The 52 calibre upgrade (from 39) for non-Braveheart AS90's has been put on hold. UK land forces fall behind once more in force concentration. Maybe we will eventually see a better upgrade as a result of this? 1500 hp power plant? 155mm/55 calibre up-gun? Barrel cooling system? The wish list is endless I suppose. Light and medium forces seem to be flavour of the month, so will we see a medium artillery system like the isreali SPWH 2052 truck mounted howitzer? Could that be a 155/55? Given that mobility would be it's main protection a 1500 hp power plant would help (some common spares with the C2 MBT would help too). |