The Israeli Defense Ministry will be transfering 40 armored Hummers to the Americans (translation)

Haaretz (Hebrew Edition) ^ | 4/14/2004 | Israel Radio

[yonif]

Translation from Hebrew to English by me

The Israeli Defense Ministry will be transfering to the Americans in Iraq 40 Armored Hummers, to their request, after their factory in America did not stick to its timetable for supplying these to the American military (Israel Radio).

Israel Radio reports also (listening now)

"Israel understands the situation America is facing in Iraq. This is a goodwill gesture by Israel."

The US asked Israel for these Hummers due to the fact the factory in charge of supplying these to US forces in Iraq was not able to meet the need of the US forces and their timetable.

These Hummers are the first installement of these vehicles that were to be sent to Israel, after Israel purchased about 120 of them. A new installement of these Hummers will still be sent to Israel, the buyer, later on.

[montag813]

BTW, anyone have a photo of one of these armored Hummers? Would be fun to have one here in Manhattan.

[montag813]

DAMN... THANK YOU, IDF!

[EGPWS]

"Israel understands the situation America is facing in Iraq. This is a goodwill gesture by Israel."

If the U.N. member nations, as a whole, carried such a "helping hand" mindset and the true heartfelt concern as the Israelis do, this war on terror and the democratization of Iraq would be cinched up in no time at all!

With my business relations with IAI, after seeing this gesture I will improve my hard working attitude with thanks to Israel for promoting such an attitude in me. : )

[yonif]

Here is how an IDF modified armored Hummer looks like: (images from the field, by the IDF)

Here is how a US Hummer looks like in Iraq (notice the highly unprotective vehicle)

IDF to US: Use more armor in Iraq

More images of IDF vehicles on that thread, specifically the armored jeeps it uses, which have spared countless Israeli lives from explosive devices, bullets, etc.

[EGPWS]

When a friend needs help, you help.

My thoughts in ditto!

[BurbankKarl]

Pentagon Seeks To Upgrade Armor For Iraq Trucks By Summer


DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
March 26, 2004

ST. LOUIS (AP)--Responding to roadside attacks on military trucks and Humvees in Iraq, the Pentagon intends to provide reinforced glass and other protection for about 10,000 vehicles by the summer, a spokesman said Thursday.

The military is making much of the protective equipment on its own, but has contracted out some of the work to speed the process, said Maj. Gary Tallman, a Pentagon spokesman for Army weapons and technology issues.

The upgraded armor is designed to thwart snipers, suicide bombers and others who have attacked non-combat military vehicles.

"In Iraq, you've got an unconventional enemy that targets combat support units," Tallman said.

Among the private firms manufacturing the protective equipment is St. Louis-based Engineered Support Systems.

Vehicles like Humvees and trucks were not originally designed with heavy armor because they are not traditionally used at the front of combat, Engineered Support spokesman Daniel Kreher said.

"This type of stuff, armies have never been engaged in," Kreher said. "People are hitting at the fringes. Now, with what's going on in Iraq, (the Pentagon) decided we have a lot of vehicles that need ... extra protection."

Some trucks and Humvees have canvas doors and traditional windows. On some vehicles, doors have been removed.

The upgraded armor includes reinforced glass, thicker doors and floor boards that are more difficult to penetrate, but don't hinder the vehicles' speed and maneuverability.

The roadside attacks in Iraq had become so concerning that some units were customizing their own trucks and Humvees . Tallman said the Pentagon has been developing the upgraded armor since last fall, though individual units can still customize their own armor as long as those upgrades meet specifications.

On the Net:

Engineered Support Systems Inc.: http://www.engineeredsupport.com

[yonif]

Let's hope all hummers in Iraq are replaced by those.

[Jet Jaguar]

Thanks for the post Yonif. My thanks to the IDF and Isreal as well

[Shery]

Maybe they out-sourced their company and it's not up to working capacity yet! The dems were the great outsourcers, but to hear them complain about Bush, you'd have thought that it was one of his 'commandments'!

[xzins]

Excellent advice. Thanks.

[varon]

bump

[cookcounty]

My son was complaining tome this week about the hard they have getting parts for these vehicles. Apparently, parts mfging was shut down to save money under Clinton.

[cookcounty]

Thank you, Izzies!!!

[greasepaint]

The name of the 'behind the timetable company' is what??

[SunkenCiv]

Note: this topic is from April 14, 2004. Thanks yonif.

The Israeli Defense Ministry will be transfering to the Americans in Iraq 40 Armored Hummers... "Israel understands the situation America is facing in Iraq. This is a goodwill gesture by Israel." ...the factory in charge of supplying these to US forces in Iraq was not able to meet the need of the US forces and their timetable. These Hummers are the first installement of these vehicles that were to be sent to Israel, after Israel purchased about 120 of them. A new installement of these Hummers will still be sent to Israel, the buyer, later on.