Key Points The UK forces' 81 mm mortar is to be kept in service The new mortar fire-control terminal enters service in 2014
The majority of the M6-640 Commando handheld and M6-895 bipod-type 60 mm mortars acquired in quantity from Hirtenberger by the British Army to meet urgent operational
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British Army infantry to revert to 81 mm mortar
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Samsung Techwin stumps up more firepower for AAV7A1
South Korean prime Samsung Techwin has completed development and firing trials of a new generation remote weapon station (RWS) for the BAE Systems AAV7A1 (LVTP7A1) amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) used by the Republic of Korea Marine Corps (RoKMC).
The RWS was shown integrated onto an AAV7A1 at the
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Poland discusses joint anti-tank guided weapons production with Ukraine
Poland's Ministry of Defence has held discussions with representatives from Ukraine's defence industry over the joint production of new precision anti-tank guided weapons (ATGW), Ukroboronprom - Ukraine's state-owned defence industrial holding company - revealed on 7 November.
Discussions took
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Singapore plans follow-on GMLRS order
The Government of Singapore has requested a possible sale of 88 Unitary High Explosive (HE) Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) pods loaded with rockets incorporating the Tri-mode Fuze, containers, spare and repair parts, tools and test equipment, and technical support. The estimated cost
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India again delays purchase of Spike ATGWs, Barak missiles
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 11 November again deferred the purchase of two Israeli missile systems.
Officials said the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) postponed the INR150 billion (USD2.3 billion) procurement of Rafael Spike Extended Range (ER) anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) for the
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US Army to study new small-arms calibers
The US Army has announced a 'Caliber Configuration Study' to support two new small-arms programmes, designated CLAWS (Combat Lightweight Automatic Weapon System) and LDAM (Lightweight Dismounted Automatic Machinegun).
The announcement was made at an NDIA (National Defense Industries Association)
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China fields new 105 mm wheeled armoured vehicle
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has started to field a new assault gun vehicle that has a turret armed with a 105 mm gun.
The new assault gun vehicle is understood to be designated the ZBL-09. IHS Jane's understands that the first unit to be equipped is the 162nd Light Mechanised Infantry
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Iran developing 23 mm Gatling gun
Iran is working on a three-barrelled 23 mm Gatling gun to defend against cruise missiles, it was revealed on 18 November.
The Asefeh was displayed to Major General Mohammed Ali Jafari, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), when he reviewed some of the latest innovations made
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AUSA 2013: General Atomics unveils Blitzer land-based railgun
General Atomics unveiled a land-based artillery version of its Blitzer electromagnetic railgun (EMRG) at the Association of the US Army (AUSA) conference in Washington, DC, with a company official telling IHS Jane's that with adequate funding the concept could be demosntrated in "two to three
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Slovakia trials new Tatrapan armoured container carrier vehicle
The Slovak Armed Forces completed an initial phase of testing with the VYVOJ Martin joint stock company's new Tatrapan 8x8 Container Carrier (CC) truck jointly with the manufacturer in late November.
The company began development of the 8x8 Tatrapan in 2009 using private company funding, but
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Poland seeks new squad grenade launchers
The Polish Armament Inspectorate has launched a technical dialogue to buy 200 lightweight 40 mm revolver-type grenade launchers for the Polish Armed Forces.
An initial 75 examples of the shoulder-fired, semi-automatic grenade launchers are planned to be delivered in 2015, with deliveries running
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CZ to update pistol range with P-09
Ceská zbrojovka (CZ) plans to launch its new 9 mm P-09 pistol onto the export market at the IWA arms fair in early March 2014.
The P-09's roots can be traced back to the widely fielded CZ 75 and, in particular, the P-07 Duty variant that the company developed in 2008. Little remained of the
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New sight for 60 mm mortar to be tested in Afghanistan
Combat instructors at US Marine Corps (USMC) Base Quantico, Virginia, successfully conducted a live-fire demonstration of a new mortar sight in early November.
The mortar promises to increase the accuracy of the existing M224 60 mm Lightweight Mortar or the lightweight Inconel M224A1 60mm mortar.
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ANA takes new artillery fire-control system into service
Afghan National Army (ANA) artillery units are operating with a new computerised fire-control system that has been developed by Ukranian Defense Consulting (UDC).
The Universal Battery Level Fire Direction System (UBLFDS) was first trialled by NATO mentor teams prior to handing over to the ANA.
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Korean IFV adopts Belgian firepower
Key Points Partnership offers a new light tank that could be armed with a 105 mm rifled or 120 mm smoothbore gun The larger calibre system offers the firepower of a Leopard 2A4/A5, but with greater tactical and strategic mobility
CMI Defence and Doosan have teamed up to market a light tank/direct
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Saab displays new TOW system trainer
Saab showcased its new trainer for the tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) anti-tank weapon system at the 2013 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Florida.
Developed by Saab's wholly owned subsidiary Saab Czech, the trainer uses
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Indian Coast Guard commissions first-in-class FPV
The rapid expansion of the Indian Coast Guard has continued apace with the commissioning of two more ships: the first of 20 Aadesh-class fast patrol vessels (FPVs) and the eighth and final Rajshree-class inshore patrol vessel (IPV).
The 50 m FPV, ICCS Aadesh , was officially inducted into service
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More firepower offered for BMP-2 IFV
Russia's Kurganmashzavod Joint Stock Company has developed two firepower upgrades for the widely deployed BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).
The first version includes the installation of a B07K2 gunner's sight that features double-plane head mirror stabilisation, a thermal imaging camera, and
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Saab reveals confined spaces capability for Carl Gustaf
Saab Dynamics has delivered its first high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) round that can be fired by the 84 mm Carl Gustaf recoilless weapon from within small enclosures, according to a mid-December company statement.
The new projectile - known as the HEAT 655 CS (for Confined Spaces) - was developed
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Mexico's 2014 plans include new assault rifles and more DN-XI trucks
The Mexican Army announced several new projects as part of its 2013-2018 National Defence Programme (PSDN 2013-2018) that was published in mid-December.
PSDN 2013-2018 outlines the need for the Mexican armed forces to continue providing an internal security role and to furnish an average force of
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