MRAPs

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Updates on two programs I've been tracking. First the HAWKEI makes the "AUSSIE" shortlist, see posts #29 & #31 for more background on this thread. Update as follows:
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/15513/
And next an OCELOT update, this is one of two vehicles
(SPV400 is the other.) chosen as finalists in the British MOD LPPV program. Update as follows:
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/15489/
Regards,
Pat

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US MRAP testing inadequate? You decide.
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/18011/

BUSHMASTER makes Canada's short list in their TAPV Program.
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/18015/

41 blast tests and the OCELOT is still going strong in the UK MOD's aggressive test program, probably the best blast test program out there after public and government concerns over casualties suffered due to IED's over the last few years.
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/17924/

And finally as promised the RG-41 on display and unveiled at EUROSATORY 2010. Might come in handy for the morning commute. I think we'll see more of this within the next year.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/south...ations_uk.html

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Attachment 10424

Regards,
Pat

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Good to see a story of some of the equipment we discuss save lives in the real world.
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/18093/
Obviously the upgrades to the MASTIFF during the last year as earlier reported have most certainly paid off.

Regards,
Pat

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Everything you ever wanted to know about MRAPs but were afraid to ask. A very good over view that covers the major players in the MRAP field and developmental history.
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/...0532/#more-532

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M-ATV success story for OSH-KOSH but what about the competion?
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/...602/#more-5602

Regards,
Pat

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This was meant to go with the last post sorry for any incompet...
I meant of course inconvenience.

God I need some rack time, good night all!

Regards,
Pat

[Suhiir]

Nice to see that unlike most military equipment the Cougar actually lives up to the manufacturers claims

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USMC spends a billion dollars on new and upgrades to existing MRAP vehicles see related articles as well.
http://defense-update.com/wp/2010121..._variants.html

Regards,
Pat

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Just took this off my list as I can't support this as an "ADD" or "MOD" as my confidence level is very low that British MOD will get this vehicle for SPEC Ops or Recon work anytime soon. So here's the TMV 6x6.
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/tmv6X6/
http://www.armyrecognition.com/unite...ations_uk.html
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Another interesting vehicle I think we'll see in the game because I foresee some success for it the MBOMBE.
http://www.army-technology.com/proje...ntmbombe6x6ar/
http://www.armyrecognition.com/south...ations_uk.html
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Regards,
Pat

[Suhiir]

Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH

USMC spends a billion dollars on new and upgrades to existing MRAP vehicles see related articles as well.

Regards,
Pat

Since the EFV looks like it may be dead and neither the AAVP or "armored" HMMWV really cuts the mustard as an APC (stress on the "armored" part) its nice to see the budget being used for something fairly worthwhile.

Now...if they only came in an amphibious variant...

[Suhiir]

Originally Posted by Mobhack

1) As others have explained already, the MRAP vehicles are already available in the USMC OOB. See units 506-508 in that OOB. Not currently in the USA OOB, but you can use the allies function to purchase.

cheers
Andy

Swore I saw it in some other OOB besides USMC...Iraq maybe?
((Not at home so can't check))

Originally Posted by hoplitis

USMC ORBAT
The "Cougars" are there alright!
Suhiir knows THAT orbat, believe me!

*chuckles*