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At IDEX 2021, International Land Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, UAE-based company IAG (International Armored Group) unveils the RILA 8x8 armored infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). This is the first development of an 8x8 armored vehicle in the portfolio of IAG. Read full news IDEX 2021 at this link ... The new RILA 8x8 armored IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle at IAG booth during IDEX 2021. (Picture source Army Recognition) Read More from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2MwDH7m via IFTTT

At IDEX 2021, International Land Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, UAE, AL JASOOR, the UAE's armored vehicle specialist and exclusive supplier of the Rabdan 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, announced its collaboration with EOS Defence Systems, a leading Australian technology company operating in space, defense and satellite communications markets. The partnership marks the first time a vehicle is fitted with the R800 remote weapon system. Read full news IDEX 2021 at this link ... Al Jasoor Rabdan 8x8 armored infantry fighting vehicle fitted with the EOS Defence Systems R800 remote weapon station at IDEX 2021, defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Picture source Army Recognition) Read More from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2MyKbCT via IFTTT

At IDEX 2021, Streit Group announces that Despite COVID 19 related disruptions in the supply chain which have set back most of the industry’s manufacturing, for the time being, STREIT managed to grow by more than 25% in 2020. Read more news IDEX 2021 at this link ... STREIT Group’s Chairman Guerman Goutorov and Steven Seagal at the front of Streit Group booth at IDEX 2021. (Picture source Army Recognition) Read More from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2O9LdW6 via IFTTT

During IDEX 2021, the International Land Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the Serbian company Yugoimport unveils its new Tamnava multi-caliber MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) able to launch 122 et 262 mm rockets. Read full news IDEX 2021 at this link ... Scale model of Yugoimport Tamnava 122/262mm multi-caliber MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System at IDEX 2021. (Picture source Army Recognition) Read More from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2ZZ3I2w via IFTTT

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At IDEX 2021, the land defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the Lithuanian company Ostara unveils its new KRAMPUS buggy, a hybrid electric-diesel special all-terrain vehicle designed to be used by security and defense forces as well as industrial needs. Full video at this link ... Ostara presents new hybrid diesel/electric all-terrain vehicle Full Video Here from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3ktTTCM via IFTTT

Ruselectronics Group within the state tech corporation Rostec has developed the Zashchita mobile system to counter unmanned aerial vehicles, the Rostec press office reported on February 26.   Read full news at this link The Zashchita C-UAS system fits into three briefcases, according to the company (Picture source: Tass)   Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3sv0dgq via IFTTT

 Leonardo has signed a contract with Fincantieri worth approximately 150 million euro to provide equipment for the initial two U212 Near Future Submarines (NFS), the first of which is due to join the Italian Navy fleet in 2027. This strategic equipment will enhance the surveillance and protection capabilities of the Italian Navy as they carry out operations beneath the waves in Italian and international waters.   Read full news at this link This is the first time Leonardo is providing a combat management system for a submarine.  This contract is a strategic development for Leonardo in the naval sector. By adding a submarine CMS to its portfolio, Leonardo is broadening its offer into the submarine market. With commonalities between the submarine CMS and Leonardo’s equivalent system for surface vessels, the company is expecting to exploit synergies between the two systems, with investment in innovation benefitting both product lines (Picture source: Leonardo) Read more

 Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups and reference operator in the naval shipbuilding industry, and OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en matiere d’Armement, the international organization for joint armament cooperation) will sign the contract for the construction of 2 new-generation submarines.Such contract, in which Fincantieri will act as prime contractor, envisages an option for 2 additional units and is part of the new U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) acquisition program of the Italian Navy. The total contract value for the first two vessels, including relevant logistics support, amounts to 1.35 billion euros.   Read full news at this link  U212NFS Near Future Submarine (Picture source: Ficantieri) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3suFsl0 via IFTTT

 Naval Air Force Atlantic conducted a test of a logistics Unmanned Air System prototype over Naval Station Norfolk on Feb. 21, 2021.   Read full news at this link  The proof-of-concept test was successfully conducted by transporting light-weight logistical equipment from the Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), Naval Station Norfolk on board USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) while the Ford-class aircraft carrier was in-port (Picture source: US Navy) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3uwgLGy via IFTTT

