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National Defense February 2008 Sandra I. Erwin |
Search Continues for Lighter Alternatives to Steel Armor The Army may have a tough time becoming a lighter and faster force as long as tons of heavy steel plates continue to bear down on its patrol and combat vehicles.  |
Defense Update Issue 3, 2007 |
Vehicle Armoring - MRAP and Beyond If approved by congress, the Pentagon's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) program will obtain 2,650 new armored vehicles, making it the third-largest acquisition program in the U.S.  |
National Defense December 2004 Sandra I. Erwin |
Survival in Combat Zones Requires 'Layers' of Protection Army laboratories have for decades been pushing the limits of combat survivability technology, but the pressure to produce results rose when the service launched the Future Combat Systems in 1999, a program to develop a family of high-tech vehicles by 2012.  |
National Defense February 2005 Sandra I. Erwin |
Truck Armor Kits Could Be Improved, Says Army Tester The dramatic surge in the number and intensity of attacks against U.S. military vehicles in Iraq has prompted a rethinking of the Army's approach to armoring trucks, officials said.  |
National Defense August 2004 Sandra I. Erwin |
Protection of Army Trucks Requires Tradeoffs Military truck makers are grappling with how build relatively uncomplicated vehicles that can sustain the rigors of combat and, when needed, effortlessly be plated with thousands of pounds of armor.  |
Defense Update Issue 2, 2007 |
Infantry's Survival Gear New trends in infantry gear: The myriad of threats in today's battlefields requires a holistic approach to personal protection.  |
Defense Update Issue 2, 2005 |
Protection of Vehicles and Fixed Positions In Iraq and Afghanistan, specialized armor systems are used for heavy and lightweight vehicles. Pre-fabricated structures can be used to protect static positions.  |
Scientific American May 15, 2006 Steven Ashley |
Enhanced Armor New materials are being developed to to fend off evolving battlefield threats.  |
Defense Update Issue 3, 2004 |
IED - A Weapons' Profile This article covers concepts, tactics and countermeasures against Improvised Explosive Devices, as encountered in the modern "low intensity conflicts" and urban battlefields.  |
National Defense February 2012 Sandra I. Erwin |
Stronger-Than-Steel Light Combat Trucks Still a Pipedream The JLTV program, intended for both the Army and the Marine Corps, is becoming a test case for how far military and industry engineers can push the boundaries of armor technology as they seek a truck to replace the Humvee later this decade.  |
National Defense December 2013 Dan Parsons |
New Materials Offer Improved Armor Technology is progressing to where polymers and plastics can provide equal or better protection than metals or materials like Kevlar at a fraction of the weight, said Shitij Chabba, global life protection director for DSM Dyneema.  |
National Defense August 2004 Mike Cast |
Truck Armor Testing at Aberdeen Saving Soldiers in Combat Zones Before new vehicle armor systems are deployed to soldiers in the field, they must first graduate from the Army's test center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.  |
National Defense August 2004 Joe Pappalardo |
Researchers, Manufacturers Search for Better Body Armor Demands for body armor improvements are driving the defense industry to create near- and far-term solutions to provide lightweight, reliable protection from a variety of ballistic threats.  |
Defense Update Issue 3, 2004 |
Vehicle Protection Concepts The up-armored Humvees and protected patrol vehicle are offering better protection against guerilla attacks.  |
National Defense February 2011 Eric Beidel |
Army Looks Ahead To Next Generation Of Body Armor And Helmets The Army is investigating ways to make its forces more agile in their protective gear by reducing the weight of its systems and looking at the grains, powders and other ingredients used in body armor at the microscopic level.  |
The Motley Fool June 8, 2006 Seth Jayson |
Ceradyne's Nuclear Option The ceramic body armor plate maker looks forward to a new market. Investors, if you've been waiting for a chance on this stock, you may see it soon.  |
Defense Update Issue 1, 2006 |
