Army-Land Component

roadmaster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123377700#Comment_123377700

If Cav end up getting the Jaguar you will have an excuse to go back to the curragh and make another video.

Larbre34

In related news, the Brits are to accelerate acquisition and programme numbers of its planned Boxer chassis KNDS 155mm Howitzer.

This revolutionary gun platform uses computerised targeting and stabilisation systems in order to fire accurately while on the move. The main armament can also be used as a direct fire weapon to take out battlefield threats within visible range. Now I don't know about you guys, but I would pay real money to see a 40,000 metre range gun take out a Russian MBT at <1,000 metres.

Furthermore, the system is so automated that it is expected it will be able to be used as a fully autonomous unmanned drone unit, limited only by road fuel and ammunition. Though the limits of this remain understandably classified.

mupper2

https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2025/us-approves-javelin-missile-sale-to-ireland-to-enhance-mobile-strike-capabilities-against-armored-and-fortified-targets

On April 23, 2025, the United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed that the U.S. Department of State had approved a potential sale of military equipment to Ireland, covering FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missiles and Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU). This official notification, submitted to the U.S. Congress, reflects the continuity of bilateral security relations and aims to enhance Ireland’s defense capabilities while supporting its increasing involvement in international peacekeeping operations under the United Nations and the NATO Partnership for Peace program.

roadmaster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123386162#Comment_123386162

The US must not be worried about the Healy Raes and the Munster Republic.

DSCA officials have clarified that the sale will not affect the operational readiness of U.S. forces and will not alter the regional military balance. This transaction illustrates the stability of security cooperation between Washington and Dublin at a time when the United States continues to support capacity-building among partner nations while ensuring controlled transfers of sensitive technologies.

Larbre34

As a long-time operator of the system, I wouldn't have thought it in any way controversial.

tippilot

The LwCLU is a new lighter and smaller launch unit with better optics and reportedly twice the detection and tracking capability.

Given that the number purchased (36) is exactly equal to the Block 1 units purchased over twenty years ago, there is a high possibility this is a like for like replacement of older units approaching obsolescence rather than adding additional units to the inventory.

It does however confirm the Javelin will remain in use here for the medium term.