In Russia, a 120-mm self-propelled mortar based on the armored car Tiger
At the training ground of the Research Institute "Geodesy" in Krasnoarmeysk, Moscow region, for the first time a sample of the newest 120-mm self-propelled mortar based on the chassis of the armored car Tiger was publicly presented.

It is reported that during the scientific and technical forum "Day of Advanced Technologies of Law Enforcement Agencies" a 120-mm self-propelled mortar was demonstrated in the closed part of the exposition of the forum on the basis of the armored vehicle "Tigris-M"
The new mortar complex is a unified set of 120-mm mortar weapons of increased range of fire with full automation of the preparation and conduct of fire, including high-precision ammunition.

A simplified remote-controlled mortar unit with hydropneumatic bearings is placed on light Tigris-type chassis.

It is reported that this development was already presented last year to a number of foreign delegations in time form "Army 2016". The military representatives of Iraq and Egypt have already expressed their interest in a new mortar self-propelled vehicle based on the Tiger armored vehicle.

Israel is developing an easy ramp system on the Humvee platform
The Israeli company IMI Systems develops multiple-launch systems based on the light self-propelled Humvee platform with a range of 35 km to equip special forces
MLRS is equipped with 122 mm rockets (8 missiles are deployed on the PU or 4 in the ultra lightweight), the mass of the missile's combat part is 20 kg.
At the rear of the car will be installed a rotary support with drives, carrying four launch tubes with missiles, which can be guided from the cabin or remotely. The maximum range of the missiles is 40 km; The new system can accept high-precision missiles, for example, missiles with the correction of the trajectory ACCULAR from the company IMI.
The ACCULAR rocket has an inertial GPS Tracking Correction System (GPS) and an engine control kit, which, according to IMI, provide a 10-meter circular deviation (CWO).
It is noted that this missile system will be very useful for spetsnaz forces, which are in deep enemy lines and can not enjoy the support of the artillery of the ground forces. Transportation of this MLRS is possible on the C-130 aircraft.

Belarus is developing a new tactical missile with a range of 280 kilometers. At the MILEX 2017, Belarus presented a new version of the Polonaise type rocket with a "Military Parity" with a reference to defense-blog.com. It became known that the "Precision Electromechanics Plant" (Dzerzhinsk) is working on the creation of a new tactical missile with a range of 280 kilometers. According to official data, the missile has a warhead weighing 480 kg compared to 150 kg in a standard 300 mm rocket.
The Polonaise system was developed in Belarus and is intended to replace the Uragan MLRS (caliber 220 mm) and Smerch (300 mm). It is likely that the system was created with technical assistance from China. MLRS is designed to defeat enemy troops in the open field and in shelters, armored and non-armored vehicles, artillery, missile systems and air defense systems, aviation on airfields.

US plans to deliver 159 helicopters in Afghanistan UH-60A Black Hawk

As reported on May 17, 2017 by the American publication "MilitaryTimes" in the article Shawn Snow, Mackenzie Wolf, "The US plans to supply the Afghan Aviation Transition Plan (AATP) under the program" Afghan Aviation Transition Plan (AATP) "to" 159 Black Hawks to help break "stalemate) The Air Force of Afghanistan from the presence of the US Army aviation 159 modernized multipurpose helicopters Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk to replace the existing fleet of the Mi-17V-5 helicopters previously purchased for Afghanistan in Russia Although the final plan for the delivery of UH-60A helicopters to Afghanistan has not yet been approved, for approval, and has already begun preparations for the e on implementation.

In Turkey, a tank was flooded for the development of tourism
In order to develop underwater tourism off the coast of Antalya flooded 45-ton tank M48 of the Armed Forces of Turkey, reports Anadolu.
According to information, the governor of Antalya Munir Karaoglu was among those who dived to a flooded tank. According to Karaoglu, the tank was flooded for the development of diving off the coast of Antalya. The Governor also thanked the Turkish Armed Forces for their support to the development of tourism in Antalya.

