By the end of 2012, Russia will have exported weapons worth $13.5 billion to 55 countries
Russia and France will join forces for the next 18 months to jointly develop a new armored infantry vehicle. The announcement was made by Igor Sevastyanov, deputy chief of Rosoboronexport who said he was heading a working party incorporating new technology from both nations and that a model had been made
Saab has won an order from BAE Systems in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, for sight and fire control system UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft Sight) in a SEK 110 million. The contract covers new sight systems, including virtual image displays, and upgrade and modification of the existing systems on combat vehicle CV9030N, for the Norwegian Army
The Boeing Company and Embraer have announced an agreement to collaborate on the KC-390 aircraft program. Both companies will share technical knowledge and evaluate markets where they may join their sales efforts for medium-lift military transport opportunities
The Kingdom of Morocco has requested the U.S government for enhancement and refurbishment of 200 M1A1 Abrams tanks and associated parts, equipment, logistical support and training for an estimated cost of $1
Earlier last year, Rosoboronexport was awarded a nearly $1 billion contract to provide Afghanistan with 21 non-attack Mi-17 helicopters. A group of U
The Israel based of water generation solutions company, Water-Gen, will showcase its unique water generation system called the GEN-250G for the very first time at Eurosatory. In an effort to enhance soldiers’ security and do away with the quandary of delivering huge amounts of water to remote battlegrounds and military bases, Water-Gen’s newest solution has been designed to create water from air
Meprolight, manufacturer of electro-optic systems, will introduce its full day/night solutions for dismounted soldiers at Eurosatory 2012. The NOA CT4 is a dual-use clip-on and hand-held thermal weapon/surveillance sight, and MEPRO 4X is a compact telescopic day sight with 4x magnification
The Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), maker of the world renowned Uzi sub-machine guns, will introduce its new family of grenade launchers, the IWI GL40, compatible with all types of assault rifles at Eurosatory 2012. Developed using lightweight materials, the GL40 is easy to assemble and operate, and offers a stand-alone option that enables firing separately from the weapon
CAE and Armour Sentral, a Malaysia-based technology management and services firm have signed a joint agreement with the National Defence University of Malaysia to develop simulation-based training solutions for the land systems market in Malaysia and the surrounding Asia region. The duo along with the NDU will define and develop simulation-based solutions for the land systems market, including synthetic training equipment such as driver and crew gunnery simulators; region-specific dynamic terrain synthetic databases; and training needs and training delivery analysis professional services