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At over 200,000 flight hours, the V-22 continues to perform a multitude of missions around the world. Desired for its responsiveness and operational flexibility, the multi-mission V-22 is capable of reshapes the modern-day battlefield and provides timely aid to remote areas that would otherwise be unreachable.  Check out this latest compilation of footage, featuring the new V-22 logo. The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. The V-22 originated from the United States Department of Defense Joint-service Vertical take-off/landing Experimental (JVX) aircraft program started in 1981. The team of Bell Helicopter and Boeing Helicopters was awarded a development contract in 1983 for the tiltro

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a federal law enforcement organization within the United States Department of Justice. Its responsibilities include the investigation and prevention of federal offenses involving the unlawful use, manufacture, and possession of firearms and explosives; acts of arson and bombings; and illegal trafficking of alcohol and tobacco products. The ATF also regulates via licensing the sale, possession, and transportation of firearms, ammunition, and explosives in interstate commerce. Many of ATF's activities are carried out in conjunction with task forces made up of state and local law enforcement officers, such as Project Safe Neighborhoods. ATF operates a unique fire research laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, where full-scale mock-ups of criminal arson can be reconstructed.

The 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), popularly known as Delta Force, is U.S. Army Special Operations Command's Special Mission Unit used for hostage rescue and counterterrorism, as well as direct action and reconnaissance against high-value targets. Delta Force and its Navy counterpart, the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group, often referred to as SEAL Team Six, are the United States military's primary counter-terrorism units and fall under the operational control of the Joint Special Operations Command. The unit is under the organization of the U.S Army Special Operations Command but is controlled by the Joint Special Operations Command.  Delta Force's structure is similar to the British 22 Special Air Service, the unit that inspired Delta's formation. Delta having nearly 1,000 soldiers, of which approximately 250 to 300 are trained to conduct direct action operations. The rest are highly specialized support per

With high-speed, long-range and unrivalled flexibility, the RBS15 Mk3 can provide a tactical advantage. It is the latest generation Surface-to-Surface Missile System and perfect as the main anti-surface armament. It can be launched from naval vessels and trucks, in scenarios from blue water to the littorals, as well as in land attack missions. The RBS-15 (Robotsystem 15) is a long-range fire-and-forget surface-to-surface and air-to-surface, anti-ship missile. The later version Mk. III has the ability to attack land targets as well. The missile was developed by the Swedish company Saab Bofors Dynamics. The first weapon contract was signed in 1979; at the last minute the Swedish government did not buy the Harpoon anti-ship missile, opting for an indigenous design. The first missiles were delivered to the Navy in June 1984, and the ship version RBS-15 Mk. I was introduced. The Swedish Navy ordered the missile in 1984 to develop a coastal defense version of the RBS-15F. The mi

Unmanned Warrior was a multinational exercise, held in Scotland and Wales 10-21 October 2016.  Around 40 companies and organisations were invited by the United Kingdom´s Royal Navy to show off their latest technological developments within maritime autonomous systems in a tactically representative environment. During the exercise, Saab´s anti-submarine acoustic target AUV62-AT and the underwater IED robot Sea Wasp, played some really important roles. The Sea Wasp was allocated with the Royal Navy´s Diving teams in Loch Goil where it will was used for search missions of harbours and counter underwater IED and mine threats. The first team from Sweden arrived in Stornoway October 6 with a complete AUV62-AT system. They began setting up the system on board the ship they were going to operate from - a torpedo recovery vessel. The system was going to be used for tracking by autonomous sensor systems from Boeing and Hydronaut, and Sonarbuoys from Ultra. AUV62-AT was operational for

Representing a key element in a naval force, FREMM can counter all current and future air and naval threats thanks to her exceptional platform characteristics and the powerful SETIS® combat system. FREMM by DCNS directly inherits her capabilities from the world-renowned La Fayette class stealth frigates, the long experience in Combat Management Systems (CMS) including the development of the combat-proven Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier CMS and DCNS’ SSBN experience in acoustic signatures reduction. The FREMM ("European multi-purpose frigate"; French: Frégate européenne multi-mission; Italian: Fregata europea multi-missione) is a class of multi-purpose frigates designed by DCNS/Armaris and Fincantieri for the navies of France and Italy. The lead ship of the class, Aquitaine, was commissioned in November 2012 by the French Navy. In France the class is known as the Aquitaine class, while in Italy they are known as the Bergamini class. Italy has ordered six general

