Deutschland will seinen Nato-Partnerland Litauen unterstützen. Der baltische Staat will angesichts der Ukraine-Krise seine Armee modernisieren. Rüstungsstaatssekretärin Katrin Suder schilderte nach einem Bericht des SPIEGEL im Verteidigungsausschuss des Bundestags, ein Verkauf des Modells "Panzerhaubitze 2000" an den Nato-Partner sei möglich. Diese seien in ausreichender Stückzahl verfügbar. Suder betonte, man wolle Litauen bei der Modernisierung der Streitkräfte unterstützen, eine mögliche Anfrage für die Panzerhaubitze werde man "wohlwollend prüfen".

In einem ersten Schritt wollen wir zum Beispiel mit der Praxis Schluss machen, dass wir überschüssiges gutes Material, beispielsweise Leopard 2, abgeben oder verschrotten.

dann noch die Kroaten, welche wohl die PzH2000 zum Schnäppchen bekommen hätten.

Was haben nun Briten und Dänen in dem Artikel zu suchen und haben die beim Manöver mirgemacht und in welcher Rolle? Im übrigen finde ich "Nemec..." was für mich auf irgendwas mit "D/deutsch..." hinweist und

Boost for military and industrial development in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi, 23 February 2015: Paramount Group, Africa’s largest privately owned defence and aerospace business and Jordan’s state-owned defence company, the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) has today signed a major contract for the production of the world’s most advanced armoured combat vehicles, the 6x6 Mbombe infantry combat vehicle, which is specifically designed to meet the demands of modern conflicts around the world.
The contract for the production of the first 50 Mbombes was signed by the CEO of KADDB, Major-General Omar Al Kaldi and the Chairman of Paramount Group, Ivor Ichikowitz at IDEX 2015, the largest defence expo in the Middle East.

CEO of King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB), Major General Omar Al Kaldi said: “The production of Mbombe in Jordan signals an important milestone in the continuing growth of the defence industrial capability in the Middle East.The Mbombe is a world-class product that is optimally suited for the requirements of defence forces in the region. The Mbombe will become the platform for the future 6x6 requirements of the Jordanian Armed Forces. By integrating our technologies, engineering skills and know-how we are looking forward to bringing innovation to the industry.” [...]
The signing of the contract follows an extensive programme of vehicle trials comprising 50°Celsius desert environments in Jordan and the UAE, to -50° Celsius during winter trials in Kazakhstan. The Mbombe successfully completed the rigorous trials and in the process covered more than 10,000 km in the world’s most harsh and challenging enviornments.

The South African developed Infantry Combat Vehicle, Mbombe, represents the latest in armoured and land mine protected technology in the world. The Mbombe is a six-wheeled vehicle that employs a ground-breaking new form of construction technology offering outstanding protection, mobility and firepower. It is designed to provide unrivalled protection against landmines, IEDs, side blasts and RPG attacks. [...]
Mbombe is the first vehicle in its class to use flat hull mine proteced technology, and the first to offer all-round protection against a variety of threats. Ballistic protection is provided against 14.5mm heavy machine gun rounds, while it offers similar levels of protection against 155mm artillery burst. Level 4 mine protection is offered against 10kg mines detonating under the hull or wheels. Against IEDs, it can withstand a 50kg TNT blast.

Production of the 50 Mbombe’s will commence immediately with manufacturing taking place in Jordan and South Africa.

Paramount Group

In Zeiten in denen Gott und die Welt 23mm MKs auf Pickups baut (Gerade auch im Nahen Osten und in Afrika) frage ich mich, ob Schutz gegen 14,5mm noch zeitgemäß ist.
Ich kann verstehen, das Gewicht und Kosten niedrig gehalten werden sollen, aber trotzdem bin ich da skeptisch.

"The United States on Monday delivered more than 100 pieces of military equipment to vulnerable NATO-allied Baltic states in a move designed to provide them with the ability to deter potential Russian threats. [...] The delivery included Abrams tanks, Bradley fighting vehicles, Scout Humvees as well as support equipment and O'Connor said the armor would stay 'for as long as required to deter Russian aggression.'"

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/i...ussia/24655085/

The equipment was delivered to Latvia as part of Atlantic Resolve Operation - US Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment stationed in Latvia was replaced by the first brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division. This brigade will be deployed in Latvia for about three months until the next rotation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playe...p;v=b-P05uRDGPU

http://en.censor.net.ua/n327789

“In Latvia we'll have six tanks, six Bradleys, all the supporting equipment that will come in... and then we will work collectively with the Latvians and other NATO partners that decide to come to Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Poland in order to demonstrate how we can better work together on our ability to extend our operational reach across borders.

