US Army leadership is exploring ways to expand its lethality initiative with top-level discussions taking place about upgunning the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, as well as a potentially replacing the platform’s hull.
Shephard understands from several sources that members of the US Army’s combat vehicle community have been conducting a series of pre-briefing activities in preparation for upcoming Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) meetings on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, as well as on the Stryker.
According to army and industry sources, a Pentagon AROC meeting took place on 26 January with the aim of shaping future enhancements and
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Saudi Arabia’s investment in its land forces, notably in the area of air defence as recently as 30 January, is a sign of the challenges the Gulf State faces, particularly the threat from Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Hybrid-electric drive technology may address the growing energy demands of land warfare in future.
The Common Armoured Vehicle System is continuing to rack up orders as the British Army looks likely to become an operator of the vehicle, while Italy and Ireland are also contenders.
As the US Department of Defense looks to counter the growing threat of uncrewed aerial systems to improve homeland security, the DroneHunter acquisition could point to future commercial innovation.
The selection of Hanwha’s K239 Chunmoo long-range precision fires system, with a contract expected to be signed on 30 January, makes Norway the second European country to choose the system. It is expected an operational system will be in service within four years.
This year has begun with main battle tanks taking the lead while orders for large logistics and support vehicles continued from last year. Additionally, two of the British Army’s most significant contracted vehicle programmes, Ajax reconnaissance vehicle and Challenger 3 tank, continued to make news in January.
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