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Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH
ALSO...since we're at it...
The USMC will see their operational capability with the ACV 1.1 in 2020. This will prove a very hot competition between BAE and SAIC ( TERREX 2 8x8) which are both fielding known fully amphibious platforms. It reports had given SAIC an early edge as the TERREX, first seen as a 6x6 platform was the first successful 360 situational awareness APC developed to include an RWS to operate in the same manner. TERREX 1 as it's now referred to was originally developed by TIMOTHY Industries of Ireland. And thought they just made good Beer and Whiskey!?! TERREX (1) was one of my first posts in the APC Thread where I'll re-post this to.
http://news.usni.org/2015/11/24/mari...stems-and-saic
I feel like I'm slowly coming back. I hear some of you already!?!  (Used not for it's normal meaning!  )
Need I say it-yeah, with an addition- CONTINUING TO TRACK.
Two for one not bad Don.
Regards,
Pat
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Great.....I get to use the Stryker Icon for something else or any one of a number of already existing IFV Icons....the Patria looks very close......EFVP part deux let me know when they float one full of Marines
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.o...ntoHeatUp.aspx
quote----The first phase of vehicles could be deployed as early as 2020, with full operational capability projected for 2023.