A redesign already trimmed the troop compartment from nine passengers to six, BAE says. Want to upgrade the engine? Load new software? Add a drone-killing laser? Unlike on the old Bradley, there’s plenty of room.
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The MoD’s Richard Burton was unable to provide any specific details regarding the maiden flight, but said the plane would be a low-observable aircraft. Other details remain “highly sensitive.”
By Andrew White
“Our focus is to get the sensors and information architecture correct. We might have to change other capabilities out for that if necessary,” said Jez Holmes, Head of the RAF’s Rapid Capabilities Office.
By Andrew White
During the exercise, the F-15EX will test the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) EW suite, Lt. Gen. David Krumm says.
By Theresa Hitchens
BAE’s press release features a shadowy silhouette of a previously unseen vehicle. Could this be BAE’s proposal for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle?
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
The Army is testing the MPF light tank; evaluating concepts for the OMFV troop carrier; preparing for major tests of high-tech Robotic Combat Vehicles and workhorse Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles in 2022; and will test a full battalion of 18 ERCA howitzers in 2023.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr. The Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) will let pilots to monitor, jam and deceive threats in contested airspace.
By Theresa Hitchens
The HX3 Common Tactical Truck: next-gen excellence for military customers – today
Two powerhouse defense companies have joined forces to deliver the most advanced military truck prototype for the world’s finest fighting force.
General Dynamics has already delivered at least two of its Mobile Protected Firepower prototypes to Fort Bragg, but BAE is lagging behind – although it says its MPFs will make the Army’s Jan. 4 deadline to start testing.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
BAE Systems’ York, Penn. plant has overcome COVID and quality-control problems to get the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle and the Paladin howitzer back on track, Army officials told Breaking Defense.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
Already fielded in Sweden — and mounted on a Volvo truck — BAE’s 155 mm Archer will compete in a US Army “shoot off” early next year.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
BAE and General Dynamics are vying to build 504 Mobile Protected Firepower vehicles to support light infantry units, especially in places the massive M1 Abrams cannot go.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
The Light Reconnaissance Vehicle, an off-road truck to scout ahead of airborne and light infantry units, could lead the Army’s move to electric motors. But electrifying heavy cargo trucks, let alone tanks, could take decades.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
COVID-19 and quality control problems at BAE’s York, Penn. plant had slowed the replacement of the Vietnam-vintage M113 armored vehicle.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
The Army estimated the OMFV troop carrier would cost $46 billion and the MPF light tank would cost $16 billion. The GAO has doubts.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
