Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential
Top attacks have proven effective against heavily armoured vehicles in Ukraine. A new family of uncrewed aerial system-delivered munitions is looking to press that advantage further.
Quantum3D has announced a number of updates to its ExpeditionDI self-contained, wearable and fully-immersive close combat infantry simulator training platform. The enhancements include an Intel quad-core processor and a NVIDIA GPU for realistic visual graphics and faster performance to deliver advanced 3D virtual training.
Quantum3D has also announced it is adding an ExpeditionDI OEM solution to its line, available for partners looking to integrate ExpeditionDI capabilities into unique and custom warrior simulation and training applications. The OEM solution is now available along with the Warrior Kit, a single, fully functioning kit ready for training, and the Squad Kit, a system including multiple warrior kits for squad-based training needs.
The latest ExpeditionDI also adds support for an M320 grenade launcher, and integrates new wireless technology to support training for nearly a limitless number of soldiers in a single environment simultaneously, without any signal interference. Designed to meet the demands for any training scenario, ExpeditionDI features a quad battery pack for up to two hours of continuous simulation training without interruption, and a wide field-of-view head mount display (HMD) for a 60-degree horizontal Field-of-View perspective to more effectively immerse soldiers in a virtual training environment.
Top attacks have proven effective against heavily armoured vehicles in Ukraine. A new family of uncrewed aerial system-delivered munitions is looking to press that advantage further.
The Israeli company hopes that producing its Sigma artillery system wholly in the US will help it win a key US Army contract, but it will be up against the popular CAESAR Mk II wheeled weapon and the K9 tracked.
Germany has ordered 84 RCH 155 self-propelled guns, as system incorporating Boxer 8×8 vehicles and the Artillery Gun Module, and 200 Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles while the UK has committed to a single Early Capability Demonstrator RCH 155.
While integration of guided weapons on modern armoured vehicles usually takes the form of a podded launcher on the turret exterior, recent developments suggest the concept of firing missiles from a tank’s main gun could be seeing a revival.
The order is a further boost for the Common Armoured Vehicles System programme which has notched notable successes in the past 12 months. The first vehicle, made in Finland, will be delivered next year with local production expected to ramp up in 2027.
The French and German governments signed an agreement in June 2018 to cooperate on the development of a new main battle tank under the Main Ground Combat System programme but the effort has struggled. This new agreement may damage it further.