US Army’s FY18 wish list would grow force by 17,000 soldiers

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army’s $12.7 billion wish list for fiscal 2018 asks to grow the total force by another 17,000 troops, would further increase munitions stockpiles, and would further modernize both brigade combat teams and vertical lift capabilities.

The wish list — known formally as an unfunded requirements list — is typically sent to...

US Army’s FY18 wish list would grow force by 17,000 soldiers

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STREIT Group to relaunch family of Cougar light armored personnel carriers

June 4, 2017, 12:22 pm

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STREIT Group announced that the company came up with relaunch of its family of Cougar light armored personnel carriers with all new design, advanced protection and...

STREIT Group to relaunch family of Cougar light armored personnel carriers

South Korea ready to mass-produce new Hyeongung mid-range infantry guided missile

June 4, 2017, 12:34 pm

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The South Korea’s arms procurement agency, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has declared it is...

South Korea ready to mass-produce new Hyeongung mid-range infantry guided missile

Nigerian armed forces receives new armored personnel carriers

June 5, 2017, 5:47 am

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25 new armoured vehicles showcased at Tin Can Island Ports Complex

The Nigerian armed forces have received 25 new armored personnel carriers developed by STREIT Group.

According to the...

Nigerian armed forces receives new armored personnel carriers

ACV-19 Infantry fighting vehicle

June 6, 2017, 3:21 pm

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The FNSS ACV-19 is a stretched version of the previous ACV-15 with an extra road wheel



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Crew 3 men
Personnel 8 men
Dimensions and weight
Weight 18 t
Weight (with add-on armor) 20 t
Length 6.02 m
Width 2.94 m
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ACV-19 Infantry fighting vehicle

USA donates 19 HMMWV vehicles to Serbian Armed Forces

June 7, 2017, 10:03 pm

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The United States of America has given military equipment to Serbia in a bid to enhance bilateral ties and joint efforts to preserve peace.

The President of Serbia,...

USA donates 19 HMMWV vehicles to Serbian Armed Forces

US Army deters simulated tank assault with cyber, electronic warfare

June 9, 2017, 8:59 am

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Army trainers successfully used cyber weapons and electronic warfare (EW) technology to thwart a simulated tank assault at a training exercise conducted at the Army National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. The exercise reinforced the need for the EW and cyber protection technology that is under development by entities such as the Army...

US Army deters simulated tank assault with cyber, electronic warfare

US Marines Unit With All Suppressors

June 11, 2017, 10:27 pm

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When Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, arrived here in January, they weren't just beginning a brand-new rotational deployment. They were also the first Marine Corps infantry unit to deploy with suppressors on every...

US Marines Unit With All Suppressors

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Growing the Army: Service offers big bucks, second chances to boost the force

June 12, 2017, 9:57 pm

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The Army has a mandate to get to 1,018,000 soldiers — 476,000 of those active duty — by the end of September.

To get there, the service is doing almost everything it can, from offering generous cash bonuses to giving second chances to...

Growing the Army: Service offers big bucks, second chances to boost the force

Argentine Army announces armour upgrade programmes

June 13, 2017, 11:46 pm

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The Argentine Army plans to overhaul, modernise, and expand its armoured and transport vehicle fleets, according to Brigadier General Federico Sidders, chief of the service's Directorate of Plans, Programmes, and Budget.


The Argentine Army's TAM medium tank modernisation...

Argentine Army announces armour upgrade programmes

US Army Ready to Field Israeli Active Protection System.

June 14, 2017, 3:58 pm

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The US Army’s Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told Congress that the service is "working with a friendly country right now to go ahead and acquire active protective systems," most likely referring to the Rafael-made Trophy APS

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US Army Ready to Field Israeli Active Protection System.

Rheinmetall and Moreni plant to produce armored vehicles in Romania

June 15, 2017, 4:17 am

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Ukraine to develop new 155-mm self-propelled howitzer

June 15, 2017, 6:36 am

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Anticipated appearance of new ukrainian self-propelled artillery system
The Ukrainian defence industry plans to develop a new 155-mm self-propelled howitzer and fire extended range ammunition. Development of a new self-propelled artillery will conduct according...

Ukraine to develop new 155-mm self-propelled howitzer

Picatinny Arsenal advances M777 extended range howitzer

June 16, 2017, 10:39 am

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Picatinny Arsenal advances M777 extended range howitzer

Daniel Wasserbly, Washington, DC - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly


The ER M777A2 is shown undergoing re-fire checks and preventative maintenance during testing. Source: Picatinny Arsenal​

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Picatinny Arsenal advances M777 extended range howitzer

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National Guard of Ukraine parades new Varta armoured vehicles

June 18, 2017, 9:38 pm

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The National Guard of Ukraine or NGU publicly displayed its new...

National Guard of Ukraine parades new Varta armoured vehicles

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Army Open House Displays Singapore SOTF capabilities

June 19, 2017, 5:38 am

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Every year the Singaporean Armed Forces hosts an Army Open House to allow the public to interact with various components of the military. This is similar to numerous other open houses across the world in which militaries...

Army Open House Displays Singapore SOTF capabilities

India needs 44,000 5.56 rifles by August

June 19, 2017, 5:40 am

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The Indian Ministry of Defense has reissued an RFI for 44,000...

India needs 44,000 5.56 rifles by August

ST2 Light tank

June 20, 2017, 9:50 pm

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The ST2 is classified by NORINCO as tracked fire support vehicle or tank destroyer, though it is a light tank by its function



Country of origin China
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Crew 4 men
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Weight ~ 20 t
Length (gun forward) ~ 7.5...

ST2 Light tank

Belarus receives first batch of CS/VN3 armoured vehicles from China

June 21, 2017, 10:31 am

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Belarus has received the first batch of CS/VN3 armoured vehicles that were donated by the government of China.

That was reported by...

Belarus receives first batch of CS/VN3 armoured vehicles from China

Export LAV 700 enters production

June 21, 2017, 11:23 am

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The latest General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada LAV 700 in command post vehicle configuration. This is fitted with a roof-mounted Kongsberg Protector remote weapon station armed with .50 M2 HB MG and co-axial MG. The wire cutter is shown erected on the front of the...

Export LAV 700 enters production