New Special Operations light attack vehicle will fire lasers
U.S. Special Operators are acquiring a new rugged, arctic-capable, fast-moving light tactical attack vehicle for quick-strike missions, reconnaissance and small unit transport across rigorous terrain in warzones
By Kris Osborn | Warrior Maven
Rapid surprise hit-and-run attacks, high-speed hostage rescue, indirect fire support or high-risk scout operations behind enemy fortifications are all mission expectations for Special Operations Forces facing enemy fire in light tactical vehicles. Larger payload, especially with vehicles that are sling load and air-droppable in otherwise unreachable areas such as uneven terrain or high altitudes in mountainous regions, can not only help forces maneuver but also improve ability to bring weapons, supplies, ammunition and medical supplies to high-risk, high casualty combat areas.
U.S. Special Operators are acquiring a new rugged, arctic-capable, fast-moving light tactical attack vehicle for quick-strike missions, reconnaissance and small unit transport across rigorous terrain in warzones. They also want a vehicle able to be armed with laser weapons and counter drone systems.
It’s called the MRZR Alpha, made by Polaris Defense, and it is engineered to be expeditionary and travel on-board a V-22 Osprey aircraft as well as a CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter. The concept is to forward deploy fast-moving small units of special operations needing to operate in otherwise inaccessible, mountainous or unreachable areas.
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/new-special-operations-light-attack-vehicle-will-fire-lasers