“We'll share that armor formation across six states as well as extend operations down into Bulgaria and Romania this year bringing in our multinational formations. The 173rd out of Italy will begin operations in the Black Sea region.

“What we're demonstrating is a unified front from the north to the south – a line so that we can exercise together and demonstrate our resolve against Russia,” O'Connor added, explaining that the military hardware would be left in place while different forces rotated to use it on a regular basis, with the 3rd Infantry replacing the 2nd Cavalry in the next rotation over coming weeks.

http://www.lsm.lv/en/article/societ/societ...n-riga.a120784/

Armed forces to be reinforced by six tanks and six armored vehicles from United States

RIGA, March 9 (LETA) - Six tanks and six armored vehicles from the United States are to be deployed at the military base at Adazhi to bolster Latvia and the Baltic States' security as part of the operation "Atlantic Resolve".

The American M1A2 "Abrams" tanks and M2A3 "Bradley" armored vehicles were unloaded at the Freeport of Riga today, the Defense Ministry informed LETA.

The U.S. Army's Second Cavalry Division was replaced by the 1st Armor Brigade team of the 3rd Infantry Division as part of the operation "Atlantic Resolve". This brigade will remain in Latvia on a rotational basis for about three months.

U.S. troops are deployed on a rotational basis in the Baltic States and Poland since spring 2014 as part of the U.S. Army in Europe-led operation "Atlantic Resolve" aimed at boosting security in wake of Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

As reported, the United States was the first country to send its units to Latvia this past spring after tensions in Ukraine began to rise. At the beginning of October, the units were replaced by 150 soldiers, five "Abrams" tanks, and 12 "Bradley" armored vehicles from the United States. These vehicles recently departed from Latvia.

Algeria has 200 T-90 MBT kits on order
Peter Dunai, Budapest - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
23 February 2015

It has emerged that Russian state import/export agency Rosoboronexport signed a contract in 2014 to supply 200 T-90 main battle tanks (MBTs) in kit form to Algeria. The contract was reported by Russian media on 20 February, quoting business sources in the military-industrial complex. Assembly of the tanks will be carried out at a facility that previously repaired Algerian Army armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs).

According to Mikhail Barabanov, editor of the Moscow Defense Brief , the value of the contract could reach USD1 billion. Barabanov said he thinks the contract is one of the largest ever concluded for the delivery of MBTs.

Boeing, Saab Unveil Ground Launched SDB

By Aaron Mehta 10:06 p.m. EDT March 10, 2015

WASHINGTON — Boeing and Saab have teamed up to develop a Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) program, with three successful test launches of the new system completed last month.

The three tests, conducted at a range in Sweden, proved that the Boeing and Saab design could successfully launch a SDB weapon from the ground, sync up with GPS and guide the weapon to its target, opening up what Beth Kluba, vice president for Boeing Weapons and Missile Systems, called "all-angle, all-aspect attack."

The system essentially sticks a GBU-39B small diameter bomb, widely used by the US military and a number of international customers, on the front of a M26 rocket. The M26 is set to be demilitarized by 2018 under a set of cluster munitions treaties, meaning the GLSDB program would essentially be recycling an item that countries were planning to stockpile or scrap.

The weapon is designed to be launched out of a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), used by a number of US allies already, avoiding the need to design a new launch system. That MLRS can hold six weapons per pod, with two pods per vehicle.

Executives from the two companies are positioning the system as a low-cost product that meets a requirement gap by combining off-the-shelf products.

Video of Boeing's Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb

"These are technologies that are already in use," Kluba said. "It's off-the-shelf technology. That really drives the risk down for this new capability."

Once launched, the SDB acts as any air-launched SDB would, which means ground-based commanders now have 360-degree coverage. The weapon can do both high and low angles of attack, fly around terrain to hit targets on the back of mountains, or circle back around to attack a target behind the launch vehicle.

Range-wise, the GLSDB can hit targets 150 kilometers in front of the launcher or 70 kilometers behind it.

While declining to put a price range for the system, Kluba said it will be "very affordable" and comparable in price to anything the MLRS currently uses. She also predicted an 18- to 24-month delivery time from when a contract is signed to when the system would be fielded.

