France receives CILAS ground laser target designators
France acquires laser target designators under the Taranis programme to equip conventional and special forces.
eJLTV provides silent drive and watch (photo - Oshkosh Defense)
Aware of the operational advantages electrification can provide to ground forces, Oshkosh Defense has added a military vehicle to its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) family.
After employing hybrid-electric technology for the US military on heavy and medium-duty tactical vehicles, the company unveiled on 25 January the hybrid-electric JLTV.
Called eJLTV, it provides silent drive, extended silent watch and exportable power that enables it to be used in combat and reconnaissance scenarios.
George Mansfield, Vice President and General Manager, Joint Programs for Oshkosh Defense explained to Shephard that the company has been employing hybrid-electric technology for the US military and
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