Today’s ground-based armored fighting vehicles are better protected than ever, but face a constantly evolving threat: weapons increasingly effective at piercing armor. While adding more armor has provided incremental increases in protection, it has also hobbled vehicle speed and mobility and ballooned development and deployment costs. To help reverse this trend, DARPA’s Ground X-Vehicle Technology (GXV-T) program recently awarded contracts to eight organizations. Darpa is exploring a variety of potentially groundbreaking technologies, all of which are designed to improve vehicle mobility, vehicle survivability and crew safety and performance without piling on armor. DARPA’s performers for GXV-T are helping defy the ‘more armor equals better protection’ axiom that has constrained armored ground vehicle design for the past 100 years, and are paving the way toward innovative, disruptive vehicles for the 21st Century and beyond. DARPA has awarded contracts for GXV-T to the follo

In the Far East, in Primorsky Krai, Russia has only one division of self-propelled mortars "Tyulpan". The video shows the output for live firing at the Primorsky polygon. It was identified for the first time in 1975 in the Soviet army and so was called M-1975 by NATO (the 2S7 Pion also received the M-1975 designation), whereas its official designation is SM-240(2S4). Its design is based on the GMZ tracked minelaying vehicle carrying an externally mounted M-240 240 mm breech-loading mortar on the rear of the hull. The crew consists of four men, but an extra five are required to operate the mortar. This has a range of 9,650 m but an extended range munition exists with a possible range of 20,000 m. Due to the large size of the weapon and the weight of the ammunition (130 kg for a standard projectile) it has a slow rate of fire: one round per minute. In addition to the high explosive bombs, it can fire armour-piercing, chemical and nuclear rounds. It can also fire the

Whether it’s a fleet centered around an aircraft carrier, inside the cockpit of an F-18, in the control room of a nuclear sub or on a covert special ops mission, America’s Navy is there where it counts. When it counts. From aviators patrolling the skies to sailors rebuilding communities, the U.S. Navy is around the world, around the clock. America's Navy is constantly embracing new science, technology, engineering and innovation to keep the world safe, be it in the desert or high up in the frigid polar ice caps. Land, Sea or Air. Protecting all we hold dear. The U.S. Navy is Around the World, Around the Clock.

Watch as Major Joseph Barnard, Major David Depiazza, and SMSgt Brendan Deligio from the 38th Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, execute a jump from an HH-60 Pave Hawk

B-Roll of several exercise operations by the U.S. Navy SEALs which involve Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman as well as other SEAL training techniques. The average United States Navy SEAL spends over a year in a series of formal training environments before being awarded the Special Warfare Operator Naval Rating and the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 5326 Combatant Swimmer (SEAL) or, in the case of commissioned naval officers, the designation Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) Officer. All Navy SEALs must attend and graduate from their rating's 24-week "A" School known as Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) school, a basic parachutist course and then the 26-week SEAL Qualification Training program. All sailors entering the SEAL training pipeline with a medical rating or those chosen by Naval Special Warfare Command must also attend the 6-month Advanced Medical Training Course 18D and subsequently earn the NEC SO-5392 Naval Special Warfare Medic before

The 601st Special Forces Group (Czech: 601. skupina speciálních) is a special operations forces unit of the Czech Armed Forces. It was officially created in 2003, the product of reorganizations in the Military of the Czech Republic in that year. However, it has roots that go back as far as 1952 when it was a paratroop brigade.  The 601 SFG finds its roots in a paratroop brigade created in 1952. This unit was based in Prešov, Slovakia, but in 1960 it was relocated to Prostějov and the unit joined the 22nd Paratroop Brigade, which was based in Prostějov. Until 1969 the members of the units were trained according to Soviet military doctrine, training mass parachute operations, defending points of military interest until the arrival of main ground forces. From 1970 to 1988, the unit began to focus on the training of small reconnaissance groups, which were to be inserted to the rear of an enemy to carry out diversionary and reconnaissance missions. So far, the most important oper

