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    Some more detail, here:
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    I get what you mean. I reckon - speculation alert - that the core auto loader is the Meggitt action with the capacity adjusted to the size constraints. I’ll see if I can get a definitive answer, as I didn’t have any luck today.
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    I just asked the GD PM on the booth. He said it was the Meggitt auto loader. Make of that what you will.
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    Spoke to the Meggitt guy. I’ll reengage today to clarify.
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    34 rounds in the cassette - not carousel - if that’s the off the shelf configuration.
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    Elbit USA’s UT50 turret for the BAE OMFV.
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    I’ve got a research request regarding the M48. I’ve found some good turret references online: But nothing as detailed for the hull. Any pointers welcome. Cheers.
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    In what amounts to one of the most prolonged examples of capability edging, we’re reentering the decision/announcement window for 400-3. RUMINT has some interesting points of speculation, noting that this is a mix of industry, CASG, AHQ, & think tank chatter. Options reportedly discussed: - a reduction of 400-3 to 100 vehicles, with 400-4 being a follow-on buy of an unspecified quantity. - up to 1/3 of of the procured number of vehicles, whatever that number is, being fitted for, but not with a turret, having a RWS instead to reduce costs. Additional turrets would be procured during -3 sustainment. - all ‘manoeuvre support vehicle’ variants being deleted, with the capability need being met by the Heavy Armoured Capability System M1150 breachers & M1110 AVLB. Time will tell, but the predicted post-election turbulence has come to pass. The minister for defence/deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has recused himself from the selection process, given the implications for his electorate. The selection will be proceeding regardless of the Defence Strategic Review.
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    It was present on the 2003 invasion of Iraq vehicles. Iirc, the later bar armour was Afghan specific.
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    Looking at CVR(T), specifically the turret. Any pointers for references for turret geometry/layout would be welcome. The only information I’ve got is “Metal Plate, Aluminium Alloy, Armour” ranging in thickness from 3/4” to 1 - 1/2”. Diagrams, sections, drawings welcome. Looking to draw up a basic shell in CAD.
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    Looks like JLTV is back on the cards.
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    Another parliamentary update on AJAX. https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5803/cmselect/cmpubacc/259/summary.html
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    Yep, I was referring to the Rheinmetall slide at €4bn. Interestingly, the Phase 2 cam tract was the largest in Rheinmetall’s history. Should they take Phase 3, it would supplant that record.
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    €10 million = $AUD14.8 million.
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    Gun shields, sorry, “Objective Commander’s Weapon Station” for AMPV: https://www.army.mil/article/255320/?fbclid=IwAR2sB31uEVi5ao3EHZQ2dS2GR2GiA65zwrMxkagqktxdC5HB0hfA4OSynD8&linkId=160429295
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    Tracking the topic - I started the thread in 2018! If the Chief is saying that it’s two years until Boxer gets Spike - if at all - then turreted Block 2 Boxers won’t be seen until 2024/25 at the earliest. The Block 1 Boxers are back at Redbank as of last month. No idea what they’re in for, or for how long. An apparent side effect of using a gas-operated, medium calibre gun in a crewed turret, rather than an externally-powered chain gun, Is toxicity in the crew module. This is further exacerbated by a high(er than necessary) rate of fire. Will be interesting if this problem persists into Lance 2.0.
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    Some more from the Chief of Army about Lance on Boxer: https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/army-says-boxer-8x8-will-not-be-able-to-fire-guided-missiles/ “It will not have an organic anti-armour weapon – they will be carried by the troops inside to engage those sorts of threats.” On Iron Fist (or any active protection system): ”Another surprise was the revelation that Boxers will not be equipped with an Active Protection System (APS)…Originally the Boxers were to be equipped with the Iron Fist system from Elbit, but Army say that the mission profile for the vehicles means that will no longer required.” This tracks with Boxer shifting from combat reconnaissance vehicle to battlegroup support vehicle. This shift from frontline rearward relates to vehicle performance shortcomings, apparently. Lance also reportedly has issues with toxicity in the turret, something Army last experienced with Scorpion turreted M113s. From the ABC article: “Military insiders claim Rheinmetall's Boxer is experiencing "carbon monoxide toxicity" inside the vehicle, vibration problems for passengers…”
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    Related. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-06/multi-billion-dollar-army-vehicle-project-facing-cutbacks/100968910
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    Announcement of the decision kicked into the long grass.
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    Agreed.
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    Your mates are saying Redback won? Nice.
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    Got the cart before the horse. Alleged - yes rumoured - noise, vibration, & unreliability issues during RMA, hence the commonwealth direction to try the Soucy rubber tracks.
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    Well, if the rumours are correct, Lynx has been chosen by the government for Land 400 Phase 3. Here are the current rumours: Political: - 400-3 will be announced prior to the federal election (~21 May 22) & associated caretaker period. - Rheinmetall was chosen by the Defence Minister. - the incipient federal election meant Rheinmetall was favoured by MINDEF. - PM faced a choice: choose Rheinmetall or face a leadership challenge by MINDEF. Military: - Army’s preferred equipment solution was Redback. - Army’s advice to MINDEF was Redback. - MINDEF distrusts ADF leadership (see Brereton Report). - this echoes selection of MRH over Blackhawk. - Army fears an “Australian AJAX” with vibration & reliability issues of Lynx to be resolved. Industrial: - the L400-3 project, even with the reduction of scope of the numbers & variants, will represent Rheinmetall’s largest single contract ever. - Rheinmetall’s largest contract prior to this was L400-2. Either way, Lynx appears to be it. **RUMINT**
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    Soft ERA(?) contents. Never know when you’ll need to make ice cubes, I guess.
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    “Hanwha Defense Australia has announced the site of its new Australian military vehicle production facility. The company will construct a new facility on a 20- hectare site at Avalon Airport in the Greater Geelong precinct some 60km west of Melbourne’s CBD. Construction of a state-of-the-art specialist armoured vehicle manufacturing plant is scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2022 and take 24 months to complete. It is estimated that over 100 jobs will be created during construction of the $170 million Hanwha facility, which will ultimately support a large, long-term set of advanced manufacturing jobs when completed. Hanwha Defense Australia has been contracted for project Land 8116, a $0.9 to $1.3 billion project that will see the Commonwealth acquire self-propelled artillery systemsto be manufactured at the new facility. The company is also one of two shortlisted contenders for another multi-billion-dollar project where the Commonwealth is seeking to acquire up to 450 Infantry Fighting Vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.Design work on Hanwha’s new specialist armoured vehicle manufacturing plant has been underway for some time and is now in its final stages. The 32,000 square metre state-ofthe-art facility will initially be focussed on the production of Hanwha’s AS9 self-propelled howitzer, but pre-planning has been conducted to allow for the rapid expansion of operations should Hanwha also win the Infantry Fighting Vehicle project. In addition to the potential for multiple assembly lines, the plant will feature a 1500 metre test track, a deep-water test facility and an obstacle course to ensure the Hanwha vehicles function as intended prior to delivery. Ample provision has been made for Hanwha’s Australian industry partners to co-locate on the new site as necessary to streamline the manufacturing process and add maximum versatility as Hanwha’s Australian interests expand. Australian veteran owned project management consultancy Conscia has been working closely with Hanwha on site selection, facility design and the tender process to determine which building company will be engaged to construct the facility. There are five 100% Australian owned Victorian based construction companies currently shortlisted in an ongoing Request for Tender process. This support of local opportunities will continue throughout construction with a focus on the supply of locally sourced materials, veteran and indigenous employment opportunities, trainee and apprentice skills development and eventually supporting over 100 construction jobs in the Geelong Region.”
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