Man, I should go away more often. Murdoc and Armchair Generalist Jason Sigger did a kick-ass job guest hosting Defense Tech last week. I don’t know about you, by I learned a boatload — and had a ton of fun — reading through their posts. A few favorites: * R2D2 vs. Mortars * It’s Just […]
June 2005
Not to be outdone by the boys in green, the US Navy has its own future combat system, complete with cost overruns, ballooning weight, and dubious performance in early tests. It’s called the DD(X), noted previously here at Defense Tech. The House of Representatives recently cut large chunks out of the DD(X) budget, and a […]
Here are some links worth a look: * More Google Maps fun: New Zealand’s Waihopai spy base, which is a favorite attraction for Kiwi anti-war protestors * The Marines are trying yet another IED-resistant vehicle, the Cougar * New brakes for KC-135 tankers last ten times as long…which is good since who knows when they’ll […]
I imagine that some group in BAE Systems had a great party this last weekend. The news is that BAE Systems received several orders from the U.S. Army to remanufacture and upgrade Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles to A3 configurations. The total cost of these orders runs to more than $1 billion. Most of the work […]
Commenter Murc points out that the stealth speedboat noted last Friday is most likely a SEALION (SEAL Insertion, Observation, Neutralization) technology demonstrator. While not planned to enter full-scale production, the first SEALION has been in testing for some time and a second will be delivered later this year. As a technology demonstrator, SEALION I is […]
