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VBTP Guarani: A New APC for Brazil

VBTP Guarani: A New APC for Brazil

VBTP concept(click to view full) In December 2009, Brazil signed a EUR 2.5 billion deal with Italy's Iveco that aims to renew its wheeled armored personnel carrier fleet, and revive Brazil's land vehicle defense industry in the bargain. The 6x6 Guarani Viatura...

Up to $150M to Help DARPA’s Tactical Tech Programs

Up to $150M to Help DARPA’s Tactical Tech Programs

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Tactical Technology Office has 3 major focus areas. Advanced Platforms does a lot of work in robotics, from load carriers that walk like a dog (LS3) to UAVs designed to stay up for months (Vulture). They also do work...

Rapid Fire 2011-05-05: Body Armor Vests

Rapid Fire 2011-05-05: Body Armor Vests

* Boeing charged the US Army $13 million more than the "fair and reasonable" price for 18 parts, the DoD Inspector General concludes [PDF]; so far, Boeing has refunded $1.6 million. * House Armed Services Committee panels release details of FY 2012 National Defense...