DefenceTalkThe French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered six additional NH90 helicopters in tactical troop transport (TTH) configuration, bringing the total amount of NH90 TTHs on order for the French Army Aviation to 74. “The French armed forces have deployed the NH90 operationally in Mali where its outstanding endurance, versatility and manoeuvrability have been greatly […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-orders-six-additional-nh90s-for-the-french-army-aviation-66315/

DefenceTalkSCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII: Picture a hot summer day in Afghanistan, and a company of 25th Infantry Division Soldiers preparing to move to a new area of operation. Instead of using their legs and backs, these Soldiers are fortunate enough to have a small robot to help them on the battlefield. It could provide intelligence, surveillance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-soldiers-test-robots-on-simulated-battlefield-66291/

DefenceTalkChina has unveiled changes to the structure of its military, adding three new units, described by President Xi Jinping as “a major policy decision to realise the Chinese dream of a strong army”, state media reported. The formation of the new units, which follows Beijing’s announcement that it was building a second aircraft carrier, comes […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-restructures-military-as-xi-eyes-strong-army-66218/

DefenceTalkIn 2016 Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) will begin to promote the Uran-9 combat multipurpose robotic system in the international market. The Uran-9 is designed to provide remote reconnaissance and fire support to combined arms, recon and counter-terror units. It consists of two recon and fire support robots, a tractor for their transportation […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-market-armed-unmanned-armored-vehicle-66211/

DefenceTalkWhen a rabbi showed up at a synagogue in Israeli military uniform, David Croise and others there were not impressed. He denies they assaulted him, but admits they shouted him down. The incident last year led to the arrest of 19-year-old Croise, followed by his detention for around a week for having failed to enlist […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israeli-law-renews-heated-debate-on-army-service-for-ultra-orthodox-66182/

DefenceTalkFORT BENNING, Ga.: Families, Soldiers and civilians spent three days learning about Army training while competing in a three-gun competition at Krilling Range during the 2015 Fort Benning Multi-gun Challenge, Dec. 4-6. The event was hosted by the Fort Benning Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilitated by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/multi-gun-challenge-gives-public-glimpse-of-us-army-training-66155/

DefenceTalkMUNICH: By order of the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), the OCCAR organization for joint armament cooperation has commissioned Artec GmbH to provide the German Bundeswehr with 131 high-protection vehicles of Boxer type. Artec, a joint venture between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall, is due to deliver the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-orders-131-boxer-armored-vehicles-for-army-66149/

DefenceTalkGRAFENWOEHR, Germany: As the Regionally Allocated Force for U.S. Army Europe, the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division has been conducting multinational training exercises throughout nine countries, spread out over 3,800 kilometers from the Baltics to Spain. One of the biggest challenges throughout the rotation was moving the brigade’s heavy armored equipment throughout […]https://www.defencetalk.com/how-to-move-an-armor-brigade-across-europe-66126/

DefenceTalkLithuania said Friday it would buy 88 German-made armored fighting vehicles in its biggest-ever military purchase amid concerns over neighboring Russia. “We have come to the unequivocal opinion to choose and acquire the Boxer infantry fighting vehicles,” said Lithuania’s defence chief Jonas Vytautas Zukas. Speaking after a meeting of the State Defence Council, he said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lithuania-to-buy-88-german-vehicles-in-record-arms-deal-66070/

DefenceTalkAirborne engineers, from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, joined by military engineers from throughout the United States and Europe will spend the next two weeks participating in Exercise Dagger Resolve here, Dec. 2, training on the tasks and equipment required for engineers to support an airfield seizure. Engineers, from 37th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airborne-engineers-from-us-europe-kick-off-exercise-dagger-resolve-66064/