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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. 

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. 

Only available on 17, specifically modified tanks, whereas the Abrams kit is modular + appliqué, similar in concept to TUSK. 

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:
 

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:
 

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:
 

Evolution of the Lynx & Lance for OMFV.
 

Evolution of the Lynx & Lance for OMFV.
 

Evolution of the Lynx & Lance for OMFV.
 

Evolution of the Lynx & Lance for OMFV.
 

Evolution of the Lynx & Lance for OMFV.
 

Evolution of the Lynx & Lance for OMFV.
 

Evolution of the Lynx & Lance for OMFV.
 

Seems like drawings of an AS21?
 

Seems like drawings of an AS21?
 

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. 

*according to some in this thread. 
 
 
 

Boxer - specifically Lance - isn’t up to the job, reportedly. 

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. 

Some photos from the same event that vid was taken at
 

 

RMA video of progress to date. 

RMA video of progress to date. 

Liking the Flintstones cam on the Lynx:
 

 

 

Some stills:

Cage armour. 

 

 

 

 
cheers. 

Mooted - now muted 😂