The role of Armor in Urban Combat Mutually supporting combined arms (armor-infantry) tactical element can achieve success while keeping casualties to a minimum... Improving visibility when "buttoned up" in tanks... Enhancing tank survivability in urban combat... Tank firepower adapted for urban warfare... etc.  |
National Defense August 2005 Sandra I. Erwin |
Bomb Attacks Test U.S. Technological Ingenuity The Army is testing small robots -- remote-controlled toy cars, actually -- to help soldiers search for hidden explosives along Iraq's roads. These "Marcbots," from Exponent Inc., are much improved over earlier versions.  |
Parameters November 2004 Scott Boston |
Toward a Protected Future Force The US Army plans to introduce its next-generation ground force quickly, starting with an experimental battalion by the end of the decade and a full brigade--called a Unit of Action--in 2014.  |
National Defense February 2011 Eric Beidel |
Military Trucks Weighed Down By 'Yesteryear's Technology' Companies say they are delivering the innovation that the Pentagon says it needs from industry. But many times, vendors still find it difficult to secure long-term deals.  |
National Defense January 2006 Harold Kennedy |
Roadside Bombs Spur Cry For Armored Civilian Vehicles The emergence of roadside bombs as a terrorist weapon of choice has caused a worldwide explosion in demand for up-armored civilian vehicles, according to the president of Centigon, a subsidiary of Armor Holdings.  |
National Defense October 2006 Stew Magnuson |
New Threats Force Armorers to Redesign Passenger Vehicles There are a handful of U.S. businesses that are serving the niche market that converts SUVs or sedans to up-armored vehicles that can protect against ballistic or explosive threats.  |
National Defense April 2010 Austin Wright |
Non-Metal Structure Lightens Military Truck The Army is testing an all-composite military vehicle that weighs 900 pounds less than the humvee it was modeled after.  |
Defense Update Issue 3, 2006 |
The New Road Warriors Armored Trucks Light armored trucks can't manage the extra weight needed to defend against mines and other explosive devices. However, newer versions of explosive reactive armor (ERA) are being created for these lightweight platforms.  |
Defense Update Issue 2, 2006 |
Heavyweights are Adapting to LIC Merkava tanks of all types, and particularly the new Merkava Mk4 are facing a serious challenge in the recent war between Israel and Lebanese Hezbolla.  |
Defense Update Issue 3, 2004 |
Up-Armored HUVMEE The Humvee became a prime target for attacks on US forces. Much has been done to improve the protection of this vehicle, and more is planned.  |
National Defense April 2005 Sandra I. Erwin |
Shields of Steel The increase in attacks targeting U.S. troops in Iraq prompted the Army to equip trucks with protective armor.  |
Defense Update Issue 2, 2006 |
Israel Refine R&D to Support Asymmetric Warfare Resulting from lessons learned during years of low intensity conflict in an urban environment, the Israel Defense Forces is expanding its capabilities and autonomy at tactical levels.  |
National Defense August 2004 Joe Pappalardo |
Army Labs, Contractors Respond To Soaring Demand for Vehicle Armor The U.S. Army is hastening development and deployment of armor kits to Iraq and planning new systems to harden logistics vehicles.  |
Popular Mechanics August 14, 2007 Erik Sofge |
Top 4 New Breakthrough Combat Devices: Live @ DARPATech Here are some of the programs that might give U.S. warfighters an edge: ATK caseless ammunition system... Crosswinds Sensor System for Snipers... etc.  |
National Defense August 2004 Joe Pappalardo |
Humvee Armor Suppliers Working Around the Clock The now familiar sight of Humvees struck by mines and roadside bombs in Iraq are driving the industry to pursue short-term fixes and long-range changes in the way they produce vehicles.  |
Defense Update Issue 2, 2006 |
Israel to Pursue Active Protection for Tanks, Light AFVs Israel's MOD (IMOD) is pursuing two parallel Active Protection Systems (APS) to satisfy the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) heavy and light armor protection requirements... RAFAEL wins the Trophy... IMI introduces the Iron Fist...  |
National Defense August 2004 Sandra I. Erwin |
Army Researchers Optimistic About `Liquid Armor' After two decades of research, Army engineers may be getting closer to developing "liquid armor," which one day could be used to make military bulletproof garments.  |
National Defense March 2006 |