"This is not developmental, it's not PowerPoint," she said. "It' hardware, it exists, and through our investment we're able to bring this capability to the war fighter very quickly."

That investment she mentions is all internal R&D spending, something split between the two companies.

According to Kluba and Saab North America President Michael Andersson, there are ongoing discussions with a number of customers, including several who were present for the weapon tests in February. While Kluba confirmed the US Army is looking at the system, she declined to identify other customers.

Boeing actually began development of the GLSDB system in 2011, but dramatically sped up the process once Saab signed on as a partner in August.

Both executives also declined to go into details of how the investment has been split between the two companies. However, it is clear that a big part of Saab's role will be to help sell the system to nations overseas, something in line with previous Boeing teaming efforts.

"From Boeing's point of view, this was something we wanted to do and we were moving towards that goal," Kluba said. "As we conducted out various reviews, we saw an opportunity, because we have a relationship in place with Saab, and as we were looking at the market and how to be most successful in penetrating the global market, we saw an opportunity."

"We view ourselves as equal partners," Andersson said. "We're bringing different skills and capabilities to the program, and that ranges from engineering production, testing and also marketing."

Andersson added that there are 10 potential initial customers identified by the companies, adding that this is a program that could exist even if the US does not buy in.

"Looking at the international coalition partners, this is a very important capability," he said. "In the US context it may be more complimentary. Here it is a unique capability that they haven't had access too, and that's really important in terms of looking at the broader market."

France to invest €330 million upgrading 218 Leclerc Main Battle Tanks

Mar 12, 2015

The planned modernization work will enable Leclerc MBTs to employ its heavy, direct firepower and mobility as part of the future "SCORPION" joint tactical groups (GTIA). The contract provides for the delivery of 200 "upgraded Leclerc" tanks and 18 "Renovated DCL" recovery vehicles from 2020.

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) notified Nexter Systems of the Leclerc tank renovation contract. This order constitutes the third operation launched by the French Ministry of Defence under the SCORPION programme intended to modernise the French Army’s contact forces.

Valued at approximately €330 million, the contract provides for the delivery of 200 “Renovated Leclerc” tanks, representing half of the current inventory, and 18 “Renovated DCL” recovery vehicles. Deliveries of the upgraded Leclerc are expected to begin in 2020.

The planned renovation work will enable the Leclerc to make the best use of its fire power and mobility within future “SCORPION” joint tactical groups (GTIA). Thanks to the development of specific interfaces for the new CONTACT tactical radio system and the SCORPION information and command system (), it will be able to effectively network with all components of future “SCORPION” GTIAs. Moreover, the upgrade of its protection through the development of specific armour kits will enable the Leclerc tank to deal more effectively with new threats, such as improvised explosive devices.

A 3rd generation tank with a high degree of automation and diagnostic assistance, the Leclerc tank currently gives the French land forces “first entry” capability as part of an international coalition. The renovation operation launched aims to maintain this capacity beyond 2040.

Gestern (21.03.2015) haben amerikanische und osteuropäische Truppen die Operation Atlantic Resolve im Baltikum abgeschlossen. Dabei wurde die multinationale Zusammenarbeit des Militärs der Vereinigten Staaten, Estland, Lettland, Litauen und Polen geübt. Der Auslöser für die ganze Aktion war (und ist) die russische Aggression gegen die Ukraine und gegen die baltischen Staaten. Auf amerikanischer Seite nam das 2d Cavalry Regiment an der Übung teil.

Der Abschluss des Drills ist der Dragoon Ride der Radfahrzeuge der 2d Cavalry über 2.000 km zurück nach Vilseck (Bayern)
Der Ablauf des Dragoon Ride kann teilweise per Twitter oder Youtube verfolgt werden.

Unter der OP Atlantic Resolve fanden und finden etliche Manöver und Übungen statt und werden auch in Zukunft stattfinden. Die von dir genannte Aktion von Teilen (3rd Squadron) des 2nd Cavalry Regiment sind dabei nur ein kleiner Teil des Engagements der US-Amerikaner. Hier eine Übersicht der vergangenen und aktuellen Aktionen unter der OP Atlantic Resolve: http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2014/...heet_031115.pdf

Lithuania seeks PzH 2000 artillery buy
Lithuania is looking to buy 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) 155 mm self-propelled artillery (SPA) systems from Germany, it was announced on 15 April.

The news emerged during a visit by Lithuanian Defence Minister Juozas Olekas to his German counterpart Ursula von der Leyen.