The Danish navy’s 455-foot frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes carries heavy artillery guns, missiles and machine guns to protect convoys and patrol dangerous waters. It also has 160 souls aboard, with a very efficient cafeteria to keep them fed even while the vessel is taking fire. In this segment of the Smithsonian Channel’s Mighty Ships, we get a glimpse at what a military mealtime looks like in the midst of a critical situation. I’m sure you wouldn’t catch these sailors bailing out in the middle of doing something like extinguishing a fire to grab a snack, but at a certain point, people are going to lose effectiveness without sustenance. When people have to eat, the Willemoes has Logistics Officer “Klaus” and his team of cooks (who get 74 minutes to prepare food) feed the entire crew, clean the kitchen and return to their own battle stations. Klaus breaks the sailors into three groups to get them all through a buffet. Each sailor gets six minutes to eat dinner before be

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed an advanced, high-speed unmanned boat designed for maritime, homeland security (HLS) surface warfare applications. Katana, a high speed Unmanned Surface vessel developed by IAI. Artist impression: IAI The new Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) is called “Katana” unmanned combat marine system. As a multifunction vessel, Katana is compatible with various systems offered by IAI, and supports the totally integrated security solutions the company offers. The system’s dual operational mode allows for fully autonomous operation controlled via an advanced command and control station, as well as for a manned combat operational mode. Katana supports a wide range of applications for HLS and the protection of exclusive economic zones (EEZ), including – harbor security, patrol of shallow coastal and territorial waters, surface and electronic warfare and offshore platform protection (plus oil rigs, pipelines, and more). The unmanned vessel ca

The SASR regiment has high personnel standards, and selection into the regiment is considered the most demanding of any entry test in the Australian Army. Members of the SASR are required to work in small teams for extended periods and often without support, and are specially selected for their ability to work in this environment, rather than as individuals. Selection is open to all serving Australian Defence Force personnel. After initial screening candidates must complete the "Special Forces Barrier Test", which tests their physical fitness. About 80 to 85 percent of applicants pass this phase. Successful candidates then continue on to the 21-day SASR selection course conducted at Bindoon, Western Australia which assesses both the individual's strength and endurance (mental and physical), as well as overall fitness, ability to remain calm in combat, and to work effectively in small teams. The course is conducted by staff from the Special Forces Training Centre, w

Boeing's Unmanned Little Bird H-6U is neither your average rotorcraft nor your average unmanned airborne system (UAS). Unlike a traditional helicopter, it can fly without a pilot in the cockpit. And, contrary to its name, Unmanned Little Bird can be flown either fully or partially manned, making it an ideal platform to train users and flight-test UAS technologies.

The Scorpene® 2000 submarine is ideally suited for action and operational effectiveness. It is designed for long-range and oceanic deployments. Robust and multipurpose, it fulfils the entire scope of missions: anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, strikes against land-based objectives, integration in a naval force, special operations, offensive minelaying, area surveillance and blockade, intelligence gathering. Integrating the improvements from Barracuda, Scorpene® 2000 has the latest cutting-edge capabilities. The Scorpène class of ships has four subtypes: the CM-2000 conventional diesel-electric version, the AM-2000 AIP derivative, the downsized CA-2000 coastal submarine, and the enlarged S-BR for the Brazilian Navy, without AIP. The Chilean and Malaysian boats are fitted with the TSM 2233 Mk 2 sonar. The class can also be fitted with an 'S-Cube' sonar suite from Thales.

Rheinmetall - The DTS of Rheinmetall is used to train drivers of the Main Battle Tank (MBT) Leopard 1 A5 and the Armoured Infantry Vehicle (AIFV) CV 9030N in a synthetic environment on simulated road and cross-country terrain. There is also a special emphasis on snow and ice driving, for which it is difficult and dangerous to train with real tanks. The DTS comprises for each type of vehicle two training stations which include a replica drivers cabin with the original interior and a motion system with six degrees of freedom to simulate the real driving behaviour.