Trump equips arms Saudi Arabia with $ 110 billion
President of the United StatesTrump equips Saudi Arabia with $ 110 billion
President of the United States Donald Trump during his visit to Saudi Arabia concluded an agreement on the supply of weapons to Riyadh in the amount of $ 109.7 billion, said on Saturday the representative of the White House, Sean Spicer.
"The president just concluded in Saudi Arabia the largest arms deal in the history of the US He agreed on the supply of arms for $ 109.7 billion," he wrote in Twitter.
"This is great news for American companies and American workers who will get jobs," Spiceur added. Donald Trump during his visit to Saudi Arabia concluded an agreement on the supply of weapons to Riyadh in the amount of $ 109.7 billion, said on Saturday the representative of the White House, Sean Spicer.
"The president just concluded in Saudi Arabia the largest arms deal in the history of the US He agreed on the supply of arms for $ 109.7 billion," he wrote in Twitter.
"This is great news for American companies and American workers who will get jobs," Spiceur added.
Previously, the US media reported that the purpose of these supplies is to strengthen the military potential of Saudi Arabia. This will allow the United States to allocate fewer resources for military support to Riyadh. The agreement provides, in particular, the supply of a package, bombs, armored vehicles, THAAD missile defense systems, coastal zone combat ships

US airstrike in Syria

On the eve of the coalition attacked a convoy that was moving in the direction of the air base on the border of Syria and Jordan. The US said that the convoy drove too close to the place where the Americans train moderate rebels. In command of the coalition say that first opened warning fire, but prosyriyski troops refused to change course and broken borders, security zones, which agreed in Astana. Russia, Iran and Turkey act as guarantors of these zones de-escalation.

In Ukraine there is a BMP-2 with the combat model <<Duplet>>
Module "Duplet" is a very original design with a separate installation in one uninhabited tower two stabilized 30-mm automatic cannons ЗТМ2 (Ukrainian copy of the 2A42 cannon) - each "with its "paired" with 7.62 mm machine gun KT-7,62 (PKT copy). On top of the tower additionally has a 30 mm antipersonnel automatic grenade launcher KBA-117 (copy of AGS-17) and four launchers ATGM, R-3 complex "Barrier". Round-the-clock fire control system includes thermal imaging, television and optical channels and a laser rangefinder. The calculation of the combat unit or two people, located in turret compartment.

The United States continues reactivation of military equipment in Norway. PHOTO US Army continues slowly but steadily to bring it into working condition its military equipment, which during the Cold war, were left at a secret warehouse in the depths of the forests and mountains of the Norwegian. In particular we are talking about deposits kind of military in the area of Trondelag, who became an underground island beacon of democracy in frosty Scandinavia. By itself, the re-entry technology can be difficult, but in contrast to domestic storage technology, in the US Army as it was constantly checked by service personnel and is maintained at a level tweak with a spanner and you can go. As nothing has been preserved it is to provide the fastest possible support allied forces in the event of a confrontation with the USSR. At the moment, ready and as good as new, military equipment sent to exercise "Strategic Mobility Exercise 17", which is quite significant. After a long sleep it would be necessary to stretch the bolts but the nuts. And while the first batch is warming up, prepare the rest of the output. At the same time, the press center of the U.S. Army does not report each time on how much of the secret caves of the state Department goes stale good and to say with precision how much metal I saw a white light to photoset this is impossible.

The U.S. army is updating its fleet of trucks The us army needs more heavy trucks. Oshkosh Corporation announced the signing of several contracts with the U.S. Department of defense for the repair of existing forces, as well as the delivery of new trucks, reports "Warspot" with reference to the portal armyrecognition.com The total amount of contracts between the company Oshkosh Defense (which is part of Oshkosh Corporation) and a division of TACOM (Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command) army of the United States amounted to $165 million For these funds one of the world's largest manufacturers of heavy trucks conduct overhaul and upgrade to the latest versions of HEMTT vehicles (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) available in service with the us army. The contract specifies that during the repair work the machine will be restored to the "zero condition" (zero-mile, zero-hour condition), which will allow the army to get almost new cars with zero mileage (this recovery is substantially cheaper than the production of new machines). The U.S. army is updating its fleet of trucks In addition, under one of the contracts, the company Oshkosh Defense will release a new HEMTT heavy trucks, and trailers for them (just 478 units). Updated and new cars will begin to enter the army at the same time — from July 2018.

