Japanese Troops to be Sent on UN Peacekeeping Missions
The upper house of the Japanese parliament (Diet) passed a series of security bills on 19 September aimed at substantially modifying the way the country’s post-war pacifist constitution is interpreted....
View ArticleCan ShinMaywa Handle a Third Customer?
It is only a matter of time before Tokyo sells a major military platform rather than just parts. With a wealth of experience in manufacturing armour, ships, submarines and helicopters, Japan's first...
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Japan’s Defence Policy and Defence Capability Build-up
Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Joint Staff, Japan Self Defence Force gave MILITARY TECHNOLOGY an exclusive statement, to be read in MT #9/2015.Japan is surrounded by the sea, and has a long...
View ArticleCooperation Between Germany and Japan Needed Now More Than Ever Before
On 29 September 2015, at the third German-Japanese Defence Forum in Tokyo by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan, 23 German companies and one Japanese company (Fujitsu) exhibit and...
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MILITARY TECHNOLOGY at AUSA 2015
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition is held 12-14 October at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. With more than 26,000 attendees...
View ArticleAUSA 2015: Meggitt Training Systems Demonstrates FATS® M100 + Live-Fire...
Meggitt Training Systems, a global leader in simulation and live-fire training systems, demonstrates the latest in small arms simulation and live-fire training at booth 6732.“With the major contracts...
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AUSA 2015: Oshkosh Defense Wins JLTV Contract
The US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) has recently awarded Oshkosh Defense a $6.7 billion firm fixed price production contract to manufacture...
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AUSA 2015: Navistar to Provide 2,293 MTVs to ANSF
The US Army Contracting Command has awarded Navistar Defense a $369 million contract to provide 2,293 Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTVs) to build upon the Afghanistan National Security Force's (ANSF) MTV...
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AUSA 2015: Orbital ATK Displays Multiple Products Supporting US Army Today
The Orbital ATK exhibit is located at booth 1113, Hall A on the lower level. Orbital ATK displays multiple products that support the US Army today as well as future capabilities being developed in...
View ArticleAUSA 2015: Rafael Showcasing New Products
Rafael is displaying its TROPHY-LV active protection system on an Oshkosh M-ATV. This light version of the TROPHY APS is a lighter derivative of TROPHY HV, the world's only combat-proven APS for...
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AUSA 2015: Invisio Details New Contracts and Wins
On 28 July, Rheinmetall Canada has been awarded the Canadian Integrated Soldier System (ISS) programme, which includes the Invisio communication and hearing protection solution (control unit and...
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AUSA 2015: LS telcom’s Full Spectrum Superiority During Out-of-Area Operations
Before setting off on an out-of-area operation, Armed Forces typically have no or only fragmented information on spectrum use by the military, government, and private participants or intelligence...
View ArticleAUSA 2015: Rafael Displays TROPHY and SAMSON on Oshkosh M-ATV
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, developer and manufacturer of TROPHY active protection system (APS), displays its lighter, TROPHY LV (light vehicle) on an Oshkosh M-ATV 4X4 armoured vehicle.TROPHY is...
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AUSA 2015: US Army Aviation Restructuring Initiative in Progress
As the US Army continues its downsizing through budget cuts its aviation branch is keeping to its own Aviation Restructuring Initiative (ARI), maintaining a positive outlook on future capability.A US...
View ArticleAUSA 2015: BRADLEY Vehicle Derivatives, Upgrades and GMV/LRV/MPF
The US Army has revealed that its Future Fighting Vehicle (FFV) programme is being pushed back due to a lack of funding. An executive summary of the service's FY17-FY21 Program Objective Memorandum...
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AUSA 2015: A Look at Seven Pieces of New Combat Kit for US Soldiers
Shoot, move and communicate. These are the top three functions of any ground combat soldier. For the infantry, combat is close, deadly and very personal and soldiers want the best equipment available...
View ArticleAUSA 2015: CamelBak Unveils New Water Purifier
At AUSA 2015, CamelBak shows off its compact, new water purification device. The Microbiological Advanced Purification System (MAPS) connects to the base of CamelBak Maximum Gear bladders and the...
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AUSA 2015: Saab Details Several Carl-Gustaf Orders
Saab has received the first order for the new Carl-Gustaf M4 system from the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic. Saab has furthermore received an order from the US Army for the shoulder-launched AT4CS...
View ArticleAUSA 2015: Rheinmetall’s newest fire control device offered to US Army for...
Rheinmetall’s newest fire control device offered to US Army for Grenadier Sighting System programme can be seen on booth 318.The Vingmate MR 500 is a new Rheinmetall fire control device which further...
View ArticleAUSA 2015: US Leaders See the Velocity of Instability is Increasing
Army senior leaders on Monday again pushed for a service trained and ready to face an uncertain, volatile world.“There are a lot of things going on around the world today that present very real threats...
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