BAE Systems Q-Warrior revolutionary helmet mounted display system for Special Forces personnel.
The Q-Warrior™- the latest iteration of BAE Systems helmet-mounted display technology, looks like a pilot's head-up display but has been specially designed for the soldier who needs unique capabilities, such as identifying hostile and non-hostile forces, as well as co-ordinating small unit actions
Q-Warrior
France negotiates acquisition of Watchkeeper drones against purchase of VBCI armoured by UK.
According to the French Ministry of Defense, the French Army could buy British-made Thales tactical UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Watchkeeper depending of the purchase of Nexter VBCI 8x8 armoured infantry fighting vehicles by the British government
The Nexter VBCI
State Enterprise Research Institute ‘Kvant’ Develops Up-to-Date Electronic Equipment for Corvette
Within the framework of ‘Corvette’ State Program, the State Enterprise Research Institute ‘Kvant’, being a member of the State Concern ‘Ukroboronprom’, works on the designing of eight scientific products. This news was announced by Yurii Radchenko, Director of the Division of Radar, Radio Communication and Air Defense Systems of the Ukroboronprom – Kvant Research Institute Director
Lockheed Martin-Led Team Lays Keel on Nation’s Eleventh Littoral Combat Ship
The Lockheed Martin-led industry team officially laid the keel for the U.S. Navy’s eleventh Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Sioux City, in a ceremony held at Marinette Marine Corporation
Freedom-class LCS
Friday, 21 February 2014
Lorta Plant of Ukraine will produce ZTM-1 automatic gun for BTR-4 and BTR-3E 8x8 armoured
Lviv State Plant ‘Lorta’ being incorporated with Ukroboronprom State Concern has mastered the manufacture of 30 mm caliber ZTM-1 Automatic Gun for BTR-4. It was informed by Vadym Fedosov, Director of the Division on Armored Vehicles, Artillery Armament, Automotive Vehicles, Engineering and Special Equipment of Ukroboronprom.
Ukraine-made BTR-4 8x8 armoured personnel carrier
Zodiac Milpro wins French Navy commandos ECUME RIBs order
The French defence ministry has confirmed its acceptance of the first advanced ECUME RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) manufactured by Zodiac Milpro and has placed an order for 9 boats. The purchase is the first part of an investment option that will ultimately result in the delivery of another 10 of the advanced new boats by Zodiac Milpro. The initial contract follows a detailed and challenging period of testing by the Direction Génerale de l’Armement during which the versatile new RIB was required to prove its suitability as a multi-purpose commando craft
PT PAL gets $250 million to build Type 209 class submarines for Indonesia Navy
Indonesia State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL will get up to US$250 million in state capital injection (PMN) under a multi-year project for the development of 3 Type 209 class submarines according to Jakarta Post
Russian army will adopt the Ratnik future soldier individual equipment gear for this summer.
The Russian military will adopt domestically designed “Ratnik future soldier” gear this summer, the Defense Ministry said Thursday, February 20, 2014. The "Ratnik" battle suit is thus a result of the implementation of advanced scientific and technological ideas, innovative solutions and the use of state-of-the-art materials.
Ratnik "Future Soldier" project for the Russian Army
Saturday, 22 February 2014
Army of Venezuela to modernize French-made AMX-13 APC with Russian-made turret MB2-04.
The army of Venezuela has modernized the French-made AMX-13 (APC-VTT) tracked armoured vehicle personnel carrier with new Russian-made turret MB2-04 armed with a 2A42 30mm automatic cannon and one 30mm automatic grenade launcher AGS-17
AMX-13 (APC-VTT) armoured personnel carrier of the Venezuelan army
New Russian Kurganets-25 light tracked armoured could be unveiled in 2015 military parade
According to the Russian internet website "nakanune.ru", Kurgan Machine-Building Plant has reached a new stage in the production development of the new light tracked armoured vehicle platform Kurganets-25. The Russian Defense Company could be unveiled the new armoured vehicle during the military parade for the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in 2015
A drawing of Kurganets-25 concept
SAAB Carl-Gustaf man-portable anti-armour weapon to become standard issue for U.S. Army.
Defence and security company Saab´s man-portable weapon system Carl-Gustaf has been chosen by the U.S. Department of the Army to be a Program of Record within the U.S. Army. This means that the world leading shoulder fired weapon system, with a long service record with the U.S. Special Operations Forces, will now become standard issue to the U.S. Army’s Light Infantry units.
The HEAT 655 CS (Confined Space) is the first CARL-GUSTAF ammunition that is fully optimized for launch from confined spaces
Azerbaijan and Roketsan of Turkey to produce jointly 107mm and 122mm artilery rockets.
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense Industry and ROKETSAN company of Turkey will sign a final document on the joint production of missiles at an Azerbaijani facility, said Turkey's Under secretariat for Defense Industries
Sunday, 23 February 2014
Saudi Arabia in talks with Pakistan to provide anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons to Syrian rebels.
Saudi Arabia is in talks with Pakistan to provide Anza anti-aircraft missile weapon system and anti-tank guided missile weapon system Baktar Shikan to Syrian rebels to try to tip the balance in the war to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, a Saudi source said Sunday, February 23, 2014.
