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KONGSBERG's Protector SuperLite Remote Weapon StationProtector SuperLite is a man portable remote weapon station that can be used either on vehicles or on a tripod such a perimeter defense system.The...
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MCT-30 Protector Medium Caliber TurretKongsberg's MCT30 remote turret is being exhibited in General Dynamics Booth on a LAV 8x8 vehicle.The turret is remotely operated under armor. It has got an ATK...
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SMSS Lockheed MartinAnother pleasing surprise from Lockheed is the SMSS: the robotic mule for the squad equipment.It was deployed to Afghanistan part of a field evaluation by the US Army.SMSS images
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Panhard CRAB -- Still the most exciting vehicle!!Although not a new vehicle in this Eurosatory, CRAB 4x4 is still an eye catcher!Look and decide for yourself!and some specs:
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JLTV Lockheed MartinA nice suprise from Lockheed is the JLTV!Here is the Photo Report:
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IMI's COMBAT GUARD 4x4The Show's new boy is definitely Combat Guard. The vehicle was announced some weeks ago with a striking video and has been the topic of discussion since. My first impression was...
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ATK's 7.62mm Chaingun is type classified by US Navy!The 7.62mm Chaingun from now on to be known as Mk52.I have posted a detailed article on the 7.62mm...
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COMBAT GUARD: Second VisitAs promised here are more images of the Combat Guard and the technical specs
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CMI & BAE System's Light Tank SolutionCMI and BAE Systems are presenting a 105mm Light Tank solution based on CV90 chassis and CMI 105mm turret.
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German Puma is back from desert!Spz Puma was in UAE for desert trials. It is back from the desert retaining its desert camouflage.
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CMI's CPWS Remote TurretCMI has developed an unmanned turret called CPWS that can be equipped with medium caliber weapons from 20mm to 30mm caliber.The turret has got a single panoramic sight that is...
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Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk2In rheinmetall's booth, they have the latest version of the unmanned Air and Counter Artillery & Mortar turret with Revolver Cannon Mk2 35mm.You can find more information...
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30mm Cannon vs 12.7mm Machinegun
US Army's "comparative" trials ofFirepower for Strykers:30mm Autocannon vs12.7mm MachinegunUS Army's Stryker 8x8's has been armed with a remote weapon station (RWS) with a .50cal (12.7mm) M2...
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57mm Autocannon Turret from Russia
Russian 57mm AutoCannon Turret:The Future Caliber or Relic from the Past?The Franco-Russian cooperation for an IFV was recently revealed. It's an 8x8 vehicle called Atom.One of the features that got...
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Lockheed's Brand New 30mm Two-Men and Hellfire Turrets for Qatar
Lockheed's Brand New30mm 2-Men IFV&Dedicated Hellfire (LRSAV) TurretsAimed for QatarI've got some more information the turret's potential customer. It is most probably for Qatar Armed Forces. The...
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Gun Stabilization as Explained in 1944
Gun Stabilizationas explained inSeptember 1944 edition of Popular ScienceQuite an interesting article from September 1944 issue of the Popular Science magazine. It explains in great detail how the gun...
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Textron's Scorpion and its record development timeframe
Scorpion Attack Aircraft from Textron:The plane that caught World War II Development TimeframefThe Scorpion Attack Aircraft might be a very good versatile aircraft or it may not...However I am not to...
View ArticleDARPA's EXACTO Programme
DARPA's EXACTO Programme aims at:Guided 12.7mm/.50cal RoundsDARPA’s Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program recently conducted the first successful live-fire tests demonstrating in-flight...
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