South Africa widens 105mm artillery

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The South African National Defense Force is studying a portee version of LIW's G7 long-range 105mm howitzer prototype. In this set-up, the howitzer would be mounted on a Tatra 6x6 truck and supported with stabilizing outriggers and equipped with 100 rounds of ammunition. The G7 features a semi-automatic swing and slide-type breech fitted with an M82 primer feed magazine. It has a maximum rate of fire of more than six rounds per minute and a burst-rate capability of three rounds per 11 seconds.

South Africa, International politics, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Multiple Rocket, Missile Launchers, Guns & Howitzers, 76-125mm, Artillery, Missile launchers, Rocket launchers (Weapons), Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

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Putting the fight into crewstations

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Manufacturers of tanks and armored vehicles are developing innovative battle management systems that could be integrated in the crewstation designs. Developers are focusing particularly on the issues of technical complexity, information overload and human computer interfaces. Among these companies is Vickers Defence System which is developing the Warrior PIP1 and Challenger PIP2 programs.

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing, Tanks & Parts

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