Indian MoD approves USD1.61 billion in equipment, but holds fire on M777 buy
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved projects and acquisitions worth around INR100 billion (USD1.61 billion) for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) on 24 February. However, it yet again...
View ArticleNorway receives first upgraded CV90 IFV
BAE Systems Hagglunds handed over the first of two pre-series upgraded CV9030 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) to the Royal Norwegian Army on 25 February. In total the company will provide the Royal...
View ArticleKorean 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...
View ArticleSouth Africa's OPV project gets green light
The South African Navy (SAN) has been given the go-ahead to acquire offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to complement its four frigates. The much-delayed Project Biro has been approved by the Armaments...
View ArticleChinese systems get 'combat experience' in Venezuela
At least two Chinese-made weapon systems have recently gained 'combat' experience, albeit in assisting the Venezuelan government to put down spreading protests that have destabilised the government of...
View ArticleANA 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...
View ArticleKorean 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...
View ArticleSaab 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...
View ArticleSaab 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...
View ArticleMexico'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...
View ArticlePeruvian Army to get new artillery in 2014
Peruvian president Ollanta Humala in mid-December signed a decree authorising defence minister Pedro Cateriano to engage in a government-to-government contract to procure a new artillery system. IHS...
View ArticleIreland orders Protector RWS for Piranha III APCs
The Irish Defence Forces have signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Systems to equip Ireland's General Dynamics European Land Systems - MOWAG Piranha III armoured personnel carriers (APCs) with the...
View ArticlePhilippines to add Scorpion turrets to M113s
The Philippine Army is to fit 14 of its BAE Systems M113 tracked armoured personnel carriers (APC) with the turrets of decommissioned Alvis Scorpion armoured reconnaissance vehicles. The two-person...
View ArticlePhilippines acquires RPG-7 (USA) for anti-armour operations
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has acquired 400 US-made RPG-7 (USA) 40 mm recoilless rifles that will be delivered to the Philippine Army by the end of 2014. Speaking to IHS Jane's on 13...
View ArticleSHOT Show 2014: Steiner launches new riflescope
Steiner has launched a new variant of its MX59 military riflescope at SHOT Show in Las Vegas. The MX5i 1-5x24 provides a smaller, more compact version of its previous MX5i sniper scopes, suitable for...
View ArticleSHOT Show 2014: SIG Sauer unveils new P320 service pistol family
SIG Sauer has unveiled its new P320 family of double-action striker fired service pistols at SHOT Show 2014 in Las Vegas. The P320 pistol is available in two sizes and three different calibres, and is...
View ArticleSHOT Show 2014: Meprolight Meslas fire-controlled riflescope now in IDF service
Meprolight's Meslas sniper scope/automatic ballistic computer has entered service with the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), a spokesperson confirmed to IHS Jane's on 14 January at SHOT Show in Las Vegas....
View ArticleSHOT Show 2014: Glock unveils G41 and G42 pistols
Glock marked the opening day of SHOT Show in Las Vegas on 14 January by debuting two new variants of pistol: the Glock 41 (G41) and Glock 42 (G42). The G41 is essentially a long-slide version of the...
View ArticleSHOT Show 2014: General Dynamics working on .50 cal short-range training round
Simunition is currently developing a new type of .50 cal (12.7 mm) short-range training ammunition (SRTA), the company revealed at SHOT Show 2014 in Las Vegas. Part of General Dynamics, Ordnance and...
View ArticleSHOT Show 2014: Elcan launches new SpecterTR 1-3-9 riflescope
Elcan has displayed for the first time its new riflescope, the SpecterTR 1-3-9, at SHOT Show 2014 in Las Vegas. The company is due to start production of the new variable magnification optic and hopes...
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