Interesting tidbit about US Army robotic systems...RCV(L) is to be attritable...

Story at Army Recognition...

I find the above graphic interesting.  The RCV(L) is to be attritable?  I wonder what the price point is with that being the case.  Its to have a robust sensor package AND limited self defense capability (with the ability to handoff strikes to more capable systems)?

Sounds like a tall order with a throw away system.  Additionally (and I'm assuming here) I'm guessing that the Squad Support Vehicles will also fall into this category.

Sorry folks.

I'm just not buying it.

Does anyone have a clear view on the Army's concepts for using these things? I just don't see how they're gonna square this circle.

Sidenote.  I notice the Crusher has made a return in their graphics...was always a fan of that beast.

Open Comment Post. 12 Jan 2020

Chinese/Pakistan joint military drills...

Pakistani and Chinese military hold joint drills pic.twitter.com/vpWb38RBMa

— RT (@RT_com) January 12, 2020

1st Chinese Type 055 Destroyer (NATO/OSD Renhai - Class CRUISER!) Commissioned...

The 1st 055 Destroyer Nanchang, hull number 101, is commissioned today at a naval port in Qingdao. pic.twitter.com/fZ4PnSiJTO

— dafeng cao (@dafengcao) January 12, 2020

Serbia upgrading its IFVs...

via Army Recognition.

Serbian army plans to modernize its fleet of BVP-M80A, a tracked armored IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) that enters in service with the Serbian Army in 1982. The BVP-M80A is an improved variant of the M-80 IFV which was seen for the first time in public during a parade in Belgrade in May 1975.

At the end of December 2019, Serbian Center for Weapons and Military Equipment Testing has presented a modernized version of the BVP M-80A during a live demonstration that was attended by the Serbian Minister of Defense Aleksandar Vulin.

The BVP-M80A is a backbone of the Mechanized Infantry Units of the Serbian Armed Forces, and its modernization is a priority for the Military Technical Institute’s development along with the Serbian Defense Industry.

One of the basic requirements for modernization is to significantly increase the level of ballistic protection of this device and to increase the firepower – Miloradović explains, adding that in order to increase the ballistic protection of the armored body, a complete reorganization of the interior space and elements for the accommodation of the crew of the vehicle was carried out and to compensate for the increase in the vehicle mass, the engine power was increased.

The modernized version of the BVP-M80A has new ballistic protection and new firepower including a new 30mm automatic cannon and new anti-tank launcher systems able to fire modernized 2F and 2T Malyutka anti-tank guided missiles. The roof of the turret is also equipped with a new optoelectronic system with a long-range thermal imaging camera. The previous version of the BVP M-80 is armed with a Hispano-Suiza HS.804 20mm automatic cannon that has an effective range of about 1500 meters and a twin launcher for the Yugoslav-built Sagger ATGM Anti-Tank Guided Missile.

Here. 

Pretty neat looking upgrade.  Wonder if its effective...if it is then this could be a seller.

Russian warship close call (bad ship driving) with an American Destroyer...

Close call yesterday in the Arabian Sea between a Russian Navy ship and USS Farragut (DDG 99) #Iran #US pic.twitter.com/ft5pF3cUrL

— CNW (@ConflictsW) January 10, 2020

I've been curious about this aspect of Russian behavior.  In short its batshit crazy.

I remember the cold war stories of ships playing bumper car on the high seas, damn near dog fights in the sky and standoffs at the border of NATO/Warsaw Pact.

But why today?

They've buzzed our ships, and are still playing bumper car (or close to it) on the high seas.

Why?

Boxer Drive Module - Tracked...

But when will some bright spark sit down and turn my photoshop into a physical module, that thereby doubles the number of available variants... pic.twitter.com/tMZYDPRJe6

— Atheist Messiahschtein (@LatestMessiah) January 7, 2020

Open Comment Post. 10 Jan 2020

General Dynamics Canada releases pic of MPF...

Note.  I have alot of difficulty believing GD-Canada would release such a grainy pic of their vehicle.  Could it have been a release from an employee?  Not sure.  It does look good though...Gotta ask again.  Should the USMC consider replacing its Abrams M1A1's with this vehicle?  If light is the new right then a 70 ton tank for amphibious operations just ain't gonna cut it.

Moral Conundrum...Is this Green Beret right?

https://captain-price-official.tumblr.com/post/190155991514/yeah-they-should

 

Is the Green Beret right?  I say yes.

We excuse all the "accidental" killings by air but prosecute those that do it face to face?

War is hell.  Accept the chaos and move on.  You can't legalize what is at its heart an immoral activity (when you get down to the bare bones of the thing that is...war is nation state sanctioned murder).

Indonesian Marine Corps BMP-3F coming ashore (pic)...

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BMP-3F . . . . 📷Anadolu Agency #bmp3 #korpsmarinir #resimenkavalerimarinir #tnial⚓️

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Ghannatha Fast Troop Carrier

Ghannatha Fast Troop Carrier armed with 1 MLG 27 27×145 mm cannon & 1 M2HB HMG. Crew: 3, Passengers: 42.

Made in Sweden for HAE pic.twitter.com/kIjDNdwrQz

— Jimkir (@Jimkir78) January 8, 2020