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    Good clarifying information @SH_MM : I guess we’ll see. One thing is certain (need to find the link) is that only 17 kits/conversions have been funded. Contrast that with the Abrams fit where several battalion sets have been purchased. We’ve also seen the Abrams fit out on M1A1 FEP & M1A2 SEPv2, which demonstrates the modularity of the base tank, as well as the kit.
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    Only available on 17, specifically modified tanks, whereas the Abrams kit is modular + appliqué, similar in concept to TUSK.
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    They fixed the mountings, dummy or not, and finished assembly. Attachment of the live units uses mounting blocks on the stowage racks, similar to TUSK2. Here’s the display-ready one:
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    Update on Ajax provided to Parliament. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2021-09-06/hcws260 - testing still paused - no schedule to resolve issues or declare IOC Seems somewhat untidy.
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    Abrams on display with Trophy mounts.
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    Evolution of the Lynx & Lance for OMFV.
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    Seems like drawings of an AS21?
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    Not yet. NIOA is likely to be the only producer of any 30x173mm for both Mk44 & Mk30-2. The local ammunition production angle is a little off the mark, imo - the real point is interoperability. The ADF routinely operates alongside US but the Boxer’s gun can’t use in-service US 30mm ammunition. Local production is important, as is interoperability. For a news article, “not made here” is an easier sell. Flashbacks to Baghdad 2003 when Australian ASLAV crews were let down by the ADF logistic system & had source 25mm ammunition for their M242 guns from the US Army’s 3rd Infantry Division.
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    NIOA’s precinct isn’t producing anything, yet. The 30mm link used only fits in the Mk30 gun & is proprietary to Rheinmetall.
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    I reiterate: the NIOA’s Benalla plant is not up and running. The 30mm RDA ammunition it has delivered via the MMC to date is 100% imported.
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    NIOA’s Benalla plant isn’t up & running yet. “30mm” listed on the MMC doesn’t specify whether it’s 30x113mm (for Tiger or the soon-to-come AH-64E) or 30x173mm, nor does it specify the nature (service, practice etc.), nor does it specify who’s ammunition is being made. You’re putting a lot of stock in “30mm” on a website to mean “Rheinmetall’s proprietary 30x173mm ammunition for the Mk30-2/ABM is/will being/be manufactured by NIOA at Benalla via their MMC contract vehicle.”
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    *according to some in this thread.
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    Boxer - specifically Lance - isn’t up to the job, reportedly.
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    Boxer issues down under. Dozens of combat reconnaissance vehicles face serious technical issues, posing a threat to the $5.6 billion project The vehicle's turrets are vulnerable to missile attacks as they are too heavy to add anti-missile protection Defence privately threatened manufacturer Rheinmetall with listing the CRV as a project of concern https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-11/army-boxer-light-armoured-vehicle-delays-turret/100343228
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    Snap!
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    Apparently a tracked vehicle that uses Boxer modules is in the works.
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    Some in Australia, too, looks like.
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    Liking the Flintstones cam on the Lynx:
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    Mooted - now muted 😂
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    RMA video of progress to date.
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    Some stills: Cage armour. cheers.
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    New RMA footage:
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    Hanwha Defense talking about Redback:
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    Intellectual Property shenanigans between Thales & Madritsch about a trigger mechanism designed to overcome the unlocking of the 5.56mm bolt when an attached 40mm grenade launcher is fired. Paragraphs 6-19 describe the mechanism & the problem. https://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2021/QSC21-170.pdf The Cliff’s notes version: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/nioa-wins-case-against-thales-over-misleading-and-deceptive-behaviours#.YQsg2lgCHFo.twitter
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    Upgraded Kuwaiti M1A2K fitted with Meggitt Defense Auxiliary Cooling & Power System. https://meggittdefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ACPS.pdf
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