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..英購近600裝甲車 卅年來最多
法新社 – 2014年9月3日 下午10:35
....（法新社倫敦3日電） 北大西洋公約組織（NATO）在英國威爾斯召開高峰會前夕，英國政府今天表示，已簽下金額35億英鎊（58億美元）合約，來添購近600輛裝甲車。

英國國防部發表聲明指出，這項國防部30年來最大的裝甲車單筆訂單，將支撐近1300個工作機會。

這589輛SCOUT SV裝甲車將由美國通用動力公司（General Dynamics）英國分公司製造，裝置有能配合戰場偵察的電腦科技。

英國首相卡麥隆（David Cameron）發表聲明說：「我很高興在北約峰會前夕，能宣布英國陸軍1980年代以來最大的裝甲車單筆採購合約。」

卡麥隆表示：「這不僅對保衛英國安全至關重要，也將支撐英國各地近1300個工作機會，並展現英國高技術防衛產業的實力。」

http://n.yam.com/cna/international/20140416/20140416235049.html
日守離島用新戰車 防相試乘
中央社-2014年04月16日 下午14:38

（中央社記者楊明珠東京16日專電）日本時事通信社報導，日本防衛大臣小野寺五典今天視察茨城縣的陸上自衛隊霞浦駐地，試乘水陸兩棲戰車。日本新添購這種戰車是為了防衛釣魚台列嶼等離島。

小野寺今天視察陸上自衛隊霞浦駐地新成立的水陸兩棲機動團，並試乘新引進的水陸兩棲戰車。他對記者表示，捍衛日本的島嶼需要各種裝備，水陸兩棲功能還不夠充分，今後希望再好好地充實。

一旦離島遭到外敵侵占，陸上自衛隊的水陸機動團為了奪島進行登陸時，將運用水陸兩棲戰車。這種戰車在地面上最高時速72公里、海上最高時速13公里。

日本防衛省先從美國採購4輛水陸兩棲戰車。去年底擬定的中期防衛力整備計畫（2014年至2018年度）記載，預定再引進52輛。

http://n.yam.com/cna/international/20140405/20140405212838.html
港媒：陸已研製4代概念坦克車
中央社-2014年04月05日 下午13:48

（中央社記者張謙香港5日電）香港一份雜誌最新報導指出，中國大陸已成功研製出具4代概念的坦克車，形狀與波蘭對外公布的PL-01坦克車相似。

根據香港最新一期鏡報月刊署名「梁天仞」的報導，陸製4代坦克車命名為CN-M，是一種顛覆傳統的坦克車，大量採用透氣、散熱、強度極高的碳纖維複合材料。

據報導，這種材料可以用鑄造法製造出各種形狀的坦克車。

報導表示，CN-M坦克車重量僅25噸，輕於波蘭的PL-01的37噸；CN-M的前裝甲厚度為580公釐（mm），相當於1350 mm勻質鋼厚度，外掛針式反應爆炸裝甲，抗打擊能力強於當前大陸的99式坦克車。

據報導，CN-M可同時跟蹤48個移動目標，並自動選擇16個危險度最高的目標進行干擾。

此外，這種坦克車的主炮為125 mm口徑長管火炮，可擊穿850 mm裝甲，並有雷射光、夜視等裝置。

外電早前曾報導波蘭研發的PL-01革命性坦克車，這種坦克車的外形與傳統坦克車完全不同，有點科幻成分，且兼具隱形功能。

美國媒體也曾披露大陸正在研製上述CN-M坦克車。

鏡報月刊的報導沒有透露CN-M是否具隱形功能，但宣稱這「對中國而言並非高不可攀」。

鏡報月刊是由支持中共的緬甸華僑徐四民於1977年在港創辦的中文雜誌，由於言論親共，2002年曾獲前中共總書記江澤民題詞讚揚。

http://n.yam.com/cna/international/20130819/20130819695168.html
護島 日擬增購水陸兩棲車
中央社-2013年08月19日 下午22:09

（中央社記者楊明珠東京19日專電）「日本經濟新聞」報導，日本防衛省為擴充自衛隊裝備，擬要求在下年度預算編列防衛島嶼的水陸兩棲戰車，經費額度將比本年度多，這是日本連續2年增加國防費用。

