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NATO vehicle I-D: Sweden’s Tracked Vehicles

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Sweden has long been a ‘partner’ of NATO, but in March 2024 Sweden became a full NATO Member.  This is an incomplete list of tracked vehicles used by the Svenska Armén.

The specially outfitted Strv-122 (Leopard 2A5):

Near Stockholm, Sweden, 23SEP2017. Minnesota Army National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Anthony Housey.

At least 44 Strv 122s are being upgraded with the longer barreled L55 gun.

NATO promotional video from 2024 BaltOps (Baltic Operations) wargame:

See more Strv-122 photos and a video here.

German designed Bergepanzer (Bärgningsbandvagn 120):

Towing a ‘broke-dick’ Strv 122 during Trident Juncture in NATO Norway, 02NOV2018. Svenska Armén photo by Jesper Sundström.

Quick video of Bergepanzer and CV90 during NATO wargame Aurora, May 2023:

CV-90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (aka Stridsfordon 9040, or CV9040):

Near Stockholm, Sweden, 22SEP2017. Minnesota Army National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Anthony Housey.

NATO promotional video from 2024 BaltOps wargame:

See more CV-90 photos and a video here.

CV90-Mjölnir, 120mm mortar carrier:

U.S. Marines learn how to load the CV90-Mjölnir. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Andy O. Martinez, 12JUN2024.

Bandvagn 410 (Bv410):

Gotland län, Sweden, 10JUN2024. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Andy O. Martinez.

Near Stockholm, Sweden, 23SEP2017. Minnesota Army National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Anthony Housey.

NATO vehicle I-D, 2023: IRON SPEAR AFV & IFV

International, Technology

Can a Leopard change its spots?

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Strv = Stridsvagn (battle wagon).

Swedish Strv 122 smashed a passenger car during Strong Europe Tank Challenge, on Grafenwöhr Training Area, Germany, 04JUN2018. Svenska Armén photo via Christian Marquardt.

The Strv 122 is an up-armored version of the German Leopard battle tank, with more advanced electronics, and designed specifically to fight in arctic conditions.

During wargame Baltic Operations (BaltOps) on the Tofta Training Area, Sweden, 08JUN2022.
U.S. Navy photo by Robert L Kunzig.

I edited this from various U.S. Army and NATO videos of Swedish Strv 122 battle tanks, during wargames, between 2018 and 2023:

Gunnery during Strong Europe Tank Challenge on Grafenwöhr Training Area, Germany, 07JUN2018. U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach.

The Rheinmetall ammo does not use a metal case, it is a combustible plastic case, the silvery color is the explosive powder inside. At the end of the case is a metal ‘afcap’ containing the primer. USN photo by Robert L. Kunzig.

U.S. Army video (by Kevin S. Abel) of timed track repair during Strong Europe Tank Challenge, in June 2018:

U.S. Marines get an introduction to the Strv 122, 08MAR2018. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Raul Torres.

NATO vehicle I-D: SWEDEN’S CV-90

Technology, U.S.

Oregon: “Smoke ’em if you got ’em!”

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Oregon Army National Guard photo by Major Wayne Chris Clyne, 22JUN2024.

On 22JUN2024, the Oregon Army National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry Regiment, conducted M82 smoke grenade launching with their M1127 Reconnaissance Vehicle (RV) Strykers.

Oregon Army National Guard photo by Major Wayne Chris Clyne, 22JUN2024.

Apparently, this was the first time for such training since 2016.

Oregon Army National Guard photo by Major Wayne Chris Clyne, 22JUN2024.

I edited this video together from a couple of Oregon Army National Guard videos (by Major Wayne C. Clyne):

It was part of weekend training on the Biak Training Center, in Powell Butte, east of Redmond, in the center of Oregon.

Oregon Army National Guard photo by Major Wayne Chris Clyne, 21JUN2024.

Oregon National Guard: OREGON GETS NEW WEAPONS, PROOF THE U.S. MILITARY IS OWNED BY FOREIGNERS!

Idaho

13th SAC Show: X-26?

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On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.

Walkaround video:

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X-26 has left the building:

13th SAC Show: CRUSHING ORANGES?

Idaho

13th SAC Show: Crushing Oranges?

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1939 Ford.

On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.

Walkaround video:

My youtube ‘short’: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NSHoy8ctbuI

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Another Orange Crusher?: 1932 FORD ROADSTER WITH CHEVY 383!

13th SAC Show: SILVER SURFING RAY!

SAC Show 2023: TRUCKS (including Orange Crush)

Idaho

13th SAC Show: Silver Surfing Ray!

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1971 Chevy Corvette Stingray.

On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.

Walkaround video:

My youtube ‘short’: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TDEquEU9N3c

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13th SAC Show: DELUXE CHEVROLET

Idaho

13th SAC Show: Deluxe Chevrolet

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Classy 1950. (join Classy Car Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236371238837962)

On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.

Walkaround video:

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13th SAC Show: CUSTOM LSX 3100 PICK-EM-UP!

Idaho

13th SAC Show: Custom LSX 3100 pick-em-up!

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Was a 1957 Chevy. 

On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.

Walkaround video:

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13th SAC Show: A FORD HOT-ROD WITH AN ACTUAL FORD MOTOR!

International, Technology

NATO Vehicle I-D: Sweden’s CV-90

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Andy O. Martinez, 15JUN2024, Gotlands Län, Sweden.

12-17JUN2024, Swedish CV-90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), and mortar tracks (named Mjölnir, Thor’s hammer), take part in combat training during NATO’s Baltic Operations (BaltOps) 24.

USMC photo by Captain Mark Andries, 16JUN2024.

Move, move now! (I edited this from U.S. Marine Corps videos recorded by Sergeant Andy O. Martinez.):

USMC photo by Captain Mark Andries, 16JUN2024.

Live-Fire (I edited this from a USMC video recorded by Sergeant Andy O. Martinez.):

Grkpbv 90 (Granatkastarpansarbandvagn, mortar track version of CV90:

CV-90 Mjölnir (Thor’s hammer). USMC photo by Sergeant Andy O. Martinez, 12JUN2024.

More CV-90: Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway

NATO Vehicle I-D: IRON SPEAR AFV & IFV

Steadfast Defender, 2024: NATO’S “UNPRECEDENTED” WARGAME BEGINS!

U.S. military controlled by foreigners?: OREGON GETS NEW Swedish made WEAPONS, then SHOOTS-UP IDAHO? 

Idaho

13th SAC Show: A Ford Hot-Rod with an actual Ford motor!

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1931 Ford coupe with a more modern Ford V8.

Walkaround video:

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On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.

13th SAC Show: WAGON OF POWER!