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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - DT Edition June 16, 2014

VOL. 176 NO. 20 June 16, 2014

Tech Scan

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IMI Shows Armored Mobility Vehicle At Eurosatory

Jun 16, 2014
Israel Military Industries (IMI) is displaying its new Combat Guard armored vehicle at Eurosatory in Paris this week (June 16-20). The modular vehicle combines the mobility of a light 4 X 4 platform with the off-road performance of a tracked vehicle. Combat Guard adapts to changing terrain and threats and enables forces to rapidly deploy protected mobility into and across theaters of operations. The vehicle was designed from the baseline for off-road use and to support different levels of protection. IMI is responsible for the design and force-protection elements.
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DSTL Uses Animatronics To Test CBR Suits

Jun 16, 2014
One of the newest members of the British military has a vital mission: repeated exposure to chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) agents. No…
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‘Light Valve’ Turns Off High-Intensity Glare

Jun 16, 2014
A patented technology that protects against the blinding effect of “dazzle” and glare created by high-intensity light sources, including ultraviolet…

First Person

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Saab’s Path To Rapid Radar Development

Jun 16, 2014
Radar operations have been part of Saab’s business since 2006, when Saab acquired Ericsson’s defense division. In 2010, it was combined with Saab’s electronic warfare and avionics business to establish today’s Electronic Defense Systems (EDS) unit. EDS produces the Giraffe multipurpose radar family and the Arthur weapon-locating radar, as well as electronic warfare systems for the JAS 39 Gripen. In May, Saab revealed a new range of radars based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology (AW&ST May 26/June 2, p. 65).

Robotic Vehicles

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Google Raises Its Bet In Robotic Technology

Jun 16, 2014
There is a raft of companies in the unmanned vehicles sector, but one in particular is becoming a major player almost by stealth: Internet services giant Google. Google’s programs in unmanned systems go far beyond its high-profile work to develop a self-driving car. That initiative passed a milestone last month with the unveiling of a prototype, a 25-mph vehicle with only two interfaces, “start” and “stop.”

Armored Vehicles

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Giving Land Vehicles A Fighting Chance

Jun 16, 2014
German defense contractor Rheinmetall is working on concepts to keep Cold War-era land systems relevant. As the German military introduces its Puma armored infantry fighting vehicle (AIFV) into service, Rheinmetall said at a press briefing here last month that it is thinking about ways to modernize tanks and other armored vehicles that have been in operation for decades.

Unmanned Vehicles

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Robot Systems Look to Public Safety Markets

Jun 16, 2014

Amphibious Warfare

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New 8x8s, Landing Craft Key In Marine Acquisitions

Jun 16, 2014
Waking up to the realities of anti-access warfare and acknowledging that it will be many years before a high-speed, armored, tracked amphibious vehicle is a reality, the U.S. Marine Corps is looking at nearly-off-the-shelf equipment. At least two major new systems that might help fill that gap could stem from non-U.S. designs.

Route Clearance

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IDF Tests Autonomous Robot For Combat Zones

Jun 16, 2014
Route clearance is a key mission for combat engineers. Teams use small robots for surveillance or disrupting improvised explosive devices (IED)…