Army Guide News

New helmets and armour for troops in Afghanistan

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:45:05 +0400

New and improved helmets and body armour which will provide better personal protection and comfort will be making their way to British troops in Afghanistan this autumn.

MBDA, Panhard and Sagem Anvailed New WASP MILAN ER Turret

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:42:54 +0400

To provide land forces with new operational capabilities, MBDA, Panhard and Sagem have modified the WASP remote-controlled turret to enable crews to fire MILAN ER medium-range missiles under armour protection.

Oshkosh Defense Completes 7,500 Miles of M-ATV Durability Testing

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:32:23 +0400

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is on target to complete 10,000 miles of on- and off-road durability testing of its MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) at the Nevada Automotive Test Center, further proving the vehicle�s endurance through extended operations in challenging environments.

BAE Systems Acquires South African Designed Iguana Light Armoured Vehicle

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:39:06 +0400

BENONI, South Africa -- BAE Systems has acquired the South African designed and developed �Iguana� light armoured vehicle and will rebrand it as RG34. The vehicle will be marketed to military, peace-keeping and security authorities globally.

QinetiQ North America Receives New $56.4M Contract for TALON Robots

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:34:12 +0400

WALTHAM, Mass. -- QinetiQ North America, makers of the leading TALON family of military/first-responder robots, announced today that it has received a $56.4 million IDIQ (indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity) contract for purchase and delivery of TALON GEN IV robots, repair parts, spare kits, and other related equipment and services from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, MD, for the Naval EOD Technical Division (NAVEODTECHDIV), the single-service manager for all EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) equipment.

Slovak Army orders 10 Iveco-built LMVs

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:57:12 +0400

Iveco Defence Vehicles announces that on June 23, 2009 the Slovak Army and Iveco signed a contract for a batch of 10 Light Multirole Vehicles to be delivered by the end of the year.

Future Combat System (FCS) Program Transitions to Army Brigade Combat Team Modernization

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:32:24 +0400

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics issued an acquisition decision memorandum (ADM) today that implements decisions regarding the Future Combat Systems Brigade Combat Team (FCS BCT) program announced by Secretary Robert M. Gates in April. FCS is the Army�s largest modernization program.

Revolutionary armour unveiled at Defence equipment event

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:09:28 +0400

A ground-breaking armour system and a fleet of new armoured vehicles that will provide better protection to troops in Afghanistan were unveiled at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) event yesterday, Wednesday 24 June 2009.

SAIC Awarded Blanket Purchase Agreement, $357 Million Task Order to Support Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Operations

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:02:18 +0400

Science Applications International Corporation today announced it has been awarded a prime single award blanket purchase agreement (BPA) by the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) to support the Joint Program Office (JPO), Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle by providing MRAP Joint Logistics Integrator (JLI) and Operational Readiness Services.

Rheinmetall wins EUR54 million order to equip the Bundeswehr with an advanced mortar system

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:55:01 +0400

Rheinmetall AG of Dusseldorf has just been awarded a EUR54 million contract to equip the German armed forces with a state-of-the-art mortar system.

Navistar Defense Debuts Its Husky Tactical Support Vehicle at U.K. Vehicle Show

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:57:56 +0400

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar Defense, LLC today debuted its International� Husky Tactical Support Vehicle (TSV) at the U.K. Ministry of Defence vehicle show known as DVD.

BAE Systems Awarded $124.8 Million To Refurbish M113 Vehicles

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:53:35 +0400

ARLINGTON, Virginia -- BAE Systems has been awarded $124.8 million in U.S. Army contracts to reset, upgrade and maintain M113 vehicles.

Supacat�s new Coyote Tactical Support Vehicle (Light) introduced at DVD

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:29:38 +0400

The new `Coyote` Tactical Support Vehicle (Light), due to enter service later this year in support of operations in Afghanistan, received its official launch today by Quentin Davies, Minister, Defence Equipment and Services, at DVD, the annual event showcasing land equipment for the UK�s Armed Forces.

DSM Dyneema introduces new ballistic tape for lightweight vehicles

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:27:19 +0400

New material is selected by Ten Cate in vehicle up-armoring project for Dutch military in Afghanistan.

KONGSBERG receives multi-million US Army order for the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations (CROWS)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:24:28 +0400

KONGSBERG has booked an order valued at MNOK 152 from the US Army.