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UAE Air Force orders AAQ-24 DIRCM to protect its C-17 transports

The United Arab Emirates Air Force could protect its eight Boeing C-17A strategic transports with Northrop Grumman’s AN/AAQ-24(V) large aircraft infrared countermeasures (LAIRCM) system under a $225 million deal recently approved by the US government. Northrop would be...

National Guard of Venezuela has recently acquired counter-riot equipment valued at $ 28.7 million

The National Guard of Venezuela, fourth military component of the National Armed Forces, has recently acquired counter-riot equipment valued at $ 28.7 million. Equipment comprise thousands of anti-trauma clothing or personal protective equipment (popularly known as Robocop) and...

Ukraine plans for 20 new «Gurza-M» patrol boats

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence plans to purchase up to 20 new armoured patrol boats for the Ukraine Coast Guard during the next three years, according to an official spokesman. The new vessels, designated 'Gurza-M', will be built...

Tata Motors announces strategic partnership with General Dynamics Land Systems for Indian FICV program

Tata Motors has signed a strategic agreement with Bharat Forge Limited and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) of the US, for the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD’s) prestigious Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) program. Tata Motors will...

UAV units of the Russian Eastern MD received 5 Orlan-10 complexes

UAV units of the Russian Eastern MD located in the Sakhalin region received 5 Orlan-10 complexes. Orlan-10 UAVs are capable to operate during 18 hours and perform tasks at the altitude of dozens of meters to several thousand...

A DefTech employee killed during an accident with a AV8 Gempita in Malaysia

In Malasia A DefTech employee killed during an accident with a AV8 Gempita. An employee of DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (Deftech) died after being crushed by armored vehicles in an accident at the company's factory here about 12:30. The...

Pentagon announced that the U.S. Army will exercise an option for 35 UH-60M helicopters

The Pentagon announced that the U.S. Army will exercise an option for 35 UH-60M helicopters for $387 million. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $387,181,200 modification (P00333) to contract W58RGZ-12-C-0008 to exercise the option for 35...

Zodiac Marine Craft is airdropped from an C-130J Hercules of RAAF

Zodiac Marine Craft is airdropped from an  C-130J Hercules of Royal Australian Air Force. The C-130J Hercules is undergoing a series of capability upgrades and role expansions as it continues to serve the Australian Defence Force as a medium...