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Rapid Fire Oct. 18, 2012: Continuing CASD

Rapid Fire Oct. 18, 2012: Continuing CASD

* Kongberg’s stealthy, sub-sonic Naval Strike Missile has just finished its 1st shipboard launch tests, and performed successfully. The market for naval missiles is crowded, but Kongsberg believes that the new F-35 fighter may give it an important edge. * The US...
Rapid Fire Oct. 18, 2012: Continuing CASD

Afghan SpecOps gets PC-12NG Transport Planes

US SOCOM “U-28A”(click to view full) In October 2012, Sierra Nevada Corp. in Sparks, NV received a contract for 18 uniquely modified Pilatus PC-12/47E aircraft, which will be used by Afghan National Army Special Operations Forces. Sierra Nevada will handle...
Rapid Fire Oct. 18, 2012: Continuing CASD

Global MRAP: The International Light Armored Vehicle

ILAV w. MCATS(click to view full) The global trend toward mine-resistant vehicles has become unmistakable, and Iraq was the catalyst and proving ground. RG-31s of the US 101st Airborne and Australian Bushmasters were the first examples in Iraq, followed by the M1117...
Rapid Fire Oct. 18, 2012: Continuing CASD

Ukraine, Iraq in $2.5 Bn Weapons Deal

BTR-4, IFV config.(click to view full) In late 2009, reports surfaced that a $2.5 billion defense agreement between the Ukraine and the Iraqi Ministry of Defense could involve 420 of Khariv Morozov’s BTR-4 8×8 wheeled armored personnel carriers, 6 of...