The latest content updates from the army-technology.com web site http://www.army-technology.com/ en-us http://www.army-technology.com/ http://www.army-technology.com/content/images/logo_big.gif http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsnew-zealand-defence-force-trucks-rheinmetall http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsnew-zealand-defence-force-trucks-rheinmetall The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is acquiring 200 new trucks from Rheinmetall-MAN military vehicles, to replace its ageing Unimog and heavier Mercedes trucks fleet, the country's defence minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has revealed. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsus-army-electronic-jamming-payloads-gray-eagle http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsus-army-electronic-jamming-payloads-gray-eagle The US Army has taken delivery of two electronic attack payloads from Raytheon for use on its General Atomics-built MQ-1C Gray Eagle medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsrussia-t90s-battle-tank-peruvian-army http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsrussia-t90s-battle-tank-peruvian-army Russia is offering a full-scale model of its T-90S main battle tank (MBT) to the Peruvian Army in response to interest expressed by the service in the tank in 2012, Uralvagonzavod plant representative and former armed forces general Alexei Maslov has… Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/sprung-structures2/presssprung-releases-new-military-structures-whitepaper.html http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/sprung-structures2/presssprung-releases-new-military-structures-whitepaper.html Sprung Structures is the world's leading tensioned membrane structure manufacturer for military applications. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/mines/chemringeod/pressmod-figures-attend-land-forces-event.html http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/mines/chemringeod/pressmod-figures-attend-land-forces-event.html Thirty senior Ministry of Defence (MoD) figures recently attended a Land Forces Event, hosted by Roke and Chemring EOD. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:53:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/data_management/esg/presssuccessful-on-site-acceptance-of-ch-53ga-maintenance-training-tools.html http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/data_management/esg/presssuccessful-on-site-acceptance-of-ch-53ga-maintenance-training-tools.html ESG has underscored its position in the field of training for CH-53GA helicopter maintenance personnel. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:23:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/hydraulics/global-fleet-sales2/ http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/hydraulics/global-fleet-sales2/ GFS is a subsidiary of RMA Group and is the authorized distributor for Ford Motor Company products to relief, aid and developments programs worldwide. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/news/newshammond-announces-new-troop-rotation-arrangements-uk-troops-afghanistan http://www.army-technology.com/news/newshammond-announces-new-troop-rotation-arrangements-uk-troops-afghanistan British defence secretary Philip Hammond has unveiled troop rotation arrangements that outlines tour lengths for deployed UK military personnel in Afghanistan between now and the end of combat missions in 2014. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/news/newssaab-completes-flight-testing-skeldar-v-200-uas http://www.army-technology.com/news/newssaab-completes-flight-testing-skeldar-v-200-uas Saab has successfully conducted flight testing of the Skeldar V-200 vertical lift unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in an effort to demonstrate its critical capabilities at various sites across Sweden and the US. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/logistics/rma-group/ http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/logistics/rma-group/ RMA is an international company with a global presence providing essential automotive and infrastructure solutions for clients operating in difficult markets and terrains. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/training/rma/ http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/training/rma/ RMA is known worldwide for the essential automotive and infrastructure solutions it provides to clients working in difficult markets and terrains. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsus-dod-set-cancel-uh-72a-lakota-programme-2014 http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsus-dod-set-cancel-uh-72a-lakota-programme-2014 The US Defense Department (DoD) has decided to halt acquisition of UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopters (LUH) from EADS North America starting next year, a senior company official has revealed. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/downloads/whitepapers/field/sprung-building-solutions/ http://www.army-technology.com/downloads/whitepapers/field/sprung-building-solutions/ Proven quality and durability at remote sites around the globe have made Sprung Structures the world's leading tensioned membrane structure manufacturer for military applications. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/data_recording/telecommunication-systems/pressfree-buyers-guide-to-ssd-technology.html http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/data_recording/telecommunication-systems/pressfree-buyers-guide-to-ssd-technology.html TeleCommunication Systems Europe, a provider of high-reliability electronics components, innovative semiconductor packaging, survivable data storage, and ultra-rugged solid state drives (SSDs), has released a free buyer's guide to selecting and using… Wed, 15 May 2013 11:13:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/features/feature-boeing-showcases-apache-guardian-video/ http://www.army-technology.com/features/feature-boeing-showcases-apache-guardian-video/ Boeing's AH-64 Apache four-blade, twin engine helicopter has been providing air support for the US Army since it was introduced into service in 1986. After four major upgrades, Boeing has released a video showcasing the capabilities of the AH-64E var… Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/news/newstepro-consortium-completes-selection-sisfron-suppliers http://www.army-technology.com/news/newstepro-consortium-completes-selection-sisfron-suppliers Tepro Consortium has completed the selection of primary suppliers for the Brazilian Army's sistema integrado de monitoramento de fronteiras (Sisfron) programme. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsjgsdf-to-receive-scaneagle-uas-from-insitu-pacific http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsjgsdf-to-receive-scaneagle-uas-from-insitu-pacific Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has taken delivery of the ScanEagle small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) from Insitu Pacific for use by the Japanese Ground Self-Defence Forces (JGSDF). Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/projects/stunner-terminal-missile-defence-interceptor-israel/ http://www.army-technology.com/projects/stunner-terminal-missile-defence-interceptor-israel/ Stunner is a two-stage interceptor missile developed to intercept short-range ballistic missiles, large calibre rockets and cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft systems. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/news/newssingapore-army-commissions-upgraded-battlefield-communications-system http://www.army-technology.com/news/newssingapore-army-commissions-upgraded-battlefield-communications-system The Singapore Army has commissioned a domestically manufactured wide area communications (WAC) system, designed to enhance its battlefield communication capabilities, during an official ceremony at Stagmont Camp in Choa Chu Kang, Singapore. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.army-technology.com/news/newshoneywell-support-us-armys-heavy-tactical-wheeled-vehicles-programme http://www.army-technology.com/news/newshoneywell-support-us-armys-heavy-tactical-wheeled-vehicles-programme Honeywell Technology Solutions (HTSI) has been awarded a contract to supply mission-capable heavy tactical vehicles to the US Army as part of a military vehicle programme. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT