the U.S. military is asked to re-equip the Stryker APC.

us soldiers who participated in military exercises in Europe, are concerned that their armor is inferior to Russian - as for the weaponry, and population, reports Breaking Defense.

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So, the command of the 2nd cavalry regiment, U.S. army, stationed in Europe, has asked the Ministry of defence more heavy equipment. In this regard, the Commission of the U.S. house of representatives armed services Committee considers the allocation of money for the urgent upgrading.

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In particular, the military is asked to replace the 12.7-mm machine guns, which are equipped with 81 Stryker APCS to something more serious, such as 30-mm guns. It's even greater caliber than the 25-mm gun M2 Bradley IFV.

these tools will allow Americans, if necessary, to resist the Russian armored vehicles, armed just the same 30-mm automatic guns.



by the Way, the US already tried to optimize the 105-mm gun for the Stryker, however, all attempts that were spent one year, were unsuccessful. While in Russia is not the new BMP-3 armed with twin 100-mm and 30-mm guns.

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