Lightweight & high firepower

Article Abstract:

The latest field artillery systems are expected to provide adequate performance in terms of mobility, deployability, accuracy and destructive power. They are being organized as an integrated system of systems for them to perform the various military functions of battlefield surveillance; identification and location of targets; rapid and secure transmission of request for fire support; and real-time implementation of the C2 chain.

World

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Crusader: the future of SP artillery according to the US Army

Article Abstract:

Firing trials of the Crusader Advanced Field Artillery System, by prime contractor United Defense, commenced in June 2000. Its specifications, configurations, power train, and deployment options are analyzed.

United States, Tanks & Tracked BF Vehicles, Ordnance and accessories, not elsewhere classified, Tanks and tank components, Product development, United Defense L.P., Military vehicle industry, Howitzers, Crusader Advanced Field Artillery System (Weapons system)

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DARDO for the Italian army

Article Abstract:

The Italian government has finally addressed a serious gap in the Italian Army's military inventory by awarding an infantry fighting vehicle development program involving the development and production of VCC-80 DARDO tracked and armored vehicles to OTOBreda. Roughly $60 million from the 1999 defense budget has been earmarked for the program, which will continuethrough 2015 and deliver 800 DARDO vehicles to the Italian Army. The DARDO will progressively replace part of the Italian Army's aging fleet of VCC-1 and VCC-2 infantry fighting vehicles.

Italy, Contracts & orders received, Infantry Combat Vehicles, Tracked, Armored vehicles, OTOBreda

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