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AUSA 2014: US Army preps Apaches for sea-basing
The US Army is marinising the AH-64E as the Pentagon shifts its focus to Asia. Source: US ArmyAUSA 2014: Army outlines upcoming combat vehicle choices
A US Army M1A2 MBT is shown here during operations in Iraq. General Dynamics Land Systems is in the process of finalising ECP1A upgrades. Source: US ArmyAUSA 2014: Bell announces more V-280 industry partners as JMR teams prep for flight
Bell has assembled an industry team to build its V-280 Valor tiltrotor aircraft. Source: Bell HelicopterAUSA 2014: Flying Production unveils Da Vinci micro UAV
The Da Vinci UAV developed by Flying Productions has six rotor engines to enable the air vehicle to continue flying, in case one engine should fail. The UAV can carry an EO/IR payload and the entire system is operated from a touch-screen device. Source: Flying Productions Ltd
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Lebanon takes delivery of M109 howitzers
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) has received a consignment of M109 155 mm/37 calibre self-propelled howitzers to augment its artillery capabilities as part of a substantial build-up of its artillery capabilities. The LAF "received about a dozen M109s supplied by Jordan via a third party
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Lithuania receives SCAR-H Precision Rifles
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have begun using the FN Herstal SCAR-H Precision Rifle, according to the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD). Chambered in 7.62x51 mm and fitted with 3-12x magnification Schmidt & Bender scopes and suppressors, the rifles are intended to provide a designated marksman
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UK MoD eyes BMC4I capability for the Falklands
Key Points LEAPP-type solution is expected to be acquired to provide air defence for the Falklands by mid-2016 LMUK likely to position SAMS for Falklands and Australian requirements The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is expected to imminently issue a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ)
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Elbit to create next-generation Israeli Ground Forces C4I system
Key Points Elbit Systems is playing a central role in the Israeli Ground Forces' digitalisation programme The IDF's ultimate aim is to allow all of its units to communicate with each other in real time Israel's Ministry of Defense awarded Elbit Systems a USD117 million contract to provide the
