6 weapons systems prioritized by Donald Trump

Donald Trump's election as president paves the way for the following six weapons groups to continue to be deployed or restarted.

During his election campaign, Donald Trump promised to strengthen the military and end the limit on military spending. Therefore, public opinion believes that the defense budget will increase rapidly, reviving many long-abandoned weapons projects, including the 6 groups of weapons below, as the US news site Wearethemighty has just updated.

1. Super long-range ground attack artillery shell

The Long-Range Land Attack Projectile, or LRLAP, is a GPS-guided system that was put on hold under Obama and is now being prioritized for restart.

There is also another reason, this type of ammunition is quite expensive, about $ 800,000, mostly to equip the destroyer Zumwalt. Initially Zumwalt planned to buy 32 LRLAP but later reduced it to 3.

LRLAP super artillery shell

This shows that the time of the LRLAP super artillery shell has come, a rival weapon to the Vulcano shell of the OTO Melara multi-purpose naval artillery system.

LRLAP stands out for its versatility (such as GPS, infrared, and laser guidance) with many optional variants such as 76mm, 127mm, or 155mm LRLAP. Thanks to LRLAP, the DDG-1000 Zumwalt super ship will be more effective when attacking targets such as warships, coastal targets, and even targets deep inland of the enemy.

2. A series of destroyers

Including Arleigh Burke, Zumwalt, Freedom, Independence class destroyers and small warships.

While the Obama administration planned to increase the fleet to 272 ships, according to the plan outlined during the election campaign, Mr. Trump planned to increase it to 350 ships.

The US Navy's future destroyer USS Detroit (LCS 7)

To achieve this impressive figure, Mr. Trump will have a specific manufacturing plan. Accordingly, the US Navy (USN) will continue to deploy 5 programs currently in the R & D (research and development) phase, this plan will be prioritized immediately after Trump enters the White House.

This means that when Mr. Trump takes office, there will be more than 70 more to supplement the USN's staff.

The Coast Guard will be given priority to equip larger, more modern ships, especially the Freedom-class LCS for offshore patrol purposes.

3. Prioritize production of F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft

As promised, Mr. Trump will build 1,200 fighter jets to equip the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, focusing on the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and F / A-18E / F Super Hornet.

The F-22 Raptor production program was stopped at 187 aircraft in 2009, but recently the US Congress asked the Pentagon to review the program.

New generation fighter of the US Air Force

The restart of the F-22 production program (possibly equipped with some new features, especially the electronic system from the F-35) is not a surprise but is intended as a counterweight to China's J-20 fighter.

According to military critics, once Trump takes office, the F-35 and F/A-18E/F production programs will become a reality. This will help solve the serious shortage of fighter jets for the US Marine Corps and Air Force.

4. Armored vehicle XM1296 Dragoon

The XM1296 Dragoon is a Stryker version equipped with a 30mm automatic turret, a new generation of armored vehicles used by airborne brigades stationed in Europe to overwhelm Russian BTR or BMP lines.

Armored vehicle XM1296 Dragoon

According to Wearethemighty, Europe may not be the only place where the US uses the XM1296 Dragoon, so the number 81 is not the final figure, the US will need more. The XM1296 Dragoon will be used to replace the M1126, even the M113 armored vehicle.

5. V-280 Valor and SB-1 Defiant "amphibious" aircraft

The US is planning to upgrade its fleet with new generation aircraft that are both high-tech and have effective combat capabilities.

When Trump enters the White House, he will introduce a new plan to boost production with two options, just as the Navy did when it decided to upgrade the Combat Ship Littoral. It is rumored that Trump's aides may choose a group of unmanned "amphibious" aircraft, like the ARES and the V-247 Vigilant.

The V-280 Valor is a candidate for the JMR-TD program initiated by the US Army in 2004 with many participating manufacturers.

V-280 Valor /SB-1 Defiant "amphibious" aircraft

The V-280 Valor is a vertical take-off aircraft, with a cruise speed of 520 km/h, a maximum speed of 560 km/h, an operational limit of 3,900 km, an effective combat range of 930 to 1,480 km, a V-tail configuration, wide carbon-fiber wings and a composite body.

The fuselage has two 1.8 m wide doors on both sides, making it convenient for transporting troops or loading and unloading goods.

The SB-1 Defiant is a product of Sikorsky - Boeing, with a high-speed coaxial wing design advertised as being able to fly faster, farther and carry more weapons than traditional helicopters.

6. Expeditionary combat vehicle

The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or Expeditionary Combat Vehicle is an amphibious vehicle developed for the United States Marine Corps.

US Navy EFV

This vehicle can operate at sea like a warship, and on land like a regular tank. This is a product of General Dynamics and is extremely expensive, about $22 million/unit.

The EFV, which has been plagued by high costs, was stalled by the government since January 2011, but the tide has now turned. According to his campaign website, Mr. Trump has promised to produce more of the vehicle to equip 36 Marine Corps battalions.

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