Russia's Combat Vehicle Upgrade To Cost $100 Million
The Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday has announced that it has issued a tender for the modernization of BMD-1 airborne fighting vehicles which will cost approximately $100 million. According to the state procurements agency, some 145 vehicles will be upgraded to BMD-2 this year and another 67 next year with the...
General Dynamics Wins Saudi Arabian Abrams Tank Order
General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded an additional $40 million for the procurement and production of Saudi M1A2 (M1A2S) Abrams tanks for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This modification is part of an existing contract to upgrade the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's fleet of tanks
Terrorism, Modernization to Fuel Malaysian Defence Procurement: LIMA 13
Malaysian defence procurement is expected to perk up starting this year following a military operation against terrorists in the Sabah region and the governments focus on renewed modernization. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, who opened the 12th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2013) in Lankagwi island hinted...
Textron To Provide APCs To Columbian Army
Textron Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS) announced today a $5.5 million contract award from the U
India To Develop Future Infantry Soldier System
Indias Ordnance Factory Board today revealed its plans to develop a future infantry soldier system -- an all weather suit with tactical gear to equip the armed forces to counter rising challenges on the borders and terrorist activities. "We are in the process of making a future infantry soldier system
Iraqi Probe Finds Ukraine Delivered Low-Quality APCs
Ukraine has come under fire after a senior Iraqi official accused the country of delivering low-quality armored personnel carriers and breaching the delivery terms of a contract signed in 2009. “A probe into Ukrainian arms deliveries to Iraq revealed corruption with regard to Part 3 of the contract, concerning the sale of 420 armored personnel carriers, of which only about 100 have been delivered to date despite the fact that the contract was ratified several years ago,” Shiwan Muhammad Taha, a member of the Iraqi parliaments security and defense commission, said in an interview with RIA Novosti
Oshkosh Exhibits MRAPS , Wins Big At IDEX 2013
Oshkosh Defense announced at IDEX 2013 that the UAE has awarded the company a $381 million contract for the purchase of 750 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles that were also on display at Abu Dhabi. The UAE earlier ordered 50 MRAPs in 2011 making the latest announcement its second buy
Brazil To Buy SAM Batteries From Russia
Brazil and Russia are in talks to buy surface-to-air missile batteries with negotiations due to start in March. According to the Brazilian foreign ministry statement, the countries were committed to “the joint development of new defense products and to the participation of strategic Brazilian defense companies in the production processes with full, effective technology transfer
Oshkosh Introduces New Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle
Oshkosh has unveiled its Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle utility variant for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. The L-ATV utility variant fulfills the JLTV requirement for a two-seat cargo vehicle, while the L-ATV base variant meets the requirement for a 4-seat multipurpose vehicle, according to an official statement
India, France To Develop $6 Billion SR SAM Project
India and France have agreed to a $6 billion SR SAM deal during talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The SR-SAM project is a co- development joint venture between India and France and would be developed by MBDA of France and DRDO from the Indian side
Paramount Group To Showcase MRAPs, Helicopters At IDEX 2013
Africa-based Paramount Group will this week demonstrate its world-leading selection of innovative defence solutions at IDEX 2013, held in Abu Dhabi. Ivor Ichikowitz, Executive Chairman of Paramount Group, said, “The Middle East is a key region for Paramount Group
FICV Announcement Expected In April, Says Hopeful Textron
As India prepares to announce the winner of the $10 billion FICV project sometime this year, Textron is in talks with Ashok Leyland (ALL), Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Bharat Forge, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) to supply the avionics and other sub systems for the vehicle. “We are in discussion with the Indian industry to come on as partner for the project which is likely to take place in April
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Hand to Hand Combat Between Chinese, Philippine Soldiers in South China Sea
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One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles