The US Marine Corp will get improved aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) capabilities once its new vehicle enters service.
Known as the P-19R, the 6x6 ARFF vehicles are expected to enter full rate production (FRP) in mid-2016.
Since April 2015 the vehicle has been in a production and deployment phase where it has been undergoing testing and evaluation that Oshkosh Defense, which is building the vehicles, has been putting the vehicle through.
Oshkosh was awarded the P-19R contract in May 2013 and completed development testing and evaluation and readiness reviews to get to Milestone C approval and into low rate
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The US Army is interested in “innovative, flexible and efficient” capabilities for large-scale combat operations, as well as more agile approaches to improve efficiency and reduce ammunition transfer time.
Leopard MBTs are German-made main battle tanks that have been in service since the Cold War and have undergone several upgrades to remain competitive in modern warfare. This article traces the history and development of the Leopard 1 and 2 as well as its variants, operational service and future prospects.
Recent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.
The attack by the US and Israel on Iran which began at the end of February presented a Ukraine-like scenario of drone-led warfare – in fact the same drone type in the Shahed – and the problem of how to counter them.
The Canadian defence department has outlined major investments in ISR solutions, small arms and ammunition production capabilities as the country pushes for greater self-reliance to bolster its forces and its supply chain.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Canada has committed more military assistance than France in terms of GDP.
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