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Forum: TO&Es May 25th, 2023, 07:26 AM
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Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Well, it looks like we can say farewell to the AJAX.

The UK Govt. via UK MOD has finally released its update concerning AJAX in regard to where it currently stands in trials and its ability with...
Forum: TO&Es April 8th, 2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Both the Stryker M1126 APC/M1132 Stryker ESV are operational at this time. We do not know how many they actually have but they are there....
Forum: TO&Es April 3rd, 2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Well, I'm going to "step out" of the Thread box for a moment as this is part of the of and the lead in the ref below.

Ref. 1
"Just this week, 65 Ukrainian air defenders completed Patriot training...
Forum: TO&Es April 2nd, 2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

I won't report any further news on the AJAX as it's still not good and follows my last on it at FOC 2028 from MOD.

So, I'll move on to the Ukraine, MARDER A3/A3+ START MAR (Announced on the...
Forum: TO&Es March 21st, 2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

As I just posted elsewhere, MOD has reset the dates for AJAX which isn't good for us. They apparently did restart the trials for AJAX in NOV/DEC 2022 after a very long pause that I had posted on...
Forum: TO&Es March 16th, 2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

I see what's on the web concerning the AMPV however there is at least one more legal step required before the USA can set a fielding date which won't happen until sometime after 3 April, 2023....
Forum: TO&Es February 11th, 2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

BRADLEY status sort of for Ukraine.

Prepping for shipment for training purposes. Also, USA moving forward into Poland to support maintenace operations there for our units in country and further...
Forum: TO&Es January 30th, 2023, 04:19 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Well, I need a short break from the war and went looking for information concerning the AJAX which should've been in service about 8 years ago or so.

It seems "GD" around OCT 2022 had made...
Forum: TO&Es January 23rd, 2023, 11:30 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

We now know which CV90 the Ukraine will get......
Forum: TO&Es January 22nd, 2023, 04:05 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Looks like the 40mm m/70B as modified from the Bofors 40 mm L/70 automatic gun used primarily for AA purposes. If it's an export CV90 version from Sweden, then see the below NEXT PARA....
Forum: TO&Es January 6th, 2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Well, it's finally happening these next two have been "waiting in the wings" more recently in the last week or so concerning the BRADLEY.

Someone just had to be first to step up and that was...
Forum: TO&Es December 19th, 2022, 11:29 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

I'm sure the PUMA issue is resolved to my mind when I see words like "evaluated", "testing", "operational testing" and similar after reading several articles on the stoppage of production on the...
Forum: TO&Es December 19th, 2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

At least the UK was smart (Though the Parliament had to step in on "behalf" :rolleyes: of the MOD.) enough not to proceed with the AJAX (Another SDR decision on AJAX is supposed to be released in...
Forum: TO&Es November 1st, 2022, 01:07 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Well, I'm about an hour late but Happy Halloween! to the Greek Army those MARDER 1A3 IFV's were inducted (FOC) yesterday. Check last Para. for any "tweaks" that might be needed in regard to...
Forum: TO&Es October 27th, 2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

I MUST GET READY FOR WORK BUT QUICKLY THE ADF BOXER HAS JUST REACHED IOC AFTER COMPLETING BEACH LANDING OPERATIONS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. IOC AS OF THIS PAST WEEK.

SOURCE SENT ELSEWHERE.

SORRY...
Forum: TO&Es October 16th, 2022, 11:44 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

An article on the ACV from earlier today that I just read a short time ago has led me to found out what became of the AAV.

The news isn't good for either platform right now.

Another ACV has...
Forum: TO&Es June 20th, 2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

To say I'm "a little anal" about tracking weapons programs over decades in some cases, might be seen as an understatement to some out here.

But it's what I do to the best of my abilities, and this...
Forum: TO&Es May 2nd, 2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Now CONFIRMED as submitted and being sent from Ft. Stewart, Ga. about 1.5hrs up the road from me. I suspect they'll be shipped out of Blount Island by a "fast carrier" roll on/roll off. They'll be...
Forum: TO&Es April 23rd, 2022, 03:25 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

On the electronics side this is very respectfully "OLD NEWS", Russia has been using advanced FCS, Circuit Cards, Computer Chips etc. etc. from foreign defense contractors for a lot longer than most...
Forum: TO&Es April 22nd, 2022, 03:02 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

This confirms a "back room" discussion on which M113 the Ukraine is getting from the U.S.

Even though unlikely it was considered a possibility we could be sending them the M113A2.

The matter...
Forum: TO&Es April 8th, 2022, 11:21 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Concur-all.

Been playing Ukraine for a lot of years now since even before OPLOT-M submission but, nothing like a "hot war" to get people's attention.

MASTIFF PPV now there's a beast, also I...
Forum: TO&Es April 8th, 2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

FULLY REFITTED/PAINTED and UPARMORED BUSHMASTERS (First 20) in the air NOW!

Australia continuing support of Ukraine. They asked for them now they're getting them....
Forum: TO&Es December 23rd, 2021, 03:45 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Don,
To finish up on Israeli EITAN:
1. What I forgot ... The APC version also has a Pintal Mount MG 7.62mm for the Commander. It's mounted forward of the RWS on the right side....
Forum: TO&Es December 20th, 2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

I have a couple of updates; one will require a change to its START
date and the next I believe if already taken for action, will require no change.

ISRAEL: The EITAN kind've made us "pull out our...
Forum: TO&Es October 6th, 2021, 01:56 AM
Replies: 641
Views: 148,753
Posted By FASTBOAT TOUGH
Fallout Re: APC Development and related topics.

Well it just works out that will be a continuation of my last Post.

National Audit Office (NAO) which is a "Watchdog" organization for the government will be investigating, in effect, what's...
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