Transport for U.S. Patriot Units-Update!

FASTBOAT TOUGH · #1 September 11th, 2010, 01:13 AM

USA completes first SLAMRAMM FMTV launcher firing test. The FMTV will replace the HUMEVEE as the Army's launch platform for SLAMRAMM. I believe the FMTV is manufactured by OSHKOSH
(M-ATV etc.). Successful completion could lead the FMTV to be the platform for the AIM-9X and other systems (MEADS?).
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/18169/

On the opposite end of the spectrum, I present the following; the B-1 we know the missile is fairly new.
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/18160/ and deserves a pic:

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Regards,
Pat

FASTBOAT TOUGH · #2 September 27th, 2010, 10:14 PM

MEADS successful in interoperability testing with NATO defence shield program testing. This was a landmark test as this was the first time it has been tested outside of the U.S., Italian and German sphere. This mobile system is still on track for final flight testing in 2012 @ White Sands NM test range.
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/18245/
The Oshkosh FMTV (See above post.) might be considered as a possible mobile launcher for MEADS as well but, it's only a rumor.

As a quick side note Russia kills the S-300 deal with Iran last week IAW latest UN sanctions.

Regards,
Pat