David Moyes

Challenger 2E





 

Model is British A3 version based off Dutch variant.

Ajax armoured vehicle project back on track, says defence secretary




 

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The Army's "troubled" programme to build the new Ajax armoured vehicle "has turned a corner" according to the defence secretary.

Ben Wallace said he was confident recent fixes had put the project back on track after a series of embarrassing setbacks and delays.

The £5.5bn Ministry of Defence (MoD) project has been running for 12 years.
 

Initial trials were plagued with problems, including excessive noise and vibration. Some of those testing the vehicle complained of hearing loss and others suffered injuries like white finger - a numbness linked to the use of heavy machinery.

More than 300 individuals taking part in trials had to be assessed for hearing loss, with some found to be suffering longer term damage.

Trials have had to be halted twice and the MoD said at the time it could not determine a realistic timescale for the introduction of Ajax. There was even speculation the programme might be cancelled.

After going for a drive in one of the vehicles, he told the BBC: "It's performing very well and I'm confident we've turned the corner. We've done the remedies."

The fixes include remounting hand controls to avoid excessive vibration and a redesign of seat mountings and cushions.

Noise has been reduced thanks to dual-layer hearing protection for soldiers operating the vehicle, with an inner ear piece for communication covered by noise-cancelling headphones.

Possible Turrets for Boxer

 

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Feb. issue for @DTRmag

Although no official requirement has been released, DTR understands that given additional weight & reduced internal volume associated with fitting a manned turret on #Boxer, an unmanned one is likely to be preferred by #UK Army.

Several candidates are likely to be in the frame for observation according to industry sources including: Kongsberg RT family of unmanned turrets, Rafael MK II turret and Nexter's unmanned T40 one with 40 CTA 40mm cannon (still believed to be at prototype stage).

Team Thunder partner firms visit Hanwha’s facility




 

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Team Thunder is offering the latest version of K9A2 to the Royal Artillery. The K9A2 is equipped with a fully automatic ammunition handling system and is capable of firing nine to 10 rounds per minute, with just three crewmembers. The British variant of the K9A2 is expected to be fitted with the Composite Rubber Track, enabling faster moving for shoot and scoot operations, and lower noise and vibration levels to enhance survivability and ride quality for the crew while extending battlefield coverage.

https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=118825

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/defence-secretary-oral-statement-on-war-in-ukraine--2

Mobile Fires Programme Accelerated

AS90 replacement
Boxer RCH155, Archer on MAN and k9 Thunder potential candidates
Exploring "interim artillery capability"
 

Reviewing the number of Challenger 3 conversions

KF51 Panther Autoloader





 

Challenger PIP 1987





Challenger Weapons System Demonstrator 







Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chally

Tracked Boxer moving:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl9Sq4AtF3t/

Patria AMV XP wins competition:

https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2022/patria-amvxp-8x8-vehicle-selected-by-japan-as-a-new-wheeled-armored-personnel-carrier-wapc-for-japan-ground-self-defense-force

"Seems that AMV scored higher in terms of basic performance and cost."
 

Leopard 2A7HU



 

Ajax trials have resumed:

https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2022-10-20/hcws332

The turreted version was filmed sounding distinctively better:
 

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Hybrid Foxhound was interesting to talk through at #DVD2022, some compelling capabilities to keep maturing

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Boxer Armoured Vehicles for British Army: WFEL completes first fabricated and painted Drive Module hull with spall liner materials and driver’s bay insulation, ready to proceed into Assembly and Integration phase. This will be displayed at next week's DVD Show.

The perforated metal is super bainite.

As part of Afghanistan modifications. I think.

1 hour ago, Ramlaen said:

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/british-army-rules-out-jltv-acquisition/

They wasted 6 years on this.

Everyone knew Day 1 that JLTV could never be accepted by MoD or Government but the Army kept pushing.

I posted this a year ago: