With the BAE/Iveco SuperAV 8x8 being practically vapor ware, the only competition left for Lockheed Martin/Patria Havoc 8x8 is probably this offering from General Dynamics Europe. The Piranha Class 3 is in service with the Spanish Marine Corps and I believe is also being used by the Brazilian Marines.
Either way, I'm beginning to sense the same issues with the MPC that I saw with the EFV program. A lack of focus, a lack of urgency and no drive from HQMC to get this project going.
As much as I am a fan of the F-35, we can't let the wing suck the air outta the room. Question for those that doubt me on this...have you heard any word of the upgrades proposed for the AAV? What about the RFP for the AAV? Supposedly its out but I have yet to get my hands it.
We need a hard charging Colonel or General to get his hands on the ground combat vehicle situation in the Corps or we'll be riding AAV's into the 2030's.
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