Thales is delivering a new generation of protected vehicles. Hawkei meets the requirements of global defence forces for a highly protected, mobile and integrated vehicle able to operate in an environment under threat from Improvised Explosive Devices, mines and ambushes. Thales is delivering a new generation of protected vehicles. Hawkei meets the requirements of global defence forces for a highly protected, mobile and integrated vehicle able to operate in an environment under threat from Improvised Explosive Devices, mines and ambushes. Hawkei is a 7-tonne, 4x4, new generation protected vehicle with a 3-tonne payload, designed to meet the demanding requirements of land forces world-wide. Hawkei delivers class-leading protection, mobility and payload with unparalleled levels of blast and ballistic protection for a helicopter transportable vehicle. Highly effective across a diverse range of mission profiles. Roles include troop movement, command and control, electronic wa

Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal or FN is a leading firearms manufacturer located in Herstal, Belgium, and is owned by the holding company Herstal Group which currently the largest exporter of military small arms in Europe. FN is a subsidiary of the Belgian Herstal Group, which also owns U.S. Repeating Arms Company (Winchester) and Browning Arms Company. FN Herstal is the parent company of two United States entities: FN Manufacturing and FNH USA. Firearms designed and/or manufactured by FN include the Browning Hi-Power pistol, Five-seven pistol, FAL rifle, FNC rifle, F2000 rifle, P90 submachine gun, M2 Browning machine gun, MAG machine gun, and Minimi machine gun all of which have been very successful for the company. FN Herstal's firearms are used by the armed forces of over 100 nations.

The Bell V-280 Valor, Bell Helicopter's third-generation-tiltrotor, offers the U.S. Army the highest levels of maturity and technical readiness. With its U.S. Army-centric design, the Bell V-280 has the capacity to perform a multitude of missions with unparalleled speed and agility. The Bell V-280's clean sheet design reduces complexity compared to previous generation tiltrotors, with fewer parts, as well as non-rotating, fixed engines. The Valor delivers the best value in procurement, operations and support, and force structure, providing increased maintainability, component reliability and systems designed to reduce operational and support costs. The V-280 is reported to be designed for a cruising speed of 280 knots (320 mph; 520 km/h) (hence the name V-280),[28] a top speed of 300 knots (350 mph; 560 km/h), a range of 2,100 nautical miles (2,400 mi; 3,900 km), and an effective combat range of 500 to 800 nmi (580 to 920 mi; 930 to 1,480 km). Expected maximum takeoff wei

The Egyptian Army is the largest service branch within the Egyptian Armed Forces, and is the largest army in Africa. The modern army was established during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha (1805–1849), who is considered to be the "founder of modern Egypt". Its most significant engagements in the 20th century were in Egypt's five wars with the State of Israel (in 1948, 1956, 1967, 1967–1970, and 1973), one of which, the Suez Crisis of 1956, also saw it do combat with the armies of Britain, and France. The Egyptian army was also engaged heavily in the protracted North Yemen Civil War, and the brief Libyan-Egyptian War in July 1977. Its last major engagement was Operation Desert Storm, the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in 1991, in which the Egyptian army constituted the second-largest contingent of the allied forces. As of 2014, the army has an estimated strength of 310,000 soldiers, of which, approximately 90,000–120,000 are professionals with the rest

The Egyptian Armed Forces are the military forces of Egypt and are one of the largest in Africa, the Middle East, and the world. They consist of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Air Defense Forces. The Equipment of the modern Egyptian Army comes from several countries, including the United States, Russia, France, Italy, Ukraine, China, as well as locally from the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), National Service Products Organization (NSPO), Eagles International For Defense Systems (EIDS), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA) and the Ministry of Military Production.

NEVZ Ceramics is specialized on production of ceramic valve units featuring thermal strength, resistance to thermal shocks, hydro and abrasive damages and abrasive effects of environment. Ceramic valve units are designed for integration with control panels and as stop valves that are produced in large scale by Russian manufactures.

DARPA’s Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) program has developed and built a technology demonstration vessel that is currently undergoing open-water testing off the coast of California and recently set sail with its first payload: a prototype of a low-cost, elevated sensor mast developed through the Agency’s Towed Airborne Lift of Naval Systems (TALONS) research effort. ACTUV seeks to lay the technical foundation for an entirely new class of ocean-going vessel—one able to traverse thousands of kilometers over the open seas for months at a time, without a single crew member aboard. Potential missions include submarine tracking and countermine activities. Towed behind boats or ships, TALONS could persistently carry intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and communications payloads of up to 150 pounds between 500 and 1,500 feet in altitude—many times higher than current ships’ masts—and greatly extend the equipment’s range and effective

Lightweight Small Arms Technology Game-changing weight reduction Textron Systems has a long, proven history as a designer and manufacturer of armament and ammunition technologies, having been involved in many Army small arms development programs over the past 50 years.  The LSAT has undergone Military Utility Assessment (MUA) with the U.S. Army Maneuver Battle Lab, evaluation with U.S. Special Operations Command, and completed the Dismounted Non-Network Enabled Limited Objective Experiment with the U.S. Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC). Carry more ammo while reducing the load 5.56-millimeter LMG proven to Technology Readiness Level 7 Improves short-range engagement times Provides more first-round hits at long range Increases accuracy and maneuverability Configuration 5.56-millimeter LMG with/without folding buttstock 7.62-millimeter cased telescoped variant Ammunition Calibe r 5.56 mm & 7.62 mm cased telescoped 5.56 mm caseless

Learn how the Solid Fuel RAMJET team at U.S. NAVAIR's Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, California, took game-changing technology from concept to flight in under six months.

Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) is a premier shipyard providing turnkey shipbuilding, ship conversion and shiprepair services to a worldwide customer base in the naval and commercial markets. Over 40 years, it has established itself as a supplier of high quality, sophisticated products and services. Its ship design capabilities, supported by 3D modeling and CAD/CAM systems, provide an edge when it comes to customising innovative solutions to customers' exacting operational requirements. ST Marine offers modern facilities with a combined area of 18.8 hectares, equipped to construct vessels up to 30,000 dwt, and to service up to frigate-sized warships and 70,000 dwt panamax-sized commercial vessels. ST Marine's presence in the global newbuilding market, particularly in the Americas, is complemented by VT Halter Marine, the US arm of its operations based in Pasagoula, Mississippi.

The Philippine Army (PA) has presented its newly acquired armored personnel carriers (APC) along with the celebration of the 10th year activation of Mechanized Infantry Division. From as far as 500 meters, the 3 new APC armed with  unmanned turret system have subsequently hit the cylindrical container target. This is how accurate and strong are the new M113 based APC of the Philippine Army which were upgraded by an Israeli based company. This is a part of the acquisition project of the AFP. The APCs were mounted with 25mm MK 242 Bushmaster gun with a secondary weapon 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. Its gunner’s observation system has CCD camera, Thermal Imager and Laser Range Finder. According to the Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Delfin Lorenzana, they plan to show President Rodrigo Duterte the capability of the new assets and to purchase more units.  The Philippine Army plans to bring these new assets to Mindanao to help with AFPs offensive operation against

Ever since the Second World War, France has built its armored vehicles light and fast. The AMX-30 Main Battle Tanks had the same roots as the German Leopard 1, both highly mobile at the expense of protection. Another example is the French AMX-13, one of the most common and successful post-war light tanks in the world. This approach naturally influenced the wheeled vehicle development as well, with excellent vehicles like the ERC 90 Sagaie or AMX 10 RC being produced over the last four decades. It is therefore only natural that the French military is keen on continuing the tradition of highly mobile armored forces. On the other hand, the age of the abovementioned vehicles is starting to show, which is why a new program was initiated to replace them with modern designs. This program is called Scorpion. The Scorpion program is based on the French Ministry of Defense’s plan to create a new family of highly mobile light vehicles, capable of rapid response and deployment to various

The assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey was a "terror attack," a spokeswoman for Russia's foreign ministry said. "Today is a tragic day in the history of the Russian Federation. During a public event, Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov got wounded and died later. We qualify what happened as a terror attack. We are currently in contact with Turkish authorities who are assuring us that a thorough, comprehensive investigation will be conducted," foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in remarks broadcast on Russian television. "Murderers will be punished. Terrorism won't sustain. We'll fight it. A memory about this outstanding diplomat will always remain in our hearts. He's a diplomat who's contributed a lot in fighting terrorism during his career."

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is introducing a new, extremely accurate, geo-location targeting system for ground forces. The system can pinpoint targets for GPS-guided munitions and improve the target accuracy of statistical rounds while minimizing collateral damage. GroundPoint is designed for ground observers such as Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) teams, forward aerial observers, Special Forces and control-room personnel.  GroundPoint, a first of its kind, featured at the 2015 Annual Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Meeting & Exposition in Washington DC, October 12-14, (IAI North America - Booth #2039). GroundPoint has already gained field experience achieving geo-location of targets with an accuracy of 2-3 meters in a range of up to 20 Km. The system is available in several configurations: as a targeting computer which can be easily integrated with most ground observation systems; as an "add-on" kit for tripods with binoculars; or as a

From 14th of November to 2nd of December this year, the 10th helicopter exercise under the umbrella of the Helicopter Exercise Programme (HEP) took place from airbase Florennes in Belgium under the code name Black Blade 2016.  The BLACK BLADE 2016 military exercise as a Multinational Helicopter Exercise of the HEP will be delivered by the Belgium Defence Forces. The HEP is one of the EDA helicopter training projects and programmes. Together with Helicopter Tactics Course (HTC) and Helicopter Tactics Instructors Course (HTIC), it proves that at very low cost, immediate operational output can be realized.  A total of 14 air assets from 4 Member States (13 helicopters from Belgium, Slovenia and Austria and one Falcon aircraft from the UK) have been deployed. Over a three week period, the combined air assets flew in excess of 300 mission hours across a combined 175 aircraft sorties. The exercise will officially end on the 2nd of December. The BLACK BLADE 2016 is a Special Operat

The Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) is the largest show of its kind within the Asia Pacific region. Its impressive list of international exhibitors and suppliers is more than matched by the supportive presence of industry elites, which range from senior Government officials, and military and civil delegates, to industry movers and shakers and more. LIMA'17 will be held 21-25 MARCH 2017. Navy Recognition and Air Recognition are the Official Online Show Daily and Web TV for LIMA'17.

A recap of the Navy led Unmanned Warrior 2016 demonstration.

US Army Counter-UAS Mobile Integrated Capability Stryker Armoured Vehicle Unveiled  The IAV (Interim Armored Vehicle) Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled, armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III and based on the Swiss Piranha III 8×8. Stryker vehicles are produced by General Dynamics Land Systems for the United States Army. It has 4-wheel drive (8×4) and can be switched to all-wheel drive (8×8). The vehicle is named for two American servicemen who posthumously received the Medal of Honor: Private First Class Stuart S. Stryker, who died in World War II, and Specialist Four Robert F. Stryker, who died in the Vietnam War. The Stryker is based on the LAV III light-armored vehicle, which in turn was based on the Swiss MOWAG Piranha III 8x8. The vehicle comes in several variants with a common engine, transmission, hydraulics, wheels, tires, differentials and transfer case. The M1130 Command Vehicle and M1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle have an air conditionin

