Stephen W. Miller
A former US Marine ground combat and aviation officer instrumental in the adoption of wheeled armoured vehicles and manoeuvre warfare. He has extensive hands-on experience in development, acquisition, fielding, support and employment leading land, naval, and air programmes in the US and twenty-four other countries. [email protected]
US Army Fields M2A4 Upgraded Bradley IFV
The US Army has again extended the active service life of its M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle first introduced in 1981.
The latest M2A4...
Hand-held Equaliser: Russian Tanks Hit Hard by Shoulder Fired Anti-Armour Weapons in Ukraine
Although the more sophisticated long range and precision guided anti-armour missiles like the FGM148 Javelin from the United States and Saab Dynamics NLAW provided...
Winning the CBQ
The close quarter battle (CQB) requires weapons that can be brought quickly onto a target, not to mention sights that allow quick and accurate...
US Army Big Six Requirements and Programmes (Part 1)
This is the first of a two part series to explain the US Army’s ‘Big Six’ programmes to future proof it over the coming...
Clouded Leopard 105mm Assault Gun Advances
The Assault Gun version of the Clouded Leopard wheeled combat vehicle has moved closer to realization with the development of a new 105mm gun...
Sighting Dynamics
Variable magnification and laser range finding are two factors that have greatly improved weapon sighting for modern riflemen.
For much of history the primary focus...
General Dynamics MUTT – Largest NATO UGV Fielding
The General Dynamics Land Systems Multi-Utility Tactical Transport (MUTT) was displayed in its production configuration at the AUSA exhibition.
Its adoption by the US...
US Army Next Generation Combat Vehicle: A Perspective from AUSA 21
Replacing the M-2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle is one of the top priorities of the US Army modernisation programs.
First fielded in the1980s, the...
All Change at the Corps: Force Design 2030
The plan for the future of the US Marine Corps is contentious and will see a restructuring away from its traditional all-arms employment.
A revision...
Wheeled Self-propelled Artillery at AUSA
The US Army’s active interest and potential requirements for artillery capability compatible with the Stryker’s manoeuvre saw truck mounted howitzers well represented at the...