Army of Azerbaijan destroyed armenian anti-aircraft missile system-VIDEO
Armenia continues its provocative activities aimed at aggravation of the situation on the front line.
On may 15th at Fizuli-Xodjavend  direction of the front anti-aircraft missile complex "OSA" anti-aircraft forces of Armenia, was placed by military personnel to a new position where there was an attempt to take control of the airspace.
With the aim of preventing threats to aircraft of Azerbaijan and  activity suppression of enemy anti-aircraft missile complex "OSA" and the transport-loading vehicle was completely destroyed by fire, the personnel were destroyed.
It should be noted that anti-aircraft missile system "OSA", the crew of which consists of 5 soldiers, is able to detect and track the aerial target within a radius of 45 kilometers, and destroy it at a distance of 9 kilometers.
Said in a statement the press service of the Azerbaijani army

Convened an urgent meeting of the UN security Council on the DPRK At the request of the US and Japan on 16 may held an urgent meeting of the UN security Council. The reason is the actions of the DPRK, where was organized the next test of a ballistic missile. Pacific command of the US armed forces (PACOM) has confirmed the launch of a rocket that fell in the sea of Japan. The UN security Council has repeatedly condemned the actions of North Korea, urging Pyongyang to stop actions that threaten stability in the region. In 2006 against North Korea under international sanctions.

The us army refused to develop a "smart" grenade launcher, the U.S. Army broke with the American company Orbital ATK contract to develop "smart" grenade launcher XM-25, which was engaged in its creation, together with German Heckler & Koch. As reported Military.com the reason for the closure of the project was the lawsuit between the two companies — Orbital ATK accused Heckler & Koch in short shipment of 20 prototype weapons and disrupting the timing of development of the grenade launcher. The development of the XM-25 is from the beginning of 2000-ies. A weapon created by the German company and the us — engaged in the development of grenades for him. Ammunition for the grenade launcher is made programmable. Before shooting the shooter can set the distance flying which the grenade should explode. This will allow soldiers to hit the enemy, hide behind any obstacle

In Germany stole the guns from left at the site of the APC

Unknown persons broke into the military training ground Munster in the German state of lower Saxony and stole from standing  Fuchs armored personnel carrier weapons.

Was kidnapped two G36 assault rifle, P8 pistol, rocket launcher, two radio stations, two magazines of ammo and binoculars, said the Ministry of defence of Germany.

Rifle has not been charged, said the office. An armored vehicle assigned to a military unit of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, however, are investigating a theft in Lower Saxony.

Italy was first rolled out of the F-35B "lightning-2" Rolled out the first F-35B "lightning 2" version with short takeoff and vertical landing harvested outside the United States was held on 5 may on the final Assembly line and inspection FACO (Final Assembly and Check Out) at Cameri (Italy). The ceremony took place in the presence of the leadership of the defense Ministry of the country. The company belongs to the Italian defense Ministry and is managed by the "Leonardo" in cooperation with "Lockheed Martin". About 800 experts perform the Assembly of aircraft with a conventional takeoff and landing F-35A and F-35B, and the production of wings for the F-35A. According to Lockheed Martin, the aircraft, the designation BL-1, will perform its first flight in late August and should be handed over to the Italian defense Ministry in November. Two aircraft F-35A will be collected on the line in Cameri this year: the first in July and the second in the fourth quarter. To date the company has produced seven F-35A, four of which are now placed on the basis of "lluc" (sht. Arizona) to participate in the international program for the training of pilots and three at the airbase of the Italian air force "Amendola". The total flight pilots of the Italian air force hosted in Amendola F-35A exceeded 100 hours. As planned, after a series a test flights on the "Cameri" at the beginning of 2018 the Italian pilot will perform at the air base "Patuxent river" (PCs MD) flight of the F-35B in the framework of the impact assessment of electromagnetic environmental effects. Following the Italian F-35B needs to be delivered in November 2018. The final Assembly and inspection FACO in Cameri is the only company that manufactures the F-35B outside the United States. On this line must be done a total of 30 F-35B and 60 F-35A for the air force of Italy, and 29 F-35A for the air force of the Netherlands. In addition, the plant can receive additional orders in case of choosing F-35 other European States. In December 2014, the Pentagon also said that the company in Italy will provide maintenance, repair and modernization of fighters F-35 US air force, stationed in Europe. The plant also will produce 835 sets F-35A.

