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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. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2004
Sandra I. Erwin
Israel's Main Battle Tanks Adapted For Urban Combat, Low-Intensity Conflict Deadly attacks on light armored vehicles have prompted Israel Defense Forces to increase their use of main battle tanks in patrol roles or other types of low-intensity conflict normally assigned to smaller vehicles. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Defense Update
Issue 3, 2004
Vehicle Protection Concepts The up-armored Humvees and protected patrol vehicle are offering better protection against guerilla attacks. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Defense Update
Issue 1, 2006
Urban Combat -- The Israeli Experience Recent conflicts are challenging the world's military powers with urban low-intensity conflict (urban-LIC) warfare... Stealth operations in LIC... New equipment fielded by israeli forces... Subterranean warfare... Rocket and mortar (RAM) attacks... etc. mark for My Articles similar articles
Defense Update
Issue 1, 2006
The Challenges of Command and Control in Urban Operations In the past, offensive military operations have usually been conducted in urban environments only when unavoidable, but conflicts are shifting into the cities, where terrorists and insurgents find safe havens. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
January 2004
Roxana Tiron
Marine Vehicle Upgrades Reflect Combat Demands A look at the Marine Corps' strategy for upgrades, which focuses on fixing war-torn equipment and accelerating programs that had been funded in recent years. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2004
Roxana Tiron
Heavy Armor Gains Clout in Urban Combat An ongoing debate within the U.S. Army is whether to revise its tactics and doctrine for the employment of heavy armored vehicles in urban areas. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2005
Michael Peck
Army Developed Urban Tactics, but Lacked Doctrine Urban warfare did not receive concentrated U.S. Army attention until the 1990s, despite a wealth of experience gained during conflicts spanning more than half a century. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2004
Roxana Tiron
Army Future Force The battle-tested Abrams tank is poised to remain in service for at least 25 more years, or until the Army is certain that it has an adequate replacement. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
September 2005
Joe Pappalardo
Army Developing Advanced Ammo for Abrams Tank To be more useful in urban battlefields, the Army's main battle tank needs to be armed with advanced multipurpose rounds that can be adapted for use against different types of targets. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Defense Update
Issue 2, 2007
Arming the Attack Helicopter for Asymmetric Warfare Adequately protected and armed, attack helicopters can rapidly deploy as called for by the situation -- even low intensive combat missions.. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2004
Roxana Tiron
Units Heading to Iraq Equipped With Upgraded Technology The Army's 3rd Infantry Division is preparing to return to Iraq with a number of new technologies designed for urban fighting. mark for My Articles similar articles
World War II
May 25, 2004
George J. Winter Sr.
Breakout From Normandy In July 1944, panzer commander Fritz Langanke struggled to guide his tank out of the Roncey Pocket and the maelstrom enveloping German forces trapped in it. mark for My Articles similar articles
Parameters
Winter 2003/2004
Wilson, Gordon & Johnson
An Alternative Future Force: Building a Better Army The Army's transformation concept rests on a set of major assumptions that should be questioned. This article suggests an alternative pathway for preparing US ground forces to meet the challenges of the next several decades. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
March 11, 2008
Joe Pappalardo
Stryker Crews in Iraq Rally to Defend Their Rides: Field Report Soldiers fight to keep Stryker Mobile Gun Systems (MGS) on the field in Iraq. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
April 2008
Joe Pappalardo
Anatomy of an IED-Fighting Abrams Tank in Baghdad: Field Report Tanks become more user-friendly with the Tank Urban Survivability Kit (TUSK). mark for My Articles similar articles
Parameters
Summer 2004
Gordon & Sollinger
The Army's Dilemma The Army is perceived by many as unimaginative, obstructionist, and wedded to concepts of warfare that are increasingly irrelevant to the current geopolitical environment. This article suggests an explanation for this perception and ways the Army might alter it. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2005
Grace Jean
Stryker Units Win Over Skeptics The success of the first two Stryker Brigades has fueled more confidence in the capabilities of the vehicle, but soldiers in those brigades continue to evaluate strategies for best utilizing the Stryker. mark for My Articles similar articles
World War II
October 2006
Robert Mulcahy
Interview with Rolf Hertenstein: A World War II Panzerman in Poland and France As a young soldier in the 2nd Panzer Division, Rolf Hertenstein was at the forefront of the armored offensives in Poland and France and a witness to the dawn of a new era in warfare. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Defense Update
Issue 4, 2004
Infantry Combat Suits Particularly advanced infantry combat suits, are currently under development and should be fielded within the next five years, improving the capabilities of dismounted infantry in urban warfare. mark for My Articles similar articles
World War II
April 22, 2004
Zabecki & Wooster
Herrlisheim: Death of an American Combat Command With their backs to the wall, German troops fought ferociously against the American VI Corps in and around a small Alsatian village. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2005