 In a concluding meeting, the Israel's Minister of Defense accepted the Israeli Air Force (IAF) and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recommendation to select the Lockheed Martin CH-53K helicopter as the IAF’s next transport helicopter, replacing the current “Yas’ur” (CH-53) model.   Read full news at this link  CH-53K helicopter (Picture source: Israeli MoD) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3dWqXSG via IFTTT

Colonel Paul Morris, Assistant Head Plans, Capability Air Manoeuvre, addressed the virtual International Military Helicopter Conference to outline further detail on how the British Army are leading NATO’s development of the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability. Read full news at this link  The NGRC aims to replace medium multi-role helicopters currently in service, like the AW-101 pictured here (Picture source: Peng Chen) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2O06sdc via IFTTT

The 131st ("Yellow Bird") Squadron of Israeli Air Force (IAF) is wrapping up the avionic enhancement process for its "Karnaf" (Hercules C-130HI), which began several years ago. The upgraded transport planes are not the same as they were in the past, the squadron says.   Read full news at this link  Hercules C-130HI "Karnaf" (Picture source: Amit Agronov) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3aXPQvI via IFTTT

 In an effort to counter the increasing threat posed by enemy drones and other airborne threats, the U.S. Army is making an investment in directed energy prototype technology, with the Tactical High Power Operational Responder, or THOR, system, developed at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base, playing a key role. Read full news at this link Leaders from the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office enter the portable control center of Air Force Research Laboratory’s Tactical High Power Operational Responder, or THOR, to view the system’s drone-killing capabilities, Feb. 11, 2021 at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. THOR is a prototype directed energy weapon used to disable the electronics in drones, and specifically engineered to counter multiple targets – such as a drone swarm – with rapid results. (Picture source: US Air Force) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2Msyu0v via IFTTT

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  The Air Force currently operates seven aircraft in its 702 Squadron Wing 7, which are the same Saab 340 with different functions and equipment which can be categorized as. The Saab 340 AEW, equipped with Erieye radar system, is Thailand's first pre-alert aircraft. Both Saab 340 (numbers 70201 and 70203) are second-hand aircraft coded FSR-890 from the Swedish Air Force, which are supplied with supply twelve Gripen fighters some 10 years ago, making the 702 fleet one of only two fleets in ASEAN with the capability to use Airborne Early Warning or control and alert aircraft. The other is the Singapore Air Force 111 squadron, which operates four G550 CAEW or Conformal Airborne Early Warning. The Saab 340 AEW is the only pre-alert aircraft to operate within the Air Force's air defense network. It serves as a floating radar to complement the ground radar system and connect data to the Air Force Air Defense Network at the ground station for control and command. Therefore t

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 Spanish company Ventura Defense is the manufacturer of the ALAKRAN light mobile mortar carrier system, available in both 81mm and 120mm. ALAKRAN is known to be the first mortar carrier with automatic aiming capabilities that does not need a recoil absorption mechanism. Recognized for its great modular capabilities, ALAKRAN is designed to work in harsh environments and is perfectly designed for today’s operational requirements.   Read full news at this link ALAKRAN and GEONYX are the perfect match. Both systems are designed to work in tough environments, in GNSS denied conditions and on all types of grounds, including urban and desert areas (Picture source: Ventura Defense) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3aWDgNg via IFTTT

 L3Harris Technologies introduces the industry’s smallest multi-channel, multi-mission radio at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2021 in Abu Dhabi.   Read full news at this link RF-7850D is three times smaller than any other multi-channel vehicular radio  (Picture source:  L3Haris) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2ZR242K via IFTTT

 Ventura Defense and Hexagon’s Geospatial division announced their partnership and the launch of Ventura Defense’s new 1Command suite at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX). 1Command is a suite of tactical-level command and control (C2) systems designed for the connected battlefield environment.   Read full news at this link The 1Command suite builds on Ventura Defense’s established capabilities and expertise in the defense area, specifically in mortar carriers and fire control systems (Picture source: Ventura Defense) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3qWWJ5Y via IFTTT

