Posted by DigiNomad on 28th of Feb 2024 at 02:27 pm
I would think they couldn't possibly do worse than they did with
the Bradley....but I've also learned NOT to underestimate the
moronomy inherent in the US gov procurement system.
I was in Gov Acq for many years. One of our most expensive
(and ultimately failed) programs was JTRS (pronounced Jitters -
joint tactical radio systems). We needed that program because we
realized after completing weapon systems including fighter jets and
tanks that they weren't spec'd with similar radio systems so they
couldn't communicate with each other on the battle field. No joke!
It's still a problem to this day.
VLCN----- video on line ---being
Posted by Glad on 28th of Feb 2024 at 02:08 pm
VLCN----- video on line ---being reviewed by military
The Army's Bradley replacement, the,XM30
Posted by EdZ on 28th of Feb 2024 at 02:15 pm
The Army's Bradley replacement, the,XM30 is supposed to be a hybrid.
I would think they couldn't
Posted by DigiNomad on 28th of Feb 2024 at 02:27 pm
I would think they couldn't possibly do worse than they did with the Bradley....but I've also learned NOT to underestimate the moronomy inherent in the US gov procurement system.
I was in Gov Acq for many years. One of our most expensive (and ultimately failed) programs was JTRS (pronounced Jitters - joint tactical radio systems). We needed that program because we realized after completing weapon systems including fighter jets and tanks that they weren't spec'd with similar radio systems so they couldn't communicate with each other on the battle field. No joke! It's still a problem to this day.
the video showed a motor
Posted by Glad on 28th of Feb 2024 at 02:18 pm
the video showed a motor cycle and a golf cart looking vehicle
maybe today it can get
Posted by shellson2 on 28th of Feb 2024 at 02:15 pm
maybe today it can get back to $400 or $4000 price tag it once was... . Im in it
If thy put run by
Posted by srusso1 on 28th of Feb 2024 at 02:25 pm
If thy put run by AI it will get there.