Group unveils ZUZANA 2 advanced wheeled 155mm self propelled gun howitzer at IDET 2017