USA: Turmdemonstrator "Multi-Caliber Armament System (MCAS)"

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Mit integriertem AN/VVR-4:

• UTC Aerospace Systems is introducing a new laser warning system designed to be a common system across the U.S. Army ground combat fleet. The AN/VVR-4 Laser Detecting Set incorporates the lineage of its predecessors with increased functionality (Figure 5).
  
  The system incorporates an additional angle of arrival (AoA) detector which gives the targeted crew enhanced situational awareness.
  
  The AN/VVR-4 can be integrated either as a stand-alone threat warning receiver delivering audio and visual warning through the vehicle’s intercom system (AN/VIC-3) and onboard situational awareness displays, or fully integrated within the vehicle’s fire control system. The latter option enhances the crew’s lethality and survivability in that the system can pass along critical threat information to the fire control system, allowing slew-to-cue of onboard weapon systems to the origin of the laser with high accuracy.
  
  The laser warning system can also serve as a critical sensor within an overall active protection system (APS) construct. The early identification of a laser range finder or beamrider missile can alert the tracking mechanisms of a “hard kill” system of a potential inbound threat, thus reducing overall system response time. The laser warning system can also provide critical laser information of an active designator that can also be used as part of a “soft-kill” countermeasure system designed to spoof an incoming projectile or trigger onboard smoke.
  
  In addition, UTAS is working as part of the U.S. Army Modular Active Protection System (MAPS) community of interest to establish a standard architecture by which this type of sensor can be incorporated into an overall active protection system framework. This open systems architecture will more readily allow systems like the VVR-4 to make software changes as the threat and conditions on the battlefield evolve.

  http://assets.techbriefs.com/EML/2018/d ... DT0418.pdf
  
  UTC Aerospace readies AN/VVR-4 laser warning system
  

  UTC Aerospace has provided Jane's with details of its AN/VVR-4 laser warning receiver which has been designed as a common laser warning system for all US armoured vehicles.
  
  The new system is a follow-on to the AN/VVR-3 and designed to detect and classify laser threats, including range finders, target designators, and beam-riding anti-tank guided weapons. The system can be used as a stand-alone warning system, or integrated with countermeasures to provide an active protection capability.
  
  Speaking at the IQPC International Armoured Vehicles 2018 conference in London, Eric Geoffroy, Director, Threat Detection Systems, stated that the AN/VVR-4 will be trialled at the US Army’s Manoeuvre Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Georgia, with the Rheinmetall ROSY rapid blooming obscurant system.

  http://www.janes.com/article/77273/utc- ... ing-system

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ARDEC und CMI Defence ... Ich bin, offen gestanden, etwas ratlos was das für ein Turm sein soll?


Master Gunners provide feedback on the Medium Caliber Armament System, Fire Control System (7. September 2016)

U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence collaborated with the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center to evaluate the Science and Technology Project: Medium Caliber Armament System (MCAS) and its newly developed Fire Control System with Soldiers from the 316th Cavalry Brigade Bradley Master Gunner School Aug. 30-31 at the Donovan Research Library.

Representatives from ARDEC conducted four demonstrations of the MCAS Fire Control Graphical User interface in order to receive feedback from Soldiers on its functionality and ease of use.

Jackson explained that the primary goal of the MCAS program is to provide a common medium caliber fire control solution for medium caliber weapon system platforms. MCAS will debut its technology onto a Stryker platform within Stryker brigade combat teams, while delivering a user interface capable of supporting all calibers of weapons.

"Finding a common interface will substantially decrease the learning curve for Soldiers as they transition between BCTs with different equipment sets, increasing effectiveness along with decreasing production cost as the assets will be common," Jackson said.

https://www.army.mil/article/174689/mas ... rol_system


CMI Defence, partner of the US Army for the development of the future medium caliber system (15. Juni 2016)

At the beginning of 2016 CMI Defence was selected by, and in cooperation with, the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) for a Research and Development program focused on Medium Caliber Armament Systems. This effort is being undertaken within the framework of a ‘Cooperative Research and Development Agreement’ (CRADA) that will be concluded at the end of 2017. It involves the common conception of a new medium calibre armament system incorporating an existing product of the CMI Defence portfolio.

