Photos of Russian Special Task Force performed assault training operations
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Southern Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation Special Task Force located in Krasnodar Krai performed assault training operations in woody-mountainous terrain in the course of unannounced combat readiness inspection. Moreover, the servicemen performed reconnaissance operations on detecting simulated enemy. Mi-8AMTSh Terminator helicopters, Typhoon and Tigr armoured vehicles, newest optical and electronic complexes of reconnaissance […]
Photos from rehearsal of the India Republic Day parade
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India will celebrate its 67th Republic Day on 26 January with a grand parade. Republic Day honours the adoption of the Indian constitution in 1950. This year’s parade has two unique features. Several adorable Indian army dogs, including labradors and German shepherds, will march in the parade after 26 years. Also for the first time, […]
Belarusian company «Minotor-Service» has started developing a new wheeled amphibious armored reconnaissance vehicle
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During the visit of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko to the manufacturing and trade enterprise Minotor-Service on 21 January, was presented the model of new wheeled amphibious armored reconnaissance vehicle 4×4. Minotor-Service Enterprise designs, manufactures and maintains land and amphibious tracked combat vehicles designed for the use with ground forces and Marine Corps units. The new armored vehicle is a 4×4 wheeled all-terrain vehicle […]
Belgian armed forces have awarded a contract for the delivery of 108 FOX Rapid Reaction Vehicles
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The Belgian armed forces have awarded a contract to Jankel Armouring Ltd for the delivery of 108 FOX Rapid Reaction Vehicles (RRV), the company announced on 19 January. The RRV has a range of 1,200km, automatic transmission and 7.62 weapon mount capability. The company will provide 38 removable protection kits that will include zoned ballistic […]
Equatorial Guinea’s is negotiating buy of 20 BMP-3 amphibious troop carrier
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According to Russian press sources, Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Defence is negotiating buy of 20 BMP-3 amphibious troop carrier The 18.7 ton BMP-3 has a hull and turret made from aluminium alloy armour, but extra steel armour is fitted to the turret and the front has a double bottom as well as a self-sealing fuel tank. […]
General Dynamics to design cannon for US Army’s Stryker vehicles
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The US Department of Defense has awarded a contract to General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) to design a 30mm cannon for the Stryker infantry carrier vehicles (ICV). Valued at $75m, the undefinitised contract will see the company work on eight prototypes that will be mounted on an unmanned turret on the Stryker military vehicles. Work […]
SM4 81mm self-propelled mortar carriers on military exercises on Tibet
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China continues to improve its military capability on Tibet region. Now People’s Liberation Army exercises mobilized Tibet Military combat brigades equipped with new SM4 81mm self-propelled mortar carriers. The SM4 81mm self-propelled mortar carriers designed and manufactured by Chinese defence company NORINCO. It is developed to support current and future requirements of land forces. The weapon system provides high firepower capabilities […]
Hendrick Dynamics and BAE Systems are working together to present the Jeep Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV)
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Hendrick Dynamics and BAE Systems are working together to present the Jeep Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV), answering the U.S. Army’s call for a new ultra-light vehicle supporting the Global Response Force. Unveiled today at the AUSA Exposition, the latest Jeep GMV prototype is a tactically-prepared commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicle, leveraging large-scale automotive production exceeding 200,000 […]
Indonesia to buy more «Badak» Armoured Fire Support Vehicles
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Indonesia to buy 50 «Badak» Armoured Fire Support Vehicles with a locally built Cockerill 90P turrets. Vice President Jusuf Kalla said the government would order 50 pieces of armored «Badak» species PT Pindad Limited. The «Badak» ( Rhino ) is a armoured fire support vehicle 6×6 for light to medium territorial defense and tactical reconnaissance. It was developed by […]
Somali militants it captured chinese WZ551 armored personnel carriers
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Somali militants it captured chinese WZ551 armored personnel carriers during an attack on military bases of Kenya Defence Forces in western Somalia. Al-Shabaab terror group attacked camp of Kenya Defence Forces soldier under Africa Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) in El-Adde. Kenya has not given casualty figures beyond saying both sides sustained losses. During the attack, the […]