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Order to integrate guided missile technology into new Puma IFV

Germany's Federal Agency for Defence Technology and Procurement (BWB) has placed an order with PSM GmbH of Kassel for a major expansion of the Bundeswehr's new infantry fighting vehicle, the Puma.

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Army falls for Arjun, induction by month-end

In what may be considered as a fillip for the country’s indigenous production of defence equipment, the first-ever fleet of Indian-made Arjun battle tanks would be inducted into the Army by February end.

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ManTech Wins Up to $355M Two-Year Army Contract to Support MRAPs in Southwest Asia Expands prior JERRV mission to include additional vehicle types

FAIRFAX, Va. -- ManTech International Corporation announced today that it has received an up to $355 million contract from the U.S. Army Program Executive Office, Combat Support and Combat Service Support, and TACOM Product Manager for Assured Mobility Systems to provide rapid repair and sustainment of mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles.

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Serbia Hopes for APC Sales to Iraq

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Serbia hopes to find an export market for its Lazar armored personnel carrier and believes Iraq may provide just such an opportunity, according to statements from the Serbian Defense Ministry.

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U.S. Army awards Combat Identification contract to BAE SYSTEMS-THALES Team

GREENLAWN, New York -- BAE Systems and Thales have been contracted by the U.S. Army to provide combat identification solutions for ground combat and combat support vehicles to minimize the risk of fratricide.

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1,000th Warrior Repaired and Upgraded

The 1,000th Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle to be repaired, rebuilt and upgraded at Shropshire's Defence Support Group (DSG) Donnington workshop will be put through its paces this month before returning to active front-line duty.

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BAE Systems To Provide Transparent Armored Gun Shields For U.S. Warine

SANTA CLARA, California –- Under a $9.9 million contract, BAE Systems will provide 442 Marine Corps Transparent Armored Gun Shield (MCTAGS) turret kits used to protect service members in close urban environments.

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General Dynamics Awarded $12 Million for MK47 STRIKER40 Weapon System Production

CHARLOTTE, N.C. –- General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $12 million contract from the U.S. government for production of the MK47 STRIKER40® Weapon System.

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Next-Generation GD6000 Vehicle-Rugged Notebook by General Dynamics Itronix Hits the Road Running

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. –- The new GD6000 vehicle-rugged notebook, by General Dynamics Itronix, is now available for field technicians, law enforcement personnel and others whose offices are in trucks, patrol cars, utility vans or other vehicles.

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Scania to deliver 91 trucks to the Finnish Defence Forces

According to a recently concluded purchasing agreement, Scania has been commissioned to supply 91 trucks to the Finnish Defence Forces during 2009 and 2010. The deal also includes a five-year repair and maintenance agreement and an option for another 197 vehicles within a 4-year period.

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BAE Systems Delivers the 1000 CV90 Combat Vehicle

Ornskoldsvik, Sweden - BAE Systems has delivered the 1,000 CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, marking a milestone for a vehicle that has been in production since 1991.

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Contract for weapon control systems to Slovenia valued at MNOK 100

Kongsberg has signed a contract with Patria for the Protector weapon control system for delivery to the Slovenian Army. The order is valued at approx. MNOK 100. The delivery of the systems will take place from 2009 to 2011.

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MILKOR announces new Lightweight Under Barrel Grenade Launche

Exhibiting at this years IDEX, South African company MILKOR (Pty) Ltd, announces it’s new Lightweight Under Barrel Grenade Launcher.

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SAIC Awarded $97 Million U.S. Army Delivery Order For Military Mobile VACIS(R) Inspection Systems

Systems Enable Deployed Soldiers to Search Vehicles and Cargo for Weapons, Explosives and Other Threats.

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BAE Systems Awarded $115 Million For Caiman Spare Parts

HOUSTON, Texas –- BAE Systems has received six contracts worth $115 million from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command for replacement parts, including complete engines, transmissions, axles and self-recovery winches, for Caiman Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.