Anza MK-2 man portable air defense system
Monday, 24 February 2014
The new Chinese-made B80VJ military 4x4 light tactical vehicle ready to enter in service
The Iranian defense researchers, inspired by fish scales, have designed and developed a new type of hi-tech bulletproof vest which protects the soldiers against bullets fired from close range and different angles. The vest can highly increase the protection and survival chances of the individuals wearing it and protects them against many dangers in the battleground.
A bulletproof vest, from Iran.
The successful test-firing of the Indian-made Akash surface-to-air missile (SAM) in Odisha on Friday, February 21, 2014, has the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) brimming with confidence that it would be quickly inducted into the Indian Army.
Akash surface-to-air defense missile system mounted on truck chassis
China to export P18N Offshore Patrol Vessel with stealth performance to Nigeria Navy
The first unit of a new class of offshore patrol vessel that China plans to export to Nigeria has been launched. It will be delivered in the middle of 2014 as scheduled. It will become the first ship of the Nigerian navy's P18N project. During an interview, Major General Yin Zhuo made particular mention of the vessel's stealth performance
French Navy Aquitaine class (FREMM) frigate gets initial Anti-Submarine Warfare capability
The French Navy announced that Aquitaine, the first of its new generation FREMM (European multi-mission frigate) frigate, recently received its initial operational capability (IOC) in the field of anti-submarine warfare (ASW). The new French frigate is on its way to its official commissioning
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Raytheon to deliver 9 Phalanx CIWS to Republic of Korea Navy
Raytheon Company signed a $123 million contract to deliver nine Phalanx Block 1B Close-In Weapon Systems to the Republic of Korea Navy. Under the direct commercial sale, the largest ever for the Phalanx program, Raytheon will deliver the Phalanx systems for installation aboard the FFX Batch II frigate-class ships and AOE II-class fast combat support ships
Burke class Destroyer USS John Paul Jones Demonstrates Next Generation Warfighting Capability
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) successfully completed two live-fire tests of the Aegis Weapons System (AWS) Feb. 8. The first target was launched from Naval Air Station Point Mugu. John Paul Jones used its onboard AN/SPY-1D (MOD) radar to engage the target, demonstrating the ability of the U.S. Navy's AWS to detect, track and fire upon a target simulating a high speed cruise missile
Russian-made Pantsir-1 missile-gun air defense system could be in service with Vietnamese army.
According to a Chinese newspaper report the Russian-made Pantsir-S1 air defense system is in service with the Vietnamese army. A picture releases on the Chinese newspaper website shows a Pantsir-S1 somewhere in Vietnam.
Picture releases on the Chinese newspaper People's Daily website
Second test-fired for the Indian-made Akash surface-to-air missile in less than few days.
For a second time in less than few days, Indian Army successfully test-fired the Indian-made Akash medium range, surface-to-air missile, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha on Monday, February 24, 2014. The Indian army could decide to commission the missile Akash after the successful firing tests of the last few days. Two regiments of Akash missile systems could enter in service with the Indian Army
Akash surface-to-air defense missile system during firing test
US Defense budget preview: LCS number limited to 32, US Navy to study alternatives & modifications
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s budget preview held yesterday set the stage for the administration’s fiscal 2015 budget rollout and announced that the number of Littoral Combat Ships would be limited to 32 units. The Defense Secretary asked the US Navy to start studying possible alternatives including a completely new design, existing ship designs, and a modified LCS
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
BAE Systems has handed upgraded CV9030 armoured infantry fighting vehicle to Norwegian Army.
BAE Systems has delivered the first upgraded CV9030 tracked armoured infantry fighting vehicle to the Norwegian army. The new vehicle fleet has significantly enhanced protection, survivability, situational awareness and interoperability, incorporating lessons learned from Norwegian, Swedish and Danish operations in Afghanistan with CV90.
The CV9030 was deployed in Afghanistan by the Norwegian army
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Three new Project 21631 Buyan-M Corvettes for Russian Navy in 2016
The Russian Navy will receive three new missile corvettes by the end of 2015, navy commander Adm. Viktor Chirkov said Wednesday. “The navy is expecting the Veliky Ustyug corvette this year and two more warships of the same class in 2015,” Chirkov said
Algeria negotiating for two more Project 636 Kilo SSK Submarine
According to russian media ITAR-TASS, citing a source, Algeria is negotiating the order of two Project 636 Kilo class submarines in the first half of this year, for delivery by 2018. The submarines will be constructed at the Admiralty Shipyard in St Petersburg where similar submarines are currently being built for the Russian navy
Kilo Class Submarine
Zelenodolsky shipyard starts construction of new Project 22160 patrol ship for Russian Navy
The first vessel in a new class of patrol ships was laid down in a ceremony at Russia’s Zelenodolsky shipyard Wednesday, the builder said in a statement. The Vasily Bykov will be the first diesel-powered Project 22160 patrol ship and is planned to feature a helicopter landing pad on its aft deck, according to the Severnoye Design Bureau, the vessel's designer
European Union Battle Group EUBG led by Belgian army trains in Germany to prepare EU certification.
This week, Grafenwoehr Military Training Area in Germany is home to member of the EUBG (European Union Battle Group) 2014-02 for training exercise code-named "RAMPANT LION", during two weeks soldiers from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Spain prepares for its EU certification, which is scheduled for June 2-13 2014 at Saint Hubert, Belgium.
Belgian army DF90-Piranha IIIC vehicles with 90mm cannon
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