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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - DTI Edition, March 30, 2015

VOL. 177 NO. 12 March 30, 2015

Defense Analysis

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New Attack Aircraft Is Key To Paramount’s Expansion

Mar 27, 2015
Paramount Group’s new Advanced High-performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft is on the way to full production by 2017.
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Lasers Technology Targets Mini-UAVs

Apr 02, 2015
Two German teams are working on a military-funded program that could lead to a world first: an operational air-defense laser.
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IDF Combat Strategy Entails Greater Joint Force Cooperation

Mar 27, 2015
In his final months as head of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz laid the foundation for the country’s military vision over the next decade. The “IDF 2025” study addressed all theaters of warfare—air, naval and land—and diverse operations: urban and subterranean; unmanned systems; command, control and communications; training; logistics; homeland defense, and legal aspects.
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Navy Could Lose Aegis Modernization Funds

Mar 27, 2015
Hardly a month goes by without news of successful Aegis combat system tests, especially when it comes to ballistic missile defense improvements and operations.
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Israel Learns About Close Air Support In Gaza

Mar 27, 2015
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are setting new standards for air support of ground maneuver operations, say Israel Air Force (IAF) officials, after reviewing lessons from Operation Protective Edge, the military campaign in Gaza last summer. To aid ground forces under attack, IAF disregarded existing safety regulations and dropped hundreds of 2,000-lb. bombs as close as 100 meters (328 ft.) from friendly forces.

Front Line

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Compact Aerial Sensor Detects Maritime Targets

Mar 27, 2015
New sensor combines a high-definition electro-optic camera with automatic target detection algorithms to detect small maritime targets.
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Airburst Round Extends Lethality Over Wide Range

Mar 27, 2015
CTA International developing an anti-air airburst round for use against airborne targets.
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Modeling Technology Calculates Effect on Crew of Ship Attack

Mar 27, 2015
Casualty modeling program developed by the U.S. Office of Naval Research predicts how soon injured crew can return to their posts.

First Person

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First Person Gen. Denis Mercier

Mar 27, 2015
French air force Chief Gen. Denis Mercier is leading the service through sweeping changes including many that will affect the aircraft it deploys.