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Otokar hasn't been aggressive with its marketing of this vehicle. The 8x8 and especially the 6x6 look like they should be best sellers. Wonder what gives.
Saturday, October 03, 2020
New Zealand Defense Force Beach Recovery Vehicle...
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@thinkdefence the @NZDefenceForce doing a new beach recovery vehicle. Not armoured but fit for purpose! Well done @NZDefenceForce in picking @CaterpillarInc ! pic.twitter.com/Ky5v1NZMUp
— Matthew Shea (@MatthewsECLIPS) September 24, 2020
If Berger doesn't nail this bastard's dick to the wall then Marine Corps discipline is a joke.
Thanks to Dave for the link!
via Stars and Stripes.
The two-star general in charge of U.S. Marines in Europe and Africa is under investigation for allegations that he used a racial slur during a recent training event with his troops, the Corps said Friday.
“We are aware of the allegations,” said Capt. Joseph Butterfield, a Marine Corps spokesman. “The Marine Corps takes all allegations of misconduct seriously, regardless of rank, and appropriate actions will be taken if the allegations are substantiated.”
The Marine Corps confirmation came in response to questions from Stars and Stripes about whether Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, who commands Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, used a derogatory term for Blacks in the presence of other Marines.
“When allegations are made against a Marine, each Marine is afforded due process,” Butterfield said. “There is no additional information available at this time pending the conclusion of the investigation.”
If Berger just lets this motherfucker slink out of the Marine Corps with a resignation and retirement then he's exactly what I thought he was. This son of a bitch needs his dick nailed to the wall then he needs to be paraded around as an example to other Marines that if you fuck up, regardless of rank, you'll be dealt with.
You want good order and discipline?
Then you got to be fair about it. If a private fucks up he gets the big green. Same should apply to a general.
Marines are watching Berger. Let's see what you do cowboy!
Friday, October 02, 2020
Australian Army's Boxer MPV conversion course.
Note. What the fuck is going on with the Australian military? They're moving with not only a sense of urgency but speed and efficiency. I didn't read a thing about massive reforms, white papers...NOTHING. It's like one day they can't tie their shoes while drooling down the front of their shirt and the next they're sprinting across the galaxy at warp 11~!
Awesome images just released by the @DeptDefence of the first Boxer MPV Conversion Course. A great and diverse team effort to deliver a game-changing capability @AustralianArmy, especially in the face of COVID. Exciting times to be under armour, cresting the wave of the future. pic.twitter.com/2s8BhNtJp0
— Tom McDermott (@helmandproject) October 3, 2020
EOS has to be entering the T2000 into the Army's Stryker upgrade contest...
We have a pretty good idea for what each manufacturer will offer for the Army's Stryker upgrade contest EXCEPT for EOS. I got a bit tossed cause EOS Defense Systems USA doesn't list a turreted RWS on their website. EOS Australia does and its the fabulous T2000 (as seen on the Redback IFV above).
So apparently they're gonna expand their portfolio for this thing and offer it here in the states.
That will make this VERY VERY VERY interesting. We'll finally get a chance to get US hands on all the major systems and see how they flesh out.
I stand by my previous.
Berger is just itching to cancel the ACV so the pick of the Kongsberg turret was just fantasy and wishful thinking.
But what if I'm wrong.
What if the ACV is actually a "go" and the Army picks a different setup? That could change things dramatically.
Another thing occurs (and this might have already been discussed but I just missed it). Is the Army looking to transform all of its APCs into 30mm IFVs? Is a margin being built in to upgrade to the 50mm on these vehicles? Just snowballing but I thought I'd toss it out there.
Someone is about to get clobbered by the big green weenie. Army leadership is ALL OVER social media
Do you realize how much it must suck to be in leadership in the military in 2020? Just one of your Soldiers/Sailors/Airmen or Missile Marines goes online with what you thought was correct info (that turned out to be wrong) and they blab and suddenly you're getting a call from HQ Army, Quantico, Regiment or whatever! Better them than me! Army leadership is ALL OVER social media. Many will think this is good but to me it indicates TREMENDOUS micromanagement. Yeah this is a small thing but have things swung too far in the "politically correct" direction?Amy please give me the full name of the person who told you that- DM me- they are not it trouble, I just have to go straight to the point of misinformation. thx
— TRADOC_DCG (@TradocDCG) October 2, 2020
Tralcan MLRS by Chilean manufacturer FAMAE.
Quick thread on the latest Tralcan MLRS by Chilean manufacturer FAMAE. This is one of those surprisingly innovative developments and should receive more attention. Note the two different pods and keep in mind as we go forwards.
— The Other Chris (@TotherChris) September 29, 2020
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I can't stand the idea of the Missile Marine Corps but this vehicle is a perfect illustration of Berger's asinine obsession with "making the Missile Marines light".
What do I mean?
He so obsessed that he doesn't realize that the JLTV is simply incapable of doing the anti-air work that he envisions. At the LEAST he needs a medium range missile mounted on the Army's FMTV.
Will he bite?
Nope. The obsessed rarely think. They're so focused on that singular goal that they fail because they can't see the forest for the trees.
US Army picked five vendors includes GDLS, DRS, EOS, Kollsman and Pratt Miller, to build MCWS prototypes for Stryker Lethality ECP upgrade.
Note. Is this correct? I thought the Army had already picked Kongsberg for their turret.
GDLS Stryker A1 MCWS bid sample. US Army picked five vendors includes GDLS, DRS, EOS, Kollsman and Pratt Miller, to build MCWS prototypes for Stryker Lethality ECP upgrade. This is GDLS' MCWS proposal. pic.twitter.com/OhScMGeZtO
— Ronkainen (@nimingtuite) September 29, 2020
HMLA-469 Air-to-Air Missile Live-Fire Training
I wonder how long it will be till we see unmanned combat UAVs hunting our attack/utility/cargo helicopters? A few of those unmanned wingmen with AI out prowling around for helos while their manned bosses hung back would be kinda formidable I think. Putting air to air missiles on helicopters is gonna be the next big thing....not a curiosity!
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