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#1: Combined Challenge 06 Author: Rikard_Hufschmied, Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:58 pm
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Over the weekend the Swedish Armed Forces put their skills to the test in a peacekeeping/urban warfare exercise named "Combined Challenge". A large part of this exercise took place in the middle of the capitol, Stockholm, not very popular with the residents.

Some pics with armor/tracked/wheeled content:

#2: Re: Combined Challenge 06 Author: Dontos, Location: Vine Grove, KY

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 11:01 pm
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"A large part of this exercise took place in the middle of the capitol, Stockholm, not very popular with the residents."

Perhaps realistic training then.... Cool

#3: Re: Combined Challenge 06 Author: Roy_A_Lingle, Location: El Paso & Ft Bliss, Texas

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:38 am
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Hi Rikard! Hi Folks!

Thanks, great set of photos!

I love the over head views of the Leo.s
Sgt, Scouts Out!

#4: Re: Combined Challenge 06 Author: Rikard_Hufschmied, Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:05 am
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Some more:

The Swedish King Carl-Gustav XVI,second from left, inspecting a Leo II and its crew.

IFV's advancing in the town of NorrkÃƒÂ¶ping.

The secret weapon is deployed Smile

A Leo II on a military bridge:

German troops added an international element:

A pbv302:

A bgbv120 (a modified Leo II based BPz3 BÃƒÂ¼ffel) and pbv302's:

#5: Re: Combined Challenge 06 Author: Rikard_Hufschmied, Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 9:42 am
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And more ...

NorrkÃƒÂ¶ping, Infantry dismounted from a Strf90 letting it rip:

NorrkÃƒÂ¶ping, A Strv122 leading and Strf90's follow:

NorrkÃƒÂ¶ping, a pbv302 used for medevac:

Stockholm, wrong place to double park Smile

Stockholm, a Leo II supporting advancing troops:

Stockholm, Leo II and Strf90's advancing with infantry (could be MP Cavalry) dismounted:

#6: Re: Combined Challenge 06 Author: Chris_C, Location: WV, USA

Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:28 am
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Great shots, thanks.

Also:

- Rikard_Hufschmied

The secret weapon is deployed

LOL!

#7: Re: Combined Challenge 06 Author: Cloudy,

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:02 am
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Yes, very nice photos. Thanks for sharing!

#8: Re: Combined Challenge 06 Author: SFC_Jeff_Button, Location: Ft Hood, TX

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 3:35 am
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The 8 wheeler with track would be the "ultimate" hunting vehicle. Great pics!

#9: Re: Combined Challenge 06 Author: Joe_D, Location: Razorback Country

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:38 pm
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Hey, Looks like the Leo's have TWGGS mounted instead of MILES.

Joe D

#10: Re: Combined Challenge 06 Author: Dontos, Location: Vine Grove, KY

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:38 pm
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- Joe_D

Hey, Looks like the Leo's have TWGGS mounted instead of MILES.

Joe D

Yeah it sure does. Good pick up. Made by SAAB isn't it?

Guess 'Wade' is in Europe....(Obscure personal reference)

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