This is a guide to those armour and artillery systems around the world that are in use or under development. Each entry includes details of development, description, variants, specifications, status and manufacturers, complete with photographs to aid identification.
Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades details information essential for those interested in the world's armour and artillery subsystems that are currently in production, under development or for which it is thought production facilities still exist around the globe. Key contents include: AFV armament, protection, engines, transitions and power packs; Towed and self- propelled artillery upgrades; Mobility; Turrets; Fire-control systems and AFV optics An online subscription to Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades includes all of the information available to print subscribers plus the addition of regular monthly updates, a minimum of five-years archive, full search functionality and additional imagery and analysis. Visit http //jaau.janes.com to view the list of latest updates, browse the full contents listing and access extracts of the additional images and analysis unique to online subscribers. Ideal complements to Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades include Jane's Armour and Artillery and Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics. For the latest defence news and analysis we recommend Jane's Defence Weekly.
Crucial information for world armour and artillery subsystems currently in production, under development or for which production facilities still exist. Also relevant to current key areas of consideration, such as up-armouring, situation awareness and the remote weapon station market.
Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades details information essential for those interested in the world's armour and artillery subsystems that are currently in production, under development or for which it is thought production facilities still exist around the globe. Key contents include: AFV armament, protection, engines, transitions and power packs; Towed and self- propelled artillery upgrades; Mobility; Turrets; Fire-control systems and AFV optics An online subscription to Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades includes all of the information available to print subscribers plus the addition of regular monthly updates, a minimum of five-years archive, full search functionality and additional imagery and analysis. Visit http //jaau.janes.com to view the list of latest updates, browse the full contents listing and access extracts of the additional images and analysis unique to online subscribers. Ideal complements to Jane's Armour and Artillery upgrades include Jane's Armour and Artillery and Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics. For the latest defence news and analysis we recommend Jane's Defence Weekly.
The Light Armored Vehicle 25 (LAV-25) has played a significant role in transforming United States Marine Corps doctrine since its introduction in the early 1980s. The Marine Corps' Light Armored Vehicle program was based on the proven Swiss MOWAG Piranha series of 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 wheeled vehicles. However, developing organizational units, tactics, and employment of the weapon system within the force structure of the Marine Corps proved to be more of a challenge than fielding the weapon system. This resulted in multiple re-designations for LAV units within the Corps. The LAV first saw combat in Panama during Operation Just Cause and LAV-25s have fought in every major conflict since, including Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This book covers the design, development, and deployment of this continuingly successful vehicle.