Armed Forces International News Archives - February 2012
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Northrop Naval Mine Detection Systems for Japan
Posted by Armed Forces International's Naval Expert on 11:05:00
Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force becomes first international naval customer for Northrop Grumman's ALMDS (Airborne Laser Mine Detection ...
Russian Kalashnikov AK-12 Assault Rifle Trials
Posted by Armed Forces International's Defence Correspondent on 13:20:00
Russian defence officials are to soon start testing a brand new rifle that updates the classic Kalashnikov design
iRobot 710 Warrior EOD Robot Unveiled
Posted by Armed Forces International's Defence Correspondent on 10:35:00
Brand new Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot can bear 100kg loads, tow cars and operate over rough ground
Upgraded M113A2 Armoured Personnel Carriers for Iraq
Posted by Armed Forces International's Defence Correspondent on 10:40:00
440 M113 vehicles to be given upgraded components and made fully mission-capable for the Iraqi Army
Week 3 - February 2012
Cope North 2012 Air Power Exercise Underway
Posted by Armed Forces International's Aviation Expert on 10:30:00
US, Japanese and Australian combat aircraft involved in simulated bilateral air power operations over the Pacific
Raytheon AGM-65 Maverick Missile Production Restarts
Posted by Armed Forces International's Aviation Expert on 10:55:00
Raytheon has reopened the AGM-65 Maverick missile production line, some 20 years after the last example was manufactured
DARPA Battlefield Illusion Programme Launched
Posted by Armed Forces International's Defence Correspondent on 16:45:00
The US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency is exploring future battlefield technologies designed to confuse enemy forces
Upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16V Unveiled
Posted by Armed Forces International's Aviation Expert on 14:50:00
New upgraded F-16V will feature AESA radar, in addition to a improved mission computer and cockpit to bring it up to par with more modern co...
200 More Oshkosh Logistics Vehicles for USMC
Posted by Armed Forces International's Defence Correspondent on 15:10:00
The US Marine Corps is set to press into service over 200 additional examples of Oshkosh Defense's LVSR design, it's been announced