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Russia And Libya Reportedly Sign 1.3 Billion Euro Defense Contract
An independent Russian newspaper, Nezavisimaya Gazeta, has reported that Russia and Libya have signed contracts worth 1.3 billion euros to deliver multi-role Su-35 fighter planes to the North African country, and in expert opinion, this deal puts Russia...
New Long Range Sharpshooter Rifle Added to British Army’s Arsenal
A new rifle is being bought for British troops in Afghanistan that will improve the long-range firepower available on the frontline, the Ministry of Defence has announced. The Sharpshooter rifle will fire a 7.62mm round and will enhance accuracy of engagement...
Hunter Killer Sub Astute Arrives At Her Clyde Home Port
The biggest and most powerful attack submarine ever built for the Royal Navy – Astute – has sailed into her home base on the Clyde. Measuring nearly one hundred metres from bow to stern, Astute is longer than ten London buses. When fully loaded, she...
RAF Chinook Helicopters Operating in Afghanistan to Receive More Powerful Engines And More Advanced, Digitized Cockpits
RAF Chinook helicopters operating in Afghanistan are to receive a £408m upgrade to deliver more powerful engines and more advanced, digitized cockpits. This upgrade will include a £128m contract which will give the whole Chinook fleet a significant...
South African Government Moves to Scrap Unions for Soldiers
South Africa’s Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has decided to end the idea of the country’s armed forces having their own unions. The move follows recent incidents in which the country’s police battled with civilian-clad soldiers in the capital...
British Army’s Sight to Improve with New Surveillance And Target Acquisition Package
British troops will have their eye on the enemy with a suite of new equipment which will increase their ability to detect and target their foes. The new Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Package, part of the Future Integrated Soldier Technology...
Royal Navy Flying Training Receives a Boost Thanks to a New Service Contract with Ascent
Royal Navy flying training is receiving a significant boost thanks to a £57M service contract with Ascent, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and VT Group. The contract will provide an incremental approach to Basic Observer Training improving the current...
Head of the Ivorian Defense And Security Forces Vows to “severely” Punish Defiant Soldiers
The head of the Ivorian defense and security forces (FDS-CI, regular army), Gen. Philippe Mangou has vowed to “severely” punish soldiers who would be tempted to undermine the authority of the government.
