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Cannon-Carrying Stryker Shines As Swift And Successful Army Acquisition Model

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

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Cannon-Carrying Stryker Shines As Swift And Successful Army Acquisition Model

A Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle Dragoon (ICVD) prepares to fire at Henry Field firing range at Aberdeen Test Center, Md. (Photo by Dan Parsons)

ABERDEEN TEST CENTER, Md. – Watching a Stryker punch 30mm holes through an armored truck at 1,000 yards, it is hard to believe the cannon-toting infantry vehicle was not much more than a PowerPoint presentation 18 months ago.Now, the infantry carrier vehicle “Dragoon” (ICVD) – as the Army has dubbed the upgunned Stryker – is set to become the first direct-fire weapon system and family of ammunition to enter Army service since a 120mm cannon was mounted on the Abrams…

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