ST Engineering Wins $68M Contract for Light Strike Vehicles from Singapore MoD
ST Engineering today announced that its land systems arm, ST Kinetics, has won a contract worth S$68m from the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) through an international tender, to supply its new generation Spider Light Strike Vehicles (Spider LSV) and spares. Delivery is expected to take place over 2013-14
Spain to Order Additional MRAPs
The Council of Ministers has approved two contracts for the acquisition of 76 “Lince” armored all-terrain vehicles (squad version, 5 passengers) and 20 armored all-terrain type RG-31 (platoon version, nine passengers), for an estimated cost of 24,628,606.36 euros and 15,331,807
France Orders Additional Armored Vehicles
The French Direction Generale de l'Armament (DGA) defense procurement arm ordered 200 additional Panhard armored vehicles on September 6. The 4x4 Panhard PVP (Petit Vehicule Protégé - light protected armored vehicle) was selected by the DGA in September 2004; since then, the DGA has ordered 933 of the vehicles
Canada Extends Contract for CF-18 Air Vehicle
The Government of Canada today announced a new amendment to the CF-18 Primary Air Vehicle contract with L-3 Military Aviation Services (L-3 MAS), an aerospace defence company, to include the full scope of the Optimized Weapon System Support program. The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister of State...
India Nears Order for Mk 2 Version of Arjun Tank
Limited technical trials with some major and minor improvements on Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun Mark-I, as part of MBT Arjun Mark-II, have been carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the deserts of Rajasthan. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared the proposal for placement of indent for 124 Nos
BAE Systems Wins $449M Contract for GCV From US Army
The Army announced today the award of two contracts to BAE Systems Land and Armaments, L.P
BAE Systems Launch Mk6 Vehicle
BAE Systems is releasing details of the latest addition to its proven mine protected vehicle range, the Casspir Mk6 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC). The Casspir Mk6 evolved from the reliable and renowned Casspir heritage
Rockwell Wins $86M Contract for Vehicle from US Air Force
Rockwell Collins is playing a key role on the U.S
GD Awarded $42M Contract for Tank Work from US Army
General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded two contracts with a combined value of $42.4 million for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's tank program
Navistar Defense Receives Vehicle Oreder to Support Afghanistan
Navistar Defense, LLC today announced that it received both a contract extension and a delivery order to support Afghanistan Security Forces. The $28 million order from the U
GE Delivers GE38 Engine for CH-53K to US Marine
GE has delivered the first engine for the Sikorsky CH-53K Ground Test Vehicle culminating two years of successful testing that has convincingly demonstrated the engine's ability to provide the increased mission capability required for United States Marine Corps (USMC) missions. "Every day, testing has validated our design philosophy and reinforced our confidence in our ability to provide increased mission capability at an affordable cost," said GE38 Program Manager Harry Nahatis
Back to War? U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Positions After Tehran Attacks Cargo...
Iran Warns Against Israeli Aircraft Approaching it from Neighbouring Countries
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Gas Facilities in Response to Drone Attacks on its...
Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies
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