防衛省本年度首度購買水陸兩棲戰車，但未來計劃加強自衛隊裝備，盼自衛隊能具有像美軍陸戰隊一樣的奪島能力。

因釣魚台問題，日本與中國大陸關係對立，日本計劃重編水陸兩棲部隊，加強防衛西南島嶼。

防衛省對於下年度的預算要求，因日圓貶值使得燃料、裝備品的調度成本增加，因此考慮要編列的預算比本年度第1波預算（未追加預算前）增加2.9%，約4兆8900億日圓（約新台幣1兆5000億元）。

防衛省本年度買進美軍陸戰隊所使用的水陸兩棲戰車「AAV7」標準型，計劃下年度引進功能更佳的水陸兩棲戰車。陸上自衛隊的西部方面隊也將重編運用水陸兩棲車部隊。

日本本年度防衛預算是13年來首度增加，防衛省期待年底正式編列預算時，能連續2年保持增加。

http://www.dsti.net/Information/News/76278
裏卡多公司獲美軍重型兩栖步兵戰車研發合同
2012-06-21  
 [據法國《防務宇航》2012年6月20日報導]美國國防高級研究計畫局目前正在授予裏卡多公司一份價值98,812,178萬美元的成本價附加費用合同（HR0011-12-C-0074），旨在研究和開發下一代快速自適應（Fast, Adaptable, Next-Generation，FANG）地面車輛。該合同基本週期為12個月，後續可能還會有2個為期12個月的合同選項，包括選項在內的總價值為27,558,049萬美元。

   該研究項目的是為了滿足美國海軍陸戰隊對兩栖戰車的功能需求，開發一種新的重型兩栖步兵戰車。承包商為了能最終設計出一款完整的步兵戰車，將舉行一系列的下一代快速自適應戰車設計大賽，以應對日益複雜的車輛子系統。

設計開發工作將分別在裏卡多公司位於密西根州貝爾維爾市（70.75%）、田納西州那什維爾市（13.38）、佐治亞州亞特蘭大市（9.26%）、密西根州布萊頓市（3.16%）、德克薩斯州聖安東尼奧市（1.24%）和密西根州特洛伊市（2.21%）進行。全部工作計畫於2015年6月17日完成。（北方科技資訊研究所 孫毅）

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/136147/ricardo-to-design-heavy-amphibious-ifv.html
Pentagon Contract Announcement
 
 
(Source: US Department of Defense; issued June 19, 2012)
 
  
 
 Ricardo, Inc., Belleville, Mich., is being awarded a $9,812,178 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (HR0011-12-C-0074). This award covers a 12-month base period, which may be followed by two successive 12-month options. The total value including options is $27,558,049.

Ricardo will perform the research and development effort entitled "FANG (Fast, Adaptable, Next-Generation) Ground Vehicle."

It aims to develop a new heavy, amphibious infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) with functional requirements intended to mirror the Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle.

The contractor will stage a series of FANG challenges, prize-based design competitions for progressively more complex vehicle subsystems, culminating in the design of a full IFV.

Work will be performed in Belleville, Mich. (70.75 percent); Nashville, Tenn. (13.38 percent); Atlanta, Ga. (9.26 percent); Brighton, Mich. (3.16 percent); San Antonio, Texas (1.24 percent); and Troy, Mich. (2.21 percent). Work is expected to be completed by June 17, 2015.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is the contracting activity.

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美國陸軍地面戰車專案準備進入技術開發階段
2011-08-03
    [據英國《簡氏防務工業》2011年7月28日報導]    在開展專案評審會之後，美國國防部官員批准了美國陸軍地面戰車計畫。

    美國五角大樓國防軍購委員會成員于7月21日開會認為該專案已準備進入技術開發階段。自2011年1月以來，陸軍官員就一直對三個承包商團隊提交的意見書進行評估，目標是最多授予三份24個月的固定激勵酬金合同。另一項國防軍購委員會評審計畫於2013年進行，而且同意陸軍開始為期4年的工程、製造和開發階段，並且決定初始生產預計於2017年開始，首輛地面戰車期望於2018年問世。

    該專案為承包商提出了將每輛地面戰車的製造費用控制在900～1050萬美元的要求，其中包括硬體和軟體。在一份關於國防軍購委員會的電子郵件聲明中，美國陸軍指出被提議的項目將建立精確的需求和策略來提供一個負擔得起的解決方案，從而達到為士兵提供防護和機動性的目標。 （北方科技資訊研究所 孫毅）

http://www.dsti.net/Information/News/68370
沙烏地阿拉伯計畫從美國採購輕型裝甲車和CBU-105感測器引爆武器
2011-06-16
 
    [據法國防務宇航網站2011年6月14日報導]    近日，美國國防部國防安全與合作局向國會通報，計畫向沙烏地阿拉伯政府出售多種輕型裝甲車和CBU-105感測器引爆武器。
 
