UK anti-tank missile decisions pending

Article Abstract:

It is expected that by mid-February 2002 the UK Defence Procurement Agency will choose the Next-generation Light Anti-Armour Weapon intended for British ground forces. The contenders are Saab Bofors Dynamics Light Anti-armour Weapon and the MBDA/Lockheed Martin Kestrel.

National Security, Defense Procurement, Lockheed Martin Corp., United Kingdom. Ministry of Defence, LMT, Military procurement, Matra BAE Dynamics, Saab AB. Saab Bofors Dynamics

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UK pursues new air-to-surface weapon/aircraft mix

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom is planning for the day when its air strikes will be undertaken by either the Joint Strike Fighter or the Eurofighter, along with cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The article discusses improvement to air-to-ground weaponry.

United Kingdom. Royal Air Force

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Canada develops technologies for hypervelocity missile

Article Abstract:

Canada is evaluating components for a small hypervelocity weapon to give lighter combat vehicles the firepower of battle tanks.

Canada, Product development, Product enhancement, Aerospace industry, Guided missile industry, Armored vehicles, Canada. Canadian Forces, Armoured vehicles

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