Defense Technology International - October 2007 - (Page 6) WHAT’S INSIDE CONTENTS FEATURES eye site 14 34 Panoramic imaging systems give Israeli tanks full situational awareness. shore and more new life big deal 36 Next-generation landing craft are fast, versatile and do more than beach landings. 42 46 Advanced electronic-warfare systems will add years of service to venerable EA-6B. MRAP procurement is fast, costly and diverse—a look at designs that won, and lost. tread lightly 54 Computerized prostheses are being developed that mimic movements of real limbs. GLOBAL DISPATCHES hard knocks mix-and-match entry denied big-ticket item task force 16 MRAP procurement leaves a lot to be learned, and much to be desired. 46 18 20 22 German MRAP vehicle has a modular design for changing mission needs. Namibia builds a good MRAP but a U.S. trade rule bars it from procurement. Offsets in India’s combat aircraft program will give a boost to its defense industry. 24 Anglo-French contractors are finalizing ship build plans for both countries’ aircraft carriers. ip all the time foul play long view hit radio 26 Cisco and EADS eye high-speed internet protocol capabilities for the military. 28 30 32 Boeing lost a Navy contract; now it’s being asked to share technology with the winner. Saab forecasts the technologies needed to meet world conditions in 2037. Thales passive-surveillance radar processes signals transmitted by FM radio towers. DEPARTMENTS around the world science watch tech watch the net 8 12 Israel to spend $60 billion in defense plan; U.N. eyes UAVs; ITT to buy EDO. Growing arsenal of non-lethal weapons could affect combat tactics. 14 SpaceX pioneers low-cost rockets and affordable satellite-launch capabilities. 28 58 Military seeks more efficient management and utilization of limited bandwidth. cutting edge on the record in review insight 60 U.K. wants high-speed patrol vehicles; orbiting robots will fix satellites; ID with veins. Alexandre de Juniac, head of Thales Air Systems, has big plans for radars. 62 64 66 The Shia Revival: Age-old conflict between Shia and Sunnis sparked civil war in Iraq. When it comes to close air support, we keep relearning old lessons. 54 ON THE COVER: Force Protection Cougar on test track. Photo by Alex Lorman. DTI’s complete archives are available free at: aviationweek.com/dti 6 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 2007 www.aviationweek.com/dti http://aviationweek.com/dti http://www.aviationweek.com/dti
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