    沙烏地阿拉伯政府請求採購價值3.5億美元的LAV系列裝甲車，包括LAV-25裝甲車、LAV突擊火炮、LAV反坦克導彈發射車、搶修車、指揮控制車、人員輸送車等多種車型，以及配套設備、備附件和技術支援等。這些車輛和設備將裝備沙烏地阿拉伯國民衛隊。主合同商將包括ITT宇航/通信公司、哈裏斯公司、通用動力公司地面系統分部和雷聲公司。此外，沙烏地阿拉伯政府還將採購404套CBU-105感測器引爆武器及相關設備，總價值為3.55億美元，主合同商為達信系統公司。
（北方科技資訊研究所，王東梅）

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/126270/saudi-arabia-to-buy-light-armored-vehicle-package-for-%24613m.html
Saudi Arabia – Light Armored Vehicles and Related Support 
 
 
(Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency; issued June 13, 2011)
 
  
 
 WASHINGTON --- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Friday of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of a variety of light armored vehicles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $350 million.

The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale of 25 LAV-25 series Light Armored Vehicles, 8 LAV Assault Guns, 8 LAV Anti-Tank Vehicles, 6 LAV Mortars, 2 LAV Recovery Vehicles, 24 LAV Command and Control Vehicles, 3 LAV Personnel Carriers, 3 LAV Ammo Carriers, 1 LAV Engineer Vehicle, 2 LAV Ambulances, AN/VRC 90E and AN/VRC-92E Export Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), battery chargers, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support.

The estimated cost is $350 million.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The proposed sale will improve the Saudi Arabian National Guard’s(Emphasis added—Ed.) ability to effectively conduct security and counter-terrorism operations, and would serve to make a key strategic partner in regional contingency operations more capable of defeating those who would threaten regional stability and less reliant on the deployment of U.S. forces to maintain or restore stability in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia, which already has Light Armored Vehicles in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing these additional vehicles into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this service will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The prime contractors will be ITT Aerospace/Communications in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Harris Corporation in Rochester, New York; General Dynamics Land Systems in London, Ontario, Canada; and Raytheon Corporation in Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Saudi Arabia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded. (ends)
 
 
 
 Saudi Arabia – Light Armored Vehicles 
 
 
(Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency ; issued June 13, 2011)
 
  
 
 WASHINGTON --- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Friday of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of a variety of light armored vehicles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $263 million.

The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale of 23 LAV-25mm Light Armored Vehicles (LAV), 14 LAV Personnel Carriers, 4 LAV Ambulances, 3 LAV Recovery Vehicles, 9 LAV Command and Control Vehicles, 20 LAV Anti-Tank (TOW) Vehicles, 155 AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles, M257 Smoke Grenade Launchers, Improved Thermal Sight Systems (ITSS) and Modified Improved TOW Acquisition Systems (MITAS), Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receivers, AN/USQ-159 Camouflage Net Sets, M2A2 Aiming Circles, compasses, plotting boards, reeling machines, sight bore optical sets, telescopes, switchboards, driver vision enhancers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support.

The estimated cost is $263 million.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The proposed sale of Light Armored Vehicles will provide a highly mobile, light combat vehicle capability enabling Saudi Arabia to rapidly identify, engage, and defeat perimeter security threats and readily employ counter- and anti-terrorism measures. The vehicles will enhance the stability and security operations for boundaries and territorial areas encompassing the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing these LAVs into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The prime contractors will be General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, Michigan and the Raytheon Corporation in Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of approximately five additional U.S. Government and ten contractor representatives through at least 2014.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.

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奧什科什防務公司為美國陸軍額外提供M-ATV防護套件
2011-01-12
    [據法國《防務宇航》2011年1月11日報導]    奧什科什防務公司接到來自美國陸軍坦克及機動車輛壽命週期管理司令部（Life Cycle Management Command，LCMC）的一份合同，依據合同內容奧什科什防務公司將為防地雷反伏擊全地形車（MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle，M-ATV）交付800套防護套件。這些防護套件是奧什科什防務公司與部隊正在進行的工作，以應對不斷變化的現代化戰場威脅。

    M-ATV出廠時就自帶裝甲，同時也可以接受附加裝甲和防護套件。車輛的模組化設計允許螺栓固定的裝甲進行現場安裝或修復。M-ATV採用了奧什科什公司的TAK-4獨立懸架系統，使其在整合附加防護套件的同時還能夠保持1960千克（4000磅）的有效載荷和70%的越野能力。

