Saturday, May 26, 2012

Iranian Navy Equipped with Advanced Technologies

TEHRAN (FNA) - Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari stressed his country's self-sufficiency in producing different types of military equipment and systems, and said the Iranian Navy is equipped with modern and advanced technologies. 

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari stressed his country's self-sufficiency in producing different types of military equipment and systems, and said the Iranian Navy is equipped with modern and advanced technologies.

Iran Can Target All Enemy Bases in Region

TEHRAN (FNA) - Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) boasted Iran's missile power, saying all enemy basis in the region are within the reach of Iranian missiles. 

Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) boasted Iran's missile power, saying all enemy basis in the region are within the reach of Iranian missiles.

MA60 Makes Its First Export to Cambodia

On May 18, Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group) Company Limited (XAC) delivered two Modern Ark 60 (MA60) aircraft to the Royal Cambodian Air Force. 

On May 18, Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group) Company Limited (XAC) delivered two Modern Ark 60 (MA60) aircraft to the Royal Cambodian Air Force

Fairway of Peace 2012 Active phase

Active phase of the joint Russian-Ukrainian command-and-staff exercise «Fairway of Peace 2012»


Active phase of the joint Russian-Ukrainian command-and-staff exercise Fairway of Peace 2012

Friday, May 25, 2012

Contract awarded to enhance Royal Saudi Air Force Training Capability

Following agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, under the Saudi British Defence Co-operation Programme, we have been awarded a contract for £1.6bn (equivalent) to support the future aircrew training requirements of the Royal Saudi Air Force. 

Contract awarded to enhance Royal Saudi Air Force Training Capability

China Reviews Security of Military Facilities

China has started a new round of security checks on core defense research and production facilities, the General Staff Headquarters of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) said. 

China has started a new round of security checks on core defense research and production facilities, the General Staff Headquarters of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) said.

Republic of Korea Navy orders Thales minesweeping equipment

Thales has been awarded a contract to supply minesweeping equipment for the Republic of Korea Navy’s (ROKN) new Mine Sweeper Hunters. 

Thales has been awarded a contract to supply minesweeping equipment for the Republic of Korea Navy’s (ROKN) new Mine Sweeper Hunters.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Opening and first phase of the joint Russian-Ukrainian command-and-staff exercise Fairway of Peace-2012

Opening and first phase of the joint Russian-Ukrainian command-and-staff exercise «Fairway of Peace-2012»
Two states' servicemen worked out activities on defence and ensuring of activities of the united medical unit, as well as repulsed an attack of the illegal armed unit.

Opening and first phase of the joint Russian-Ukrainian command-and-staff exercise Fairway of Peace-2012

Ukraine Parliament Allows Foreign Military Exercises

The Ukrainian parliament on Thursday approved the participation of foreign troops, including U.S. and Russian, in a series of international drills later this year. 

The Ukrainian parliament on Thursday approved the participation of foreign troops, including U.S. and Russian, in a series of international drills later this year.

Russian Stealth Frigate Tests New Missiles in Sea Trials

Russia’s second Gepard class frigate has successfully test-fired missiles from the new Kalibr-NK missile system during the first stage of sea trials in the Black Sea, a spokesman for Russia’s Southern military district said on Thursday.

Russia, U.S., Norway to Hold Joint Naval Drills in August

Russia, the United States, and Norway will hold maritime interdiction operations and search and rescue maneuvers during joint naval drills in the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea in August, Russia’s Northern Fleet said. 

Russia, the United States, and Norway will hold maritime interdiction operations and search and rescue maneuvers during joint naval drills in the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea in August

Russia to Produce New Sets of Sniper Gear

Russia will soon start producing four new sets of sniper equipment, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Thursday. 

Russia will soon start producing four new sets of sniper equipment

Indian Frigate Sails for Sea Trials in Russia

A Talwar class frigate being built for the Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s exclave of Kaliningrad departed on Thursday for sea trials, the shipyard said. 

A Talwar class frigate being built for the Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s exclave of Kaliningrad departed on Thursday for sea trials

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

VT2 main battle tank Norinco China

VT2 main battle tank
Norinco - China

VT2 Type 96A MBT Main Battle Tank Norinco China

VT2 main battle tank also know as the Type 96A MBT is newly developed by Norinco. By utilizing high efficiency production line with latest technology, the VT2 Main battle tank has achieved a new height of performance with low life-circle cost. Its general combat efficiency has matched some more expensive counter-workers.

Indian Aircraft Carrier Sea Trials Postponed Until June

Sea trials of the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier being overhauled for the Indian navy at the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia have been postponed until the beginning of June, the shipyard said on Wednesday.

Sea trials of the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier being overhauled for the Indian navy at the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia have been postponed until the beginning of June, the shipyard said on Wednesday.