Monday, October 18, 2010

DTN News: Defense News / Latest Press Releases Dated October 18, 2010

DTN News: Defense News / Latest Press Releases Dated October 18, 2010 Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources
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Defense News

U.S. Army Buys 45 Double V-Hull Strykers

BY KATE BRANNEN

The U.S. Army is directing General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) to use the double V-hull design in the production of 45 more Stryker troop-carrying vehicles, according to an Oct. 13 contract announcement. ... full story 14 Oct 18:31 EDT (22:31 GMT)

Europe »

BAE-Iveco Team To Compete for S. African Truck Bid

BY ANDREW CHUTER

LONDON - BAE Systems has joined forces with Iveco Defence Vehicles to compete for a South African National Defence Force requirement to modernize its logistics capabilities with a new fleet of tactical trucks. ... full story 12 Oct 12:46 EDT (16:46 GMT)

Russia To Import 'Outdated' Arms: Minister

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

MOSCOW - Russia will import arms rather than buy outdated Russian models, the defense minister said Oct. 4, slamming the failure of the domestic defense industry to meet modern standards. ... full story 4 Oct 11:24 EDT (15:24 GMT)

German Conservative Parties Agree To End Conscription

BY ALBRECHT MÃœLLER

BERLIN - The executive committees of Germany's Christian Democratic Party (CDU) and Christian Social Party (CSU) agreed to allow the end of military conscription. ... full story 29 Sep 16:22 EDT (20:22 GMT)

Americas »

U.S. Army Buys 45 Double V-Hull Strykers

BY KATE BRANNEN

The U.S. Army is directing General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) to use the double V-hull design in the production of 45 more Stryker troop-carrying vehicles, according to an Oct. 13 contract announcement. ... full story 14 Oct 18:31 EDT (22:31 GMT)

U.S. Army Looks to Lighten Troops' Load

BY KATE BRANNEN

Weight remains a major obstacle for the U.S. Army as it tries to equip soldiers with all of the gear needed to remain safe and connected to other soldiers on the battlefield. ... full story 12 Oct 16:01 EDT (20:01 GMT)

Efficiency Push Could Threaten U.S. JLTV

BY KATE BRANNEN

Plans to develop the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle may be at risk as the Defense Department puts new emphasis on efficiency. ... full story 7 Oct 16:29 EDT (20:29 GMT)

Asia & Pacific Rim »

Pakistani Taliban Destroys Some 40 NATO Vehicles

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - More than 40 NATO vehicles were destroyed in two separate Taliban attacks in Pakistan on Oct. 6 as the militants stepped up their efforts to disrupt supply routes into Afghanistan. ... full story 6 Oct 14:36 EDT (18:36 GMT)

Half Of Indian Air Force Equipment Called Obsolete

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

NEW DELHI - Half of the weapons and equipment used by the Indian Air Force are obsolete and need urgent replacement, a top Indian defense official has said. ... full story 5 Oct 12:53 EDT (16:53 GMT)

U.S., Indian Minister Meet; Defense Deals Pending

BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

WASHINGTON - U.S. and Indian defense chiefs met Sept. 28 amid efforts by Washington to step up arms sales to New Delhi and ease restrictions on hi-tech weaponry. ... full story 28 Sep 17:26 EDT (21:26 GMT)

Middle East & Africa »

British Forces Hand Over Flashpoint Afghan District To U.S.

BY DANNY KEMP, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

LONDON - British troops transferred responsibility for security in the Sangin district of southern Afghanistan to U.S. forces Sept. 20, leaving an area where Britain suffered its worst losses since the invasion. ... full story 20 Sep 10:55 EDT (14:55 GMT)

Iraq To Spend $13B On U.S. Arms, Equipment

BY JIM MICHAELS, USA TODAY

BAGHDAD - Iraq is preparing to buy as much as $13 billion in American arms and military equipment, a huge order of tanks, ships and hardware that U.S. officials say shows Iraqi-U.S. military ties will be tight for years to come. ... full story 1 Sep 05:55 EDT (09:55 GMT)

U.S. Combat Brigades Stay in Iraq Under Different Name

BY KATE BRANNEN

As the final convoy of the Army's 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Lewis, Wash., entered Kuwait early Aug. 19, a different Stryker brigade remained in Iraq. ... full story 19 Aug 14:14 EDT (18:14 GMT)

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