Pinpointing the battlefield threat

Article Abstract:

The growing need for better peace-support operations has led to the development of various weapon detection systems that are able to accurately locate and identify opposing forces' weaponry. One such system is the Counter Battery Radar (COBRA), which was approved for production in Mar 1998. The first cobra unit is expected to be completed by the end of 2001. Other weapon detection systems that have been developed or are in the production process include Ericsson's Artillery Hunting Radar, Raytheon's AN/TPQ-36(V)8 Firefinder radar and BAE Systems HALO Mk2.

Product information, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Electronic Search & Detect Eqp, Detection equipment

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MBT faces up to narrow horizons

Article Abstract:

The upgrading of current fleets and development of entirely new models are the two modes of thinking held by Western armies when comes to battle tank units. For instance, the French Army is implementing a progressive update program that will allow the Leclerc to be its main battle tank for another 25 to 30 years. GIAT Industries, the Leclerc's designer, is discussing with the French Army the incorporation of modifications given to export customers. These are a commander's independent thermal viewer, ballistic protection and Sagem automatic target tracking system.

Med & Heavy Tanks

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Black Iris vehicles on order for Jordanian armed forces

Article Abstract:

An initial order of up to 100 AB3 Black Iris 4x2 light utility vehicles is scheduled to replace the M151 Willys jeep which are being used by the Jordan Arab Army as weapon carriers. The GHQ Jordan Armed Forces' order was followed by another order from the Jordanian Special Operations Command. The vehicles are equipped by 2.4 li Toyota diesel engines but production vehicles are expected to be equipped with 2.8 li Daihatsu diesel.

Jordan, Armored Utility Vehicles, Wheeled

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