DOCSLIB.ORG

Combat Engineering Vehicles Pakistan's Armed Forces

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Combat Engineering Vehicles Pakistan's Armed Forces VOLUME 25/ISSUE 8 DECEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018 US$15 ASIA P A CIFIC’S LA RGEST C IRCULATED D EFENCE MAGAZINE COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES PAKISTAN’S ARMED FORCES LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT ASIA-PACIFIC FREIGHTER MARKET DEFENCE AND SECURITY SHOW REVIEW MILITARY MRO www.asianmilitaryreview.com MANNED, UNMANNED. ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION. Predator XP • 4+ million flight hours proven performance • 35+ hours endurance • Extends the reach of manned platforms • Creates a force multiplier, enhancing decisions and mission effectiveness • Provides critical, time- sensitive intelligence Imagery Metadata and Dissemination www.ga-asi.com ©2017 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Leading The Situational Awareness Revolution Contents DECEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018 VOLUME 25 / ISSUE 8 “ENGINEERS UP!” 06 From bridge layers to mine clearance, earth moving to Cpl. Bryan Nygaard countering IEDs, the combat engineers are equipped with a range of vehicles, technology and skills to keep the fi ghting units focused on the fi ght, as Stephen W. Miller fi nds out. Engineers can tear down as well as build. Engineers from the US Marine 9th Engineer Support Battalion dismantled a HESCO barrier at Firebase Saenz in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 14, 2012. 12 22 26 LOGISTICAL LEGACY REGIONAL MRO CAPABILITY PAKISTAN’S LEAVES ROOM NEEDS TO BE FIXED ARMED FORCES FOR CHANGE Beth Stevenson fi nds that the drive to acquire Brian Cloughly discusses Pakistan’s response Traditional underinvestment in cargo/logistic new military equipment is also triggering a to US criticism of its campaign against aircraft has many different manufacturers are greater need for national MRO capabilities terrorism while refl ecting that the ongoing ready to reach and grasp new requirements linked to technology transfer. animosity with India remains guides its when they arise. David Oliver reports. defence priorities. 16 D&S SHOW REPORT 18 Andrew Drwiega reviews some of the highlights of this year’s Tri-Service Defence & Security Show (6-9 November), held in Bangkok, Thailand. The event was opened by Thai LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT Defence Minister General Prawot Wongsuwon. The IN THE ASIA PACIFIC AMR team toured the show The multi-role utility of light combat aircraft every day publishing the with their lower price, compares favourably Bilingual Show Daily News. against more dedicated fi ghters for nations that want fl exibility as well as tactical fi repower. Justin Bronk explains. | DECEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018 | 03 Index of Advertisers BALT MILITARY EXPO 19 Editorial BOEING COVER 4 DIMDEX 23 EUROSATORY 25 FROM TRICKLE GENERAL ATOMICS COVER 2 GULF AERO 15 TO TORRENT IDEAS 27 merging international defence equipment exporters NORTHROP GRUMMAN 5 were out in force at the Defence and Security Show OKB NOVATOR 10,11 in Thailand (6-9 November 2017). It was notable RENK 9 that some of the manufacturers taking the biggest displays were part of national groups ROSOBORONEXPORT COVER 3 Efrom South Korea, Turkey, the Ukraine, as well as the more traditional players such as China, France, SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 29 Germany, Israel, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. SOFEX 21 The past dominance of western manufacturers is clearly being challenged by rising new players who are increasingly willing to team with other nations to provide new and alternative systems and to share technology. Advertising Offi ces France/Spain Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) was a newcomer to the D&S show. Stephane de Remusat, REM International Following the lifting of the Japanese defence export ban on 1 April, 2014, the Japanese government issued Tel: (33) 5 3427 0130 