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FY2018 US army budget request.
https://www.asafm.army.mil/documents/BudgetMaterial/fy2018/wtcv.pdf
https://www.asafm.army.mil/documents/BudgetMaterial/fy2018/opa1.pdf
https://www.asafm.army.mil/documents/BudgetMaterial/fy2018/ammo.pdf
https://www.asafm.army.mil/documents/BudgetMaterial/fy2018/missiles.pdf

 

 

56 M1A1 upgraded to M1A2 SEPv3
287 Low Profile CROWS and 90 Ammunition Data Links for field upgrades
87 APS systems for Abrams

 

60 M2A2ODS and M7A3 Bradleys upgraded to M2A4 and M7A4 Bradleys
345 Bradley ECP1 kits (track and suspension system upgrades) and 134 Bradley ECP2 kits (improves the power train and electrical system) for field upgrades
35 APS systems for Bradleys

 

107 AMPV in multiple variants

 

71 M109A6/M992A2 Paladin sets upgraded to M109A7/M992A3

 

16 M88A1 upgraded to M88A2 Hercules

 

7 Assault Breacher Vehicles

 

27 Joint Assault Bridges

 

100 Ground Mobility Vehicles

 

2,100 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles in multiple variants

 

-25mm
241,000 M793 TP-T

 

-30mm
39,000 Mk258 APFSDS-T
116,000 Mk238 HEI-T
112,000 Mk317 TPFSDS-T
245,000 Mk239 TP-T

 

-105mm
3,000 M724A2 TPDS-T

 

-120mm
3,000 M829A4 APFSDS-T
20,000 M1002 TPMP-T

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So, here is the latest news regarding a new tank for the US Military....

 

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The US Army has requested USD36.242 million in fiscal year 2018 (FY 2018) for its Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) platform that it hopes can quickly deploy with relatively low logistics demand but enough protection and firepower - likely via a light- to medium-tank - to ensure the infantry's freedom of action.  In FY 2017 the army received USD9.678 million with which it is starting an analysis of alternatives (AoA) to assess the "operational effectiveness, suitability, and life-cycle cost" to meet requirements contained within MPF's initial development documents, according to the army.  The AoA's results are to support a 'Milestone B' decision in mid-FY 2019 to officially start the programme's engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase.

 

I'm not sure exactly what this means.  Apparently they will spend 10 million dollars in order to come up with a description of the new vehicle they want.  

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I believe that includes feasibility tests as well. Do note that the US Army should be conducting trials on an existing Abrams platform to test the feasibility of a new operational concept - drone operating from a tank. More specifically, have a crewman replaced with a specialized operator to control a wide array of UGVs and maybe UAVs.

It could be that these are connected.

 

I haven't been paying attention lately, but what exactly is the MPF?

Is it the supposed M1A3 or fills another niche like a medium weight family to replace the Bradley for example?

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MPF = Mobile Protected Firepower

 

It's not an Abrams, but more like another attempt to field a light tank like the M8 AGS, meant to support IBCT troops and conduct armored reconnaissance, all of that with minimal logistic requirements. There are already several candidates/offerings like the GDLS Griffin (an ASCOD2 with a stripped-down Abrams turret and XM360 gun) or ST Kinetics' NGAFV. IIRC, BAE is also considering pushing forward its updated M8 (recently spotted at AUSA) for this competition.

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14 hours ago, Walter_Sobchak said:

So, here is the latest news regarding a new tank for the US Military....

 

 

I'm not sure exactly what this means.  Apparently they will spend 10 million dollars in order to come up with a description of the new vehicle they want.  

 

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Trying to piece together what is going on with 30mm armed Stryker ICVD's, which is the ECP 2 upgrade cycle.

The initial lot for the 2nd Cavalry SBCT will use Kongsberg's MCT-30 turret and the RFI released in early March helps clarify what the US army is looking for in a fleet wide application.

 

-the ability to mount and fire a Javelin or TOW from under armor (preferably a Javelin)

-a sight based on the IFLIR B-Kit (used by Abrams/Bradleys)

-a weight of 5,000 lbs or less

-optics to allow occupants to assist in situational awareness 

-willing to eat the sunk cost of the Kongsberg turret if an alternative's cost savings are viable

-willing to use a different gun than the XM813 if the vendor pays for qualifications

-up to 9 SBCT's worth of vehicles would be upgraded (760 vehicles)

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1 hour ago, Collimatrix said:

Excellent.  Now they just need to bring in the T29s and T34s that are rotting in a jungle somewhere and get started.

I believe they (and the T30) have at least been given a roof to hide under.  Google Maps has rather recent imagery of the store yard, and the spot along the road that they sat by is now empty.

 

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Link to an album, now two years old

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