Dutch seek solutions for personal armour

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The modern Dutch troops rely on a combination of soft armour ballistic protective vests and ceramic plate hard armour inserts, which provide a high degree of protection against small-arms fire, knives, flechettes and fragments. A combination of a baseline, default ballistic protection for relatively low-threat environments with an upgrade of the protection level by adding additional modules are further proposed to deal with the recognized weight burden for the soldier.

Product development, Netherlands, Military equipment, Military paraphernalia, Mechanization, Military, Ballistic missile

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LCL ushers in naval revolution

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The US Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is specifically designed for operations in 21st century, with asymmetric threat scenarios as part of international crisis response, anti-terrorism and stabilization operations in waters that are in close proximity to the land battle space environment. The asymmetric threats faced by the naval forces in the future will be taken care of by the LCS, which has speed, flexibility and capability.

Facilities & equipment, National Security, Dept of the Navy, US Navy, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Naval vessels, United States. Navy, Warships, Antiterrorism measures, Littoral Combat Ship (Ship)

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AMD systems rise to the challenge

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Top ranking officials of the US Army air and missile defense (AMD) feel that the forces should be ready to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) along with theater ballistic missiles (TBMs) for better results in unconventional battles. These views were expressed after it was seen that enemies used cruise as well as ballistic missiles possibly with Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Public officers, Government officials, Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles

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