Bridging for the millenium

Article Abstract:

In the US, military bridging programs include the Army's efforts to develop a new armored bridge layer to take the place of Military Load Class (MLC) 60 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges (AVLBs) on M-48 and M-60 chassis. However, there has been slow development towards this goal. Since 1981, the Heavy Assault Bridge (HAB) program has experienced two false starts. Meanwhile, the WOLVERINE HAB is proceeding with its development by General Dynamics Land Systems Division based upon the modified chassis of the M-1 ABRAMS MBT.

Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Pontoon & Assault Bridges, Military bridges, Article, ABRAMS, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges, Heavy Assault Bridge, M-1, M-48, M-60, MLC 60, WOLVERINE HAB

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Navigation/targeting pods go from strength to strength

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Navigation/targeting pods boost the all-weather ground attack capabilities of existing combat aircraft. Thus, the pods offer a less expensive mode of retrolift/upgrade compared to new procurement programs. Among the leading products in the market are Lockheed Martin Electronics and Missiles' Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infra-Red for Night two-pod system, Dassault Aviation's RUBIS navigation/attack system, Thomson-CSF's Convertible Laser Designator Pod system and Rafael's LITENING pod.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Electronic Navigation Systems, Navigation systems

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STARSTREAK aims at world markets

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The Shorts STARSTREAK from the UK sets its eye on the global market to become a major air-to-air weapon for attack helicopters. The 1.4m long, 127mm diameter missile features a two-stage solid propellant rocket motor. The first stage motor is called the Royal Ordnance BRAMBLING with cast double-base propellant that burns completely within the missile's launcher-container to eject the missile.

United Kingdom, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Air-to-Air Missiles

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