M1A1 Abrams

Iraqi Army cadre work atop an M1A1 Abrams tank at a tank range on the Besmaya Combat Training Center, where the Advanced Gunnery Training System is located Oct. 19. The AGTS is a large-scale apparatus that puts crew members through computer-generated action scenarios. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army Sgt. Chad Menegay, USF-I DCG A&T PAO)

M1A1

After finishing their Table VIII qualification run, two 2/7 Inf. tankers clear and clean their weapons before returning to the Multi-Purpose Range Complex motor pool at Fort Stewart, May 28. (Photo Credit: Pfc. Jared S. Eastman, 1st HBCT, 3rd ID Public Affairs)

MRAP

Soldiers from Company B, 1-30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, drive a new mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle, or MRAP, through an off-road confidence course at Camp Liberty, Iraq, Nov. 7, 2007. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Michael Connors)

MRAP

Training classes for the new mine-resistant, ambush protected Wrecker Vehicle began April 18, 2011, at MRAP University. The towing vehicle is the latest addition to the MRAP family of vehicle and is capable of hauling 81,000 pounds. (Photo: US Army)

MRAP

Pictured is an MRAP with the improved suspension designed to better tackle some of the harsh terrain found in Afghanistan. (Photo Credit: Courtesy photo)

MRAP

The new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle goes for a spin during a training course at Camp Liberty in western Baghdad. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Mark B. Matthews)

MRAP

Spc. David Looney climbs into the mine-resistant, ambush-protected, or MRAP, All-Terrain Vehicle, during the set-up phase of the Network Integration Evaluation 12.1 exercise scheduled for the first half of November at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. Both Soldiers are from Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. (Photo Credit: Lt. Col. Deanna Bague, Fort Bliss Public Affairs)

MRAP

A Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle is loaded onto a C-5 Galaxy aircraft Aug. 16 at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Air Mobility Command assists with the movement of MRAP vehicles to U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility as directed by the National Command Authority, the Joint Staff and U.S. Transportation Command. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Jason Robertson)

MRAP

George Bromboszcz, Military Police Gliwice Unit, Warsaw Poland, guides the driver of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle around cones on the MRAP obstacle course in Grafenwoehr, Germany, May 19, 2010. They are training in preparation to use these vehicles for their deployment to Afghanistan later in the month. (Photo Credit: Spc. Cortnee Falconer)

MRAP

Soldiers from the 501st Military Police Company begin a road test in one of the five, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, used during pre-deployment training at the Grafenwoehr Training Area Sept. 28. (Sgt. Jason Stadel, Mobile Public Affairs Detachment). (Photo Credit: Sgt. Jason Stadel, 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

MRAP

The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Expedient Armor Program Add-on-Armor Kit for MRAP vehicles was developed to safeguard Soldiers against the extremely lethal threats of improvised explosive devices and explosively formed penetrators. (Photo Credit: Army)

MRAP

Soldiers from the 16th Sustainment Brigade dismount from a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle during training. The 16th Sust. Bde. trained with the MRAP vehicles Dec. 7-8 in Grafenwoehr. (Photo Credit: Spc. Amanda Rigdon, 21st TSC Public Affairs)

MRAP

Iraq a Thunderhorse Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, 1st Infantry Division, turn in Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Maxx Pro vehicles on Contingency Operating Site Warrior, Iraq, June 27, 2011. After turning in the old vehicles, the unit signed for MRAP Maxx Pro Plus vehicles to prepare them for use in support of Operation New Dawn. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kandi Huggins 1st AATF PAO 1st Inf. Div. USDN)

MRAP

The first shipment of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles arrived at Camp Liberty in western Baghdad and are being fielded to units who operate in areas with the highest threat levels. These are the first of an estimated 7,000 MRAP vehicles expected in theater by early summer. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Mark B. Matthews)

M-ATV

A new mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicle, built specifically for the mountainous Afghan terrain, parks next to a larger MRAP, MaxxPro Dash. The first M-ATVs designated for Southern Afghanistan arrived at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, by air transport, Oct. 22, 2009. (Photo Credit: Spc. Elisabet Freeburg)

Stryker

The Stryker vehicle is a common sight on Fort Wainwright. (Photo Credit: File photo)

Stryker

A convoy of military vehicles from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, leaves Fort Wainwright's Alert Holding Area Monday en route to the Donnelly Training Area near Delta Junction. (Photo Credit: Brian Schlumbohm, Fort Wainwright PAO)

