Vehicle propulsion requires energy, whether that energy is carried in liquid fuel, batteries, hydrogen, or any other form. A fight with China would similarly strain fuel supplies in the region. The huge demand for energy on the modern battlefield cost NATO forces thousands of lives in Iraq and Afghanistan and the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war demonstrates that fossil fuel energy continues to be targeted by conventional and irregular forces alike. Strategists analyzing a potential U.S.-China conflict will often comment on the challenges presented by the vast area of responsibility in the Indo-Pacific region, calling it a “Tyranny of Distance.” But there also exists a “Tyranny of Energy” that cannot be ignored-just ask Rommel. Though such concerns have some merit, there is also a larger issue motivating research and development efforts-the growing demand for energy on the battlefield. 13 152mm ShKH vz.Members of the House Armed Services Committee have expressed concerns over the electrification of Army combat vehicles.Self-Propelled Artillery (505+, of which 355+ delivered and 50 pledged) ''Armoured Personnel Carriers''** (Purchased by Ukraine).100 Armoured Personnel Carriers (Including FV430 Bulldogs).189 Strykers (Including 20 M1132 Engineer Squad Vehicles).39 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs).300 M113s and 200+ M113 Armoured Medical Treatment Vehicles.14 Leopard 2A4s (Purchased from Germany for delivery to Ukraine)Īrmoured Personnel Carriers (2000+, of which 1180 delivered and 800+ pledged).135+ Leopard 1A5s and 30 Leopard 1A5BEs (Purchased from Germany for delivery to Ukraine).45 T-72EAs (Purchased from various sources, restored/upgraded in Czechia and delivered to Ukraine).28 M-55S' (From Slovenian stocks through the Ringtausch programme).50+ T-72M1s (Some purchased from Bulgaria and delivered to Ukraine).T-72M1s (From Czech stocks through the Ringtausch programme).Tanks (830, of which ~595 delivered and 235 pledged)
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