First published at 15:22 UTC on May 23rd, 2022.
Defense Futurist BlacktailFA writes:
This one's a "two-for"; Norway not only adopted the G5 a vehicle developed out of the M113 Gavin (which they are even building new from scratch), but photos in the press releases depict an armored…
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Defense Futurist BlacktailFA writes:
This one's a "two-for"; Norway not only adopted the G5 a vehicle developed out of the M113 Gavin (which they are even building new from scratch), but photos in the press releases depict an armored transporter variant carrying a Battle Box;
https://www.snafu-solomon.com/2022/05/assembly-of-acsv-g5-combat-support.html#disqus_thread
Blacktail • 3 hours ago
So much for the M113 Gavin being a "relic of the past"; it's replacement in Norway is more M113s, and they're being built from scratch locally.
Also, note the G5 image with a Battle Box ISO container, proving Lt. Mike Sparks was decades ahead of everyone in yet another validated concept;
http://www.combatreform.org/battleboxes.htm
towgunner1960 • 13 hours ago
The 113 lives again!
J Villain • 15 hours ago
If they have a way to get those short shipping containers off in the field even if just some thing like a winch truck concept then that would be very interesting. Drop off a load or arty or fuel quickly and be on the move again. The containers could be designed as shelters so if you needed a long term observation post in the middle of no where. If they could be broken down they could be parted out as covers for fox holes. Medical facilities, mess kitchen, showers, generators, put a couple together for command centres. Use your imagination.
🇩🇪 Freder • 21 hours ago
FFG has a number of nice support vehicles and solutions. I am happy that they got a contract with Norway. I think the G5 would have been also a good choice for Denmark as their factory is directly on the border.
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