Patria has unveiled a new 8x8 vehicle concept at the Defence Security and Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London on 10 September.
The new vehicle builds on the Finnish company's experience with the 8x8 Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV). While outwardly similar to the AMV, the concept,
DSEI 2013: Patria unveils new 8x8 vehicle
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Vietnam and South Korea agree to defence industrial co-operation
Vietnam and South Korea have signed agreements in Hanoi to collaborate in defence industry activities and explore areas of potential military sales.
The accords were signed during South Korean President Park Geun Hye's three-day state visit to Vietnam, which ended 11 September.
The two countries
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Venezuelan Marines announce new artillery group
The Venezuelan Marines are to establish a new artillery group that will receive multiple rocket launchers and self-propelled artillery from China, Venezuela's official media announced on 5 September.
The new group will form part of the No 1 Marine Infantry Brigade at Puerto Cabello, Carabobo.
It
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US delays military action against Syria as diplomacy resurfaces
US President Barack Obama has asked Congress to wait on voting to authorise military strikes against Syria while diplomats explore a potential disarmament solution in response to Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons (CWs).
Russia built on a 9 September comment from Secretary of State John Kerry
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Saudi Arabia orders Rodman patrol boats
Saudi Arabia has ordered 40 patrol boats from Spanish shipyard Rodman Polyships for its coastguard and rescue services, the company announced on 9 September. They are scheduled to be delivered in 19 months at a cost of EUR7.4 million (USD10 million).
The 11.3 m long vessels are a new type of light
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Russia's foreign minister sees 'good prospects' for rearming Libya
Russia is hopeful that it will play a significant role in rearming Libya, even though it opposed the 2011 military intervention that helped opposition forces overthrow Muammar Ghadaffi.
"We see good prospects in developing military [and] technical co-operation, including supplies of arms and
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Lawmakers, DoD officials bemoan sequestration
Key Points The top US military officer assured Congress that 'we can find the money' for a Syria operation However, navy leadership is worried that its global presence allowing for such missions could soon be diminished due to funding cuts
The potential for US strikes against Syria has raised
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DSEI 2013: UK orders 24 more Foxhounds
The UK has ordered an additional 24 General Dynamics Land Systems - Force Protection Europe Foxhound 4x4 light protected patrol vehicles (LPPVs), Defence Minister Philip Dunne announced on 11 September at the DSEI 2013 defence and security exhibition.
The latest vehicle order brings the UK Ministry
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DSEI 2013: Suppliers selected for UK Type 26 CODLOG design
BAE Systems Maritime - Naval Ships has downselected three companies to develop the Combined Diesel Electric or Gas Turbine (CODLOG) propulsion system for the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) Type 26 Global Combat Ship.
As announced at the DSEI defence and security exhibition in London on 11 September,
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DSEI 2013: Supacat evolves Wildcat for patrol duties
Supacat rolled out an open-bodied patrol vehicle based on the QT Wildcat rally raid platform at the DSEI defence and security exhibition in London.
The company showed off an earlier version of Wildcat fitted with a Kongsberg remote weapon station in 2011, but aside from being armed, it essentially
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DSEI 2013: Insitu looks to expand use of ICOMC2 ground control station
Key Points Insitu is marketing its ICOMC2 ground control station for a wide variety of unmanned platforms Customers that buy the ICOMC2 will be able to develop a 'plug-in' that allows various unmanned technologies to work with the system
Insitu is making a push to expand the use of its
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DSEI 2013: D-DALUS UAV showcases innovative design features
Austrian company IAT21 Innovative Aeronautics Technologies has showcased an innovative new rotary-winged unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that uses 'cyclogyro' technology to generate lift and thrust at the DSEI defence and security exhibition in London.
Dubbed the D-DALUS, the vehicle is driven by
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DSEI 2013: Cassidian looks to fivefold increase in cyber revenues
Buoyed by the potency of today's cyber threats, European systems house Cassidian is looking to achieve a fivefold increase in its current EUR100-million-per-annum (USD132 million) revenue from its cyber security business within the next five years.
Talking at London's DSEI defence and security
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DSEI 2013: BAE Systems wins GBP22 million support contract for River-class OPVs
BAE Systems Maritime has secured a GBP22 million (USD34.5 million) contract to provide maintenance and support for the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) River-class offshore patrol ships (OPVs) for an additional five years.
Under the terms of the contract for availability (CfA) agreement awarded by the UK
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DSEI 2013: BAE Systems touts BAe 146/Avro RJ tanker
BAE Systems is touting a new aerial refuelling variant of its BAe 146/Avro RJ regional jetliner as a cost-effective tanker training platform for cash-strapped European air forces, company officials disclosed on 10 September.
Speaking on 10 September at the DSEI defence and security exhibition in
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DSEI 2013: ATK prepares to test Hatchet weapon
Key Points ATK is getting ready to start testing its new small munition, the Hatchet The Hatchet is designed to hit soft targets with minimal collateral damage
Alliant Techsystems (ATK) is preparing to do a series of tests of its new 7 lb (3.2 kg) Hatchet weapon, which is designed to hit soft
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BAE Systems Australia joins Beechcraft and CAE in bid to supply ADF future pilot training system
BAE Systems Australia is to partner US aerospace company Beechcraft and Canada's CAE in bidding to supply the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with a future pilot training system.
On 11 September BAE Systems said the teaming arrangement for Project Air 5428, the tender for which was dispatched in
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UK deploys ground radar to Cyprus
The UK has deployed a BAE Systems AR327 surveillance radar to RAF Akrotiri to enhance the defence of its sovereign base areas on Cyprus.
Known as the Type 101 in UK service, the radar was deployed in late August to expand the wide-area surveillance coverage across the eastern Mediterranean and
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Turkey orders extra Cobra 4x4 vehicles
Otokar has received an additional order for its Cobra 4x4 tactical armoured vehicle from the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK).
While company officials declined to reveal to IHS Jane's the number of vehicles in this latest order, the contract is valued at TRY227.9 million (USD113 million). Otokar,
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Lebanese military develops strategic vision
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) has drawn up a five-year capabilities development plan that is intended to ensure it can fulfil its duties as security deteriorates in the region.
The plan, which has an initial budget of USD1.6 billion to cover the 2013-17 period, is the first attempt by the LAF to
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