Defense Technology International - September 2007 - (Page 6) WHAT’S INSIDE CONTENTS FEATURES big-box stores armor up 16 U.S. Military Sealift Command broadens capabilities with a new class of cargo ships. 34 38 Demand surges for MRAP-style vehicles as European and U.K. armies equip for evolving needs. missiles to go lock and load people-friendly 43 48 54 Europe seeks a versatile anti-armor missile, and there’s no shortage of candidates to consider. Big guns are back on U.S. Navy ships, along with questions about their impact and cost. New air-to-ground bombs are lethal but also engineered to reduce collateral damage. GLOBAL DISPATCH long look super snoop big winner 16 Darpa wants to redefine “persistent surveillance” with a UAV that stays aloft for five years. 20 22 Data-rich airborne imaging system relays real-time and roaming-in-time images for ground surveillance. Innovative design and commercial experience win Navistar a huge first order for MRAP vehicles. 28 proving ground money matters 24 26 U.S. Army’s hybrid-engine tests will provide the first real-world data on their efficiency. CEOs say raising European R&D budgets will improve military capabilities and stimulate national economies. net gain rising star 27 German contractor touts benefits of vehicle-based networkcentric capabilities on land operations. Turkey is building up its defense industry in bid to be a world-class supplier of technology and equipment. 28 no swarming 32 Now hear this: Swarming is off limits during Navy’s upcoming UCAS-D trials—a dubious decision. DEPARTMENTS around the world science watch tech watch the net 8 12 KC-767 delays worry Boeing; ship-based missile decoy; helo ground fire detection system. 38 Customizable simulation software exposes troops to combat scenarios prior to live training. 43 14 Long-range A160T helicopter UAV emerges as a versatile armed reconnaissance platform. 58 Data-access software gives intelligence analysts a simple means of retrieving vital information. cutting edge on the record in review insight 60 62 Plastic patch detects toxins, and enemies; legged robot mimics pack animals; implantable biochips. IAI chairman Yair Shamir discusses privatization and finding an international partner. 64 66 The Ghost Brigades: Second book in a three-part science fiction adventure explores military strategy and scientific ethics. Are bigger surface ships really the way forward for the U.S. Navy? The question persists. ON THE COVER: General Dynamics UK photo. DTI’s complete archives are available free at: aviationweek.com/dti 6 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SEPTEMBER 2007 www.aviationweek.com/dti http://www.aviationweek.com/dti http://www.aviationweek.com/dti
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