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Modern hyrdrocarbons are too fuel efficient and modern batteries and 'alternators' still too heavy to make hybrids or EV's a…
"Any open sided vehicle must be very prone to drone attack" Watching video from the Ukraine I am constantly amazed…
I imagine that the Tactical LMV will be a prime candidate for a lightweight / low cost RWS. Mission fit…
Looking at the RWS on pedestals, I've often wondered if it would be more space efficient to automate a ring…
Any open sided vehicle must be very prone to drone attack
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Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) — Power Systems, Weapons, and Protection
This is post 4 of 4 in the series “Light Mobility Vehicle” Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) — History and Considerations…
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Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) — Payloads
This is post 3 of 4 in the series “Light Mobility Vehicle” Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) — History and Considerations…
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Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) — Ambulance and C2
This is post 2 of 4 in the series “Light Mobility Vehicle” Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) — History and Considerations…
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Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) — History and Considerations
This is post 1 of 4 in the series “Light Mobility Vehicle” Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) — History and Considerations…
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The False Promise of New Technology
In this guest post, Matthew Ford discusses the British Army and the (new) calibre debate.
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