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Sagem unveils Sigma 30-700, latest version of the Sigma 30 artillery navigation and pointing system

Sagem (Safran group) has introduced the latest version of the well-known Sigma 30 family of artillery navigation and pointing systems, the Sigma 30-700, to meet the evolving needs of manufacturers of long-range 52 caliber and long range artillery systems.

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KONGSBERG to outsource production work to Kitron

KONGSBERG will be outsourcing a large production order to Kitron ASA in Arendal for the fabrication of the BET (operator terminal). BET is a Mid-Life Upgrade of the existing MRR (Multi Role Radio) system. It will add functionality and extend the life of the system into the 2020s.

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US Army Awards GD $395 M to Begin Engineering Development for Abrams Modernization

The U.S. Army TACOM Contracting Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, an eight-year, $395 million contract for research, development and testing in preparation for the Abrams main battle tank Engineering Change Proposal 1 (ECP1) production. The contract has an initial value of $80 million over 12 months. There is no tank production work associated with this award.

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BAE Debuts Latest Tactical Remote Turret at AAD

BAE Systems is launching its newly designed tactical remote turret, the TRT-R30MK, at the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition from 19 – 21 September.

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BAE Debuts Latest RG35 Mult-Role Fighting Vehicle

BAE Systems today launched the latest 6x6 variant of the RG35 family of vehicles – the RG35 multi-purpose blast protected fighting vehicle – at the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition (AAD).

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Paramount Group launches Marauder Patrol, a highly protected utility vehicle

Paramount Group, Africa`s largest privately held defence and aerospace company, has launched its latest trend-setting product the Marauder Patrol at Africa’s leading defence exhibition.

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The Second Batch of BTR-4 Armoured Personnel Carriers Shipped to Iraq from Odessa Seaport

On 12 September a batch of 62 BTR-4 armoured personnel carriers (APC) started to be loaded on a ship at the Odessa Seaport in order to be transported by sea to Iraq.

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The Ministry of Defense of Slovenia, Rotis Plus and Patria sign a Settlement Agreement

The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Slovenia (MoD), Rotis Plus d.o.o. and Patria have signed a Settlement Agreement governing the AMV vehicle supply contract and the related offset agreement signed in 2006.

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U.S. Marine Corps Orders MTVRs from Oshkosh Defense

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will deliver more than 260 Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR) to the U.S. Marine Corps following a delivery order from the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM).

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AT FMCW Radar Solutions

AT Electronic and Communication International is pleased to announce the availability of its advanced FMCW Radar Solutions; The AT PSR Perimeter Surveillance Radar and AT PGSR Portable Ground Surveillance Radar.

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COMBAT CRITICAL CARE CORPORATION Announces The O2PAK CHEMICAL OXYGEN GENERATOR

COMBAT CRITICAL CARE CORPORATION, a subsidiary of Pacific Precision Products, proudly announces the launch of a very unique product - the O2PAK portable chemical oxygen generator.

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Oshkosh Defense Delivers 10,000 FMTVs to the U.S. Army in Less Than Two Years

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- The United States Army and Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, today commemorated the production of the 10,000th Oshkosh-built Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) truck – less than two years after Oshkosh began producing FMTVs under a contract awarded in October 2009. Sept. 30, 2012, will mark a production milestone for Oshkosh Defense as the company will manufacture more vehicles for the FMTV program than it has ever produced in a single fiscal year.

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Armoured SISU 8x8 Fire Truck brings extinguishing operations to new level

Finnish Defence Forces have recently introduced a new flagship for fire extinguishing and rescue operations, an armoured SISU 8x8 fire fighting vehicle.

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Iconic Armoured Mamba Hulls to be made by MTL Group

Leading global armour specialist MTL Group has been awarded a significant contract to supply fabricated armoured hulls to Panzer Technologies for its Mamba Vehicle.

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Sagem And Thales Create Optronics Joint Venture, OPTROLEAD

Sagem (Safran group) and Thales have announced the creation of OPTROLEAD, an equally-owned joint venture for optronics. The official signature creating the new company follows the original Memorandum of Understanding signed on December 20, 2011.