A template for Europe: Bundeswehr's air defense concept follows the 'light, mobile' mandates
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The German military is receiving the Leichte Flugabwehrsystem light air defense system. The system is based on Rheinmetall Landsystem Wiesel 2 light armored vehicles and include vehicles carrying a detection radar with integrated friend-or-foe capabilities and vehicles which carry suface-to-air missiles and communciations equipment.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 2001
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Nocturmnal advantage
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Roanoke, VA-based ITT Night Vision and Garland, TX-based Northrop Grumman (formerly Litton) are the undisputed leaders in the development of production of image-intensifier tubes.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 2001
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Get the drift?: a relatively down-to-earth airdrop aid
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The article discusses the US Air Force New World Vistas Precision Aerial Delivery program and the equipment developed to allow precise cargo air drops from airlift aircraft.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 2001
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