Bradleys with heat-seeking Stinger missiles

[shahadi]

Originally Posted by Mobhack

Formations 20, 22, 83 in the USA OOB already cover these - use the Bradley linebacker if offered an alternative SP-SAM.

I took away from the article the army intends to extend the role of the M2 Bradley, rather than reintroduce the M6 Linebacker.

Although, it maybe easier (wiser) to modify a Linebacker in the Editor to carry troops, switch the SA missile to slot 2 and insert a 20mm mg in slot 1; we may edit an M2 Bradley's EW, and insert SA missile in weapon slot 2 as well.

From a procurement perspective, it may extend the life of the M2/M3 platforms while providing commanders with a more flexible platform, which coincidentally meets mission requirements as per the article.

I believe the Army picked the Stryker platform to build a M-SHORAD (Mobile Short-Range Air Defense) vehicle instead of reintroducing the M6 Bradley.