The Croatian Army received more than two dozen military vehicles from excess Army inventory at a ceremony in Croatia, April 7, according to an official statement. The 30 Maxx PRO Plus model Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicles, known as MRAPs, were being divested from Army inventory and were available for Foreign Military Sales
Ukraine-based weapons manufacturer UkrOboronProm today revealed its first half profits rose 520 percent to $51.2 million compared with last years $12
Gripen manufacturer SAAB as suffered a setback this week after the Swiss National Councils Committee on Security Policy decided on April 9 to suspend discussions on the funds for the purchase of 22 Gripen combat aircraft, its president Chantal Galladé (PS/ZH) said. The issue will be debated anew in late August
The Swedish Government is offering eight Gripen aircraft to the Croatian government. The deal includes a support and training package for pilots and technicians, and a financing solution
Swedish aircraft maker has announced its plans to develop a new version of the JAS Gripen aircraft. The announcement comes amidst reports that Switzerland is preparing to procure new aircraft
The Nemo Plus, an AMV armoured fighting vehicle with a new concept turret, has been introduced at Eurosatory 2012 by defense giant Patria. The latest turrent combines the Nemo 120mm mortar system with Kongsberg's new Protector Super Lite remote weapon station (RWS) which is a fully stabilised light weight RWS that weighs only 30kg
the Swedish Defence and Security Export Agency (FXM) invited Croatian media to a press briefing in Zagreb to present the Swedish Gripen offer that has been submitted to the Croatian government. Through FXM, the Swedish Government submitted an offer including the sale of either twelve or eight of the latest version of Gripen C/D
The inaugural Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) dedicated to naval defence and coastal security will run in parallel alongside IDEX 2011. Located at ADNEC’s dedicated marina and quayside, visitors can expect to witness the latest in naval defence technology with exhibits of warships, naval workboats and amphibious crafts, peace and war fighting equipment, anti-piracy and coastal security systems, and communication solutions
At the Eurosatory 2010 Patria presents the Patria AMV 8x8 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle together with the new Kongsberg PROTECTOR Medium Calibre Remote Weapon Station (MC RWS) together with the Kongsberg PROTECTOR Lite in a “Hunter-Killer” role. In its “Nordic IFV –concept” Patria is combining the most modern combat proven armoured wheeled vehicle the Patria AMV 8x8 with a unique combination of the new Kongsberg PROTECTOR Medium Calibre Remote Weapon Station (MC RWS) with a Kongsberg PROTECTOR Lite in a “Hunter-Killer” role
Bombardier Aerospace announced that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador(a province of Canada) has purchased four Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft that will serve to replace part of its aging aerial firefighting fleet. Based on the list price, the contract is valued at approximately $120 million US and includes aircraft modifications, spare parts provisioning, training and technical support