Dawes

Any UK ships currently use Mk 41?

Presumably this can be made to work? https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-study-aster-30-integration-for-mk41-missile-launcher/

Interesting vehicle, but why replace the turrets? https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/news-watch/news/2026/01/2026-01-27-leonardo-and-rheinmetall-hand-over-first-lynx-infantry-fighting-vehicles-to-italy

The South Korean K9A2 SPH has composite rubber tracks. Seems to be working out OK.

Does Israel manufacture the transmissions?

Considering the helicopters in the other thread, Israel seems to have quite a shopping list (JLTV's and Namer power packs) https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/30/2003868755/-1/-1/1/PRESS RELEASE - ISRAEL 25-87 CN.PDF https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/30/2003868753/-1/-1/1/PRESS RELEASE - ISRAEL 25-86 CN.PDF

...and some additional light helicopters: https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/30/2003868766/-1/-1/1/PRESS RELEASE - ISRAEL 26-08 CN.PDF

Looks like Israel still values the attack helicopter: https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/30/2003868762/-1/-1/1/PRESS RELEASE - ISRAEL 25-94 CN.PDF

Looks like the RQ-170 has been busy: https://www.twz.com/air/lockheed-confirms-rq-170-sentinel-spy-drones-took-part-in-maduro-capture-mission

Wasn't aware that there was so much FMS involvement with this update: https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/29/2003867951/-1/-1/1/PRESS RELEASE - SPAIN 25-104 CN.PDF

Well, the USAF originally selected the Airbus KC-45. So...coulda, woulda, shoulda.

It's probably a little late for a KC-135 SLEP.

I'm sure the shareholders are pleased: https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/boeing-reports-565m-loss-kc-215657297.html

Heck, dust off the H8K Emily blueprints

Those were the days. I especially like the preservation process at the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NxwHBgS5AE