Russia recently offered S-300VM or SA-23 Gladiator to Iran attempting to cover up its failed deal to supply S-300 missile systems to Tehran, according to reports. This S-300VM missile defense system can simultaneously destroy up to 24 aircraft within the range a range of 200 kilometers or intercept up to 16 ballistic missiles
Today during the Paris Air Show, Beechcraft Defense Company said that it expects the growth in international defensebudgets to lead to demand for its trainer and light attack aircraft. Although most Western nations saw defense cuts in 2012, military spending rose by 7
Cassidian has developed a new-generation jamming system that significantly enhances the protection of vehicles against radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs). The multifunctional jammer analyses the signal spectrum around a vehicle and is thus in a position to jam the radio signals intended to ignite a roadside bomb in a much more targeted manner and at an earlier stage than was the case in the past
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
CAE today announced the launch of its UAS Mission Trainer product at the Unmanned Systems Canada conference. The CAE UAS Mission Trainer combines an open architecture with commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and simulation software to provide a comprehensive, platform-agnostic training system for UAS pilots, sensor operators, and mission commanders
Rosoboronexport will present more than 80 items of advanced naval systems at the Euronaval 2012 International Naval Defence & Maritime Exhibition & Conference near Paris from 22nd to 26th October 2012. The company will present materials on submarines, combat ships, naval aircraft, artillery, combat management systems, navigation aids, simulators and other types of weapons and military hardware
SELEX Elsag, a Finmeccanica company, has been selected by CELAB Communications to supply a communication system to meet the battlefield needs of the Swedish Home Guard. The company is to supply of 8,700 EZPRR man-worn systems and around 50 vehicle systems in a phased programme of delivery ending in September 2013
North Sea Boats Ltd has launched an innovative warship into the straits between East Java and Bali, at Banyuwangi, in the Republic of Indonesia. The KRI Klewang, 63m in length, is a single, unique platform; a wave-piercer trimaran hull form, constructed exclusively of infused vinylester carbon fibre cored sandwich materials for all structural elements, with external “stealth” geometry and features intended to reduce detection
Finland's Ministry of Defence has placed an order with the Australian weapon mount producer, W&E Platt, for supply of 39 Platt MR550 to equip its fleet of RG-32M mine hardened armoured patrol vehicles. W&E Platt will supply Platt MR550 by the end of 2012
Harris Corporation will introduce the new RedHawk system used to remotely disarm improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, August 6-9. The RedHawk is tailored for the demanding missions of explosive ordnance disposal technicians and first responders