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GR66 said:So, if we were to go for a towed replacement for the C3, given the option between the M777 (larger shell and commonality with the Reg Force, but more complex for maintenance) and a 105mm with similar range (smaller shell, less complex for maintenance, but different gun/ammo than the Reg Force - unless we eventually get the 105mm LAV vehicle), which route would the gunners here prefer to go?
For myself, there's little to no question. My fundamental, overarching factor is that we need to move away from training aids and get appropriate weapon systems which can be deployed into a high intensity theatre of operations. Maybe obtain sub-calibre devises so that less expensive training can be conducted with them but essentially get deployable weapons.
Firstly that means enough M777s to fully equip two light/medium brigades with full 18 gun regiments as well as several additional six gun batteries as reserve force training and reinforcement/replacement guns. (essentially sufficient to equip one additional regiment.)
Secondly that means at least one regiment's worth of extended range self propelled and armoured 155mm guns to equip a heavy brigade complete as well several additional six gun batteries as reserve force training and reinforcement/replacement guns (essentially sufficient to equip one, preferably two, additional regiment(s).)
Thirdly one regiment of HIMARS launchers.
Please don't start with the "that's not realistic" arguments again. The simple fact of the matter is that there is a need to get serious with acquiring and training with equipment that we will eventually have to fight with. All indications are that in the battlefield of the future we will need weapon systems that can strike deep into the enemy's rear areas in conjunction with modern joint target acquisition and joint strike capabilities. Anything else would be a waste of our time and our lives.
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