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BAE Systems Land & Armaments provide RG31 and RG32M vehicles to the United Arab Emirates and Sweden

Author: AFV News

Jan 18

BAE SYSTEMS AWARDED TWO ARMORED VEHICLE AWARDS TOTALING MORE THAN $150 MILLION   ARLINGTON, Virginia – BAE Systems Land & Armamentshas received two contract awards totaling more than $150 million to provide RG31 and RG32M vehicles to the United Arab Emirates and Sweden.   “These awards mark a significant success in Read_More [...]
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    • Rheinmetall receives €40 million order from Canada for Buffalo

    Author: AFV News

    Jan 16

    Rheinmetall receives €40 million order from Canada for Büffel/Buffalo armoured recovery vehicle The Rheinmetall Group of Düsseldorf, Germany, is to supply the Canadian armed forces with the state-of-the-art Büffel/Buffalo armoured recovery vehicle. Rheinmetall secured this important contract in the face of stiff competition, underscoring the Read_More [...]
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    • GD Awarded $60M for Abrams Tank Upgrades

    Author: AFV News

    Jan 14

    General Dynamics Awarded $60 Million for Abrams Tank Upgrades STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – The US Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems $60 million under an existing contract to continue upgrading M1A1 tanks to the M1A2 Systems Enhancement Package (SEP) V2 configuration. General Dynamics Land Systems is Read_More [...]
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    • Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles supplies the Bundeswehr with protected HX 81

    Author: AFV News

    Dec 18

    Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles supplies the Bundeswehr with protected HX 81. New heavy equipment transporter vehicle to enter service by late 2012 Germany’s Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles to supply it with HX 81 tractors. Thus, for the first time ever, German troops will have a fleet of protected heavy equipment Read_More [...]
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    • Military Women

    Author: AFV News

    Dec 4

    Military Women Women in the military have certainly risen up to the ranks. The role of women is indispensable in every aspect of the military; successful servicewomen dot every arm of the military making military women a vital resource. If you wish to be a part of the military and you think that being a woman may be a hindrance to your career, Read_More [...]
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    • Military Education

    Author: AFV News

    Dec 3

    Military Education There are better options for military personnel if they want to pursue a college degree while on service. Military education is basically your step in building a career within the military. An active serviceman can enjoy a lot of perks in making his career a reality if he wishes to study right away. Here are some tips to keep in Read_More [...]
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    • Active Defence System for military vehicles

    Author: AFV News

    Nov 26

    Active Defence System for military vehicles Rheinmetall and ADS GmbH demonstrate their innovative AMAP- Active Defence System - Live fire: the acid testforce protection technology for tactical vehicles Rocket-propelled grenades, antitank guided missiles and explosively formed projectiles (a particularly pernicious type of IED) all pose a severe threat Read_More [...]
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    • Military Friendly Schools

    Author: AFV News

    Sep 28

    Military Friendly Schools If you wish to join the military and get an education that will take you a step closer to your dreams then why not find military friendly schools to go to? If you have military backgrounds and want to take an MBA, there are also universities and colleges that can prioritize your application. Military friendly schools are Read_More [...]
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    • BAE Systems receives additional orders for the first Palm-Sized Thermal Monocular available

    Author: AFV News

    Sep 22

    BAE Systems receives additional orders for the first Palm-Sized Thermal Monocular available MANCHESTER, New Hampshire – BAE Systems has received an $11.1 million order for the StalkIR®, one of the highest performance and smallest clip-on thermal monoculars available. BAE Systems is showcasing the system, also known as the Universal® Thermal Read_More [...]
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    • Body Wearable Antennas To Help Lighten The Load For Soldiers

    Author: AFV News

    Sep 19

    Body Wearable Antennas To Help Lighten The Load For Soldiers Chelmsford, United Kingdom: BAE Systems has developed a series of Body Wearable Antennas which will reduce the load that soldiers have to carry whilst providing them with a high level of battlefield information and connectivity. The Body Wearable Antenna (BWA) allows soldiers to communicate Read_More [...]
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