FMTV: getting back on track

Article Abstract:

The US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command has taken actions to make the family of medium tactical vehicles (FMTV) safer as a result of three different accidents linked to design problems in the driveline. An inspection of all light medium tactical vehicles was conducted and vehicle top speed was limited to 30 miles per hour. The main cause of the accidents was fatigue of the flywheel housing caused by vertical bending stresses in the power train. The required remedial action involves a retrofit of a new engine cradle support bracket and substitution of four universal joint kits with reinforced nylon thrust washers.

Trucks, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Article

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Close combat tactical trainer

Article Abstract:

The close combat tactical trainer (CCTT) is a key component of the combined arms tactical trainer system. The CCTT integrates the latest information technologies in virtual and collective simulation training that covers Abrams tanks, Bradley fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles and other weapons systems. The US Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command oversees the program. Lockheed Martin Information Systems is the primary contractor for the initial production program.

Product information, Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Trainers & Simulators, Simulators (Training equipment), Lockheed Martin Information Systems

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Army electronics and information dominance

Article Abstract:

The US Army is developing and procuring a wide array of electronics systems designed to ensure 'information dominace' in and out of the battlefield. Information dominance, simply put, means that the battlefield commander should be able to see and know everything of importance. To underscore its importance, the latest edition of the Department of the Army weapon systems directory has more than 60 programs under the information dominance label.

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, International politics, Military Electronics

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