Stryker

A Stryker from the 2nd Stryker Cavarly Regiment rolls into action alongside a German panzer from the 104th Panzer Battalion during Combined Partnership 2010 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in April. (Photo Credit: Ralph Zwilling)

Stryker

The Stryker and accompanying marching unit from 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division took the Best Automotive trophy from among all of the parade entries in the annual Golden Days Grande Parade. (Photo Credit: Trish Muntean, Fort Wainwright PAO)

Stryker

A Stryker equipped with a mobile gun system fires a round of high explosive ammunition July 26 at Yakima Training Center, Wash. Stryker crews with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, are conducting crew gunnery qualification as a semi-annual requirement. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Mark Miranda)

Stryker

A Stryker Combat Vehicle from the 2nd Battalion, 112 Infantry Regiment, attached to the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad prepares to roll out on a mission from Joint Security Station Nassir Wa Salam in western Baghdad Feb. 26. The Soldiers of the Stryker Battalion replaced Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade, 25th Infantry Division and will serve as part of the Dagger Brigade during their deployment to Iraq. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Brian Tierce, 2nd HBCT PAO, 1st Inf. Div, MND-B)

Stryker

U.S. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team dismount their Stryker following live fire training March 7 on Nightmare Range, South Korea. (Photo Credit: Cpl. Hong Yoon-ki, Eighth Army Public Affairs)

Stryker

The Army recently received authorization to purchase an additional 95 Stryker nuclear, biological and chemical reconnaissance vehicles, like the one displayed Dec. 17, at the Pentagon. The Stryker NBCRV is an NBC testing lab on wheels. It is intended as a replacement for the Fox NBC Reconnaissance System. (Photo Credit: C. Todd Lopez)

Stryker

The 100th Stryker (Infantry Combat Vehicle 513)after its final repairs at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar Jan. 10. (Photo Credit: Dustin Senger)

Stryker

A Stryker vehicle from the 56th SBCT, Pennsylvania National Guard, moves out to conduct joint operations during JRTC rotation 09-02 at Fort Polk, La. (Photo Credit: Casey Bain)

Stryker

Mission Command On the Move -- a mission command equipment package -- is integrated into Stryker platforms. It enables the Soldier to be present at the decisive point on the battlefield, provides the relevant Common Operational Picture and enables situational awareness while on-the-move. (U.S. Army photo).

M1A1 Abrams

An M1A1 Abrams tank from the 1st Armoured Regiment returns to the assembly area after a successful live-fire practice during the 1st Brigade firepower demonstration viewed by the Chief of Army’s Special Advisory Group (CASAG).

M1A1 Abrams

An M1A1 Abrams tank from the 1st Armoured Regiment returns to the assembly area after a successful live-fire practice during the 1st Brigade firepower demonstration viewed by the Chief of Army’s Special Advisory Group (CASAG). (Photo: Australia DoD)

M1A1 Abrams

An Australian Abrams M1A1 AIM-Main Battle Tank from Puckpunyal - based Support Squadron, School of Armour preparing to assault the battle field during Exercise CHONG JU at the Puckapunyal Military Training Area. (Photo by: CPL Michael Davis)

M1A1 Abrams

An Australian Abrams M1A1 AIM-Main Battle Tank from Puckpunyal-based Support Squadron, School of Armour preparing to assault the battlefield during Exercise CHONG JU at the Puckapunyal Military Training Area. (Photo by: CPL Michael Davis)

M1A1 Abrams

During Exercise Chong Ju an Australian Abrams M1A1 AIM-Main Battle Tank, from the Puckapunyal-based School of Armour unloads a barrage of live rounds from its 50 Caliber machine gun Deep. (Photo by Corporal Rodney Welch)

M1A1 Abrams

An M1A1 Abrams tank from the 1st Armoured Regiment moves through the Mt Bundey training area as part of Battle Group Eagle, which involved units from 1st Brigade assisting in the training of staff cadets from the Royal Military College, Duntroon. (Photo: Australia DoD)

M1A1 Abrams

An M1A1 Abrams tank from the 1st Armoured Regiment fires a live round during the 1st Brigade firepower demonstration at the Mt Bundey training area. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Leopard

Leopard Tanks from 1st Armoured Regiment conducting manoeuvres during Exercise Predators Strike at El Alamein Army Camp, Cultana, South Australia. (Photography by Able Seaman Kade Rogers)

Leopard

Leopard Tanks from 1st Armoured Regiment conducting manoeuvres during Exercise Predators Strike at El Alamein Army Camp, Cultana, South Australia. (Photography by Able Seaman Kade Rogers)

