June 2020 News Global Defence & Security Industry - Military |
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The U.S. Army’s G-8 discussed a new strategy for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, following lessons learned after its first request for prototypes was canceled earlier this year. The OMFV, which will replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, remains on track to be fielded to both active and National Guard armored brigade combat teams starting in the fiscal year 2028. Sean Kimmons, Army News Service, reports.
According to the Russian website Avia Pro, the Russian army has tested its laser weapon system called Peresvet (Пересвет in Russia) in Syria. The new Russian-made laser weapon could have shot down an Israeli UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) in the southwestern part of Syria.
Mack Defense has selected Hutchinson Industries as the provider of complete wheel assemblies, beadlocks and thermal hub covers for the Mack Defense M917A3 heavy dump truck (HDT). “Wheeled military vehicles like the M917A3 require specialized protection to help maintain mobility in harsh operating environments,” said David Hartzell, president, Mack Defense. “Mack Defense chose Hutchinson to help make sure the M917A3 is equipped with the right components to get the job done.”
The U.S. Army official website has announced on May 29, 2020, that the Interim Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense platform or IM-SHORAD will continue despite timeline adjustments due to COVID-19. The IM-SHORAD program is one of the urgent operational needs of the U.S. Army.
