France picks German-made Heckler&Koch 416 assault rifle to replace FAMAS
The HK416 assault rifle of the German company Heckler & Koch was chosen by the General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) to replace the FAMAS, as part of the call for tenders for the individual weapon of the future (AIF). The five manufacturers who submitted bids (Heckler & Koch, FN Herstal, Beretta, Sig Sauer and HS…
The first six F-16 from Portugal will arrive in Romania
The first six upgraded F16 aircraft will arrive in Romania over from Portugal on Wednesday, September 28. The aircraft have been upgraded, have new engines and were painted in several shades of gray. The F-16s have had their engines changed and went through a process of modernization, called mid-life upgrade – improvements at the mid-cycle…
EUTM RCA replace EUMAM RCA
Today (16 July 2016), the EU training mission of the Central African Army (EUTM RCA) was launched, with a two-year mandate. The mission is to provide advice and training but also to bring its military expertise to the EU Delegation, in particular to set up more general projects. Its role is defined according to three priorities:1.)…