FED ALPHA

Ricardo and the US military have come up with a greener, more fuel-efficient armoured vehicle compared with the large conventional types. Called the FED ALHPA (Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator) the tough tank is lightweight and showcases a number of fuel-saving aspects. The FED ALPHA is also made from a lightweight Alcoa Defense aluminium structure which helps to keep weight to a minimum, again, all in the name of making it as fuel-efficient as possible. Even though a specific fuel consumption rate hasn’t been mentioned, the project is still undergoing thorough testing to ensure maximum efficiency. (Photo: ZerCustoms)

FED ALPHA

Ricardo and the US military have come up with a greener, more fuel-efficient armoured vehicle compared with the large conventional types. Called the FED ALHPA (Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator) the tough tank is lightweight and showcases a number of fuel-saving aspects. The FED ALPHA is also made from a lightweight Alcoa Defense aluminium structure which helps to keep weight to a minimum, again, all in the name of making it as fuel-efficient as possible. Even though a specific fuel consumption rate hasn’t been mentioned, the project is still undergoing thorough testing to ensure maximum efficiency. (Photo: ZerCustoms)

FED ALHPA

Ricardo and the US military have come up with a greener, more fuel-efficient armoured vehicle compared with the large conventional types. Called the FED ALHPA (Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator) the tough tank is lightweight and showcases a number of fuel-saving aspects. The FED ALPHA is also made from a lightweight Alcoa Defense aluminium structure which helps to keep weight to a minimum, again, all in the name of making it as fuel-efficient as possible. Even though a specific fuel consumption rate hasn’t been mentioned, the project is still undergoing thorough testing to ensure maximum efficiency. (Photo: ZerCustoms)

Mercedes "G" Wagon

As part of the Land 121 four wheel drive, driver training course, Corporal Evan Beddome drives one of the new Mercedes "G" Wagons at the Janowen Hills 4x4 park. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Mercedes "G" Wagon

Land 121 training team conducting four wheel drive, driver training course, on the new Mercedes "G" Wagon at the Janowen Hills 4x4 park. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Mercedes "G" Wagon

Land 121 training team conducting four wheel drive, driver training course, on the new Mercedes "G" Wagon at the Janowen Hills 4x4 park. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Mercedes "G" Wagon

Land 121 training team conducting four wheel drive, driver training course, on the new Mercedes "G" Wagon at the Janowen Hills 4x4 park. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Mercedes "G" Wagon

Land 121 training team conducting four wheel drive, driver training course, on the new Mercedes "G" Wagon at the Janowen Hills 4x4 park. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Mercedes "G" Wagon

Land 121 training team conducting four wheel drive, driver training course, on the new Mercedes "G" Wagon at the Janowen Hills 4x4 park. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Mercedes "G" Wagon

Land 121 training team conducting four wheel drive, driver training course, on the new Mercedes "G" Wagon at the Janowen Hills 4x4 park. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

An Australian Army Ambulance Bushmaster, leads the push as it responds to a medical call for help inside the Urban Operations Training Facility (UOTF) - Shoalwater Bay Training Area. (Photo: Australia DoD/CPL Chris Moore)

Bushmaster

An Australian Army Bushmaster Ambulance moves quickly to respond to a simulated medical incident at the Urban Operations Training Facility - Shoalwater Bay Training Area. (Photo: Australia DoD/CPL Chris Moore)

Bushmaster

Four new Protected Mobility Vehicles (Bushmasters) to be fitted out as ambulances were delivered to Headquarters Health Services Wing that will enable the development of an enhanced casualty transport and treatment capability within the Combat Support Group at RAAF Base Amberley. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

Four new Protected Mobility Vehicles (Bushmasters) to be fitted out as ambulances were delivered to Headquarters Health Services Wing that will enable the development of an enhanced casualty transport and treatment capability within the Combat Support Group at RAAF Base Amberley. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Dozor-B

The DOZOR-B armoured personnel carrier is a 4x4 armoured fighting vehicle intended to transport personnel and various loads. The vehicle can be fitted with various light weapons, communications devices, and special equipment. The DOZOR-B armoured personnel carrier can be efficiently used by special units of the armed forces (quick reaction forces and military police) to carry out reconnaissance, patrolling, and peace-keeping operations, as well as being used as the main transportation vehicle under combat conditions (including NBC envi-ronment). The DOZOR-B armoured personnel carrier can fulfil its functions by day and night both on hard surface roads and in cross-country. (Foto: Morozov)