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Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH

Just came across this article concerning the RANGER. For IMP, Cross or someone else from across the pond does a visit like this mean anything when a piece of equipment is several monthes into the evaluation process?
http://www.universalengineering.co.uk/news.html
Regards,
Pat

No idea would say no possibly a marketing/awarness ploy, the article does state its touring all sub-contractors as part of its trials. Probably tied in with DSEi show mentioned.
Of course he could have been there to acess the manufacturing capabilities of the company if given the contract despite having no clue in that field. Fairly typical Govt procedure esp if he was accompanied by half a dozen other "experts" in that field.
Wouldnt happen in real life obviously as it would be a terrible waste of public money, kinda like letting a Civy have the final decision on what weapon systems to purchase rather than letting the guys that are going to use it decide.

[FASTBOAT TOUGH]

John,
Sounds like it's the same as here, just wasn't sure.
Thanks!
Regards,
Pat

[FASTBOAT TOUGH]

SPV400 enters second round of blast testing as the competition between it and the OCELOT continues. British MOD conducting competition in the LPPV class of vehicles with the winner replacing MOD's Land Rovers.
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/article/article_1714.html
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Regards,
Pat

[FASTBOAT TOUGH]

Updates on two programs I've been tracking. First the HAWKEI makes the "AUSSIE" shortlist, see posts #29 & #31 for more background on this thread. Update as follows:
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/15513/
And next an OCELOT update, this is one of two vehicles
(SPV400 is the other.) chosen as finalists in the British MOD LPPV program. Update as follows:
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/15489/
Regards,
Pat