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

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.

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Supacat SPV400 Prototype is Revealed

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

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PLA armored equipment forms complete system

On August 15, the “Stride 2009.Luzhai” military exercise officially kicked off in a division under the Jinan Military Area Command. In light of the preplan, an armored regiment had the combat vehicles loaded onto the military train in an orderly way in less than 40 minutes and the train set off for the predetermined destination on time.

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USMC Orders 11,000 Vehicular Units from Thales

These contracts were awarded under the Consolidated, Interim, Single-Channel Handheld Radio (CISCHR) contract

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Xplore Launches Rugged Military Computer for Armoured Military Vehicles

AUSTIN, Texas -- Xplore Technologies Corp., a maker of award-winning rugged mobile computers, today announced the launch of its new iX104C4M Military Tablet PC.

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Metal Storm to deliver MAUL Weapon Systems to Defence R&D Canada

Brisbane, Australia -- Metal Storm Limited announced that Metal Storm Inc (MSI) had received an order from Defence Research and Development Canada for three Metal Storm MAUL(tm) 12 gauge Multi-shot Accessory Under-barrel Launchers together with ammunition.

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ST Kinetics Targets Major Opportunities in Indian Defence

New Delhi -- ST Kinetics today said that it will be fielding the world's first and longest in-service 155 mm 52 Calibre towed Howitzer, the FH 2000, in field trials next month. The company is hopeful that the stalled trial of the 155 mm calibre 39 Pegasus Lightweight Howitzer (LWH) will also recommence very shortly.

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MAN Nutzfahrzeuge and Rheinmetall form joint company for wheeled military vehicles

With the founding of Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH, the market for logistical and tactical military vehicles has an important new provider of complete solutions.

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AT Power Distribution System

AT Communication are pleased to announce the introduction of the AT Power Distribution System for emergency services and military vehicular platforms.

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Boeing Laser Demonstrator Program Accepts Oshkosh Military Truck, Enters Fabrication Phase

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Boeing announced today that it has accepted the Oshkosh Defense military truck that will carry a Boeing-built laser beam control system for the U.S. Army's High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator (HEL TD) program.

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General Dynamics Awarded $198 Million to Build 140 M1A1 SA Tanks for Iraq

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. -- The U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, a contract worth $198 million to build 140 M1A1 SA (Situational Awareness) tanks for Iraq.

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AM General and General Dynamics Announce Joint Venture Company for U.S. JLTV Program

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. -- AM General and General Dynamics Land Systems today announced they will form a joint venture to compete for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program.

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Increased scope of CROWS II framework agreement

Kongsberg -- has signed a contract with the US Army increasing the number of Protector Weapon Control Systems within the existing CROWS II frame contract from 6.500 to 10.349 systems. The value may reach between 3 and 4.5 billion NOK.

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BAE Systems Receives French Order For BvS10 MK II All-Terrain Vehicle

ORNSKOLDSVIK, Sweden - BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the Direction generale de l`armement (DGA) - French Armament Procurement Agency - for 53 BvS10 MkII vehicles, a new and improved version of the all-terrain vehicle in service with the Dutch and British armed forces. With options, the total value of the contract could reach ˆ220 million for 129 vehicles.

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Army fires TALON Laser-Guided Rocket Rounds from OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

Eglin AFB, Fla. -- The U.S. Army fired two TALON Laser-Guided Rocket guided test vehicle rounds during the Aviation Multi-Platform Munition Demonstration.