The Mikoyan MiG-29M (Russian: Микоян МиГ-33, NATO reporting name "Fulcrum-E") is a fighter aircraft that was developed as an advanced variant of the Mikoyan MiG-29 (NATO: "Fulcrum") fighter. Formerly named "MiG-33", it was originally designed by Mikoyan in the Soviet Union during the mid-1980s. MiG-29SMT (Product 9.17) is an upgrade package of the first-generation MiG-29s (9.12 to 9.13) containing many enhancements intended for the MiG-29M. Additional fuel tanks in a further enlarged spine provide a maximum flight range of 2,100 km on internal fuel. The cockpit has an enhanced HOTAS design, two 152 × 203 mm (6 × 8 inch) colour liquid crystal MFDs and two smaller monochrome LCDs. The upgraded Zhuk-ME radar provides similar features to the MiG-29M. The power plant are upgraded RD-33 ser.3 engines with afterburning thrust rated the same at 8,300 kgf (81.4 kN) each. The weapons load was increased to 4,500 kg on six underwing and one ventral hardpoints,

With progress made with the fabrication of the first flight demonstrator of the Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (TERN) program DARPA has funded a second TERN technology demonstrator. Since DARPA awarded Phase 3 of the TERN program to a team led by the Northrop Grumman Corporation, the program made significant advances on numerous fronts. Milestones included commencement of wing fabrication, completion of successful engine testing for its test vehicle and progress with the system integration.

This is not a PC game. Chinese prestigious missile maker CASIC has made an animation featuring how "made in China" air and Sea missiles defense products function in combat between Red and Blue troops.

TrackingPoint is proud to introduce the Limited Edition M900 Designated Marksman Rifle Super Kit. The M900 7.62 semi-auto gives you 900 yards of freedom protecting lethality and comes with: Free Gen-2 Night Vision The Night Vision Kit enables the scope’s embedded infrared-sensitive CMOS sensor to detect light not visible to the human eye. Depending on the strength of the IR illuminator, targets can be engaged and tracked out to 200 yards at night. The NVK includes a Thumb Drive and High-Intensity IR Illuminator. Free ShotGlass™ TrackingPoint brings you the first digital hunting and shooting app for Recon’s smartglass technology. TrackingPoint’s ShotGlass™ app on the Recon Jet™ smartglass empowers you to shoot around corners and record your hunt. These revolutionary digital shooting glasses connect wirelessly to your TrackingPoint rifle and enhance your precision-guided hunting and shooting experience using a built-in camera and high-definition video display. Free Eberlestock Backp

Altay is the third generation+ main battle tank (MBT) of the Republic of Turkey and is being indigenously developed under the Milli Tank Üretim Projesi ALTAY (MITÜP ALTAY) programme (Altay National Tank Project). Altay will be the first national MBT developed for the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC). The Altay is a modern main battle tank, designed and developed by Otokar, a subsidiary of Koç Holding, for the Turkish Army and export markets. It is named in honor of Army General Fahrettin Altay who commanded the 5th Cavalry Corps in the final stage of the Turkish War of Independence. The tank is projected to have a 120 millimetres (4.7 in) smoothbore gun and will include CBRN defense elements, to protect it from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons. The planned maximum speed is set at 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph), provided by an 1,800 hp (1,300 kW) engine (the first two batches will have 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) engines), and the MBTs will be able to function un

Remarkable footage of former British Army CVR(T) Light Tank Scorpion and Scimitar driving through huge explosions, taking jumps, chasing each other and driving at full speed at the Tanks Trucks & Firepower Show held in the UK. The FV101 Scorpion is a British armoured reconnaissance vehicle. It was the lead vehicle and the fire support type in the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked), CVR(T), family of seven armoured vehicles. Manufactured by Alvis, it was introduced into service with the British Army in 1973 and served until 1994. More than 3,000 were produced and used as a reconnaissance vehicle or a light tank. It holds the Guinness world record for the fastest production tank; recorded doing 82.23 km/h (51.10 mph) at the QinetiQ vehicle test track, Chertsey, Surrey, on 26 January 2002. The Scorpion was or is used by the armed forces of Belgium, Botswana, Brunei, Chile, Honduras, Iran, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Spain,

Japan Ground & Air Self Defense Forces Parade 2016 : Full Military Assets Segment The Japan Self-Defense Forces, or JSDF, occasionally referred to as JSF, JDF, or SDF, are the unified military forces of Japan that were established in 1954, and are controlled by the Ministry of Defense. In recent years they have been engaged in international peacekeeping operations including the UN peacekeeping. Recent tensions, particularly with North Korea, have reignited the debate over the status of the JSDF and its relation to Japanese society. New military guidelines, announced in December 2010, will direct the JSDF away from its Cold War focus on the former Soviet Union to a focus on China, especially regarding the territorial dispute over the Senkaku Islands.

