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Compact cannon for British armored vehicles
by Richard Tomkins
London (UPI) Jul 2, 2015


New Zealand military receives medium heavy military trucks
Kiel, Germany (UPI) Jul 2, 2015 - Rheinmetall Defense of Germany reports that New Zealand has accepted delivery of a final batch of medium heavy trucks ordered from the company.

The operational vehicles - 194 in all, in 10 variants and three platforms, plus specialist trailers - were produced by subsidiary Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia under a contract signed in 2013.

"The New Zealand Defense Force now owns one of the most modern and versatile logistic vehicle fleets with the latest automotive technology and significantly increased capabilities for its troops," Rheinmetall Defense said.

All vehicles can be fitted with applique armor, weapon mounts and communications systems. Specialist vehicles are fitted with a range of mechanical handling equipment.

"Across a range of employment contexts, the MHOV offers us a significantly enhanced logistics and movements capability as a land force for the future," New Zealand Chief of Army, Maj. Gen. Dave Gawn said of the medium heavy operational vehicles. "Further to the normal troop and equipment carrying roles, additional vehicles are fitted with winches and cranes, which will enable fully independent operations."

Britain's Ministry of Defense has contracted CTA International to supply a compact 40mm cannon system for the army's armored fighting vehicles.

The system is the Cased Telescope cannon, which is more compact than currently fielded 40mm cannons. It features a thermal sleeve, automatic ammunition loading and a range of compact ammunition for use against armored vehicles, hardened targets such as buildings and against ground troops as well.

The weapon system will be integrated on Warrior infantry fighting vehicles and the Scout SV, which is under development.

The contract to CT International, a joint venture between BAE Systems of Britain and French company Nexter, is worth about $234.9 million and is for 515 systems.

"Signing the CT Cannon production contract is a major milestone for the UK's Armed Forces," said the Ministry of Defense's Chief of Materiel (Land) Lt. Gen. Sir Chris Deverell. "It provides unrivalled firepower, a significantly reduced logistic burden and a new airburst ammunition capability."


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