DSEI 2013: Patria unveils new 8x8 vehicle
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...
View ArticleVietnam 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...
View ArticleVenezuelan 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....
View ArticleUS 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...
View ArticleSaudi 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...
View ArticleRussia'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...
View ArticleLawmakers, 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...
View ArticleDSEI 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...
View ArticleDSEI 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...
View ArticleDSEI 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...
View ArticleDSEI 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...
View ArticleDSEI 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...
View ArticleDSEI 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...
View ArticleDSEI 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...
View ArticleDSEI 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...
View ArticleDSEI 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...
View ArticleBAE Systems Australia joins Beechcraft and CAE in bid to supply ADF future...
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...
View ArticleUK 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...
View ArticleTurkey 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...
View ArticleLebanese 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...
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