Crusader is told to 'lighten up' for army program needs

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The US Army is asking United Defense LP to lighten the Crusader self- propelled howitzer by more than a dozen tons. David Crowell, marketing manager for United Defense, said the modifications would include extensive use of lighter materials, 'kitting' the armor package and reducing the vehicle width by pulling out center propellant handling magazines. The alterations may force the elimination of the 1,500-hp diesel engine for a smaller engine compartment.

International politics, Self-Propelled Guns & Parts, Tracked, Self propelled artillery

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US Army receives final Paladin

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The United Defense LP's Paladin Production Div has delivered the last of the 950 M109AG Paladin 155mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH) to the US Armuy. The M109A6 Paladain was the sixth major upgrade to the M109 series (SPH). The upgrade included the installation of on-board ballistic computer and navigation system, improved cannon and gun mount, automatic gun positioning, driver's night-vision capability and improved ballistic and nuclear-biological-chemical protection.

Med & Heavy Tanks

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Veteran Bradley bridges the digital gap

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United Defense LP has delivered the initial production models of the M2A3/M3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle to the US Army in Nov 1998. The A3 model is the latest upgraded version of the battlefield vehicle that was first introduced into the army in May 1981. The A3, which is designed for the 'digitized' battlefield of Force XXI/Army XXI, incorporates a number of advances in digital architecture. These include digital displays, Forward Looking Infra-Red, command and control software and ballistic fire control.

Contracts & orders received, Tanks & Tracked BF Vehicles

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