US Military News, Reports, Data, etc.
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TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
so better keep a E2D on station overhead?
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Equation
Lieutenant General
I think the Army is looking more into power like the .40 or .45 instead of the standard 9mm due to urban combat experiences in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Not necessarily so.A good quote from one of the commenter:
Even without CEC, the vessels in a task force are arranged for mutual support in terms of counter fire and in terms of sensors.
If a missile is detected by one vessel, it will make the others aware and they can then use their resources to attempt to down it.
With CEC, they can use other vessels assets to engage from a separate location...but even without, they are able to individually intercept.
In any high threat area, and particularly in war time, there will always be a Hawkeye up in the air. In a evere threat, they may have two, one over the carrier, and another out on the majopr threat axis a good distance from the carrier.
Blah, Blah, Blah,??? replace the M9??? why???, how many folks will want to play with the .40, or even the 45??? they will prolly try to replace it with some plastic-fantastic. The Beretta is a very well made weapon, it works nearly flawlessly, it is available in a single stack version for folks who have small hands??
On a more important note, both the F-35 and the F-22 are scheduled to appear at EAA's Air Venture in Oshkosh, Wi during the week of 7/20-26/15. Now THAT is US military news!
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Every one keeps focusing on the caliber angle, which although important is in my view less then the Modular part. current issue M9 lacks any accessory comparability and still uses Stock irons from the 1980's. also with more female Soldiers comes the need for use by soldiers with smaller hands but not at the cost of capacity.
as to the Term "Plastic Fantastic" Brat com'on man.
All of the functional components of modern handguns even those with polymer frames are still made of steel and alloys only the interface IE the grip and frame that face much lower thermal stresses are polymer much like what can be seen in most modern rifles or even automobiles and Aircraft. Polymer framed guns are well proven The HK VP70 dates back to 1970 as the first of the Polymer framed pistols after 45 years I think we can say deriding a pistol as "Plastic Fantastic" is more then a reach into the arcane and disproved.
as to the Term "Plastic Fantastic" Brat com'on man.
All of the functional components of modern handguns even those with polymer frames are still made of steel and alloys only the interface IE the grip and frame that face much lower thermal stresses are polymer much like what can be seen in most modern rifles or even automobiles and Aircraft. Polymer framed guns are well proven The HK VP70 dates back to 1970 as the first of the Polymer framed pistols after 45 years I think we can say deriding a pistol as "Plastic Fantastic" is more then a reach into the arcane and disproved.
Brumby
Major
A good quote from one of the commenter:
This is a perennial issue where progressive increases in missile standoff range is typically greater than the ship's sensors ability to detect and target. A battlefield network helps to narrow the gap. I am particularly reminded of the situational awareness that the F-35 brings to the party as it is effectively a mini AWAC's and can be stationed right out at the edge acting as the eyes of the fleet.
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TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Ah...music to my ears.
I love it when logic and reason leave them only able to respond with pppppfffffffffffffffttttttttttttttt!
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PARIS: Lockheed, Raytheon and Bombardier form JSTARS team
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PARIS
Source:
15 hours ago
Dovetailing on Northrop ’s teaming announcement this week, has revealed that it is partnering with Raytheon and to offer an “ultra-long range” Global Express-based joint surveillance target attack radar system (JSTARS) aircraft to the US Air Force.
The air force is looking to replace its 16 Northrop E-8C JSTARS ground-looking surveillance and battle management airplanes with a smaller, business class platform that is cheaper to operate and maintain. The air force recapitalization programme seeks an almost one-for-one replacement – 17 jets.
A conceptual image of Lockheed's proposed JSTARS business jet platform
Lockheed Martin
Northrop has teamed with L-3 Aerospace Systems and to offer a Gulfstrea business jet-based proposal. is offering its 737-700.
LM’s advanced development programmes unit Skunk Works is drawing up the company’s JSTARS proposal. The air force says it will fund three teams initially to mature their competing designs before picking a winner some time in 2017.
Skunk Works VP and general manager Rob Weiss said Lockheed’s experience in systems integration and open mission systems prepares it well to offer the “best possible solution” to the air force.
Bombardier vice president of specialised aircraft Stéphane Villeneuve says the company is well positioned to support the JSTARS programme, having delivered the civil BD-700 aircraft that is the basis for the E-11A “battlefield communications node” type.
Raytheon brings its airborne radar and mission systems integration experience to the team. “We are committed to building modular, easily adapted and upgraded open systems to help our warfighters stay ahead of future threats,” says Rick Yuse, president of Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems.
The air force intends to spend upwards of $1.3 billion on JSTARS development through 2020.