Defense Technology International - April 2008 - (Page 6) WHAT’S INSIDE CONTENTS FEATURES if it ain’t broke beam barrage modified scale landslide result sightseeing fast and far 28 32 34 37 39 41 Pentagon opts to upgrade heavy-lift helos instead of developing new versions. High-energy lasers might still become viable weapons for aircraft and ships. Distributed operations affect size and scope of ground-support services and equipment. Stryker combat vehicles win a big vote of confidence from U.S. Army soldiers. Rover video data link is a boon to combat operations and humanitarian missions. Australia’s new diesel-electric subs will feature vastly improved performance. 28 GLOBAL DISPATCHES on display eyes in the sky maternal touch back to basics why buy new rough sailing build and buy fast response ultra-quick draw 14 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 Manufacturers are showcasing designs for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle. India is upgrading surveillance capabilities with three airborne early-warning aircraft. “Mothership” armored vehicle is a mother lode of network-centric capabilities. Winograd Report faults Israel’s battle tactics in the Second Lebanon War. Rheinmetall claims upgrades will extend the life of the Leopard 2 tank by 10-20 years. Shipbuilding delays are forcing India to rethink its naval strategy. India is balancing plans for an indigenous tank program with orders for more T-90s. NATO is on track to test its theater ballistic missile defense program ahead of schedule. Active defense system for armored vehicles responds to threats in milliseconds. 8 21 DEPARTMENTS around the world science watch tech watch the net 8 11 Ester passes flight test; Israel to deploy UGVs on Gaza border; Dutch add underwater scooters. Research to control pain and fear with drugs. 12 Autonomous underwater vehicles mimic marine life. 43 U.K. learns tough lessons in deploying new services-wide pay and personnel software. cutting edge first person in review insight 44 46 48 Bipedal generator; contact lens shows virtual display; new spider silk claimed stronger than Kevlar fiber. Ajit Prabhu wants Quest to be a one-stop source for global engineering services. Schmoozing With Terrorists—reality interviews. 37 50 Memo to Congress: Don’t knock tanker deal. DTI’s complete archives are available free at: AviationWeek.com/dti AviationWeek.com/dti ON THE COVER: U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook. Boeing photo. 6 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL APRIL 2008 http://AviationWeek.com/dti http://AviationWeek.com/dti
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