Harold Kennedy
Services Focus on Fielding Munitions for Close Combat The Army, Navy and Marine Corps are rushing to field an array of munitions that are designed to be precise enough for close urban combat operations. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
May 2005
Roxana Tiron
Jordan Eyes Expansion of Domestic Defense Industry A Jordanian research and development center is achieving tangible results in building sophisticated technology for internal and border security, VIP protection, surveillance and emergency response. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2005
Sandra I. Erwin
Marine Corps Ponders Options to Expand Armor Forces in Iraq As the demand for armored scout units in Iraq soars, the Marine Corps is reviewing its entire array of combat vehicle programs and is considering revising procurement plans. mark for My Articles similar articles
World War II
Jon Guttman
Closing the Falaise Pocket In August 1944, the Germans fought desperately to hold open their last escape route from Normandy while the Polish 1st Armored and the U.S. 90th Infantry divisions fought equally hard to close it. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2004
Roxana Tiron
Army Revises Doctrine for Modular Brigades Caught between the pressures of war in the Middle East and the need to reorganize, the U.S. Army is juggling new methods of combat training while rewriting the rulebook for equipment and tactics. mark for My Articles similar articles
Military & Aerospace Electronics
September 2006
Courtney E. Howard
Wheeled Wonders and Road Warriors Major defense industry vendors and contractors are contributing to the advancement and success of combat vehicles designed to take advantage of the best technologies available now and in the future. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2015
Jon Harper
Army May Slow Down Procurement of New Light Reconnaissance Vehicle The Army is looking to procure a new scout vehicle for infantry units. But funding constraints and other priorities could hold the project back as the service pushes forward with its modernization plans. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
January 2006
Sandra I. Erwin
Army's Armored Force: Mix of Old and New Amid uncertainty about the prospect of its ambitious "future combat systems" program, the Army is forging ahead with plans to deploy up to 35 new armored brigades. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2006
Grace Jean
Combat Vehicle Designs Seek Increased Utility in Multiple Roles The prevalence of such vehicles at one of the largest ground warfare expositions reveals a trend in how armies are choosing to insert their troops into hot spots. mark for My Articles similar articles
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... mark for My Articles similar articles
World War II
Gary Schreckengost
Buying Time At The Battle Of The Bulge Outnumbered and outgunned, the men of the 110th Infantry Regiment upset the German timetable during the Battle of the Bulge. mark for My Articles similar articles
Defense Update
Issue 3, 2004
Lightweight Armor Protection for Combat Vehicles This article covers the modern technologies and application of ceramic and composite armor for vehicle protection. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2005
Joe Pappalardo
Training Center Tries to Keep Focus on Future Fights Officials at Fort Irwin's National Training Center are trying to maintain the balance between preparing troops for current guerrilla battlefields while practicing for large-scale engagements. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2004
Sandra I. Erwin
Truck Crews Get Crash Course in Survival To make up for the shortage of armor, the Army intends to protect truck convoys from roadside bombs, mines and small-arms attacks by deploying more firepower aboard vehicles, along with other defensive techniques. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
January 2015
Valerie Insinna
Ultra Light Combat Vehicle Could Buck Trend of Slow Truck Procurement If everything goes to plan, the Army could field about 300 ultra light combat vehicles by the end of fiscal year 2016. mark for My Articles similar articles
Defense Update
Issue 3, 2005
C4 for the Battalion Level When embedded in armored fighting vehicles, or infantry combat suits, Battle Management Systems (BMS) become the basic level of the tactical C4I network. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
September 12, 2008
Joe Pappalardo
6 American Weapons Systems to Rearm Iraqi Army for Withdrawal This week the Wall Street Journal reported that Iraq is starting to inquire about the purchase of F-16 fighters from the United States -- another step in the process of the expected military withdrawal. mark for My Articles similar articles
World War II
November 17, 2004
Martin F. Graham
High Tide at Bastogne In stopping the last major German assault against Bastogne, the veteran gunners of the 463rd Parachute Field Artillery Battalion proved their skill to skeptical troops of the 101st Airborne Division. mark for My Articles similar articles
Parameters
Autumn 2004
Sergio Catignani
Motivating Soldiers: The Example of the Israeli Defense Forces Combat motivation is a key factor in enabling conventional armies to win conflicts; in Israel's case, it has been referred to as the `secret weapon' of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). mark for My Articles similar articles
Military & Aerospace Electronics
June 2006
John McHale
Robots Are Fearless The U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems program will integrate unmanned ground vehicles into a future force. Autonomous ground vehicles promise to be a major paradigm shift in ground warfare. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles