Tag: AM General
Run out of Guns
Do towed artillery systems have a future?
While many countries are now being re-equipped with new tracked and wheeled self-propelled (SP) artillery systems, there is...
American Rheinmetall’s Electric Hybrid XM30 Combat Vehicle
The US Army Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), now officially designated the XM30, may utilize electric hybrid power. Allision Transmission announced that it is...
AM General and IVECO Defense Vehicles team for Army Common Tactical Truck
AM General (AUSA 2022, Booth 2039 Hall ABC) has announced its teaming with IVECO Defense Vehicles (IDV) in its proposed offering for the US...
Wheeled artillery – the way ahead?
An increasing number of countries are now replacing their conventional tracked self-propelled artillery with wheeled SP, although each have their own advantages.
Wheeled SP artillery...
QinetiQ and AM General Partner To Develop Hybrid Electric Humvees
With the push towards electric technology growing in all defence sectors, research and development specialist QinteiQ have teamed with automotive manufacturer AM General to...
AUSA: NXT 360 – Next Generation HMMWV
AUSA, Washington DC: The US Army High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, more commonly known as the HMMWV, remains one of the most widely fielded...
US Army Modernisation messages at AUSA
Every military force needs to modernise, but this is getting harder in the age of information as opposed to the industrial age. Andrew Drwiega...
Surgical Strike Artillery
Artillery systems, once considered more of an area weapon than a precision tool, are making ‘heads turn’ once again though GPS accuracy, digital target...
Mac Jee showcases its Armadillo TA-2 rocket launcher at Eurosatory 2018
Mac Jee participates at Eurosatory 2018 (Defense & Security International Exhibition), and is one of the highlights at Pavilhão Brazil (Brazil Pavilion), presenting its...
Over The Top
Mortars are a class of artillery. They differ from guns which have a low, flat trajectory best suited for engaging targets by direct fire...
