Clan_Ghost_Bear

It appears that the teaming agreement between Point Blank and their primary partner on OMFV, Keshik Mobile Power Systems, has collapsed, with any mention of Keshik being scrubbed from their website after PBE sued them in late July over a non-compete violation.

https://www.morganlewis.com/ja/news/2022/08/another-stellar-edition-of-litigator-of-the-week-runnersup-and-shout-outs

Another view of the GVSC future tank concept seen back in April.

https://www.usarmygvsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MSP-MaMoSaS-Briefing-SEP-22-Final.pdf

49 minutes ago, Cleb said:

Hanwha Defense's booth at MSPO 2022 currently happening in Poland. I'll post more pictures if I find them, along with any possible pictures of the Hyundai Rotem booth that is also present.

 

Why is there an American flag on the K9/K10 placard?

GD has revamped their website, and given us a look at their ARV candidate- along with what appears to be a slight redesign of their OMFV.

From Rep. Slotkin's GVSC tour.

https://gdls-nextgen.com/abrams-next-gen-2/

Some significant changes to the OMFV variant of the Lynx.

Not seeing any Leclerc resemblance in that turret. If anything, it looks closest to that OMT concept model from a few years ago

https://www.gao.gov/docket/b-420766.1

LoneStar has filed a protest against the Army, almost certainly about the NGSW.

https://www.gd-ots.com/munitions/large-caliber-ammunition/120mm-kew-a4/

"Along with Rheinmetall"

@alanch90 Looks like their entire virtual library is down for the time being.

Back up as of 2:45 EST

Rheinmetall teaser image for next month's Eurosatory. Has that turret been seen before?

Full version of that presentation can be found on the USAHEC virtual library:

https://emu.usahec.org/alma/multimedia/291369/20183164MN001923.pdf

Lots of neat things on there, though the search engine is not very good.

The MDEX presentations from last week are out:

https://mdex-ndia.com/2022-presentations/

Of note, The MBT program manager sees more sales in Eastern Europe for the Abrams.

6 hours ago, Sturgeon said:

Just curious, aren't you the guy who got me banned from AH.com because I disagreed with you about the M14?

I don't know what AH.com is, nor am I sure of your thoughts on the M14. Just disappointed that True Velocity didn't win, is all.

https://taskandpurpose.com/military-tech/army-selects-sig-sauer-next-generation-squad-weapon/

https://www.usarmygvsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Industry-Days-MS2_v2-OPSEC.pdf

Likely just for show, but still eyebrow-raising.

Better look at Point Blank's design, from a trade-show model company.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/21159426@N05/albums/72177720297935581

Much better looking.

http://liberty-omfv.com/

BAE is out of MPF. Kind of shocking.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/land-forces/latest/us-army-eliminates-bae-systems-from-light-tank-competition

On 12/17/2021 at 7:43 PM, Atokara said:

I've barely seen the LAV talked about at all so it seems like its the least likely to be picked

GD withdrew from the competition in November.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/gdls-withdraws-from-japans-type-96-replacement-programme-says-atla 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/true-velocity-acquires-lonestar-future-weapons-301420645.html

Of note- "True Velocity and LoneStar Future Weapons are one of two teams remaining in the NGSW program" sounds like the Textron rumors from last month may be true.