Well I figured a better show a "
pulse" out here, so I've just come across the following...
As many of you know I've been following developments in Australia for many years now going back to the development of the
HAWKEI and some formation data I received from the Army concerning MBT unit composition going back to the Vietnam War. Of late it's been the LAND 400 program which recently down selected the
BOXER. The LAND 400 Program has now reached Phase 3, this Phase is to decide which
IFV they desire for the Army.
Before people get too excited, acquisition isn't slated until
2026. However their M113's are getting older, and though the
BOXER is very capable,
it's still not a true IFV, even with the
30mm RWS onboard, which is the plan for now and as tested.
However, the Australian Army has been very motivated and aggressive in it's recent acquisitions. Their evaluation programs are
very aggressive but, the thing I look at is they're evaluating
"proven off the shelve" equipment which might speed up the process, I dare say, for the possibility of acquisition and acceptance by calendar
last quarter 2024 or
Summer of 2025. Otherwise the ref. is only for FYI (Which it really is now anyway.)
https://www.armyrecognition.com/sept...forces_18.html
"
Going Deep, Deep, Under" WQC speak.
Until next time.
Regards,
Pat
