US Army field ATACMS Block IA launchers in Korea

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Newly-modified Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270 launchers were recently fielded by the US Army to artillery units stationed in South Korea. Then Improved Positioning Determining Systems (IPDS) incorporated in the modified launchers enables them to fire the new 'Block IA' variant of the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). The IPDS upgrade package encompasses a new electronics unit with expanded memory, from the previous 2 MBytes to the current 4 MBytes; an embedded GPS receiver; a GPS antenna with data transfer device and associated cables; and expanded hoist bumpers to furnish added protection from empty Block IA missile pod hoist angles.

International politics, Multiple Rocket, Missile Launchers, Missile launchers, Rocket launchers (Weapons), Article, ATACMS, M270, MLRS

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Trials planned for artificial 'dog's nose'

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US Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) is currently developing an electronic sensor for detection of landmines. The $25 mil Developing the Electronic Analog of a Dog's Nose project is still several years away from producing a device that will enhance the American military's mine-detecting capabilities. DARPA hopes to improve a dog's olfactory capacity by producing a portable sensor which has a high specificity and sensitivity to explosive materials of landmines.

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables, Product development, Electronic Sensors NEC, Antimine Warfare Structures, Sensors, Military mines, Military structures

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