Malaysian Navy mulls sea-basing for eastern security zone
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is considering the conversion of its 9,100-tonne support ship Bunga Mas Lima to a sea-basing platform to bolster naval presence in the Eastern Sabah Security Command....
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: IWI launches Dan .338 sniper rifle
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has launched a brand new sniper rifle at Eurosatory 2014 in Paris. Dubbed the Dan .338, the rifle marks a departure from IWI's previous semi-automatic precision rifle...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: Streit Group to further develop Varan
Dubai-headquartered Streit Group brought a completed example of its Varan 6x6 armoured personnel carrier to this month's Eurosatory, having previously shown an early prototype without running gear at...
View ArticleCornelia subbing - Trends in Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
Early combat operations in Iraq by US and other forces quickly proved that many of the vehicles currently deployed were not suited to counter insurgency (COIN) operations. While armoured personnel...
View ArticleNew Zealand govt approves Steyr replacement programme
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has received government approval to acquire up to 8,800 new rifles to replace the in-service Steyr 5.56 mm weapon, Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman announced on 17...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: MBDA awards MMP subcontracts to Sagem
MBDA and Sagem have signed two contracts for the guidance components of the new Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) anti-tank guided weapon for the French Army, the two companies announced at Eurosatory 2014...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: MKEK delivers first MPT-76 rifles to Turkey
Turkey's Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (Makina ve Kimya Endüstrisi Kurumu - MKEK) has completed deliveries of an initial 200 MPT-76 battle rifles to the Turkish Army for testing and...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: Colt debuts CK901 rifle
Colt Defense have unveiled their new CK901 assault rifle, chambered in the Russian 7.62 x 39 mm cartridge, at Eurosatory 2014 in Paris. Speaking to IHS Jane's , a Colt Defense representative stated...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: Renault debuts BMX-01 6x6 demonstrator
Renault Trucks Defense (RTD) has unveiled for the first time at Eurosatory 2014 in Paris their BMX-01 6x6 armoured vehicle. The vehicle has been designed as a risk reduction demonstrator for the French...
View ArticleIndian Army kicks off final carbine trials
The Indian Army began the final round of confirmatory trials in support of its requirement for 44,618 close quarter battle (CQB) 5.56 mm carbines and 33.6 million rounds of ammunition on 9 June,...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: France and UK qualify 40 mm CTCA
CTA International announced on 18 June at Eurosatory 2014 in Paris that its 40 mm Cased Telescoped Cannon and Ammunition (CTCA) had been qualified by both France and the United Kingdom. Qualification...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: MBDA awards MMP subcontracts to Sagem
MBDA and Sagem have signed two contracts for the guidance components of the new Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) anti-tank guided weapon for the French Army, the two companies announced at Eurosatory 2014...
View ArticleSouth African Badger evaluation going well, says Denel
The Badger infantry combat vehicle developed by Denel Land Systems for the South African Army is now undergoing test and evaluation by the Joint Project Team (JPT) and engineers from the defence...
View ArticleMajor TOW order for Saudi Arabia, Oman
The US Department of Defense announced on 19 June that Raytheon had been awarded a USD391.5 million contract to produce wireless versions of the TOW anti-tank guided missile (ATGMs) for the US Army, US...
View ArticleDenel PMP targets exports
Phaladi Petje, CEO of Denel PMP, the small- and medium-calibre ammunition house of the South African Denel group, expects the company to double its turnover to more than ZAR1 billion (USD94.2 million)...
View ArticleChina offers a 'fire-and-forget' infantry antitank missile
China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) used the Eurosatory 2014 exhibition to publicise its new Red Arrow 12 shoulder-fired antitank missile system. This is China's first infantry-launched...
View ArticlePoland orders new Rosomak 8x8 variant
Poland has ordered 34 WRT engineering reconnaissance variants of its Rosomak (Patria AMV) 8x8 armoured fighting vehicle. A contract for the purchase was awarded to WZM Siemianowice Slaskie by the...
View ArticleIraq goes on the offensive
Iraqi government forces are attempting to regain the initiative after losing large swathes of territory in the north and west of the country to a Sunni rebellion spearheaded by the radical group the...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: Streit Group to further develop Varan
Dubai-headquartered Streit Group brought a completed example of its Varan 6x6 armoured personnel carrier to this month's Eurosatory, having previously shown an early prototype without running gear at...
View ArticleBrazilian Army set to buy 5,000 rifle optics from local firm
Brazil's ARES Aeroespacial e Defesa, a local subsidiary of Israel's Elbit Systems, is soon expected to be awarded a Brazilian Army contract to supply 5,000 of its MVR MARS RS multipurpose aiming reflex...
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