Photos test of SR-5 multiple launch rocket system
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The SR-5 multiple launch rocket system is a recent Chinese development. It is a medium-range system. Currently there are two types of pods for the SR-5. It can fire 220-mm and 122-mm rockets. These rockets have different ranges. Rockets are fitted with various warheads, including HE-FRAG, incendiary, smoke and illumination. Also there are cargo warheads […]
WSMR to test an improved version of the M270A1 Multiple Rocket Launch System
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Over 100 artillery rockets were launched June 16 at White Sands Missile Range to test an improved version of the M270A1 Multiple Rocket Launch System. The test, conducted at WSMR’s G-16 impact area, saw an M270A1 MLRS vehicle equipped with a new armored cab fire 138 rockets to ensure the improvements didn’t negatively impact the […]
The Weststar Group Appointed As The Main Contractor For MINDEF VSHORAD Procurement
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The Weststar Group is pleased to announce that it has been recently appointed as the main contractor for Ministry of Defence Malaysia, (MINDEF) procurement of the latest state-of-the-art STARStreak Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) system from Thales Air Defense Limited UK. The system is a leading VSHORAD system available in the market today, therefore […]
Saudi Arabia cleared to buy 600 PAC3 missiles
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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $5.4 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on […]
Cheolmae II missile was successfully tested in South Korea is expected to mass production
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South Korean Defense Ministry said today that the Office of Defense business, long-range ground to air missile self-developed South Korea – “Cheolmae II” Hing Proving Ground recently successfully tested with live ammunition. So “Cheolmae II” mass production is expected this year. The KM-SAM which is also known as the Cheolmae-2 or Cheongung or M-SAM is […]
Russian Missile formation of the Baltic Fleet’s Coastal Troops holds an exercise in the Kaliningrad Region
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According to the combat training plan of the Baltic Fleet, missile formation of the Baltic Fleet’s Coastal Troops is holding an exercise in the Kaliningrad Region. The servicemen have been put on combat alert and performed a long march to the assigned district in the course of which they practiced repelling attacks of imaginary enemy […]
Malaysia signed deal for UK made SAMs
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Malaysia has signed the deal for the procurement of the Thales Starstreak V-Shorads, ahead of the official visit of the UK Prime Minister on Thursday. Industry sources told Malaysian Defence that the deal involved Global Komited Sdn Bhd which will supply the GM-K1 vehicles and Thales UK, the producer of the Starstreak V-Shorads. The deal […]
Algeria might have begun deploying new Russian SAM systems
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«Secret Difa3» announced more than two years ago, the desire of Algeria to acquire the long range S 400 air defense system from Russia. A contract for such system has been inked one year ago. Today we are able to provide you with the first pictures taken in Algeria of an operational regiment S 400. […]
Peruvian army introduces Chinese Type 90B 122mm Rocket System
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Peru’s President Ollanta Humala participated in the ceremony marking the official presentation of the Type 90B multiple rocket launcher system aimed at equipping and training purposes for the benefit of the Peruvian Army’s Artillery compound. These types of 122mm 40-tube China-made weapons are mounted on a special truck. Likewise, the missiles can meet targets located […]
Russia’s plans to sell S-300 missile Defense Systems to Iran not before 2021
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Russia’s plans to sell S-300 missile Defense Systems to Iran have to wait for another five years following the final agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program. As per the agreement, the UN arms embargo against Iran will remain for five years and US missile sanctions will be applicable for another eight years. This means, Russia will […]