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Old 06-09-2006, 20:06 PM   #48 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Gun Grape
Since we are talking about CWIS, Has anyone been keeping up with the C-RAM program?

I know the Army tested them last year at Yuma and I think 2 R2D2s went to Iraq not long ago. Any word on the program?
Is this some sort of replacement for the Vulcan, like the DIVADS was supposed to be? If so, great, we need it.

(edit)Googled it. Apparently not exactly. Maybe it would have some AAW capability in addition to taking out missiles and mortars?
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