Additional M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers & Ammunition Carriers for US Army
The M109A7 is the latest howitzer in the BAE Systems M109 family of vehicles, and is the primary indirect fire support system for the Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams
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The M109A7 is the latest howitzer in the BAE Systems M109 family of vehicles, and is the primary indirect fire support system for the Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams
Equipped with the Allison 3040 MX transmission, the new vehicle will enable the Army’s Infantry Brigades to move faster across difficult off-road terrain, all while enhancing soldier protection
Hanwha Defense’s Barracuda tactical armored vehicle can be used for a range of roles and missions such as reconnaissance and internal security
The consortium implementing the FAMOUS (European Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armored Systems) project includes 18 leading European defense companies from nine countries, with Patria as the industrial coordinator
Bayonet Ocean Vehicles’ crawler robots can traverse both land and sea domains in challenging weather and sea state conditions to fulfil a range of amphibious and littoral warfare roles
General Dynamics Land Systems’ Trophy rapidly detects, classifies and engages threats such as recoilless rifles, antitank guided missiles, rockets, tank rounds and rocket-propelled grenades
Ricardo’s Antilock Brake System/Electronic Stability Control (ABS/ESC) retrofit system encompasses a complete solution, including active rollover protection, traction control, and improved brake calipers, pads, and rotors
Oshkosh Defense will upgrade 95 more Stryker Double-V Hull Infantry Carrier Vehicles with the 30 mm Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS)
Lockheed Martin’s Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270A2 launcher is designed to engage and defeat artillery, air defense concentrations, trucks, light armor and personnel carriers at greater distances
MilDef will equip the vehicles with computers, displays and network infrastructure for Command and Control
The US Army, Navy, and other command centers placed orders for nearly 500 more Centaur Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), including additional spares, antennas, and payload mounting kits
Marshall Land Systems will supply 201 specialized containers as part of this new contract with the Materieellogistiek Commando of the Royal Netherlands Army