Bell-Boeing demonstrates V-22 forward-firing capability
Key Points A V-22 test article fired a 70 mm rocket from a launch tube mounted on the aircraft's left side The USMC has been examining a variety of new V-22 capabilities as it expands the platform's...
View ArticleLand Systems launches RG21 mine-protected vehicle
Land Systems South Africa has launched a new mine-protected general-purpose vehicle that is designed specifically for ease of manufacture and support by partner companies in another country. The RG21...
View ArticleIndian Army hands over first M-346 guns for upgrade contest
The Indian Army on 10 September approved the release of four Soviet-era M-46 130 mm field guns to four local contractors that will upgrade them to 155 mm/45 calibre standard. Industry sources told IHS...
View ArticleThailand to continue development of 122 mm MRL system
Thailand's Defence Technology Institute (DTi), the Thai Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) primary research and development arm, has signed an accord with the Royal Thai Army (RTA) to further develop and...
View ArticleAnalysis: Hamas displays long-range rockets
The Palestinian militant group Hamas provided an insight into its rocket manufacturing programme on 14 December when it paraded its longer-range models for the first time through Gaza city. The rockets...
View ArticleUS prepares to deploy aircraft to Al-Anbar province
The US Defense Logistics Agency is looking for a contractor that can deliver 48,000 US gallons of jet fuel to Iraq's Al-Asad Air Base, suggesting the US military will forward deploy aircraft to...
View ArticleRafael waiting on Trophy-LV order
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has offered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) its Trophy-LV active protection system for light tactical vehicles and is currently waiting for a decision by the Ministry of...
View ArticleBrazil registers over 2,000 defence products in strategic defence system...
During 2014 Brazil's Registration of Companies and Products in the Defence sector (Sistema de Cadastramento de Produtos e Empresas de Defesa - SisCaPED) system accredited 60 companies and catalogued...
View ArticleChinese yards show off new designs at INMEX 2014
The INMEX 2014 maritime expo, held in Guangzhou from 10-12 December, provided details on a number of new or recently completed vessels built by various Chinese shipyards. The most interesting of which...
View ArticleUS approves Iraqi tank ammo sale
The US government has approved the sale of 46,000 rounds of 120 mm ammunition for Iraq's M1A1 Abrams tanks, the Defense Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA) announced on 20 October. The DSCA suggested...
View ArticleUS approves Iraqi tank ammo sale
The US government has approved the sale of 46,000 rounds of 120 mm ammunition for Iraq's M1A1 Abrams tanks, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 20 October. The DSCA suggested...
View ArticleTaiwan's defence minister visits Taiping Island
Taiwan's minister of national defence Yen Ming visited the South China Sea island of Taiping (Itu Aba) on 5 November, a day after the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) wrapped up a two-day live-fire...
View ArticleIndoDefence 2014: TNI-AL to acquire enhanced KCR-40 missile craft variant
Key Points Indonesia will introduce an enhanced version of the KCR-40 class missile attack craft, with first orders expected in 2015 The Indonesian Navy considers the KCR-40 as suitable for...
View ArticleColombia trials SPIKE missiles from AH-60L Arpia IV
The Colombian Air Force (FAC) has successfully integrated the Rafael SPIKE non-line-of-sight anti-tank missile into its Sikorsky AH-60L Arpia IV helicopter, according to local reports. The FAC is...
View ArticlePoland orders 120 mm tank ammunition
The Polish Armament Inspectorate signed a contract with MESKO on 12 November for 120 mm anti-tank rounds for its Leopard 2 main battle tanks (MBTs). In total, Poland ordered 13,000 cartridges 120 mm...
View ArticleRussia's new Koalitsiya self-propelled gun being trialled
Trials of the latest Russian 152 mm 2S35 Koalitsiya (Coalition) - SV self-propelled gun (SPG) are now under way, with the system among several new land weapon systems due to be fielded by the Russian...
View ArticleBrazil on track to procure 105 mm mobile gun system
A Brazilian Army programme to buy one prototype 105 mm turreted gun system, with the option for a pilot batch of about 13 systems, is expected to attract bids from several international companies....
View ArticlePoland orders 120 mm tank ammunition
The Polish Armament Inspectorate signed a contract with MESKO on 12 November for 120 mm anti-tank rounds for its Leopard 2 main battle tanks (MBTs). In total, Poland ordered 13,000 cartridges 120 mm...
View ArticleIndian MoD approves mounted gun programme, defers on medium transport aircraft
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 22 November approved the long-awaited procurement of 814 155 mm/52 cal mounted gun systems for an estimated INR157.50 billion (USD2.62 billion). The MoD's Defence...
View ArticleGeneral Dynamics, Smith & Wesson team up for modular gun
A General Dynamics subsidiary is teaming up with gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson to compete for the US Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) programme, the companies announced on 24 November. The...
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