HMMWV Hawkeye 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Source: AM General HMMWV Hawkeye 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Source: AM General Close

AM General representatives will also be available to discuss not only the innovative vehicles on display, but also the wide variety of mobility solutions the company can offer, as well as provide in-depth information on engineering and logistics services, award-winning global supply chain management, field service support, as well as parts and equipment warranty support.

AM General Exhibit Details

NXT 360 with TacticamTM Armor The NXT 360 is the evolutionary light tactical vehicle featuring for more power, higher GVW, better ride and handling and better overall protection. The NXT 360 at IDEX also features an added level of protection utilizing 3D camouflage technology.

-- Tacticam is an advanced passive signature management system. This highly durable camouflage system utilizes the latest in materials, coatings, and engineered geometry to reduce a vehicle’s signature across multiple spectrums. -- The Tacticam system can be tailored to the NXT 360 and customer’s signature reduction needs. -- It features a pattern randomness that mimics the brightness and contrast variations of natural environments; camo patterns can also be applied

HMMWV Hawkeye 105mm Self-Propelled Howitzer

The HMMWV Hawkeye 105mm Howitzer significantly raises the levels of mobility, survivability and lethality capabilities for light infantry units with airborne and air assault missions. Easily transportable and delivered by sling load, air drop and low velocity air deployment, the HMMWV Hawkeye immediately increases readiness and combat power. The HMMWV Hawkeye system also improves manpower efficiency and has a compact logistics footprint that takes advantage of existing artillery skills to reduce training impacts.

Key features include:

-- Integration of unmatched Hybrid Soft Recoil technology -- Emplacement, shoot and displacement in under 3 minutes - true Shoot n’ Scoot capability -- Indirect and Direct fires over 360 degrees (6400 mils) without stops; no other platform delivers this -- Delivers the lightest weight, most highly maneuverable, self-propelled 105mm howitzer in the world today

AM General representatives will also be available to discuss not only the innovative vehicles on display, but also the wide variety of mobility solutions the company offers, as well as provide in-depth information on its engineering expertise, logistics services, award-winning global supply chain management, field service support, and parts and equipment warranty support.

M17 Source: US Army M17 Source: US Army Close

The 9mm pistol produced by Sig Sauer features an integrated rail system, a polymer grip module and self-illuminating sights. One of the biggest selling points of the new MHS is the modular grips, which come in small, medium and large that allow for the pistol to be modified to the individual shooter.

So far the school has only received a few hundred of these systems, but is expecting to receive approximately 1,400. The new pistols are expected to have a longer lifespan than the M9s

APKWS with M282 warhead hitting an APC Source: BAE Systems APKWS with M282 warhead hitting an APC Source: BAE Systems Close

"Today's delivery demonstrates the U.S. government's firm and steady commitment to support to the Lebanese Armed Forces in their capacity as the sole, legitimate defender of Lebanon," the U.S. Embassy in Beirut said in a statement.

Since 2005, the United States has invested over $2 billion in our strong partnership with the Lebanese Armed Forces.

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