by Joe Katzman | Apr 6, 2016 | Americas - Other, Contracts - Awards, Tanks & Mechanized, USA
pre-Colombian ICVs(click to view larger) Textron’s M1117 Commando ASV is a modern-day armored car, with armor, weapons, and mine protection that are superior to a Humvee jeep. Its 29,500 pound curb weight is lower than other MRAP vehicles, and the type failed...
by Joe Katzman | Apr 4, 2016 | Contracts - Modifications, Force Structure, Lockheed Martin, Specialty Aircraft, Support & Maintenance, USA
S-3B(click to view full) During its 35 years of service, the Viking proved itself so versatile that its mission was called simply “Sea Control.” Conceived primarily for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) against Soviet submarines with long range anti-shipping...
by Joe Katzman | Mar 31, 2016 | Alliances, Americas - Other, Contracts - Awards, Fighters & Attack, FOCUS Articles, Force Structure, Helicopters & Rotary, Issues - International, Other Corporation, Russia, USA
Su-30, armed(click to view full) There have been a series of reports from a number of sources that Venezuela has finalized a deal with Russian arms manufacturers. Those reports have now shifted the total from $1 billion to around $3 billion, and expand its focus...
by Joe Katzman | Mar 24, 2016 | Contracts - Awards, Design Innovations, Europe - Other, European Union (EU), Finmeccanica, New Systems Tech, Other Corporation, R&D - Contracted, Radars
Active electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars offer a number of important benefits. By focusing individual elements very quickly and precisely without having to move them physically, and with little signal “leakage” outside of its focused beam, AESA...
by Joe Katzman | Mar 18, 2016 | BAE, Contracts - Awards, Contracts - Intent, Forces - Marines, R&D - Contracted, T&C - SAIC, Tanks & Mechanized, USA
AAV7 to LHD 2(click to view full) The USMC needs to keep its 40+ year old AAV Amtracs in service, after destroying the EFV amphibious armored personnel carrier replacement program in 2011 with over-ambitious requirements. Iraq taught the USMC that the Amtracs...