Azerbaijan has bought a new Italian aircraft photos May 10 at one of the air bases the air force of Azerbaijan has held a presentation of jet training aircraft of new generation M-346 produced by Italian company Leonardo Aircraft. As the press service of the defense Ministry, after an inspection of the plane by the leadership of the Ministry was held a detailed briefing on his tactical and technical properties, operating and other qualities.

• Created by Indian-Russian joint venture to manufacture the Ka-226T in India. As reported by the Indian Embassy in the Russian Federation, 2 may 2017, the Ministry of corporate Affairs government of India established the Indian-Russian joint stock company for the production of helicopters (India-Russia Helicopters Limited Company). This marked the formal establishment of a joint venture between the Indian state Association of the Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL) and the Russian JSC "Russian Helicopters" and JSC "Rosoboronexport" and "was the key milestone of production of the helicopter Kamov Ka-226T in India with the participation of Russia". Intergovernmental agreement on creation of the joint enterprise was signed during the 16th annual India-Russia summit on 24 December 2015 in Moscow.

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Pakistan is ready to buy tanks "BM Oplot"

In interview to the edition “Business Capital” the Ambassador of Pakistan in Ukraine Athar Abbas said about the intentions of Pakistan to buy in Ukraine, about hundreds of tanks “Oplot”:

Today in the final stages of testing and evaluation is an agreement on the purchase of Ukrainian battle tank “Oplot”. In the case of signing Pakistan buy at the Kharkov enterprise “Plant them. Malysheva more than a hundred units of this technique. – said in an interview with the Ambassador

NATO's top commander in Europe asked for more tanks for the "containment" of Russia

NATO's top commander in Europe Curtis Scaparotti said that the US need more tank formations in Europe to counter "Russian aggression".

According to him, Russia in the European part are in addition and heavy machinery.

"And that our military presence was a reliable and correctly built, we need more tank units... to make sure that we have enough forces to deter Russia", — said Scaparotti.

M1A2 SepV3 will soon be sent to U.S. troops.

The M1 Abrams is still the most powerful weapons of the U.S. army.Tanks continuously updated, the newest version of the M1A2 SepV3 (System Enhancement Package SEP) will begin to enter the army and for export in 2019.

Currently, the army is equipped with tanks version M1A2 SepV2, which will be upgraded to the level of SepV3.

The bulk of the modernization was to improve the electronic equipment and the capacity of the power supply system to the tank had enough energy to power an increasing number of sensors, also updated the tactical system of data transmission, increasing the effectiveness of armor protection. The tank is equipped with packages dynamic protection of hull and turret.

In the Arsenal of the tank comes the newest BOPS M829A4, which (judging by the statements of Americans) are able to defeat the newest Russian tank T-14 equipped with a complex of active protection "Afghani". However, the majority of the Russian tanks based on the T-72 (T-72B3 and T-90) do not have such serious protection and the need for such shells is small.

Worked out the concept of the next version of the M1A2 tank SepV4, which may be easier than V3 due to the further miniaturization of electronic equipment at the same high level of armor protection.