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  1. Al Defaiya learned that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia received, this past week, its first delivery of some 30 VAMTAC S3 – Armoured BN 1.6 vehicles. These vehicles are manufactured by UROVESA of Spain.
  2. Renault Trucks Defense presented its most recent addition to the armored range at the recent Eurosatory Exhibition (Paris, 14-18 June 2010): the VAB Mark II with its protection Level 4. In addition, Renault Trucks promoted the developments of its...
  3. In mid-June 2010, Alliant Techsystems (ATK) received a $41 million contract modification to supply additional non-standard (non-NATO) ammunition to the Afghan Security Forces (ASF), under an existing 3-year contract with the U.S. Army.
  4. MBDA successfully completed a programme of firings that demonstrate the effectiveness of the Aster 30 missile.  Over the last month, firings were carried out from the Italian Orizzonte frigate “Andrea Doria”, the French Horizon frigate “Forbin” and...
  5. Rheinmettal announced it received 3 orders for its Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) which allows Navies to protect their frigates, corvettes, minesweepers and patrol boats from enemy missile attacks.
  6. Thales announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) to equip Patrol Boats and Corvettes with Vigile ESM (Electronic Support Measures) systems that include Vigile 200 and Vigile 400 systems.
  7. EADS Defence & Security launched the new THR9 Ex TETRA Radio which combines certification for operation in explosion-prone areas with user friendliness, a robust design and advanced features to enhance user safety.
  8. Israel is massing warplanes in the Caucasus while preparations are underway to launch a military attack on Iran from Azerbaijan and Georgia, military sources said.Israel was training pilots in Turkey to launch the strike and was smuggling planes...
  9. Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) Airport opened today for cargo operations welcoming flights operated by Rus Aviation, Skyline and Aerospace.When completed, DWC will be the largest airport in the world with 5 runways, 4 terminal...
  10. At Eurosatory 2010, Nexter Systems of France and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) of India signed a Consortium Agreement for 155 mm Mounted Gun Artillery program for the Indian Army. Nexter Systems will be the leader of the Consortium.
 



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