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3rd ACR, Iraqi Army practice basic combat skills

3rd ACR, Iraqi Army practice basic combat skills

Iraqi Army soldiers in Wasit province are continuing to make progress toward being a capable security force for their nation. Regularly working with United States Forces, the IA is retaining vital skills that will serve them well in the future. With guidance from the Soldiers of Battery L, “Lion,” 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,

German Troops Admit Fears Over Partnering With Afghan Soldiers

German Troops Admit Fears Over Partnering With Afghan Soldiers

The bodies of three German soldiers killed in northern Afghanistan last week by an Afghan colleague have been flown home. The attack has led to fears over the safety of ‘partnering’ German and Afghan soldiers. The three soldiers were flown back to Germany on Monday. They had been part of a partnering protect set up

New helicopter on Army horizon

New helicopter on Army horizon

While most of the focus in today’s Army is on the war fighter and how best to support current military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, a leader in military aviation is calling for some of that focus to shift to the equipment needs of the future. In the Army’s aviation arena, that future focus should

New Armored Vehicle Technology From Africa To Shake Up Market

New Armored Vehicle Technology From Africa To Shake Up Market

European defense manufacturers are facing strong competition in the form of new ground breaking vehicle technology developed in Africa. Paramount Group, Africa’s largest privately owned defense company, is at the forefront of this trend and is showcasing its latest vehicles at International Armored Vehicles 2011. The African defense giant, which is at IAV at the

France Orders New-Gen Sperwer Drones and Remote Video Terminals

France Orders New-Gen Sperwer Drones and Remote Video Terminals

ABU DHABI, IDEX 2011: French defense procurement agency DGA has awarded Sagem (Safran group) a contract for the modernization and expansion of the French army’s fleet of Sperwer tactical drones and associated equipment. The contract covers the following: Three Sperwer drones, to be equipped with Sagem’s new Euroflir 350+ optronic observation system; An option on

Peru to receive Russian Mi-35 helicopters to fight rebels

Peru to receive Russian Mi-35 helicopters to fight rebels

Peru will receive two Russian-made Mi-35 attack helicopters next month to fight drug traffickers and Shining Path guerrillas, Air Force chief Carlos Samame said Sunday. Samame told state news agency Andina that the helicopters “are intended to bolster our fight in the Apurimac River Valley” in southeastern Peru. Last year, the Peruvian government bought six

Army Special Ops Continues to Grow, Increase Optempo

Army Special Ops Continues to Grow, Increase Optempo

U.S. Army Special Operations Command has more than doubled its manpower since Sept. 11, 2001, and according to its deputy commander, mission requirements and operations tempo will continue on an upward glide path. Maj. Gen. Kurt Fuller said special operations forces are presently working on 116 missions in 53 countries — and “that’s actually sort

Russia to Unveil New Combat Vehicle at IDEX 2011

Russia to Unveil New Combat Vehicle at IDEX 2011

At the 10th anniversary IDEX 2011, to be held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) from 20 to 24 February, Rosoboronexport is presenting the BMPT, a unique tank support combat vehicle. To this end, the ample capabilities of an interactive exhibition complex, based on modern visualization and 3D modelling technologies, will be used for the first time.

KMW Previews Impressive Hardware Display at IDEX 2011

KMW Previews Impressive Hardware Display at IDEX 2011

LEOPARD 2 A7+: the Main battle tank of the 21st century in latest version for Urban Ops FENNEK Forward Artillery Observer: a combat proven and extremely mobile system At IDEX 2011 Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) will exhibit its state-of-the-art competence in combat systems and highly protected vehicles. Experience the KMW exhibition site and numerous stands which

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