From anti-tank to multi-purpose infantry systems: UK ASM order underlines global trend

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A new order placed by the UK Ministry of Defense for a new-generation infantry weapon system underlines an increasingly significant global trend. Dedicated guided or unguided anti-tank weapons, while still important, are being supplemented and in some cases replaced by multi-purpose systems which combine reasonable anti-armor performance with enhanced effectiveness against a variety of semi-hardened targets such as bunkers or field fortifications.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom. Ministry of Defence, Weapons systems

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A 'true' Austrian Air Force

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Maj. Gen Erich Wolf is the Commander of the Austrian Air Force, which is established as equal to the Land Forces under the Ministry of Defense (MoD). He talks about how the induction of S-70 BLACKHAWK, the ex-RAF C-130s and twelve leased Swiss F-5Es into service, and the simultaneous preparation for the delivery of EUROFIGHTER by 2007 has changed the relaxed attitude of the Austria's air arm.

Austria, Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Air forces, Wolf, Erich, Austria. Armed Forces

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News: Swiss Army launch order for KODIAK

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The Swiss Army has awarded a contract to Rheinmetall AG for 12 KODIAK vehicles. The order is the first reported contract for an advanced armored engineer vehicle based on proven components from the LEOPARD 2 MBT, of which the Swiss Army is scheduled to take delivery in 2009.

Switzerland, FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS, Germany, Metal products industry, Metalworking industry, Rheinmetall Berlin AG, Military vehicles, Vehicles, Military, Switzerland. Armed Forces

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