E-Mail: [email protected] its Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology as a guide to foreign exports. Germany In what is described as ‘an increasingly severe security environment’, and while still pursuing the Sam Baird, Whitehill Media Tel: (44-1883) 715 697 Mobile: (44-7770) 237 646 objective of ‘peace and stability of the international community’, Japanese defence manufacturers will E-Mail: [email protected] be allowed to sell equipment overseas while also pursuing joint military development programmes. India However, there will be strict controls regarding any transfers to third parties and equipment sold or Madhavi Gargesh Tel: +91 9898 000266 developed in a way that guarantees Japan’s own security as well as that of its close allies. Email: [email protected] One example of this was the recent decision to donate fi ve turboprop Beechcraft King Air TC-90 Turkey / Eastern Europe / UK Zena Coupé training aircraft from the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force to the Philippine armed forces to assist Tel: +44 1923 852537, [email protected] in maritime patrol and security operations. Nordic Countries/Italy/ Switzerland Emanuela Castagnetti-Gillberg Aircraft in particular are at the forefront of this export effort, with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Tel: (46) 31 799 9028 Force Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft appearing in the UK at the Royal International Air Tattoo E-Mail: [email protected] for the fi rst time in 2015, presenting itself as an anti-submarine warfare aircraft Russia Alla Butova, NOVO-Media Ltd, More recently, at the Dubai Airshow (12-16 November) which immediately followed the D&S Show in Tel/Fax: (7 3832) 180 885 Mobile : (7 960) 783 6653 Email :[email protected] Thailand, the Japanese Ministry of Defence (MoD) sent the newly designed and very spacious Kawasaki USA (East/South East)/Canada (East) C-2 transport aircraft. Talks were alleged to be under way regarding the potential purchase of the aircraft Margie Brown, Blessall Media, LLC. by the United Arab Emirates. Japanese government guidance at the moment as to which nations will be Tel : (+1 540) 341 7581 Email: [email protected] on the approved list and how quickly any potential sale can be pushed through is unclear. USA (West/South West)/Brazil/Canada (West) Although the Japanese public remains actively against war, the launching of increasingly powerful Diane Obright, Blackrock Media Inc Tel : (+1 858) 759 3557 missiles by North Korea over their country added to the creeping expansion of China, particularly Email: [email protected] where Japan is concerned in the East China Sea, is becoming a catalyst to rebalancing public opinion. All Other Countries Jakhongir Djalmetov, Media Transasia Limited Japanese industry will be more mercenary regarding access to international customers. It is hard to Tel: +66 2204 2370, Mobile: +66 81 6455654 see how the current projected trickle of defence cooperation and sales will not turn into a torrent, Email: [email protected] particularly when profi ts begin to roll into the coffers of defence manufacturers, and the government Roman Durksen, Media Transasia Limited sees its export fi gures climbing. Tel: +66 2204 2370, Mobile +66 9 8252 6243 E-Mail: [email protected] Andrew Drwiega, Editor Editor: Andrew Drwiega Tel: +44 1494 765245, E-mail: [email protected] Publishing Offi ce: Chairman: J.S. Uberoi Audit Bureau Of Circulations Media Transasia Limited,1603, 16/F, Island Place Tower, 510 King’s Road, Hong Kong Controlled circulation: 21,271 (average per issue) certifi ed by ABC Hong Kong, Operations Offi ce: for the period 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015. President: Egasith Chotpakditrakul Subscription Information Gaurav Kumar Chief Financial Offi cer: ASIAN MILITARY REVIEW can be obtained General Manager: Jakhongir Djalmetov by subscription. Subscription rate for one year International Marketing Manager: Roman Durksen (8 issues) is U.S.