Ukraine testing KrAZ- Shrek and KrAZ-Fiona heavy armored vehicles
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The Ukrainian military’s future heavy armored vehicles, the KrAZ- Shrek and KrAZ-Fiona, is undergoing preliminary trials, reported military-informant.com. Results of testing KrAZ-Shrek and KrAZ-Fiona proved their full compliance with set parameters specified by customer in his request. Upon completion of tests in Chernigov and on the proving ground in Goncharovskoye, armored vehicles went to the proving ground […]
Iraqi Army liberates Kubaysa in Anbar
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The security committee of al-Anbar Council announced on Saturday that the Iraqi army and the Popular Mobilization Forces have liberated the town of Kubaysa from Takfiri ISIL terrorists. Member of the committee, Rajeh Barakat said that the allied forces took full control of Kubaysa, adding that ISIL insurgents fled the area, Iraqi media reported. Meanwhile, […]
Vietnam returned to the service of the old Soviet ASU-85 airborne artillery
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Vietnamese Web resource baodatviet.vn published material that the Vietnamese People’s Army (VNA) has returned to the active service of the old Soviet 85-mm self-propelled artillery airborne ASU-85. In May 10/2015, 168 Artillery Brigade under the Military Region conducted two rounds of water testing shot for SU-85. This is the amphibious assault guns ASU-85 road not […]
Pakistan Army to launch tender for a new rifle
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Trials are underway to select a new firearm for the Pakistan army to replace its G3 battle rifle and Chinese Type-56 AK-47 clones, which will also include upgrading facilities at the state-owned Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF). A recent visit to Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif has […]
Estonian Defence Forces has received Javelin advanced anti-tank missiles from USA
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Estonian Defence Forces has received a second tranche of Javelin anti-tank missiles. The $33 million purchase was funded with U.S. European Reassurance Initiative funds. The U.S.-produced Javelin missile can defeat any tank in the world and is the standard system used by the U.S. Army. Working together with U.S. to acquire this important defensive capability […]
IEMP Kupol, JSC presents newest generation Air Defence samples at FIDAE 2016, Chile
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IEMP Kupol, JSC (Izhevsk city) presents newest generation Air Defence samples at FIDAE 2016, Chile. Kupol has a reputation of the reliable partner fulfilling contract obligations in time and presenting the advanced types of weapon. The company participates regularly in the biggest exhibitions of military equipment both in Russia and abroad that confirms readiness for […]
Ukraine delivered the next batch of the Oplot-M Main Battle Tanks for Royal Thai Army
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The delegation of the Armed Forces of Thailand visited the «Malyshev Plant» in Ukraine, reported military-informant.com. The Malyshev Plant manufactures the Oplot-M battle tank developed by Morozov Design Bureau (KhKBM). Delegation of the Armed Forces of Thailand examined the production capacity of the plant, has made the military unit of production and direct their production. Customers Demonstrated produced «Oplot» tanks and tested them. […]
«Mezcal Security Vehicles» releases photos of new «Tygra» Light Armored Personnel Carriers
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«Tygra» is a Light Armored Personnel Carrier based on Toyota 79 Series chassis designed by «Mezcal Security Vehicles» company (Dubai). The Tygra is designed for use in urban and cross country patrol, border security and personnel movement situations (APC) for driver and commander plus up to 6 crew with ample room for mission equipment. MSV’s […]
In Italy spotted prototype of «Centauro II» wheeled armoured fighting vehicle
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In Italy spotted prototype of «Centauro II» wheeled armoured fighting vehicle. The «Centauro II» is the latest version. Its fitted with a 120mm smoothbore main gun. The «Centauro 2»vehicle features a new interior layout and based on Freccia 8×8 wheeled Infantry fighting vehicle. The tower is a HITFACT-2 with 120/45 mm cannon. The secondary armament presents a HITROLE […]
Bulgaria is to halt the procurement of six SandCat 4×4 armored vehicles
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Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev announced that the country is to halt the procurement of six SandCat 4×4 armored vehicles. A contract was earlier placed to Plasan of Israel for several vehicles aimed for the country’s military police. Bulgaria earlier purchased several identical vehicles under separate orders, with some having remote-controlled weapon stations. It is […]