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Block 1 Boxer with Lance 1.0 turret cleared for static firing of practice 30mm natures as part of the introduction into service. Turret conversion continues. 
 

 

 

 
Photo credit: LAC Solomon & PTE Hilton. 

Dutch seem happy with it. 
 
Speaking of underperforming, here’s some pics of Lance 1.0.


 
 

 

 

 
First Australian Army turret conversion course. Pics: Private Jacob Hilton. 

I haven't sen any such reports. All latest reports are related only to the fact at this moment it's impossible to sign the final contract before parlamentary elections which means everything will be again delayed (if no other issues come with the new government).  
 
Before there was a lot of fuss related to Rheinmetall lobbying but there were basically no reports about any technical issues of any of the contenders (which doesn't mean none issues appeared). 
 

To quote Indiana Jones “It belongs in a museum!” Warrior trials vehicles disposed of. 
 
 

Unverified reports from the Czech trials describing the LF41’s (automotive) performance as “disastrous” citing “multiple pack failures” of the Liebherr engine.
 
Anyone heard/seen anything to confirm or refute?

Well, Rheinmetall is a profit-oriented business... so not really surprising. I think however this is mainly related to the fact that KMW (as part of KNDS) now helps marketing Nexter's truck-based CAESAR howitzer and Rheinmetall wants to compete against that. KNDS basically decides beforehand which of its two entities (KMW or Nexter) will offer their solutions to potential customers. This means the Boxer RCH 155 (a KMW product, despite being based on the Boxer hull) might not be offered to certain customers, if KNDS believes that the CAESAR is more likely to gain a contract. In such a case, Rheinmetall would end up seeing no dime. In theory KMW also offers the AGM on Iveco trucks, but due to the cost and maturity of CAESAR, the latter option seems to be KNDS' first choice.
 
So Rheinmetall's HX3-based artillery is IMO mostly aimed to compete against ATMOS, ARCHER, CAESAR, DANA, and the likes. It is being offered to Germany, as Germany's requirements for the future wheeled SPG at the current stage are still were open, though supposedly the people at the Bundeswehr's artillery school in Idar-Oberstein already have declared the Boxer RCH 155 as their favored option.
 
KMW is also working on a new IFV to compete with the KF31/KF41 Lynx on the international market. The forced withdrawal from the Czech IFV program seems to have killed faith in any export success of the Puma, even though feedback was generally positive until their last minute requirement changes.
 

Rheinmetall pushing the HX3 so that it minimises payments to external-to-Rheinmetall subcontractors. Boxer makes money for both Rheinmetall & KMW, HX3 makes money for Rheinmetall. 

3 shots in approx 30 seconds, K9 155mm artillery

Ajax situation is ramping up. Trials have been suspended for a second time and Ministers now believe that senior officers hid the extent of problems so that it would not get cancelled during the integrated review.
 

Tricking Ministers will likely be Ajax's death knell.

Some renders of the AS21 for sim purposes. 
 

 

 

 

Some renders of the AS21 for sim purposes. 
 

 

 

 

Some renders of the AS21 for sim purposes. 
 

 

 

 

Dutch seem happy with it. 
 
Speaking of underperforming, here’s some pics of Lance 1.0.


 
 

 

 

 
First Australian Army turret conversion course. Pics: Private Jacob Hilton. 

Some renders of the AS21 for sim purposes. 
 

 

 

 

Some renders of the AS21 for sim purposes. 
 

 

 

 

Some renders of the AS21 for sim purposes. 
 

 

 

 

Note the laser warning receivers and the new integration of the SCM60 situational awareness cameras.
 
 
Better accuracy when firing on the move.

Some renders of the AS21 for sim purposes. 
 

 

 

 

Some renders of the AS21 for sim purposes. 
 

 

 

 

Some photos of the K2M model. These were taken at the "Korea Defense Component & Equipment Fair 2021".
 

 

or any other - even vapouware EOS types   Iron Fist just does not do what it says on the tin.

Some renders of the AS21 for sim purposes. 
 

 

 

 

Some renders of the AS21 for sim purposes. 
 

 

 

 

All reasonable points. Will be interesting to see how it all plays out. 
 
New (infantry) boss for L400 at the end of the year, new guy in AHQ (black hat), new user rep in forces command (infantry - lightfighter); all setting up for an interesting evaluation. 
 
 

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