$ 100.00 Readers should Digital Manager: David Siriphonphutakun contact the following address: Sales & Marketing Coordinator: Wajiraprakan Punyajai Subscription Department, Graphic Designer: Khakanaa Suwannawong Media Transasia Limited. Production Manager: Kanda Thanakornwongskul Circulation Assistant: Yupadee Seabea 75/8, 14th Floor, Ocean Tower II, Soi Sukhumvit 19, Media Transasia Ltd. 75/8, 14th Floor, Ocean Tower II, Soi Sukhumvit 19, Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok 10110, Thailand Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Tel: 66 (0)-2204 2370, Fax: 66 (0)-2204 2387 Tel: 66 (0)-2204 2370, Fax: 66 (0)-2204 2390 -1 Email: [email protected] 04 | ASIAN MILITARY REVIEW | L A N D WARFARE “ENGINEERS UP!” Rheinmetall Pionierpanzer is a name often used for Armoured Engineer Vehicles which focus on obstacle removal and earth moving. Many of these, like the latest Kodiak AEV3, use a MBT chassis, in this case the Leopard 2. For all the might of main battle tanks and other fighting vehicles, their progress can be stopped or slowed without the skills and specilist vehicles deployed by engineers. by Stephen W Miller ombat arms are often the today’s combat capabilities based as they and even support establishing military primary focus and priority are on vehicles, manoeuvre and fi repower. infrastructure. The difference today is that of armies. Main battle tanks, The primary tasks of combat engineers many of these tasks are accomplished by fi ghting vehicles and artillery and their specialised equipment is to specialised equipment. Sometimes these are at the top of the lists in either to assure friendly force freedom are advances to allow missions to be acquisitionC budgets. Without doubt these of movement or rob an opponent of their completed more easily and rapidly, like systems provide the combat power that mobility. These critical contributions are modern river and gap crossing systems, decides the outcome of a battle. However, often under appreciated. Yet, their work while others are in response to challenges these systems can be compromised by can provide the edge that can compensate of new battlefi eld threats and technologies, natural obstacles like rivers and ravines for friendly numerical disadvantage, halt such as the IED. It could be said that the or by man-made ditches, mines, and the opponent’s momentum, and position commodity of the combat engineer is even downed trees. The effectiveness of them for destruction by fi re.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Download (7MB)
    A múlt, a jelen és a jövő fegyverei HHADITECHNIKAADITECHNIKA 2017/3 LI. évfolyam 3. szám Ára 520 Ft A német-holland Boxer harcjármű Éves előfizetési díj 3120 Ft 9 770230 6891081 7 0 0 3 Tartalom A HONVÉDELMI MINISZTÉRIUM FÓKUSZBAN TANULMÁNYOK MŰSZAKI-TUDOMÁNYOS ÉS ISMERETTERJESZTŐ Arany László: A Kínai Népköz- Dr. Mujzer Péter: A Magyar Királyi FOLYÓIRATA társaság űrtevékenysége Honvédség páncélos I. rész 28 szervezeteinek részvétele 2017/3. szám. LI. évfolyam a Szovjetunió elleni hadműveletben, 1941-ben 2 A szerkesztőbizottság elnöke: Dr. Hegedűs Ernő: A Bell/Boeing Varga János altábornagy Honvéd Vezérkar főnök koordinációs helyettes (HVK) V–22 Osprey konvertiplán és a jövő billenőrotoros Elnökhelyettes: Baráth István ddtbk repülőgép-fejlesztései 9 c. egyetemi docens (MH LK pk.) A szerkesztőbizottság tagjai: NEMZETKÖZI Amaczi Viktor ny. mk. alez. (HT) HADITECHNIKAI SZEMLE Dr. Balajti István (NATO) Benkó Imre (HM Currus Zrt.) Ocskay István: A német – Dr. Both Előd nyá. csillagász Amaczi Viktor: Repülőmúzeum Ferenczi Ferenc (HM ArmCom KT Zrt.) holland Boxer kerekes Dr. Gáspár Tibor nyá. mk. vörgy. (MKLE) Virginiában 39 harcjármű I. rész 16 Gecse János ezds. (MH LK) Kelecsényi István: Az A–10-es Dr. Germuska Pál (HM HIM) Dr. habil. Gyarmati József mk. alez. (NKE) csatarepülőgép története Dr. Gyulai Gábor nyá mk. ezds. (NKE KMDI) II. rész 22 Prof. Dr. Ványa László mk. ezds. (NKE) Prof. Dr. Haig Zsolt mk. ezds. (NKE) Prof. Dr. Halász László mk. ezds. (NKE) ŰRTECHNIKA Kaposvári László Zoltán ddtbk. (HVK LCsF csf.) Prof. Dr. Kende György mk. ezds. (NKE) Schuminszky Nándor – Arany Prof. Dr. Kiss Péter (SzIE) László: Kína újabb hordozó- Dr. Koller József ezds.
