Serge Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Textron may have formed a team of its own. Both GDLS and SAIK contracts were devoted to technology demonstrators. Here, we can see something Textron can reach without help. A dedicated page is opened on there site. https://www.textronsystems.com/capabilities/innovations/cottonmouth Been the first to announce something about the ARV can be a pressure to save the whole programme regarding the changes into the USMC. Beer, Laser Shark, Clan_Ghost_Bear and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Moyes Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 If it hadn't been for Cottonmouth ARV I'd be a Major a long time ago Where'd you deploy from, where'd you withdraw? What did you recon, Cottonmouth ARV? *Eurobeat* N-L-M, Ramlaen, Scolopax and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 7:30 AM, Serge said: Textron may have formed a team of its own. https://elbitsytsems-us.hs-sites.com/news/elbit-systems-of-america-and-textron-systems-team-on-advanced-reconnaissance-vehicle-prototype-for-usmc Serge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/05/04/major-players-bid-for-chance-to-build-marine-corps-next-advanced-recon-vehicle/ Serge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 BAE Systems Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) 2805662, Beer, Ramlaen and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 Not just an updated M8 at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious_CB Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/4/2021 at 10:13 AM, Ramlaen said: https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/05/04/major-players-bid-for-chance-to-build-marine-corps-next-advanced-recon-vehicle/ Did they seriously take the effort to design the front to make it look like a snake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ramlaen Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 https://www.army.mil/article/246274 Clan_Ghost_Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 LoooSeR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/2021/05/11/the-army-is-making-tank-upgrades-as-simple-as-switching-video-game-cartridges/ The C4ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards approach — or CMOSS — would make replacing or updating capabilities as simple as plugging in a new VPX card — a rugged, standard chip about 1-inch big that’s used for defense applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Clan_Ghost_Bear and LoooSeR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted May 30, 2021 Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 An updated description of the M1A2 SEPv3 from the FY2022 budget request. Quote The M1A2 SEPv3 incorporates turret and hull armor upgrades, mine blast improvements, reactive armor tiles, lightweight belly armor, improved countermine equipment, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) jamming equipment, a Total Integrated Engine Revitalization (TIGER) engine, an upgraded transmission, an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), improved power generation & distribution, Ammunition Data Link (ADL) for smart munitions, Embedded Training, Blue Force Tracker, Block 1 Second Generation Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) technology, and improved computer systems with Line Replaceable Modules (LRMs) to include microprocessors, high-definition color flat panel displays, increased memory capacity, Gigabit Ethernet, and a new operating system designed to run the Common Operating Environment (COE) software. I suspect this is the belly armor mentioned. Lord_James, LoooSeR, SH_MM and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2805662 Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Oshkosh wins the 30mm turret for Stryker competition. https://www.defensenews.com/land/2021/06/03/army-chooses-winner-to-build-its-new-stryker-gun-system/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=Socialflow+DFN Clan_Ghost_Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonDust Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Don’t tell Mike Sparks, he might get the big sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, 2805662 said: Oshkosh wins the 30mm turret for Stryker competition. https://www.defensenews.com/land/2021/06/03/army-chooses-winner-to-build-its-new-stryker-gun-system/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=Socialflow+DFN A huge upset, ngl I didn't even know which turret Oshkosh was bidding. Ah Rafael. https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/new-partnerships-formed-in-quest-to-snag-us-army-stryker-up-gunning-deal Edited June 3, 2021 by Ramlaen Clan_Ghost_Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2805662 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Ramlaen said: A huge upset, ngl I didn't even know which turret Oshkosh was bidding. Ah Rafael. https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/new-partnerships-formed-in-quest-to-snag-us-army-stryker-up-gunning-deal I was chastened elsewhere on line for correcting commentary that this was a competition for the medium calibre turret, and not a stalking horse for Kongsberg. The Kongsberg implementation likely had a lot of the non-recurring engineering already sorted from the interim purchase. So, for Oshkosh to win with an entirely new (to the US Army) turret, there must’ve been something compelling there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reta Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Do we know if it's an otc turret or something new? If it's a rafael turret, I'm only familiar with the samson 30mm. In that case, it might also open the possibility for quicker APS integration as that turret can be integrated with trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH_MM Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 5 hours ago, Reta said: Do we know if it's an otc turret or something new? If it's a rafael turret, I'm only familiar with the samson 30mm. In that case, it might also open the possibility for quicker APS integration as that turret can be integrated with trophy. A new turret, probably based on Samson II technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanch90 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 3 hours ago, SH_MM said: A new turret, probably based on Samson II technology. That´s an ugly turret DIADES 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2805662 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 2 hours ago, alanch90 said: That´s an ugly turret Could’ve been worse… (my pics from AUSA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoMorose Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 12 hours ago, alanch90 said: That´s an ugly turret IMHO, the updated MCT-30 was far and away the most attractive solution both aesthetically and in silhouette (the CMI and Rafael turrets are so tall!). Either Rafael has some really amazing tech promises or they went really aggressive with pricing. Updated MCT-30 in the spoiler below for reference Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH_MM Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Kongsberg MCT proturded quite a bit into the hull, maybe the new turret is less intrusive? Serge and Beer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanch90 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 9 hours ago, TokyoMorose said: IMHO, the updated MCT-30 was far and away the most attractive solution both aesthetically and in silhouette (the CMI and Rafael turrets are so tall!). Either Rafael has some really amazing tech promises or they went really aggressive with pricing. Updated MCT-30 in the spoiler below for reference Reveal hidden contents Well it doesn´t look like an (ugly) skyscraper, so thats a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarshipDirect Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 12 hours ago, TokyoMorose said: IMHO, the updated MCT-30 was far and away the most attractive solution both aesthetically and in silhouette (the CMI and Rafael turrets are so tall!). Either Rafael has some really amazing tech promises or they went really aggressive with pricing. Updated MCT-30 in the spoiler below for reference Hide contents Rafael is more innovative in my opinion. RT-20 added too much height and weight to the Strykers. They added a giant top plate to hold this turret. Samson MKII appears to have the most growth allowing better integration of an APS plus the ammo capacity is higher than RT-20. Hopefully this new version of the Samson MKII will have the ATGMS mounted on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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