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New International Contracts of Uralvagonzavod

In the framework of the programme of visit of HVF Avadi plant executives’ delegation to Russia negotiations on agreement and signing of contractual documents on component parts supplies in 2011-2012 in accordance with inquiries of the Indian side took place on the territory of FGUP “Rosoboronexport” on 23-24 March 2011.

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DURO DAKOVIC Holding d.d. and Patria signed a Memorandum of Understanding

DURO DAKOVIC Holding d.d. (DDH) and Patria have on 29 March 2011 signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming their intention to agree upon common efforts in sales of Patria AMV vehicles to case-by-case selected third countries. DDH as a group would have a significant role in the production of sold vehicles.

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Navistar Defense to Deliver Additional Vehicles and MRAP RPG Nets for Afghanistan

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar Defense, LLC today announced that it has received $97 million in delivery orders from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command. The delivery orders include 265 general troop transport vehicles, 160 buses and 829 rocket propelled grenade (RPG) net kits for International® MaxxPro® Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) units currently in service.

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Iraqi inspection team accepts the first batch of BTR-4 armoured personnel carriers produced by SOE KMDB

The Ukrainian UKRSPETSEXPORT state company has announced that, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract for supply of military vehicles to Iraq, the Iraqi inspection team accepted the first batch of BTR-4 armoured combat vehicles (totally 26 vehicles).

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General Dynamics Awarded $41 Million for RG-31 MRAP

LONDON, Ontario -- The U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada three delivery order modifications valued at USD$41.4 million for upgrade kits for RG-31 Mk5E vehicles previously delivered under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program. General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company's parent corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics.

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Esri UK Invests in Defence Expertise with Senior Appointment

Aylesbury -- Esri UK, the largest geospatial solutions provider to UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has appointed Adrian Friend, formerly a Major in the Royal Engineers, to the key position of Strategic Account Manager for one of its largest MOD customers, the Intelligence Collection Group (ICG).

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Canadian Government Selects Oshkosh Defense and General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada Team to Pursue MSVS Program

OSHKOSH, Wis. & LONDON, Ontario -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, together with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, has been selected to compete for the Canadian Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) program. The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) selected Oshkosh to proceed following the solicitation of interest and qualifications.

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Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Awarded $12.7 Million Spares Order from U.S. Army for Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System

Haifa, Israel -- Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC, was awarded a $12.75 million delivery order for Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System (IHADSS) spares from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), in Rock Island, Illinois. Work on this contract will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Harris Receives $14 Million in Orders from Brazilian MoD for Falcon Tactical Radio Systems

MELBOURNE, FL/ROCHESTER, NY -- Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received $14 million in orders from the Federative Republic of Brazil to provide Falcon III and Falcon II tactical radios to the country`s armed forces.

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Al Jaber Group Selects Oshkosh Defense Global Heavy Equipment Transporter for UAE Armed Forces

ABU DHABI and OSHKOSH -- Al Jaber Group, a privately owned, multi-faceted group of companies based in Abu Dhabi, has selected Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, to provide the Global Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) vehicle to support United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.

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Northrop Grumman`s Next-Generation FBCB2 System Approved for Fielding

MCLEAN, Va. -- The U.S. Army has approved for fielding the next-generation Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) system, called Joint Capabilities Release (JCR).

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Navistar Defense Offers New Mrap Ambulance Vehicle Variant

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Navistar Defense, LLC today showcased its International® MaxxPro® Dash Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) ambulance variant at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Winter Symposium and Exhibition.

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Ashok Leyland Defence and KMW sign MOU on strategic partnership

Chenai (India) based Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Ltd. and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG from Munich (Germany) have concluded Memorandum of Understanding during the IDEX defence exhibition in Abu Dhabi today to co-operate in the development of advanced defence systems for the Indian Defence establishment as well as other defence forces worldwide.

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France orders Wasp remote-controlled turrets for armored vehicles

Abu Dhabi, IDEX 2011 -- French defense procurement agency DGA has placed an order with Panhard, working with program co-contractor Sagem (Safran group), for 100 Wasp turrets as part of an operational emergency acquisition procedure.

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MBDA Receives a First Export Order for Multi Purpose Combat Vehicles

Four years after launching its self-funded development of MPCV (Multi Purpose Combat Vehicle), MBDA has signed a contract with an export customer, for whom MBDA will be integrating this air defence system’s turrets, missile launchers and firing controls onto the high mobility armoured vehicles chosen by the military user.