This summer, June 28, Boeing and Nammo have jointly test-fired a 155mm Ramjet round.
The test at the Andøya Test Center in Norway, the Ramjet 155 was fired from an L39 cannon and its engine successfully ignited, according to a statement from Boeing. 2/
The launch followed years of research, development, and +450 stat & short-range tests.
Boeing and Nammo were awarded a contract in 2019 under the Army’s XM1155 program, an effort to further develop ERCA munition.
P. S. CG via "Akela Freedom" 3/
“The test — with all aspects from cannon firing, to the projectile body, fins, and trajectory all functioning perfectly — represents a real technological breakthrough in artillery.”
Nammo CEO Morten Brandtzæg said. 4/
XM1155 (AKA THOR-ER - Tactical High-speed Offensive Ramjet for Extended Range) use the solid fuel ramjet (SFRJ) and is an innovative 155mm projectile being developed to meet the requirements of the US Army to hit targets at a range more than 100km. 5/
The revolutionary XM1155 projectile design includes tail rocket motors and large control surfaces to achieve very high altitudes gliding back to Earth and thus the outstanding range >100km. 6/
USArmy in FY23 is funds the program of ERAP 155mm artillery with range out to 150km. Also in FY23 budget, US Army has funded work for a seeker for XM1155 to prosecute moving/relocatable targets. 7/
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lockheed Martin Ramping Up Javelin Production to Support Increased Demands,
Recently, the U.S. and several allies have sent Javelin missiles to Ukraine in support of their military and security forces. 1/
In May and again in September 2022, the Javelin Joint Venture was awarded production contracts for Javelin rounds and support. More than 3,100 of the missiles procured will go toward replacing systems sent to Ukraine. 2/
To meet this new demand, LM is increasing the missile production rate beyond the current 2,1K p.a. to nearly 4K p.a..
To increase production to nearly 4K per year, LM is ramping up production on its already-active manufacturing line and with Javelin’s supply chain partners 3/
M1A1 refueling with one time use bladders. The tank backs over the bladder and squeezes fuel out like a tube of toothpaste.
It was called FLEXCEL.
The FLEXCEL Liquid Containment system is a self-contained liquid storage system which can rapidly dispense its contents (fuel, water, decontaminants, oil, etc.), from a rubber bladder for military and/or commercial use and has been sole-sourced by FMW to the DoD
This liquid containment system is available in 55 and 80 GL configurations and requires no special equipment or training,making it the simplest way to move and use liquids. Uses include helicopter and aircrafts, M1A1, M2 IFC, M113 and other vehicular refueling capabilities