Some NEWS and other FYI items:
1. This next site is a resource and should provide a simple example of one of the tank issues we worked on in preparation for the Patch release. I hope you find it useful.
http://www.patton-mania.com/index.html
2. Australia: Armor upgrades coming to the Army.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/febr...s_planned.html
2. Croatia: We've been down this road with the rumors of an upgrade coming to their
M-84 tank, but this time I give credence to this latest report.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/febr...nks_fleet.html
3. Germany: Has come to an agreement with SAAB to supple camo packages for the
LEOPARD 2A7V. Few companies can do a better job with this product then SAAB, says volumes if Germany is using them.
http://www.army-technology.com/news/...d-2-a7v-tanks/
4. Iraq: I believe I might've posted this already, but, if not this will be the last time. Iraq gets it's first batch of
T-90S tanks.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/febr...s_to_iraq.html
5. Poland: First Poland wants in on the German/French
LEOCLERC
tank.
http://www.defence24.com/mbt-for-pol...olish-industry
Next the
PT-91 TWANDY receives new TI sights for the tanks equipped with the upgraded
SKO-1T DRAWA-T FCS. Something to address next year.
http://www.defence24.com/pco-deliver...the-twardy-mbt
6. Russia: I know I posted about the Russians getting this tank during our OOB work, however I don't remember if I posted the tech sheet for it.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/russ...ata_sheet.html
7. Thailand: Ukraine keeping it's promise under the revised contract. This matter is
now closed as far as I'm concerned. The only news will be if the Thai's find the
OPLOT-M and order more. Also seeing "hints" that they might be tracking the outcome of Pakistan's evaluation of the new
OPLOT-P.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/febru..._complete.html
8. Turkey: So Don, guess what we'll be adding to the Turkish tanks next year, and it was a "
hot topic" in the forum? I know your brain is nearing the "mush point" yes, finally
APS. I would say at a
minimum this will go on the
LEOPARDS and
M60T tanks.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/march..._in_syria.html
Why Don and I love Turkey so much...
From this past January...
http://dieselgasoil.com/news/germany...ovt-spokesman/
About
2 weeks later...
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20...es-for-turkey/
Finally
Otokar submitted which built the
ALTAY prototypes has submitted it's second and final proposal to build the
ALTAY when it goes into serial production. Two other Turkish companies have also submitted bids for that contract. Decision to come later in the Spring or Summer if not delayed by well, something.
http://www.army-technology.com/contr...al-production/
9. USA: Well we're evaluating a couple of light tank options for the Airborne and the BCT in Europe. This will be our first light tank since the
SHERIDON M-551. I think this will be a better tank, however, they better bring on the armor upgrade package. Hopefully in order of date.
http://www.leonardodrs.com/sitrep/q3...hicle-package/
https://www.armyrecognition.com/ausa..._10410161.html
http://www.armyrecognition.com/march...firepower.html
Now you see how long I keep things.
Anyway this is enough for now did a good file clean out which is always a good thing.
Have a good night or morning!
Regards,
Pat
http://www.army-technology.com/news/...elopment-test/