UK ponders interim ammunition for Challenger 2 as re-arming schedule slips
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The necessity for the British Army to have a new generation of 120 mm rifle ammunition has come up because of the delay with the Hybrid version of the Rheinmetall L55 120 mm smoothbore gun as a replacement for the L30A1 high-pressure 120 mm rifled gun currently fitted aboard the Challenger 2 tank. The proposed new rifled ammunition family will maintain the viability of the L30 gun system until the formal decision is reached on the smoothbore upgunning of the British Army's Challenger 2s.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2005
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Bowman communications system becomes a candidate for exploitation of WAVE suite
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The British Army's Bowman tactical communications system is likely to be the potential candidate for exploitation of the Wide Area Voice Environment (WAVE) software application suite built up by Seattle-based Twisted Pair Solutions. WAVE makes trafficking between radio-based networks and also between these and personal computers, wireless-enabled personal digital assistants or mobile telephone links, using voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) or 'radio over IP' technology.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2006
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COBRA takes a front-line role
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The article discusses the COBRA counter battery radars that have a normal working range of 40 km with circular error probable of 15 m. The system of COBRA radars has been enhanced to cover shorter tracks and is on operational service in Iraq and Lebanon.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2007
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