Army Guide News

Oshkosh Defense Receives $84 Million Award for M-ATV Armor Kits

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:55:52 +0300

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Corporation announced today that its Defense division received an award valued at more than $84 million from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to supply more than 625 add-on armor kits for the MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV).

EODT awarded Mobile Teams Mine Clearance contract in support of US Forces, Afghanistan

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:50:52 +0300

EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) will support the US Forces in Afghanistan by providing mine and battle area clearance services by mobile teams under a contract with an estimated ceiling value of $60 million awarded by the US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (USAESCH).

Saab Logs Order from the Norwegian Army for Training System

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:18:47 +0300

Saab has received an order for a training system to the Norwegian Armed Forces with a total value of MSEK 69 (euro6.76 million).

First French Army simulator network achieved over distance

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:38:24 +0300

Thales has completed a successful simulator network between the French Army simulation facilities in Le Luc (EALAT army aviation training centre) and Canjuers (1st armoured regiment) for the first time.

CAE Awarded Military Contracts Valued at More Than C$58 M

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:36:00 +0300

Montreal -- CAE today announced a series of military contracts valued at more than C$58 million. Included in this total are several contracts to support the German armed forces with a range of simulator upgrades and training support services.

Protonex Awarded US$1.49 Million Contract Extension by US Army

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:16:38 +0300

Protonex Technology Corporation has announced that it has received an incremental US$1.49 million contract award from the U.S. Army CECOM to deliver additional advanced portable battery charger / APU fuel cell products.

GD UK Successfully Tests ASCOD SV Armour System

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:33:27 +0300

London -- General Dynamics UK has this week completed a series of demanding trials at the higher test levels required by the FRES SV programme to demonstrate that its ASCOD SV contender is already capable of delivering new levels of protection to British military personnel.

Plasan Delivers 25 SandCats Vehicles to Bulgaria

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:25:13 +0300

SASA, Israel -- Plasan, a global leader in survivability and combat-proven armor solutions for vehicles, airborne platforms and personal protection, announces the delivery of 25 SandCat vehicles in cooperation with Oshkosh Defense, for the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense. Plasan was awarded this contract December 2008.

Oshkosh Defense to Introduce M-ATV to European Market at International Armoured Vehicles Exhibition

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:25:19 +0300

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will be featuring the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) in its European debut at the International Armoured Vehicle Exhibition 2010, which is taking place Feb. 2-3 at the ExCel Centre in London.

Elbit Systems Will Showcase A Broad Array Of Capabilities Demonstrating Full System Interoperability At DEFEXPO 2010

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:15:59 +0300

The interoperability will be demonstrated via a multimedia presentation depicting an operational scenario in which Elbit Systems' communications, UAS, observation, reconnaissance and target designation solutions interact and play integral roles.

Pindad Delivers 33 Panzers APC-2 6X6 to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:17:25 +0300

Indonesia's Pindad delivered 33 Panzers APC-2 6x6 to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. The ceremony took place at PT. Pindad Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, Bandung is a submission to the stage-3.

India Orders 145 US-built M777 155mm Light-Weight Towed Howitzers Worth $647 Million

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:55:59 +0300

On 22 January 2010 the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified the US Congress of a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to India of 145 M777 155mm light-weight towed howitzers with laser inertial artillery pointing systems (LINAPS) and associated equipment, training and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $647 million.

Oshkosh Corporation Receives Orders Valued at $325 Million for M-ATV Parts, Repair Kits

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:31:23 +0300

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Corporation announced its Defense division received two delivery orders valued at more than $325 million from the U.S. Army Tank- automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to supply spare parts and repair kits for the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV).

Force Protection to brief on Ocelot at International Armoured Vehicles 2010 exhibition

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:10:07 +0300

Visitors to the Force Protection stand (no.420) at the International Armoured Vehicles 2010 exhibition will be able to receive technology briefings on Ocelot, the new light protected patrol vehicle designed, developed and funded by Force Protection and Ricardo plc.

Supacat SPV400 Prototype is Revealed

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:30:50 +0300

The first running prototype of the Supacat Protected Vehicle (SPV) 400 is officially revealed by Supacat Ltd.