The contenders line up for FARA, Rheinmetall disappointed but not beaten on OMFV, and talking missiles with Raytheon

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we report from the floor of AUSA and look at the status of the US Army’s key aviation and land vehicle programmes, including the AVX/L3Harris contender for FARA, and we speak to Raytheon about its Naval Strike Missile, while sponsor Nammo provides its insight into industry developments.

• News Roundup (00:50)

On the news this week…

The team provide coverage of all the news at AUSA 2019 in Washington DC this week.

Deputy Air Editor Tim Martin outlines how the main contenders were positioning themselves for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, with several using the show to reveal aspects of their designs.

Raider X takes to the stage
Bell fired up for FARA with 360 Invictus
Boeing sticks to FARA vow of silence
Defiant delays return to haunt SB>1

On the vehicle front, Land Editor Beth Maundrill explains how while the US Army remains tight-lipped on the status of the OMFV programme, Rheinmetall is still pushing for its Lynx KF41 to be a part of the effort which will see the replacement of the Bradley IFV.

Rheinmetall disappointed but not beaten on OMFV

Long Range Precision Fires (LRFP) continues to be a top priority for the US Army’s modernisation plan. Part of the tactical level of that effort, BAE Systems, in partnership with the army, debuted the ERCA howitzer test bed at AUSA 2019.

US Army gunning for extended range prototype success

A number of companies showcased new capabilities integrated on the Stryker armoured vehicle, including General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) with its Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defence (IM-SHORAD) Stryker solution.

IM-SHORAD paves the way for rapid prototyping efforts

• Deep Dive – The AVX-L3Harris Compound Coaxial Helicopter  (14:40)

Tim Martin speaks to Luke Savoie, the President of Aviation Services for L3Harris, about its proposal for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft that it is developing in partnership with AVX.

AVX and L3T show FARA hand
Insight: What next for the FARA five?

• Interview – Raytheon's Naval Strike Missile (27:29)

VP Content Tony Skinner caught up with Randy Kempton, Raytheon's Naval Strike Missile programme director, to discuss the latest developments and prospects of the weapon.

USMC to get Naval Strike Missile

• Industry Voice – Nammo (35:32)

Tim Martin speaks to Endre Lunde, Nammo’s SVP Communications, about the news and developments revealed during at AUSA.

Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest