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Global Defence Supplier MTL Group Moves to New Premises

Armour plate specialist MTL Group, has announced expansion plans that will enable it to increase the range of services provided to customers.

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Textron Systems Acquires Crane Wireless Monitoring Solutions

Adds MicroObserver Unattended Ground Sensor System and VantedgePoint Remote Monitoring System to Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Product Family.

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Artillery should remain a statistical weapon -by David Marsiano

In the next few decades the use of tube artillery will not decrease, on the contrary, it is expected to grow. - writes Col. (res.) David Marciano, former Head of the Weapons Development in the IDF Ground Forces Headquarters, and currently CEO for Soltam Systems.

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FP Meets With Potential Suppliers for Australia`s $1 Bn Vehicle Contract

Force Protection has completed a series of discussions with potential suppliers across four states as it refines its Australian manufacturing plans for the $1 billion protected mobility vehicle contract.

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UK Ministry of Defence signs Scout SV contract with General Dynamics UK

London –- The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with South Wales-based General Dynamics UK to deliver the Specialist Vehicle (SV) for the British Army.

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Oshkosh Defense Announces New Delivery Orders For Heavy-Duty Army Vehicles

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Corporation announced today its Defense division has received two delivery orders from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) for the U.S. Army’s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV).

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IBD’s Presentation of 4th Generation Armor Technologies at Eurosatory 2010

The significant advantages of IBD’s 4th generation armor technologies were presented at various locations at this year’s Eurosatory trade show in Paris. New options in the design of survivability kits can be applied to an extended variety of platforms due to the use of IBD's nano-technologies in ceramics and steel.

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General Dynamics UK debuts Scout SV turret at DVD 2010

General Dynamics UK will unveil its Scout SV turret for ASCOD SV to visitors at DVD (Defence Vehicle Dynamics) 2010 tomorrow, demonstrating the advanced development of the Scout SV programme in its readiness to deliver the vehicle to the British Army on time and on budget.

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Latest counter-IED equipment showcased

Tackling the threat from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) was top of the agenda at the MOD's Defence Equipment and Support showcase event, Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD), this year. Report by Sharon Kean.

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First deliveries of the counter-mining system SOUVIM 2

Development of SOUVIM 2, a mine path clearing system designed and manufactured by MBDA since 2008, has just been completed.

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Successful launch of new PROTECTOR MC RWS at Eurosatory 2010

KONGSBERG`s largest remote weapon station, the PROTECTOR Medium Caliber RWS, was presented for the first time to the European market at Eurosatory 2010.

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SFC secures Bundeswehr order for portable all-in-one power solution

Brunnthal/Munich, Germany -- SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG, technology and market leader for mobile and off-grid power solutions based on fuel cells, has received another order by the German Bundeswehr.

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Force Protection Receives $15.4 Million Award for Additional Field Service Support Related to Ongoing Modernization of Cougar Fleet

LADSON, S.C. -- Force Protection, Inc., a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions and provider of total life cycle support for those products, today announced it has received a modification to contract M67854-07-D-5031 from the United States Marine Corps Systems Command for additional field service support.

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Lockheed Martin Delivers Right Hand Operation JLTV Technology Development Vehicles To U.S. Government For Testing

SEALY, TX -- Lockheed Martin today delivered two right hand operation Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), and a companion trailer, to the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps and representatives of the Australian Army for Technology Development (TD) phase assessment and testing.

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BAE Systems Receives $71.1 Million to Provide Support and Upgrades to Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles

ARLINGTON, Virginia -- BAE Systems has received a $44 million contract modification from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to provide field service support and instructor services for mine resistant, ambush protected vehicles.