John Fedup
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Here is an interesting article about exoskeleton development. Even Ripley would be impressed.
SOCOM Tests Sarcos Exoskeleton (No, It Isn’t ‘Iron Man’)
SOCOM Tests Sarcos Exoskeleton (No, It Isn’t ‘Iron Man’)
We don't need that in NZ. That's what our rugby teams are like anyway, especially the Polynesian young fullas.Here is an interesting article about exoskeleton development. Even Ripley would be impressed.
SOCOM Tests Sarcos Exoskeleton (No, It Isn’t ‘Iron Man’)
The more I hear about ramjet and scramjet the more I like and the more I worry. If the extensions of range and precision are accurate, even a small high quality force can reach out over a massive area.This link discusses Nammo's ramjet missiles and ramjet artillery shells (latter in partnership with Boeing). Another example of Norway punching above its weight.
Closing the Range Gap
Yep, nightmare stuff for defenders and ramjet and scramjet powered missiles launched by airborne and naval assets really extend that range.The more I hear about ramjet and scramjet the more I like and the more I worry. If the extensions of range and precision are accurate, even a small high quality force can reach out over a massive area.
I imagine China will focus a great deal on this as it seeks to push outwards to the Second Island Chain.
Not really Star Wars more Robocop. Even kinda looks itInteresting article on augmented reality for the common soldier. It's pros and cons. Something that you see on Star Wars now becoming reality.
Augmented reality: Seeing the benefits is believing
Technical advancements bring us new options and abilities, and they increase mission success. But as with all uncharted territory, they also bring surprises and unanticipated outfalls.www.c4isrnet.com
Seems like it's aimed at the low cost high maneuverability of some ASEAN, south American, and African nations. Otherwise I cannot think of any reason to develop an L45-based system.The youngest sister of the ShKH vz. 77 DANA and ZUZANA wheeled self-propelled howitzers.
It looks much more compact with the new low profile turret.
Excalibur Army Unveils Dita Self-propelled Howitzer - MilitaryLeak.COM
Czech defense contractor EXCALIBUR ARMY officially unveiled DITA self-propelled howitzer. The 155 mm DITA self-propelled 45 caliber howitzer is a new modern artillery weapon using a NATO standard 155 mm ammunition.militaryleak.com
It is a good, well known, and established solution against small arms fire (limit appears to be the lower end of medium caliber rounds).It is unclear how light or heavy these armour plates are, but it looks innovative and practical.
IAV 2021: RBSL unveils ‘Telford Enhanced' armour solutions
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) revealed details of two new armour solutions, called the Telford Enhanced Spaced Armour (TESA) and the Telford Enhanced Ceramic...www.janes.com
Alright, i expected that after the mock-up they had developed this variant further, but it seems to be a dead project. Thanks.The link you gave shows someone's comment saying it's just a mock up and not made to accommodate any specific missile.
Looks interesting. I wonder what the missiles are that they are using.Another AHEAD ammo based system from Rheinmetall combined with a laser. Apparently it can be interfaced to Boxers or Lynxes.
Thank you for sharing.Another AHEAD ammo based system from Rheinmetall combined with a laser. Apparently it can be interfaced to Boxers or Lynxes.
Rheinmetall Introduces Skyranger 30 HEL – a Hybrid Air Defense Vehicle with Missiles, Gun and Laser - Defense Update:
Rheinmetall Defense has introduced another variant of its Skyranger air defense weapon system, the Skyranger 30 HEL - a mobile, hybrid solution mounting the company's 30mm AHEAD with a laser onboard. As a hybrid solution, the Skyranger 30 HEL is designed to thwart the full range of current and...defense-update.com
Me too.Looks interesting. I wonder what the missiles are that they are using.