Iron Fist revealed: The likely interim active protection system for Bradley

June 22, 2017, 4:11 am

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By: Jen Judson, June 19, 2017 (Photo Credit: Courtesy of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems)
WASHINGTON — Iron Fist — a system developed by IMI Systems (formerly Israel Military Industries) and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems that has flown under the radar — is...

Iron Fist revealed: The likely interim active protection system for Bradley

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Canadian Spec Ops sniper hits target from more than 2 miles away [3540 meters with US rifle]

June 22, 2017, 2:47 pm

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...get-from-more-than-2-miles-away-military-says

U.S. Marine Corps snipers at a training...

Canadian Spec Ops sniper hits target from more than 2 miles away [3540 meters with US rifle]

Singapore Purchased Rafael's Spike SR Missile System

June 27, 2017, 12:05 pm

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"Soldiers will be trained in the Spike SR system from June 2017," said the Singapore Ministry of Defense

Ami Rojkes Dombe | 27/06/2017...

Singapore Purchased Rafael's Spike SR Missile System

Saab Wins Swiss Army Next-Gen Anti-Tank Weapon System Contract

June 28, 2017, 4:42 pm

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Saab Wins Swiss Army Next-Gen Anti-Tank Weapon System Contract
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Saab has received an order from the Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement, armasuisse, for deliveries of the Next generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon system (NLAW) to the Swiss Army.

The...

Saab Wins Swiss Army Next-Gen Anti-Tank Weapon System Contract

South Korea To Begin Mass Production Of Upgraded 105mm Howitzer In 2018

June 29, 2017, 3:50 pm

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EVO-105 South Korea 105mm self propelled howitzer on truck chassis KM500 Samsung Techwin
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South Korea has completed the development of an upgraded 105 mm howitzer featuring increased agility and automated firing control and will start mass producing in 2018....

South Korea To Begin Mass Production Of Upgraded 105mm Howitzer In 2018

Nexter Systems expands TITUS trials fleet

July 3, 2017, 6:59 am

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TITUS has a modular design and can be configured for a variety roles such as in this APC configuration where it is fitted with an RWS. Source: Christopher F Foss

Nexter Systems is building a further two examples of its Tactical Infantry Transport and Utility System...

Nexter Systems expands TITUS trials fleet

Belgian Special Operations Forces to be equipped with new Light Troop transport Vehicles

July 4, 2017, 4:41 am

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On 30 June, at the request of the Minister of Defense Steven Vandeput, the Council of Ministers approved the launch of the tendering procedure to equip Special Operations Forces with 199 new armored Light Troop Transport Vehicles (LTTV). First deliveries are expected in 2019....

Belgian Special Operations Forces to be equipped with new Light Troop transport Vehicles

Serbia deploys upgraded BOV light armoured vehicles

July 5, 2017, 9:05 am

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Upgraded 4x4 BOV light armoured vehicle configured as an armoured personnel carrier, clearly showing the appliqué armour package and roof-mounted M15 RWS armed with 12.7 mm heavy machine gun Source: Christopher F Foss

An undisclosed number of the Serbian Land Forces'...

Serbia deploys upgraded BOV light armoured vehicles

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Milos UGV rolled out

July 6, 2017, 6:29 am

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Milos has been configured with an offensive payload. Source: Christopher F Foss

Serbia's Military Technical Institute (MIT) has worked with the Special Products Factory Namenska to develop to the prototype stage an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designated Milos.

This...

Milos UGV rolled out

Israel to enter era of closed-hatch combat, see-through tanks

July 7, 2017, 6:55 am

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By: Barbara Opall-Rome, July 6, 2017 (Photo Credit: Israel Defense Forces via Getty Images)
LATRUN, Israel — As part of a major, multi-phased upgrade of its armored forces, Israel will soon demonstrate a smart helmet-mounted system — almost identical to that used for the F-35...

Israel to enter era of closed-hatch combat, see-through tanks

Interview: Brig. Gen. Guy Hasson, head of the Israel Defense Forces' Armored Corps

July 7, 2017, 11:09 am

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By: Barbara Opall-Rome, July 7, 2017 (Photo Credit: Israel Defense Forces)
As head of the Israel Defense Forces' Armored Corps, Brig. Gen. Guy Hasson organizes, trains and equips the black-bereted men — and, perhaps soon, women — to maneuver ground warfare.

A 27-year veteran of...

Interview: Brig. Gen. Guy Hasson, head of the Israel Defense Forces' Armored Corps

Queen Bee 98

July 8, 2017, 2:56 pm

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https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.co...ction-to-the-pf-98-anti-tank-rocket-launcher/

why isn't this weapon system more popular?

deadly,accurate,decent range 300-500...

Queen Bee 98

Ukroboronservice unveils further details of Mobile Mortar System on Bars-8 chassis

July 9, 2017, 3:28 am

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UV-MMS. Image credit by DIGITEC visual engineering
Ukraine’s Ukroboronservice State company has unveiled further details of a Mobile Mortar System concept. The new Mobile Mortar System is intended...

Ukroboronservice unveils further details of Mobile Mortar System on Bars-8 chassis

UK to purchase OshKosh JLTV

July 11, 2017, 5:34 am

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IDF revealed unmanned humvee

July 11, 2017, 7:59 am

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UK plans to buy 2,747 JLTVs from Oshkosh Defense

July 11, 2017, 4:16 pm

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L-ATV JLTV – photo Oshkosh Defense
State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom for Joint Light Tactical...

UK plans to buy 2,747 JLTVs from Oshkosh Defense

US says missile defense system successfully intercepts projectile during test

July 11, 2017, 9:03 pm

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(CNN) A United States-built missile defense system on Tuesday successfully intercepted its target during a test run, the US Missile Defense Agency said.

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system successfully shot down a target over Alaska, according to a news release.

"I couldn't be more proud of the...

US says missile defense system successfully intercepts projectile during test

OMTAS Anti-tank guided missile

July 11, 2017, 9:11 pm

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It might take a few years when the OMTAS missile will be adopted by the Turkish armed forces



Country of origin Turkey
Entered service ?
Armor penetration 1 000 mm (?)
Range 4 km
Missile length 1.8 m
Missile diameter 0.16 m
Missile weight 24 kg
Missile weight (with launch tube) 35 kg...

OMTAS Anti-tank guided missile

US set to approve $4-billion defense sale to Romania

July 11, 2017, 9:23 pm

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The US State Department says it's prepared to approve the sale of Patriot missile defense systems to Romania. The purchase is a further signal that Bucharest is concerned about the Kremlin's role in the Black Sea area.



"The State Department has made a determination approving a possible...

US set to approve $4-billion defense sale to Romania

Poland reinforces armour

July 13, 2017, 7:39 am

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Poland plans to purchase more Leopard 2 tanks. Source: Polish National Ministry of Defence

Under its new strategic defence review, Poland plans to expand its armoured component by purchasing additional Leopard 2 main battle tanks (MBTs), upgrading older T-72 and PT-91...

Poland reinforces armour