    [Show full text]
  • Véhicules Blindés Européens : Les Programmes En Cours
    DOCUMENT A/2034 3 juin 2009 CINQUANTE-SIXIÈME SESSION ________ Véhicules blindés européens : les programmes en cours RAPPORT présenté au nom de la Commission technique et aérospatiale par M. Axel Fischer, président et rapporteur (Allemagne, Groupe fédéré) et Mme Tuija Nurmi (Finlande, Groupe fédéré), rapporteure DOCUMENT A/2034 3 juin 2009 CINQUANTE-SIXIÈME SESSION ________ Véhicules blindés européens : les programmes en cours RAPPORT présenté au nom de la Commission technique et aérospatiale par M. Axel Fischer, président et rapporteur (Allemagne, Groupe fédéré) et Mme Tuija Nurmi (Finlande, Groupe fédéré), rapporteure Rapport transmis au Président du Conseil de l’UEO ; au Président du Conseil de l’Union européenne ; au Secrétaire général de l’UEO/Haut Représentant pour la PESC de l’Union européenne ; au Président de la Commission européenne ; au Commissaire pour les stratégies de communication de l’UE ; aux Présidents des parlements nationaux et aux Présidents des Commissions des affaires étrangères, de la défense et des affaires européennes des 39 pays représentés au sein de l’Assemblée ; aux Présidents des Assemblées parlementaires du Conseil de l’Europe, de l’OSCE, de l’OTAN, de l’Assemblée balte, du Conseil nordique, de l’Assemblée parlementaire pour la coopération économique de la mer Noire, de l’Assemblée parlementaire de la CEI ; au Président du Parlement européen, ainsi qu’aux Secrétaires généraux des Assemblées parlementaires du Conseil de l’Europe, de l’OSCE et de l’OTAN. Document A/2034 3 juin 2009 Véhicules blindés européens : les programmes en cours ______ RAPPORT1 présenté au nom de la Commission technique et aérospatiale par M.
    [Show full text]
  • Submission to the Commission on the Defence Forces
    Submission to the Commission on the Defence Forces Dear Sir,Madam, This is my submission to the Commission on the Defence Forces for consideration: Personnel 1. Because there are no Married Quarters available, a percentage of Social and Affordable Housing should be made available each year to the Defence Force. The Defence Force should allocate these houses to serving members. An allocated house should be within a County or a set distance from the location of the serving members barracks and with criteria attached to members enlistment or extension of service contract. 2. Serving members family, Wife / Partner and children, should have free access to basic GP type services with a military medical doctor. Army 3. 15-20 Mowag Piranha V vehicles should be purchased and fitted with 120mm Mortars. 4. 15-20 Iveco-Oto Melara Centauro ll with 120mm cannon should be purchased to replace the AML 90's. 5. A long range anti aircraft, anti missile, anti drone system should be purchased to protect our air space. 6. More RBS 70 NG systems with Bolide missiles. 7. A quantity of Mowag Eagle V and Eagle 6x6 vehicles should be purchased. The IED incident in Mali involving ARW personnel in an Eagle V shows how effective these vehicles are. Navy 8. The Navy should have a strength of at least ten ships. Nine Samuel Beckett class OPV's and one Multi–Role Vessel. 9. The Multi-Role Vessel should be big enough to accommadate a Mechanized Infantry Company and all their weapons, equipment and vehicles, plus attachments such as Engineers, Field Medical Hospital,Cavalry Corps etc.
    [Show full text]
  • Eurosatory 2016 in Paris
    Published by Special Edition ISSUE 33 / JUN-8-16 Eurosatory 2016 in Paris From June 13th the defence community is again meeting for the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, as a market place for products and services in the defence arena. According to COGES, the company that organises Eurosato- ry in cooperation with the French Ministry of Defence, about the same number of visitors and exhibitors are expected as in 2014, that is 200 official delegations from 120 countries. The international players are well represen- ted at Eurosatory. At present, 1,530 exhibitors have been registered, of which one third is from France. Other large contingents are from the U.S., Germany, the UK, Belgium and The tage of live explanations in accordance with Netherlands. In particular there are compa- the live demonstrations, supported by a big nies from Asia that are pushing their market screen projection. presence. Compared with 2014 the number The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive MASTHEAD of exhibitors from China and Korea is twice as programme with 60 conferences. The confe- large. Also South America and Eastern Europe rences complement the material displays and record slightly increasing exhibitor numbers. are to generate momentum for discussions ESD Spotlight Email newsletter of the bimonthly magazine Eurosatory is primarily dedicated to land among experts in almost all disciplines. “European Security & Defence” (ESD) combat technology including paratroopers, In essence, development trends have remai- Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Peter Bossdorf air defence and airborne combat support. In ned unchanged. What is new is a stronger Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Henning Bartels 2014 security technology and disaster mana- alignment towards changing threats.
