The Polish 18th Mechanized Division has been testing of the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), which is considered to be used in the Division's mechanized units, along with the planned Abrams Main Battle Tank. The vehicle is being tested in its existing configuration with a manned turret that has been offered for the Australian Land 400 Phase 3 program. The Redback turret is an evolved variant of the MT-30, in a new configuration. For Poland, both the existing configuration with a manned turret and an integration with the Polish ZSSW-30 unmanned turret can be delivered. – We have already started talks with HSW, regarding the integration of ZSSW-30 turret on the Redback IFV for Poland – as Executive Vice President Lee Boo-hwan of Hanwha Defense's Overseas Business Division told Defence24.pl.
What is with politicians and tanks and other armoured vehicles?In 1988, Michael Dukakis doomed his already slim US presidential hopes by allowing himself to look ridiculous in a 68 tonne Abrams Main Battle Tank. Liz Truss, possibly the next Tory PM, was ridiculed for appearing in full military gig in Estonia.