Light, Modular Armor Vests on Display Lightweight, modular body armor systems for military and security personnel incorporating multi-hit armor technology were unveiled at a recent international exhibition.  |
BusinessWeek August 7, 2006 Michael Arndt |
Body Armor Fit For A Superhero New, high-tech "liquid" gear could keep troops, police, and prison guards safer.  |
National Defense July 2004 Roxana Tiron |
Navy Gradually Embracing Composite Materials in Ships The Navy claims that its next generation destroyer, the DD(X), will be the service's first major commitment to composite construction.  |
Popular Mechanics July 28, 2008 Erik Sofge |
Mega Fish Scales Inspire Future of Body Armor at MIT Army-funded engineers at MIT are studying the protective qualities of fish scales to help develop lighter, more flexible armor for use on the battlefield.  |
National Defense February 2012 Eric Beidel |
New Requirements, Lower Cost Breathe New Life Into JLTV Though it appeared doomed just months ago, the Army and Marine Corps' plan to replace aging Humvees with a new off-road vehicle may have regained its footing at least for another year.  |
National Defense July 2005 Lawrence P. Farrell |
Army Meets Tough Procurement Challenge Head-On Shortages of armored vehicles, particularly, commanded considerable attention because they highlighted the challenges of predicting equipment requirements and ensuring the readiness of the industrial base. The response to the steep increase in demand for armored vehicles in fact has been a remarkable success story.  |
National Defense January 2006 Robert H. Williams |
Tough, Light Fiber Protecting Soldiers Army truckers will be benefiting from an armor technology that was developed by DSM Dyneema, of Heerlen, The Netherlands.  |
National Defense August 2006 Sandra I. Erwin |
Office of Naval Research Turns Attention to 'Irregular' Warfare Non-traditional "irregular" war continues to expose equipment gaps that could take several more years to fill.  |
National Defense February 2005 Michael Peck |
Army Boosts Production of Security Vehicle Responding to the growing insurgency in Iraq, the Army has increased its purchases of the M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle, with three new contract awards alone issued in 2004.  |
National Defense February 2007 Harold Kennedy |
Army, Marines to Acquire 50,000 New Trucks to Replace Humvees A fistful of defense companies will be vying to win a contract to develop a replacement for the humvee -- the Army and Marine Corps' light, all-terrain truck.  |
National Defense March 2011 Grace V. Jean |
Double V-Hulls, Chimneys Seen As Viable Alternatives to Armor To counter deadlier threats in Afghanistan and newer ones that may turn up, military commanders are scrambling to find technologies that will improve vehicle survivability.  |
National Defense February 2011 Stew Magnuson |
Manufacturers Answer Military's Call to Reduce Body Armor Weight For nearly a decade, the Army and Marine Corps have needed to subtract pounds from the equipment they must carry into the field. Two major suppliers of the materials used in body armor and helmets have come forward with new products that they say will address the problem.  |
IndustryWeek November 1, 2008 John Teresko |
Competing with Composites Get ready to research, re-engineer, reinvent and innovate new products with composites.  |
Defense Update Issue 2, 2007 |
Modern Combat Gear for the Infantry New trends in infantry gear: Combat experience in the war against terror has reshaped military thinking.  |
National Defense October 2004 Joe Pappalardo |
Army Researchers Working to Lower Weight of Emerging Infantry Weapons Although composite materials often carry enormous potential for weight reduction, Army scientists are finding that redesign and the combined use of various metal alloys are equally important keys to reliable and easily portable weapons.  |
National Defense June 2007 Stew Magnuson |
Skeptics Watch Cannon Progress Closely The Future Combat Systems non-line-of-sight cannon, currently weighing 27 tons, will be the first large piece of FCS equipment to be delivered to a brigade for evaluation.  |
National Defense June 2007 Stew Magnuson |
Future Combat Vehicles Will Fall Short of Preferred Weight Officials working on the Army modernization program admitted that they will not reach the preferred weight for the FCS family of combat vehicles.  |