    [Show full text]
  • Wehrtechnik in Schleswig-Holstein
    Wehrtechnik in Schleswig-Holstein Bericht des Arbeitskreises 2015 Ships. Systems. Solutions. Worldwide. www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.com ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Wehrtechnik in Schleswig-Holstein Bericht des Arbeitskreises 2015 Arbeitskreis Wehrtechnik Schleswig-Holstein Arbeitskreis in der Studien- und Fördergesellschaft der Schleswig-Holsteinischen Wirtschaft e.V. SPITZENTECHNOLOGIE IM EINSATZ Integrierte Kommunikationssysteme von Hagenuk Marinekommunikation Auf ihren Einheiten vertraut die Deutsche Marine auf Basierend auf dieser Referenz nutzen weltweit 27 Marinen schlüsselfertige, integrierte Kommunikationssysteme und mit mehr als 560 gelieferten Kommunikationssystemen die Funkgeräte der Hagenuk Marinekommunikation GmbH (HMK). führende HMK-Spitzentechnologie und -Qualität. Hagenuk Marinekommunikation GmbH Hamburger Chaussee 25 | 24220 Flintbek | Germany Phone: +49 4347 714-101 | Fax +49 4347 714-110 [email protected] | www.hmk.atlas-elektronik.com Inhalt Vorwort 5 Uli Wachholtz Jahresbericht 2015 6 Dieter Hanel Wehrtechnik Schleswig-Holstein in Zahlen 18 „Die Bundeswehr ist eine Armee im Einsatz“ 21 Interview mit Ingo Gädechens, MdB Marineschule Mürwik 26 Flottillenadmiral Carsten Stawitzki Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 51 „Immelmann“ 29 Oberst Michael Krah Landeskommando Schleswig-Holstein 32 Oberst Ralf Güttler Berichte aus den Unternehmen 34 Autorenverzeichnis 38 Namen und Adressen 39 Pressespiegel 43 Impressum 44 BERICHT DES ARBEITSKREISES WEHRTECHNIK 3 We support your Mission Observation - Power 4 Mobility
    [Show full text]
  • Amphibious Assault Vehicles for Naval Infantry by M Hanif Ismail BAE Systems
    NAVALFORCES AAV7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles for Naval Infantry by M Hanif Ismail BAE Systems An amphibious landing of infantry troops on a own tracks or wheels to provide traction in firepower and protection for amphibious beachhead is one of the most complex military the water, and only a few are equipped with landings. The EFV has the ability to be manoeuvres in the modern era of warfare. more effective means such as propellers or launched from 20-25 nautical miles out at sea The complexity comes from coordinating all water jets. ADJ looks at a number of modern and transport troops, its crew of three and 17 the various components of an amphibious amphibious assault vehicles currently in combat-ready marines, to shore at speeds in landing to come together in a very smooth and service and under development. excess of 37km/h, which is three times the precise manner. A modern amphibious landing speed of AAVP7-A1. Because of its high brings together a number of military specialties, General Dynamics Land Systems speed, good firepower and protection, the EFV such as air support, naval gunfire, specialised Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle will provide the US Marine Corps with the equipment like air cushion vehicles, as well as Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle or EFV is a new elements of flexibility and tactical surprise, personnel trained in amphibious landings amphibious assault vehicle from General which is crucial to establish battlefield which require extensive planning and training Dynamics. EFV, previously known as dominance. Its good cross-country mobility for all components involved. Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle also ensures that the EFV can support the Amphibious assault is one component of (AAAV), is designed to replace the AAVP7- landing force far beyond the initial amphibious landing that has been somewhat A1 currently in service with the US Marine beachheads, and take the fight further inland.
