Indias Ministry of Defense and Bharat Dynamics Limited have signed a deal for the delivery of T-90 tank missiles manufactured under Russian license to the Indian army, according to The Hindu. Under the terms of the $470 million contract, BDL will deliver Invar missiles to be combined with T-90...
Lockheed Martin recently delivered 22 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to the U.S
Oshkosh Defense today marked the delivery of its first Joint Light Tactical Vehicle prototype for government testing following a successful vehicle inspection by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). The DCMA inspection and vehicle presentation ceremony was attended by representatives from the JLTV Joint Program Office, DCMA and Oshkosh Defense,...
Russia on Wednesday announced that it will introduce initial prototypes of robotic combat vehicles featuring tank-like tracked chassis and hybrid engines next year. “It's a unique robotic vehicle … capable of performing a wide range of combat tasks, primarily including minesweeping and, in the future, direct involvement in combat...
Russia has developed and tested a hybrid-powered silent armored personnel carrier (APC) that could eventually be remotely operated, according to manufacturer Military-Industrial Company. The Krymsk APC, based on the BTR-90 Rostok vehicle, has a hybrid engine and can move virtually silently on a battery-driven electric motor when its diesel engine...
The U.S today announced a $900 million arms package to Iraq that would include 50 M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles among others
Oshkosh Defense today announced that it will support the Canadian tactical vehicle modernization programmes and intends to respond to the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) Standard Military Pattern (SMP) request for proposal. It will propose a solution that leverages the companys mission-proven vehicle platforms, advanced automotive and safety technologies and life-cycle sustainment solutions to offer the overall best value to the Canadian Government
Canada has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to acquire a new fleet of medium trucks to replace and modernize the Canadian Armed Forces current fleet. Prior to the release of the RFP, Public Works and Government Services Canada, in consultation with the Department of National Defence, began the industry engagement process with a Letter of Interest issued on January 4, 2013, and one-on-one meetings with industry representatives held January 17 to 23, 2013
The Indian Army will conduct final trails on the advanced version of Arjun Mark II main battle tank in the first week of August, where its missile firing capabilities and other upgrades will be under scrutiny, according to the Press Trust of India. The Indian Army had asked for 93 improvements to the tank which include the capability of firing the anti-tank LAHAT missile,laser protection suite and improved armored protection for the vehicle
Rheinmetall today announced that it has won a $1.58 billion contract in Australia
Rheinmetall yesterday received a major order worth 475 million euros from an unnamed Arab customer. Under this contract, Rheinmetall will be supplying complete L55-type tank guns for over sixty Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks, together with fire control electronics and electro-optical sensors for the medium-calibre weapon station
Poland recently signed an agreement with Finnish company Patria Land Systems to extend a contract until 2023 for producing more AMV armored vehicles. The original contract which was signed in 2003 expires this year