At the end of 2015, CMI Defence was selected by ARDEC to be its partner within the framework of the development of an un-manned medium calibre turret. The project officially began at the beginning of 2016 with CMI Defence’s selection. Delivery of the turret to ARDEC is scheduled for mid-2017.

The new turret will integrate the 30 mm XM813 gun with a linkless ammunition handling system. It is planned that it will also receive a new precision fire control system with new user interfaces, allowing for a quicker, more accurate, and effective engagements of targets by its Users.

http://www.cmigroupe.com/news/1283/cmi- ... ber-system

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OSHKOSH DEFENSE AWARDED $942.9M CONTRACT TO UPDATE WEAPON SYSTEM ON U.S. ARMY STRYKER INFANTRY CARRIER VEHICLES


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OSHKOSH, Wis. (June 4, 2021) — The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) announced that it has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a $942.9M contract to integrate a 30mm Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS) onto the Stryker Double V Hull Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICVVA1). This upgrade will provide precision lethality capability to the Army’s Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT).

Oshkosh Defense teamed with Pratt Miller and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to deliver an MCWS that provides increased lethality, accuracy, and range while maintaining the mobility and survivability of the Stryker ICVVA1. Oshkosh will integrate onto the ICVVA1 chassis a 30mm weapon system based on Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ proven SAMSON family of turrets. The contract calls for the integration of the Oshkosh MCWS onto three Stryker Brigade Combat Teams (SBCTs) as well as a full spectrum of system technical support, interim contractor logistics support, and integrated product support.

https://oshkoshdefense.com/oshkosh-defe ... -vehicles/

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Contracts For June 3, 2021

Oshkosh Defense LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was awarded a $942,900,000 cost-no-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price contract for procurement of the production, integration, engineering and logistical support, and fielding of Stryker Medium Caliber Weapon System vehicles. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of June 2, 2027. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity (W56HZV-21-D-0017).

https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contra ... vDelivery/





First Stryker vehicle prototype with 30 mm cannon delivered to Army (26. Januar 2017)

The first prototype Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle, outfitted with a 30 mm cannon, was delivered to the Army Thursday.

The upgraded Stryker vehicle will be known as the Dragoon, the name of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. The prototype also features a new fully-integrated commander's station, upgraded driveline componentry and hull modifications, according to a press release from Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems.

"It's important to realize the genesis of this event," said Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, speaking at the General Dynamics Land Systems Maneuver Collaboration Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Following the 2015 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Army leaders in Europe "identified a capability gap that threatened our forces in theater," Allyn explained. "The Russians, it turns out, had upgraded and fielded significant capabilities while we were engaged in Iraq and Afghanistan."

Army leaders recognized that existing Stryker weaponry placed U.S. forces at "unacceptable risk," he said.

The Urgent Operational Needs statement submitted in March 2015 resulted in a directed Stryker lethality requirement, one that included an accelerated acquisition effort to integrate the 30 mm canon on the vehicles, he said.

Fielding to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Europe will begin in May 2018, which represents "a near-record time from concept to delivery," according to Allyn.

https://www.army.mil/article/177472/fir ... ed_to_army

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OSHKOSH DEFENSE AWARDED $942.9M CONTRACT TO UPDATE WEAPON SYSTEM ON U.S. ARMY STRYKER INFANTRY CARRIER VEHICLES


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Soldiers with 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team conducted a week of day and night 30mm gunnery at Yakima Training Center, employing an experimental Stryker system equipped with a 30mm auto-cannon in a full training environment. The event incorporated Operational Network connectivity and the Digital Range Training System, enabling crews to use Instrumented Player Units inside their vehicles to track, record and enhance performance throughout offensive and defensive lane iterations.

“We’re only the second infantry brigade to train with the Stryker-mounted 30mm weapon system,” said U.S. Army Capt. Jarid Prahl, assistant operations officer for 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment.

https://www.army.mil/article/289809/1_2 ... e_training