Dylan Malyasov

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Entry Into SAR Service for Lithuanian Armed Forces AS365 N3+

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence and the Lithuanian Armed Forces celebrated yesterday the entry into service of their next generation of helicopters for countrywide search and rescue missions with around-the-clock availability. The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence and the...

New Multitarn patterns for the Bundeswehr

According to the German web resource augengeradeaus.net, Research Institute of materials and property of the Bundeswehr (Wehrwissenschaftliche Institut für Werk- und Betriebsstoffe - WIWeB) has developed a new security pattern camouflage uniforms Multitarn for the German army. German...

UK Surges Ahead With Challenger 2 Upgrade

The UK Ministry of Defence has kick-started a program to update the British Army’s neglected Challenger 2 main battle tank fleet with at least three contractors submitting initial proposals to undertake the work, reported www.defensenews.com. Challenger 2 builder...

«Volat» has developed a new MZKT-741351 tank transporter for the Middle East customer

The Volat has (Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant Open Joint Stock Company) developed new  MZKT-741351 tank transporter for the Middle East customer, reported military-informant.com. The new Belarusian MZKT-741351 tank transporter prime mover is designed to haul semi-trailers, transporting tanks, heavy armored vehicles...

Italy Sends four AMX fighters to Sicily over concerns with the situation in Libya

Italy’s Defense Ministry has ordered the deployment of four AMX fighter aircraft and one Predator drone to its Birgi base near Trapani. The fighters are backup by a Predator drone. Trapani is home to the Italian Air Force’s 37th...

US Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter with a yellow paint scheme

In  2016 marks the 100th year of U.S. Coast Guard aviation, and much like the Navy did in 2011, this monumental anniversary will be marked by a series of retro paint schemes applied to some of their aircraft. The first...

Saudi Arabia wants to buy a Leclerc main battle tanks

According to French media reports, Saudi Arabia is exploring the possibility of buying several hundred tanks, and an interest in tanks Leclerc, which is already in service with the UAE. This was reported by a source in the...

China showcased its new Type 05A self-propelled mortar system

On Chinese TV show tne new Type 05A self-propelled mortar system with 120mm gun, which combines the features of the mortar and the howitzer. This mortar system can be used as mortar or howitzer, delivering direct or indirect fire. The Type 05A...