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MBDA Begins Multi-Purpose Combat Vehicles Delivery
November 17, 2013 @ 10:33 AMMBDA has just completed the integration test of the first Multi-Purpose Combat Vehicle (MPCV) vehicles designed to operate the Mistral surface to air missile. Built for export, these vehicles represent the first production batch, with the delivery to conclude by year end, as announced at the contract signing in February 2011
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Indonesia To Buy Armoured Vehicles Worth €216 Million
November 13, 2013 @ 04:11 PMRheinmetall will supply tracked armoured vehicles, logistical support and ammunition worth roughly €216 million to the Indonesian Ministry of Defence. Along with 103 thoroughly overhauled and modernized Leopard 2 main battle tanks, the order encompasses 42 upgraded Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles and 11 various armoured recovery and engineering vehicles, plus associated documentation, training equipment and additional logistical support
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Israel Launches $1 Billion Howitzer Competition
October 21, 2013 @ 10:15 AMThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has opened bids for its $1 billion self-propelled gun modernization program aiming to replace nearly 50-year-old M109 self-propelled howitzers. An IDF official listed the new gun as key to the ground forces Fire2025, a strategic investment plan for firepower that is lethal, longer in range and more precise, yet flexible enough for effective use across the operational spectrum
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Rheinmetall Wins €50 Million Ammunition Contract From MENA
September 6, 2013 @ 01:33 PMThe Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region contractor has ordered ammunition for a mobile 120mm mortar system worth around €50 million from Rheinmetall. The delivery of the ammunition starts in September 2014
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PUMA IFVs Head To UAE For Hot Climate Tests
August 28, 2013 @ 02:29 PMGerman armed forces will spend the next two months in the UAE testing the performance of the new Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) in hot climates after completing cold tests in Norway last year. The tests will be conducted under the direction of the Federal Office for equipment, information technology and operation of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) by personnel of the Bundeswehr Technical Centre (WTD) 91 Meppen (weapons) and WTD 41 Trier for mobility
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Rheinmetall Wins $1.58 Billion Australian Contract
July 23, 2013 @ 12:14 PMRheinmetall today announced that it has won a $1.58 billion contract in Australia
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Rheinmetall Receive Tank Parts Order Worth 475 Million Euros
July 19, 2013 @ 02:40 PMRheinmetall 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
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Rheinmetall Executive Charged With Bribery By Indian Police
June 7, 2013 @ 11:41 AMIndian officials have charged a Rheinmetall Air Defence (RAD) official and two others who allegedly paid bribes on behalf of the company to ensure it wouldnt get blacklisted in India. Police have charged Gerhard Hoy, the India representative of Rheinmetall, with bribery, along with Indian businessman Abhishek Verma and his Romanian-born wife, Anca Neacsu
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Rheinmettal To Upgrade 25 Armored Trucks For Germany
May 24, 2013 @ 01:48 PMRheinmetall has won a $46.4 million contract to modernize 25 Fuchs/Fox armored transport vehicles in additional to the 177 trucks for the Bundeswehr
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Meeting With Arms Dealers Leaves Indian MoD Officials Red Faced
May 24, 2013 @ 08:53 AMSuspects in the Indian-Rheinmetall Air Defense scam have managed to leave Indian MoD officials red faced after the Central Bureau of Investigation received photographs and videos of meetings between middlemen and bureaucrats. According to reports, the CBI was sent confidential material from arms dealer Abhishek Vermas estranged business partner Edmond Allen
France Signs Agreement with Dassault Aviation to Develop VORTEX Spaceplane Demonstrator
Ukrainian Defense Industry Signs Aircraft Maintenance Training Agreement with Airbus
Iran to Hang 3 Ukrainians Attempting to Sabotage UAV Plant under Mossad's
Rostec Delivers First Mini-Missiles for the New 48-Round Pantsir Air Defense System
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
