an unmanned military?

Army74
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:00:58 +0000

The good news is that the army are investing in new weapon systems - and more importantly in APC’s.
Our experiences in Mogadishu in 1993 taught us that the HUMMWV (aka Humvee) is not a suitable vehicle for combat situations. The up-armoured Humvee has not proved successful in Iraq but by all accounts the South African developed RG-31 Charger has been very successful. South Africa is the world leader in mine proof vehicles and the army has ordered over 100 of these vehicles (Army Guide - General Dynamics Awarded Contract Worth Up To USD $78 Million for RG-31 Vehicles). US companies have now been contracted to provide the Cougar APC (http://www.forceprotectioninc.com/models/cougar/) using the South African technology. The Marines will use the 4x4 version and the army the 6x6 version.