Olekas said he had asked "about the possibility of buying German PzH 2000 self-propelled artillery and received a positive response". The Lithuanian minister added: "This will allow us to have experts in May launch specific negotiations, which, hopefully, will in the near future [see us] acquire the necessary capacity," according to a statement published by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence (MoD)

The Lithuanian MoD statement additionally noted that the country is also interested in the possibility of buying German infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).

Although the Lithuanian MoD did not specify how many PzH 2000s or which IFV it was interested in buying, the German MoD clarified that the programme was for 12 SPA, and for ARTEC Boxer 8x8 IFV. Any Boxer purchase would include the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR), which oversees the programme for Germany and the Netherlands.

Norwegian Army modernizing through a technological leap

24-04-2015

On April 23 the Norwegian Ministry of Defence announced plans to further strengthen the capabilities of the Norwegian Army. Defence minister, Ms Ine Eriksen Søreide stated that a plan to modernize the main battle tank Leopard 2A4NO and to procure a new and modern air defence system will come in addition to the ongoing fielding of a host of modern infantry fighting vehicles in the CV-90 family. The total investment is estimated to approximately $1700 millions.

The plan constitutes a great technological improvement for the Norwegian Army. When completed, the Norwegian Army will have a fleet of modern tanks and fighting vehicles that are fully network enabled, with increased firepower, mobility and protection. Together with a new mobile air-defence system, the war fighting capabilities of the Norwegian Army will be significantly improved.

The primary task of the Norwegian Army is to constitute a threshold for war. The modernized version of the Norwegian Army will likely be operational by 2020.

Tja, Norwegen legt sein Öl gut an. Wer reich, schuldenfrei und gut versorgt ist, kann mal eben seine ganze Armee neu ausrüsten.

Weiß man schon, was statt der A4NO kommen soll? Wäre ja wohl sinnvoll die Wannen zu behalten. Sprich Upgrades auf A6/A7.

It gets better firepower through an upgraded and better cannon with new fire-sharing system and it gets better protection with more and better armor, and last but not least: It becomes a better communication system which enables us to operate in networks with other departments, says Nytrøen.

Denmark has selected the General Dynamics European Land Systems - MOWAG Piranha 5 8x8 to be its new armoured personnel carrier (APC), the Danish Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 30 April.

Die NATO-Nordflange besteht aus 46+6 Leopardpanzern.

Das ist irgendwie auch bescheiden.

MCPP-N Modernization in Norway
By Master Sgt. Chad McMeen
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa
Trøndelag Region, Norway, August 14, 2014



M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and other vehicles and equipment are staged for transportation at the designated offload pier during a pre-planned Single Ship Movement and offload of military equipment from a Maritime Prepositioning Force ship in the Trøndelag region of Norway. U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Lejeune, NC, in coordination with their Norwegian counterparts, are modernizing some of the equipment currently stored within six caves as a part of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway by placing approximately 350 containers of gear and nearly 400 pieces of heavy rolling stock into the storage caves. Specific equipment which will greatly increase the program's readiness includes M1A1 Main Battle Tanks, Tank Retrievers, Armored Breeching Vehicles, Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV) Gun Trucks and several variants of the MTVR 7-1/2 ton trucks.
M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and other vehicles and equipment are staged for transportation at the designated offload pier during a pre-planned Single Ship Movement and offload of military equipment from a Maritime Prepositioning Force ship in the Trøndelag region of Norway. U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Lejeune, NC, in coordination with their Norwegian counterparts, are modernizing some of the equipment currently stored within six caves as a part of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway by placing approximately 350 containers of gear and nearly 400 pieces of heavy rolling stock into the storage caves. Specific equipment which will greatly increase the program's readiness includes M1A1 Main Battle Tanks, Tank Retrievers, Armored Breeching Vehicles, Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV) Gun Trucks and several variants of the MTVR 7-1/2 ton trucks.

Dänemark beschafft den Piranha V als M113 Ersatz

http://www.janes.com/article/51105/denmark...s-artillery-buy

Die NATO-Nordflange besteht aus 46+6 Leopardpanzern.

Das ist irgendwie auch bescheiden.

Nach Informationen der Süddeutschen Zeitung soll der Nachfolger für das Flugabwehrraketen-System Patriot von der Firma MBDA kommen, die das gemeinsam mit dem US-Rüstungskonzern Lockheed Martin entwickelte System Meads zur Serienreife bringen soll.