The modern approach to warfighting has affected attitudes towards terminal control of fires on both sides of the Atlantic

Article Abstract:

The traditional approach of warfighting being the land battle, the air battle or the sea battle, the modern approach lies within any single part of the unified, network-enabled battle space. The close air support (CAS) aims at applying optimum fire power at the right time and place, for which every effort is made to remove the divisions between the control mechanisms for each effectors, namely, attack helicopters, cruise helicopters, cruise missiles etc.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Methods, Forecasts and trends, Technology application, Market trend/market analysis, Combat

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CAESAR - a gun whose time has come?

Article Abstract:

Ten years after the Camion Equipe d'un Systeme d'Artillerie (CAESAR) 155mm 54 caliber truck-mounted howitzer was showcased at the Eurosatory exhibition, the gun has acquired acceptance. CAESAR's good tactical mobility, combined with its C-130 transportability, ultra-modern fire control concept, and relative low cost makes it an attractive proposition for the military.

Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Ordnance and accessories, not elsewhere classified, Guns, Mortars & Accessories, Exhibitions, Artillery, Howitzers

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Radios must rise to challenge of helicopter data connectivity

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The battlefield helicopter's data connectivity is the key to keeping airborne crew abreast of the precise location of those on the ground in the context of network-centric warfaring or network-enabled capability (NEC). Various radios that are available in the international market, their merits and demerits with respect to connectivity are discussed.

Product development, Helicopters, Radio navigation, Radio navigation systems, Helicopter control systems

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