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 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...
Robot Patrol Canines Roam AUSA
They seemed to be everywhere, mechanical four-legged “canine” robots wandering the AUSA exhibit halls. These robotic dogs caught the attention of attendees wherever they...
Whiskey Project Catamaran Debuts at AUSA
Surprisingly standing out among the ground combat systems on the exhibit hall at the US Army Association exposition was the display in the Australian...
C-UAS – Solving the Detection Problem
Small unmanned systems are often difficult for engaged ground forces to detect - but help is at hand.
As we have seen in the UAV...
