Clan_Ghost_Bear
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If GDLS was able to meet it, then how is the problem with the requirement set and not poor performance on behalf of the other contractors? -
No idea why, with several large orders in play, they haven't built more than just the one prototype.
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Damn. F for the Lynx https://www.defensenews.com/land/2019/10/04/lynx-41-disqualified-from-bradley-replacement-competition/
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Tanks guns and ammunition.
Clan_Ghost_Bear replied to Militarysta's topic in Ballistics Science Discussion
Possible clue that the M1A2D will be re-gunned with XM360? -
It's likely related to the Griffin, but some news outlets are indicating that it's something they've not shown publicly yet- probably a "Griffin IV". https://www.businessinsider.com/defense-contractors-submit-bids-for-army-optionally-manned-fighting-vehicle-2019-10
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https://insidedefense.com/insider/gdls-announces-omfv-submission GDLS entered the Griffin III, no surprises. Was hoping to see 1-2 more entries. Edit- Some publications are indicating that the GDLS bid was not the Griffin III, but rather an iteration or possibly a new vehicle entirely.
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Textron will manufacture the KF-41, if it wins the competition. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raytheon-rheinmetall-land-systems-selects-us-manufacturer-for-army-combat-vehicle-competition-300927847.html
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So the OMFV bids are due next Tuesday. How long will it take after that for us to find out what they are?
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That commander's sight looks like a relic of the FCS days.
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Not terribly important, but it appears that the Abrams Replacement is now called the Optionally manned tank.
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I'm assuming it's China he was spying for?
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Isn't he from Poland? Why would he be unhappy about this
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Space Documents Thread
Clan_Ghost_Bear replied to LostCosmonaut's topic in Elon Musk: Making Space Great Again
A collection of docs overviewing some plans for the US army moonbase, including what weapons they were going to use for defense. https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a047426.pdf -
You're kind of moving the goalposts, though. You originally said that the US never mounted an autoloader to a tank because of fears over mechanical failure.
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Several US designs have featured autoloaders, most notably the M8 Ridgeway, which was type-classified before being budgeted out. The only thing we really know about the Abrams replacement project for now is that GDLS has floated the idea of a 55 ton tank with a variety of different turrets that can be exchanged. https://defensemaven.io/warriormaven/land/special-report-army-analyzes-detailed-plans-for-future-tank-McrsL3rfUEKEkhJDJ3Lm0Q/
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https://www.defensenews.com/newsletters/tv-next-episode/2019/07/29/replacing-the-bradley/ General Coffman mentions "at least 5" companies are providing something for OMFV. We know about Raytheon, GDLS, and Hanwha so far...
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It's supposed to stop the barrel from moving around, and make the gun more accurate.
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Not sure what I'm missing, but I don't see the video in that link.
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The M109A7 with the ERCA and Auto-loader is to be designated XM1299: https://ndiastorage.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/ndia/2019/armament/Musgrave.pdf
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US/Iran flirting with quagmire thred.
Clan_Ghost_Bear replied to Belesarius's topic in Open Discussion
Ruh-roh -
Since when has Romania had Leopards?
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The variant of the Abrams for Taiwan, Previously known as the M1A2X, is now the M1A2T: https://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-tecro-m1a2t-abrams
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Any reason that the Borsuk IFV wasn't considered for this role? Having the tank destroyer and IFV on the same basic platform seems like the best idea.
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I think they need to get rid of the PT-91 and T-72M1s before reserving any of their Leopards.
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Who's selling?
