U.S. Army Awards $6.7 Billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Contract To Oshkosh Corporation
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The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) has awarded Oshkosh Defense, LLC, anOshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, a $6.7 billion firm fixed price production contract to manufacture the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The JLTV program fills a critical capability gap for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps by […]
Russian arms exporter signs contract supply of 5 Tor-M2K missile systems to Belarus
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Russia’s arms exporter on Tuesday signed a contract to supply of five Tor-M2K air defense systems to Belarus in 2016. “At the MAKS-2015 international aviation and space show, Rosoboronexport signed a contract with the Belarusian Defense Ministry to supply five military vehicles from among the Tor-M2K air defense systems,” the company said. “Supplies are scheduled […]
Russia supplied Iraq new Mi-35M and Mi-28NE attack helicopters
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The next batch of attack helicopters Mi-35M and Mi-28NE “Night Hunter” delivered to Iraq transport aircraft An-124 “Ruslan”. This was announced at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2015. As previously reported, only until 2016 inclusive, Baghdad received a total of 43 combat helicopters, including 24 Mi-35M helicopters and 19 Mi-28N. These machines are planned […]
Iraq has ordered Antonov An-178 transport aircrafts
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Director of the company GP “Antonov” Mikhail nail in the exhibition of aeronautical engineering at the State Enterprise “Zavod 410 GA” announced the signing of a contract for the supply of new Ukrainian military transport aircraft for the benefit of the customer from Iraq. “Right now, we already have a contract with Iraq. We have negotiated […]
Secretary of U.S. Air Force visits Bell Helicopter Headquarters
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Fort Worth, Texas (August 26, 2015) – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, hosted the Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Deborah Lee James yesterday at the company’s global headquarters during her visit to Fort Worth. “Our partnerships with industry are as critical today as they’ve ever been,” said Secretary of the […]
Streit to build manufacturing plant in Barrie
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An Innisfil based armoured car company is moving its manufacturing plant to Barrie in 2015. Streit Group manufactures vehicles for both military and civilian use and already has 25 offices and 12 manufacturing facilities around the world. The new 75,000 square foot site on King Street will allow the company to double the number of […]
Egypt has ordered 50 attack helicopters Ka-52 «Alligator»
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Egypt has ordered Ka-52 attack helicopters to Russia. The first Ka-52 attack helicopter will be delivered to Egypt in 2016. It is planned to supply 50 helicopters to Egypt during the period 2016-2019. The Ka-52 Alligator is a next-generation reconnaissance and combat helicopter designed to destroy tanks, armoured and non-armoured ground targets, and enemy troops […]
Indonesia hopes to sign contract with Russia on S-300 missile systems
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Indonesia hopes to sign contract with Russia on S-300 missile systems Indonesia Russian cooperation in the military field continues to grow. Defence attache to Russia, Colonel (Pilot), Andi Kustoro, said the TNI continues to enhance its defense equipment. One of them seeks to modernize combat equipment capabilities. According to Andi, one of the combat equipment […]
France to Discuss Mistral Sale to Malaysia
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Aug 25 France’s defence minister will discuss the sale to Malaysia of one of the Mistral helicopter carriers originally destined for Russia during a visit to the country, a source familiar with the talks said, confirming a report on news website latribune.fr. On his return from Malaysia, Jean-Yves Le Drian will also make a detour […]
Made in Nigeria «Igirigi» Armoured personnel carriers
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The Igirigi APC is the Nigerian Army’s locally manufactured armoured personnel carrier. Designed and manufactured by the army Corps of Engineers, the APC was first introduced to the media during the 2012 Nigeria Army Day celebrations (NADCEL). While actual specs of the vehicle are still undisclosed, observers noted the remote control weapons station, and its […]