Iris Automation is showcasing its innovative Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) Casia system with partner and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies leader Avidrone Aerospace at this week's IDEX exhibition.   Read full news at this link Avidrone 210TL tandem rotor lifts payloads and performs cargo deliveries up to 16kg (Picture source: Avidrone) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3uwgMKH via IFTTT

The Light Tactical All Terrain Vehicle Program was developed together with the Italian Ministry of Defense. The LTV4’s design focused only on end users’ list of specifications and, hence, perfectly matches their operational needs.   Read full news at this link LVT4 (Picture source: Army Recognition) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3sso9AR via IFTTT

  According to a press release published by EDGE, an advanced technology group for defence and beyond, today launches its first family of multirotor loitering munitions, the QX range. In addition, Shadow 1 and Shadow 2, Rash 2 gliding munition, as well as new variants of the RW24 range – all designed and manufactured in the company’s first year of operations – were launched on the first day of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021), that is underway at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until 25 February. Read full news at this link small UAV  QX-3  (Picture source Army Recognition) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3bIqfps via IFTTT

At IDEX 2021, Rosoboronexport has presented the newest Kord 6P68 7.62 mm assault rifle designed by the Degtyarev Plant (Zavod imeni Degtyareva, ZiD, a subsidiary of Rostec’s holding High-Precision Weapons).  Read full news at this link 6P68 Kord (Picture source: Rosoboronexport) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3r11lbm via IFTTT

 Russia’s state arms seller Rosoboronexport (part of the state tech corporation Rostec) will demonstrate a new integrated counter-drone system at the IDEX 2021 international arms show that will run in the United Arab Emirates on February 21-25, the Rosoboronexport press office reported on Friday.   Read full news at this link  Pishchal electro-magnetic gun (Picture source Rosoboronexport) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3aQOgLQ via IFTTT

NIMR, the leading manufacturer of combat-proven wheeled military vehicles, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ST Engineering, a global technology, defence, and engineering group, to build innovative hybrid electric drive (HED) systems to underpin NIMR’s commitment to HED technology, aspiring to be the first manufacturer in the Middle East region to integrate the game-changing power systems to reinforce its leading status as a pioneer in the armoured vehicle industry. Read full news at this link Besides offering improved range, acceleration and stealth capabilities, the HED systems also provide sustainability benefits such as lower emissions, compared to a typical diesel engine system. The decisive advantage of the HED systems is that they are much quieter than conventional engines, a crucial requirement for silent watch operations and covert maneuverability in combat operations (Picture source: Edge Group)   Read more from World Defence News https://ift.

 Alliance Solutions Group (ASG) is present at IDEX 2021 (Abu Dhabi) to launch its new Argus Elite sUAS, a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) with integrated Hazardous Materials sensors.   Read full news at this link  Argus Elite sUAS at IDEX 2021  (Picture source: Argus Elite) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2PdzUNl via IFTTT

Russia’s companies Rosoboronexport and High-Precision Weapons (both are subsidiaries of state corporation Rostec) have unveiled the upgraded BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle at the IDEX 2021 defence show being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between February 21-25. Read full news at this link BMP-3 IFV of UAE armed forces during de dynamic demonstration on the opening day of IDEX 2017 (Picture source: Army Recognition) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2ND88JI via IFTTT

Boeing will be on-ground exhibiting its diverse range of defense products and services capabilities at the biennial International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) this year. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the show will take place from the 21st to 25th of February, 2021 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).   Read full news at this link Boeing continues to work closely with the United Arab Emirates and other governments and defense forces in the region who will be present at IDEX, and play a key role in enhancing security in the region (Picture source: Boeing) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3aQhlao via IFTTT

 HALCON, a regional leader in the production and supply of precision-guided weapons, announced the award of a AED 7 billion contract by the UAE Air Force Air Defence (AFAD) for its Thunder P32 and P31 (P3) range of precision guided munitions at the International Defence and Exhibition Conference (IDEX) 2021, taking place in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi between 21-25 February. Read full news at this link Thunder P-32 (Picture source: Halcon) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2NZLACR via IFTTT

