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US Army devising plan to preserve MRAP vehicles
The US Army is devising a long-term plan to help preserve its fleet of 20,000 mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs), following the completion of the mission in Iraq and strategic withdrawal from Afghanistan by the end of 2014. UK MoD may delay Scout SV programme The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is likely to extend the deployment of the British Army's Scout specialist vehicle (SV) by five years to 2020 in the wake of significant budget cuts to its ten-year equipment plan. UAE, Qatar Armed Forces begin Peace Shield 1/2012 exercise The UAE and Qatari armed forces have begun a joint air, sea and land military exercise, known as Peace Shield 1/2012, in a bid to boost Gulf security and stability. Russia rejects Nato request for Afghanistan Army assistance The Russian Government has rejected Nato's request to provide $10m assistance to support the Afghan National Army (ANA) following the withdrawal of coalition forces by the end of 2014. |
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Systematic Signs Korean Partner
During this month's royal visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK), Systematic signed an MOU with Huneed Technologies to co-operate closely in the tactical command and control sector. Bibby Launches New Lab Offers Website Bibby Scientific's new web-based platform brings together special offers on products from all four of the company's internationally recognised brands. General Dynamics Showcases Breadth and Depth of Capabilities at CANSEC 2012 At CANSEC 2012 General Dynamics will demonstrate its breadth of capabilities that are responsive to Canada's national security and defence communities. |