The lightweight, multi-role RAM MK3 armoured vehicle is designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Ramta division. The RAM MK3 armoured vehicle can be adapted for a variety of mission needs of military, paramilitary, policing, and peacekeeping forces. More than 450 RAM MK3 vehicles in different versions have been delivered to military and police authorities worldwide as of February 2015. An order was placed by two African Military customers for 100 RAM MK3 vehicles for use in military and peacekeeping duties, in February 2015. The deliveries will continue through the end of the year. IAI had unveiled anti-tank (AT) configuration of the RAM MK3 armoured vehicle at the Fidae Air Show held in Santiago, Chile, in March 2012. The RAM MK3 light armoured vehicle is based on a 4x4 wheeled chassis. It features a robust, flexible monocoque hull made from armoured steel. It requires low life-cycle support costs and delivers a high performance. The vehicle is 5.6

IAI's SPARK Plug & Play system provides advanced operational capabilities for legacy aircraft. The system can be installed in every type of aircraft in a shape that is formed and fitted to an Aim-9 missile.  SPARK upgrades aircraft's operational capabilities. The SPARK Plug & Play system can be installed in every type of aircraft in a shape that is formed and fitted to an Aim-9 missile. No special integration is required. SPARK provides aircraft with the following operational capabilities: Day, night and all weather operation Accurate navigation and pilot direction capabilities Weapon delivery directions Data - link network Air situational picture, sophisticated avionics capabilities Pilot control and display

The Peruvian Air Force (Spanish: Fuerza Aérea del Perú, FAP) is the branch of the Peruvian Armed Forces tasked with defending the nation and its interests through the use of air power. Additional missions include assistance in safeguarding internal security, conducting disaster relief operations and participating in international peacekeeping operations. The stagnation of the Peruvian economy during the late 1980s and early 1990s forced cost reductions and the downsizing of the fleet size. Budget cuts in training meant Peruvian pilots had a low number of annual flying hours (AFH) per pilot if compared to the 1970s. The number of annual flying hours is of course very important in estimating the individual skill and experience of the pilots of an air force: more annual flying hours suggests better trained pilots and general readiness. There are also a number of possible explanations for FAP`s low AFH: concern over the aging of equipment, scarcity of spare parts – especially for th

Challenger 2 (CR2) is the British Army's main battle tank. CR2 is based on the Challenger 1 tank, which served with distinction on operations in the Gulf War and the Balkans. Only five percent of Challenger 2 components are interchangeable with its predecessor, which has had more than 150 major modifications including a completely new turret, L30 CHARM 120mm gun and second generation Chobham armour. Challenger 2's thermal observation and gunnery displays a magnified image for the commander and gunner. The commander has a gyro-stabilised fully panoramic sight with laser range finder and thermal imager. The gunner is equipped with a gyro-stabilised primary sight with a laser range finder and coaxially mounted auxiliary sight. The driver's position has an image-intensifying day and night periscope, and the loader has a day sight.

The China North Industries Corporation, officially abbreviated as Norinco, is a Chinese company that manufactures vehicles (trucks, cars and motorcycles), machinery, optical-electronic products, oil field equipment, chemicals, light industrial products, explosives and blast materials, civil and military firearms and ammunition. Norinco is also involved in domestic civil construction projects. Norinco is also known outside of China for its high-tech defense products. Norinco produces precision strike systems, amphibious assault weapons and equipment, long-range suppression weapon systems, anti-aircraft & anti-missile systems, information & night vision products, high-effect destruction systems,[2] fuel air bombs, anti-riot equipment and small arms. Examples of products manufactured by Norinco[edit] Type 54, clone of TT-33 Pistol Model M-201C a civilian version of the Type 54 also chambered in 9×19mm with the addition of a manual safety like FEG Tokagypt 58