US Army refines plans for medium-weight combat force
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The US Army has adopted a multi-track strategy in deploying medium-weight infantry combat vehicles as outlined in the plan proposed by Chief of Staff Gen Eric Shinseki. Interoperability with other systems and the ability to be transported by a C-130J over a distance of 1,000 nm are the two key parameters of the plan. The latter parameter imposes a weight limit of 17,300 kg and a maximum axle loading of 5,900 kg while being transported. Other requirements include a sustained speed of 64 km/h, the ability to climb vertical obstacles 45 cm high and a crusing range of 480 km.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2000
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US Air Force considers proposals to advance LOCAAS schedule
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Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has asked the US Air Force for an extension on the advanced technology demonstration (ATD) study for the Low Cost Autonomous Attack System (LOCAAS). The LOCAAS is the Air Force's prime miniature munitions capability (MMC) weapon against relocatable and moving targets, and armed with a 227-kg bomb with a GPS/inertial navigation guidance system. The extension would bridge the 21-month gap between completion of the ATD and the availability of FY 2004 funding for the MMC program planned by the Air Force.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2000
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Striker enters production for fire support
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Systems Electronics has received a $13-million contract from the US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command for the delivery of 33 Striker artillery fire-support vehicles by late Sep 2002. Striker comprises a surveillance, target-acquisition, location and designation sensor package installed aboard a HMMWV utility vehicle. The Army plans to purchase over 800 of the vehicles over the next decade, at a cost of more than $200 million to equip regular forces and National Guard units.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2001
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