Howitzers hit the road

Article Abstract:

Two new types of 15mm wheeled howitzers are expected to be available in the market in first couple of years in the 21st century. In 1999, Giat Industries S.A. has started to demonstrate a prototype of its Caesar 15mm/52-caliber truck-mounted howitzer in some Asian countries. The company also plans to complete a second example of the howitzer by early 2001. In Feb 2000, BAE Systems unveiled a computer graphics of its Light Weight Self-Propelled howitzer, which is based on the Mowag Piranha light armored vehicle.

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing, Self-Propelled Guns, Wheeled, Self propelled artillery

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Squad communications of the future: how much is enough?

Article Abstract:

The complexity of the digitized battlefield and the advances made in communications technology is expected to bring a new level of communication into the basic military unit, the squad. It is now possible to equip every soldier in the squad with communication equipment with universal global transmission capabilities purely from equipment that are commercially available. This level of communication is expected to bring additional efficiency at the squad level.

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, General Radio Equip, Radio equipment

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Facing the air-attack challenge

Article Abstract:

Enhancements in heavy guns have made them effective elements of ground- based air-defense networks. Advances in gun electronic technology have resulted in guns with better sighting, fire-control, mounting and loading systems. Another contributing factor is the improvement in munition, such as the AHEAD programmable airbust round. These new munitions have a longer range, faster velocity and stronger explosives than their predecessors.

Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Guns & Howitzers, Artillery

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