Brazil To Get 86 Guarani Armored Vehicles
The Brazilian Army and Iveco signed on Tuesday a contract for the purchase of 86 VBTP MR wheeled armored personnel carriers known as Guarani. President of Iveco Latin America, Marco Mazzu, said that he was proud to participate in the "renaissance of the defense industry in Brazil"
Poland To Order 1000 Bumar Tanks
The Polish Ministry of Defense is expected to sign a deal to launch production of the Anders tank, a prototype developed by Bumar Group’s OBRUM Gliwice research unit. The Polish army plans to acquire 1000 new tanks of different variants to overhaul the country’s land forces
Latest Computerized Navigation System To Identify Local Threats
A new system capable of detecting threats in an area is currently being developed for the Israeli Defense Forces. The advanced system uses a computerized navigation system, technological means that present exact aerial images, and provides situation images in real time
U.S To Supply Amphibious Vehicles To Brazil
Brazil has requested the U.S for the sale of 26 Assault Amphibious Vehicles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support in a deal worth $233 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress
Modern Infantry Vehicles Making Tanks Obsolete
If procurement of main battle tanks (MBTs) in NATO and certain other countries is any indication, the era of MBTs being the bulwark of land forces may be over. Tanks seem to be losing the strategic advantage to UAVs, and force projection advantage to lighter and more agile armoured vehicles
Iraq To Get Radars, Radio Systems And Utility Vehicles Worth $428 Million
Iraq has requested the U.S for the sale of 12 Firefinder Radars and associated equipment for an estimated cost of $428 million
Oshkosh To Supply 750 M-ATVs To UAE
Oshkosh Corporation today announced that it has been awarded a contract from to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces to provide 750 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs). Oshkosh is scheduled to deliver M-ATVs to the UAE between January and August 2013, pending standard regulatory requirements
Oshkosh To Build 750 Mine Resistant ATVs for UAE Army
Oshkosh Corp has been awarded a contract by the United Arab Emirates to provide 750 mine-resistant, all-terrain vehicles to its armed forces. The M-ATVs is scheduled to be delivered between January and August 2013 and the contract cost is estimated to be $330 million
Czech Army To Sell 134 T-72 Battle Tanks To Unnamed African Nation
The Czech Ministry of Defense plans to export 134 T-72 main battle tanks which is currently used by the country’s military to an unnamed African country. The sale of the 134, T-72 battle tanks will be handled by a private company
Russian Army To Replace Tracked Vehicles With Wheeled Armored Vehicles
The Russian Defense Ministry has decided to outfit the Ground forces with wheeled armored that have a longer service life than the tracked armored vehicles. “The Defense Ministry has decided to replace the majority of tracked armored vehicles with wheeled vehicles,” Ground Force commander Col
Denel, Malaysia To Produce Turret For 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Denel and Malaysia have signed a contract worth $413 million for the supply of turrets and integrated weapon systems to be fitted onto 8x8 armoured infantry fighting vehicles. The turrets will be exported to Malaysia over a seven year period – with the first consignment ready for delivery early next year
Indonesia To Buy German Tanks, Cancels Dutch Deal
Indonesia today announced its decision to buy 100 battle tanks from Germany after pulling out of a deal that was earlier awarded to Netherlands. The decision to cancel the $280 million contract comes after spending several months awaiting approval from the Dutch parliament
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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