TRACER/FSCS to be

Article Abstract:

The US and the UK have agreed to jointly design, develop and produce a new low-observable, armored scout and reconnaisance vehicles for their armies. The program, which is valued at about 3 billion pound-sterling ($5 billion), is known as FSCS (Future Scout and Cavalry System) in the US and TRACER (Tactical Reconnaisance Armored Combat Equipment Requirement) in the UK. The agreement marks the first time the two countries are jointly developing an armored fighting vehicle (AFV) system. The program envisions an AFV that can penetrate deep into enemy territory and send data about the enemy.

United Kingdom, Product development, Article

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Leopard 2E MBT delivery begins

Article Abstract:

Delivery of the Leopard 2 MBT (Leopard 2E) started in December 2003, signaling the beginning of a new era for the Spanish land forces. The introduction of the Leopard 2E as the tank to lead the modernization process for the Spanish Army is to bring about important advantages for both the operational capability and technical levels of the Spanish armored units.

Market information - general, Facilities & equipment, Spain, Equipment and supplies, Supply and demand, Spain. Armed Forces, Leopard (Tank)

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Sensor-fuzed active defence systems

Article Abstract:

This article describes efforts by the military to improve the survivability of the Main Battle Tank and the Armored Fighting Vehicle. The article also describes offensive and defensive systems that can be attached to these vehicles.

Product information, Protection and preservation, Armored personnel carriers, Armoured personnel carriers

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