Trijicon, Inc., manufacturer of Brilliant Aiming Solutions, is proud to present the Ventus, world’s first advanced wind-mapping and range-detecting handheld device.   Read full news at this link This technology allows the Ventus to calculate for head, tail, cross and vertical wind, giving shooters an incredibly accurate wind reading (Picture source: Trijicon) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3bSawob via IFTTT

 At the IDEX 2021, TATRA TRUCKS will present a logistics vehicle 8x8 and a special military chassis 4x4. In the first case, it will be a Tatra Force 8x8 heavy logistics truck, which is equipped with a short, armoured cabin produced by Tatra Defense Vehicle company. Vehicle is built on a unique Tatra chassis with a central backbone tube and swinging independently suspended half-axles. The first two axles are steerable, and all wheels are equipped with a central tyre inflation system (CTIS).   Read full news at this link Tatra Force 8x8 heavy logistics truck (Picture source: Army Recognition) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2MnHpA9 via IFTTT

  According to a press release published by ADSB at opportunity of NAVDEX, ADSB, the regional leader in the new build, repair, maintenance, refit and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, was today awarded an AED 3 billion contract by the UAE Directorate of General Procurement, to build four Falaj 3-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the UAE Navy. Read full news at this link Model on the ADSB stand Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3bAV8Mx via IFTTT

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 According to a press release published by ADSB, the regional leader in the new build, repair, maintenance, refit and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, today signed a reciprocal agreement with Novamarine, a global leader in the design and build of boats with unique features. The agreement mandates ADSB to design, manufacture and market co-branded Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) in the UAE, while Novamarine handles the marketing of ADSB vessels in Europe. Read full news at this link David Massey (ADSB partners) with Francesco Pirro (Novamarine) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3uuKmQQ via IFTTT

  According to a press release published by Saab on February 24, the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Abu Dhabi Ports  regarding collaboration for the development of technologies for port surveillance and vessel traffic management. The agreement was signed at the international defence exhibition IDEX 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Read full news at this link Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3dJHN7p via IFTTT

 4GD and defence training services provider D3A Defence have joined forces to extend the combined arms training capability of 4GD’s SmartFacility urban training environment.   Read full news at this link An operator uses a dismounted situational awareness device as a portal to engage with synthetic combined arms (Picture source: 4GD) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3qTC2Ym via IFTTT

  According to a press release published by the French company MBDA on February 19, 2021, MBDA has been awarded a contract from the Egyptian Navy for the VL MICA NG (New Generation) air defence system to equip its Egyptian corvettes. Read full news at this link Vertical Launch MICA (VL MICA) (Picture source: MBDA) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/2MmmdKR via IFTTT

A new era in aircraft design and build has begun as the first U.S. portion of the T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer has officially entered the Boeing jet’s state-of-the-art production line.   Read full news at this link  T-7A Red Hawk (Picture source: US Air Force) Read more from World Defence News https://ift.tt/37Mu3Vw via IFTTT

On Day 2 of IDEX 2021, land defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Hollywood actor and STREIT Group’s Brand Ambassador Steven Seagal attended the event and unveiled the first electrical and track-based vehicle in the company’s portfolio, the STORM. Read full News IDEX 2021 at this link ... Hollywood actor and STREIT Group’s Brand Ambassador Steven Seagal unveils the new STORM-MPV hybrid tracked amphibious vehicle. (Picture source Army Recognition) Read More from World Defence News https://ift.tt/3btXFYM via IFTTT

AeroVironment, Inc., a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), announced it has acquired Progeny Systems Corporation’s Intelligent Systems Group (ISG), a leader in the development of artificial intelligence-enabled computer vision, machine learning and perceptive autonomy technologies and provider of related services to United States government customers. The acquisition will significantly accelerate AeroVironment’s development of advanced autonomy capabilities for the company’s growing portfolio of intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, increase customer-funded research and development revenue and broaden its advanced engineering services offering to defense and commercial customers. Under the terms of the transaction, AeroVironment acquired ISG for $30 million in cash and an earnout for Progeny Systems Corporation of up to $6 million over three years, based on the achievement of specific performance targets.   Read full news at this link   Under the terms of t