    奧什科什公司是M-ATV的生產基地，同時生產多種戰術救護和特種作戰車輛（Special Forces Vehicle，SFV）。該公司迄今為止已經接收到大約8400輛M-ATV訂單，同時也包括零備件元件，升級套件和售後支援。全部工作預計將在2011年夏天完成，訂單的最高限價為8000萬美元。 （北方科技資訊研究所 孫毅）

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/121610/-oshkosh-to-provide-additional-m_atv-protection-kits.html
Oshkosh Defense to Provide Additional M-ATV Protection Kits
 
(Source: Oshkosh Corporation’ issued January 10, 2011)
 
 OSHKOSH, Wis. --- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will deliver 800 protection kits for the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) following an order from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC).

“These protection kits are part of our ongoing work with the military to deliver exceptional M-ATV survivability against evolving threats on the modern battlefield,” said Charlie Szews, Oshkosh Corporation president and chief executive officer. “The rapid production and delivery of these kits is the result of a close collaboration with our customer and our shared commitment to the Warfighters. Oshkosh is dedicated to supporting those who serve with world-class protection and mobility solutions.”

The M-ATV is produced with factory-installed armor and also can accept add-on armor and protection kits. The vehicle’s modular design allows bolt-on armor to be installed or repaired in the field. Using the Oshkosh TAK-4 independent suspension system, the M-ATV can incorporate add-on protection kits while maintaining its full payload capacity of 4,000 pounds and a 70 percent off-road profile capability.

Oshkosh produces the M-ATV base, as well as tactical ambulance and Special Forces Vehicle (SFV) variants, for the U.S. military. The company has received awards to date for nearly 8,400 M-ATVs, as well as spare parts kits, upgrade kits and aftermarket support. Deliveries under this order are scheduled to be completed in summer 2011. The order has a ceiling price of $80 million.

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection.

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柬埔寨陸軍購買坦克和裝甲車輛
2010-09-17

    [據美國《防務新聞》2010年9月15日報導]    柬埔寨外交部9月15日表示，該國正在購買新坦克和裝甲車輛。此時柬埔寨與泰國關於柏威夏寺的邊境爭端正愈演愈烈。

    有報導稱，50輛新的T-55坦克和44輛裝甲人員輸送車不久將運抵柬埔寨。對此，這一消息得到了外交部發言人的確認。該官員稱，此舉是為了加強軍事能力來保護領土完整，阻止來自國外的蓄意侵犯。關於這批坦克和裝甲車輛的具體金額和來源，該官員並沒有對外披露。

    相比而言，柬埔寨的軍事力量比泰國弱很多。柬埔寨僅有12萬軍隊，而泰國則有30萬軍隊，且裝備精良。（北方科技資訊研究所 薛亞波）

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4779891&c=LAN&s=ASI
Cambodia Boosts Army With Tanks, Fighter Vehicles
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Published: 15 Sep 2010 08:58
     
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Cambodia is buying dozens of new tanks and other combat vehicles to boost its military, the foreign ministry said Sept. 15, as a deadly border dispute with Thailand rumbles on.

The pro-government newspaper Rasmei Kampuchea reported that 50 new T55 tanks and 44 armored personnel carriers are set to arrive in the country next week.

Military officials could not be reached for comment, but foreign ministry spokesman Koy Kuong confirmed that Cambodia had purchased a number of tanks and fighting vehicles and said further shipments would follow.

"We will have many more" than 94, Koy Kuong said.

He said Cambodia would not pose a threat to anyone with its new military hardware - despite a long-running border fight with Thailand, a spat that has claimed the lives of several soldiers on both sides.

"We have purchased this equipment in order to strengthen our military capacity to defend territorial integrity and to prevent any intentional invasion from another country," Koy Kuong added.

He would not confirm how much Cambodia is paying for the new military equipment or from where it is coming.

Cambodia has about 124,300 armed forces, according to 2010 data from the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London.

Compared to Thailand with its 300,000-strong armed forces and well-equipped air force, Cambodia has much less military muscle than its neighbor, a situation it has been trying to improve in the wake of the border dispute.

Cambodia and Thailand have been locked in a troop standoff at their border since July 2008, when the ancient Preah Vihear temple was granted UNESCO World Heritage status.

The World Court ruled in 1962 that the temple belonged to Cambodia, although its main entrance lies in Thailand.

The Thai-Cambodia border has never been fully demarcated, partly because it is littered with landmines left over from decades of war in Cambodia.