Steel alone is no longer enough on tanks

Article Abstract:

Attack detectors such as laser warning receivers increase the survival probability of main battle tanks, which previously relied solely on steel armor to protect themselves. Whether installed as stand-alone instruments or combined with other countermeasures as part of self-defense suites, these equipment considerably increase the capability of tanks and related machinery to detect and assess threats in a high-technology battlefield. Among the products available in this field are radar warning receiver equipment; electro-optical jamming systems such as the Loral VLQ-6 MCD and the Sanders VLQ-8A; various laser warning instruments such as the Obra from PTO, the GEC-Marconi Type 453 and Type 480, the Amcoram LWS-2 and the Model 218S laser warning receiver from Raytheon Systems.

Comment:

World: Attack detectors such as laser warning receivers considerably raise survival rate of main battle tanks & similar machines

Strategy & planning, Electronic Countermeasures, LWS-2, Model 218S, Obra, Type 453, Type 480, VLQ-6 MCD, VLQ-8A

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Stopping the stealthy attacker

Article Abstract:

Air defense systems may exploit a variety of technologies to detect and engage stealthy targets. One way to off set the protection offered by low radar cross-sections is to direct more energy on the target and enhance the sensitivity of the receiver. Another approach is to take advantage of the fast scanning speeds of electronically scanned array to re-examine suspect signals after the rest of the scan is completed. This approach is employed in Ericsson Microwave Systems' Giraffe and Sea Giraffe agile multibeam. Using VHF and UHF frequencies in radars, instead of microwave frequencies, can also diminish stealth advantages. Laser radars that detect hydrocarbons in the air can detect stealthy targets that release hydrocarbons through their exhausts.

Comment:

World: Air defense systems may exploit a variety of technologies to detect and engage stealthy targets

Nonmanufacturing technology, Ground-Based Search & Detect Radar, Search radar, Ground based radar, Giraffe, Sea Giraffe

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Land navigation: GPS for one and all

Article Abstract:

Land-navigation hardware, particularly the Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, are affordable nowadays, serving both the US and its allies as well as their enemies. During Desert Storm, the GPS reduced the exposure of Allied Forces to hostile fire and the amount of ordnance and ammunition needed as these forces advanced. But since the enemy can also tap the GPS, the US is embarking on receiver improvements also sought by civil users.

Product information, Ground Navigation Equipment

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