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India to develop indigenous artillery shells
The Indian Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) Nalanda has started the indigenous development of critical components required for the production of artillery shells, including 155mm Bofors guns, after its foreign partners were banned by the Defence Ministry. Norwegian Army to buy new CV90 IFVs from BAE The Norwegian Army is set to receive additional new and upgraded CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from BAE Systems, in an effort to overcome medium armour shortcomings in its Telemark and Armored battalions. Indian Army begins Exercise Shoorveer The Indian Army is holding an annual joint training exercise dubbed 'Shoorveer' with the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bikaner, Rajasthan, as part of its efforts to enhance its battle worthiness on the western front. Chinese Army unveils new EOD robot The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has officially unveiled its newly developed Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robot at a test ground site in China. |
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Chemring EOD Showcases New Product at Counter Terror Exhibition
Chemring EOD will be launching a new improvised explosive device (IED) defeat system at the Counter Terror Exhibition at Olympia, London, on 25-26 April 2012. New General Dynamics Smart Displays General Dynamics Canada introduces the new ultra-rugged SD8000 family of smart display products with the quad-core 3rd generation Intel Core processor, bringing the latest in commercial computing to military vehicles. Army Thanks Ford and Global Fleet Sales for Producing Ranger Teamwork is the crucial element to a successful partnership, something the US Army knows better than most. Leading Businessman Calls For 'Pan-African BRICS' To Drive Economic Growth Across Africa One of Africa's leading business figures today called for a pan African equivalent to BRICS to drive development across the continent. |
