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 by Ed Adamczyk Washington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2020
The Defense Department announced a $37.6 million contract for production of Stryker Medium Caliber Weapons cannons with Alliant Techsystems Operations. Minnesota-based Alliant, a division of Northrop Grumman, was awarded a fixed-price contract for long-lead production of XM813cannons for the Stryker's 30mm Lethality Upgrade program. The contract was announced Thursday. A U.S. Army fact sheet calls the Stryker weapon system, mounted on tanks and other land vehicles, as a "medium-weight force capable of rapid strategic and operational mobility to disrupt or destroy enemy military forces." It is notable in that the cannon is top-mounted does not intrude on the interior space of the vehicle, and maintains the use of all existing hatches. The Army budget includes $550 million per year for five years, beginning in 2019, for Stryker combat vehicle upgrades. About 3,661vehicles, largely stationed in the European Command, are scheduled for improvement.
Marines upgrade 'Monster Machine' cargo lifter Washington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2020 The U.S. Marine Corps' cargo-lifting vehicle known as the "Monster Machine" has reached full production through an upgrade program, according to a statement released Friday. The Rough Terrain Container Handler moves 20- to 40-foot ISO-compliant containers on rough terrain and beaches, and is commonly used in amphibious missions to resupply troops in battle. It can also travel through shallow water, place ISO containers onto floating bridges and load cargo planes. "The RTCH has a multitud ... read more
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