    [Show full text]
  • Wt 1-11 Radfahrzeuge Wt 2/10 Ila1 2/22/11 12:04 PM Seite 52
    wt 1-11 radfahrzeuge_wt 2/10 ila1 2/22/11 12:04 PM Seite 52 Stefan Nitschke Schutz bei Rad- und Kettenfahrzeugen – Teil I Der Schutz von militärisch genutz- ten Rad- und Kettenfahrzeugen und ihren Besatzungen hat höchste Priorität bei Einsätzen der Bun des - wehr. Schutzsysteme müssen hier- bei ständig an die Bedrohungslage angepasst werden. Nur so ist es möglich, den sich ständig ändern- den Gefährdungen durch improvi- sierte Sprengfallen (IEDs), projektil- bildende Ladungen, Minen und RPGs wirkungsvoll entgegenzuwir- ken. Diese Rundum-Bedrohung ist in der Regel räumlich begrenzt und führt dazu, dass direkte Schutz ver - fahren (ballistischer Körperschutz, Spreng brandgranaten mit Raketenzusatz - Schutzausstattungen und -konzepten der Panzerschutz, ABC-Schutz, De - antrieb aus dem Hinterhalt verschossen. Industrie. Fahrzeugsysteme wie der einge- kon tamination) sowie indirekte Die für unzureichend geschützte Fahr- führte DINGO 1 und 2, der DURO III/YAK Schutztechniken (Tarnmaßnah - zeuge sehr gefährliche Hohlladungs - sowie das seit dem Jahr 2009 der men, Täusch- und Störmaßnah - munition besteht aus einer Sprengladung, Bundeswehr zulaufende Radfahrzeug men, Reduzierung der akusti- die mit einer meist kegelförmigen metalli- EAGLE IV sind gegen IED-Explosionen schen, optischen/Infrarot- und Ra - schen Auskleidung versehen ist. Bei und deren Wirkungen wie Splitter, Blast darsignatur) weiter an Bedeutung Zündung wird ein Hohlladungs-Stachel und Druck wirksam geschützt. Im Rahmen zunehmen. Im vorliegenden ersten erzeugt, der nach vorne mit sehr hoher eines Einsatzbedingten Sofortbedarfs hat Teil befasst sich der Autor mit der Geschwindigkeit (bis über 8.000 m/sec) die Bundeswehr bereits zwischen 2003 Bedrohungslage im Einsatzland austritt und in das Ziel eindringt. und 2006 insgesamt 130 hoch geschützte und der Rolle der Industrie bei der Die Erkenntnisse aus Afghanistan bele- Mehrzweckfahrzeuge des Typs DURO III/ Entwicklung von hoch geschützten gen, dass viele der eingesetzten Fahr- YAK beschafft.
    [Show full text]
  • World of Wheels Country Entry
    BELGIUM Flag description: three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red note: the design was based on the flag of France. Background: Belgium became independent from the Neth- erlands in 1830; it was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and mem- ber of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch- speaking Flemish of the north and the French-speaking Wal- loon of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy. Geography Belgium. Location: Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands. Area: total: 30,528 sq. km. Area - comparative: about the size of Maryland. Land boundaries: total: 1,385 km. Border coun- tries: France 620 km, Germany 167 km, Luxembourg 148 km, Netherlands 450 km. Coastline: 66.5 km. Climate: tem- perate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy. Terrain: flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast. Natural resources: construction materials, silica sand, carbonate. Natural hazards: flooding is a threat along rivers and in areas of reclaimed coastal land, protected from the sea by concrete dikes. Environment - current issues: the environment is exposed to intense pressures from human activities: urbanization, dense transportation network, industry, extensive anim- al breeding and crop cultivation; air and water pollution also have repercussions for neighboring coun- tries; uncertainties regarding federal and regional responsibilities (now resolved) have slowed pro- gress in tackling environmental challenges.
    [Show full text]
  • IHS™ Jane's® Land Warfare Platforms
    IHS™ Jane’s® Land WarfarePlatforms System Upgrades 2013-2014 Christopher FFoss &RichardStickland ISBN 978 07106 3086 5-Land WarfarePlatforms Armoured Fighting Vehicles ISBN 978 07106 3087 2-Land WarfarePlatforms Artillery&Air Defence ISBN 978 07106 3088 9-Land WarfarePlatforms Logistics, Support&Unmanned ISBN 978 07106 3089 6-Land WarfarePlatforms System Upgrades ISBN 978 07106 3075 9-Land WarfarePlatforms Full Set ©2013 IHS. All rights reserved. Thirdparty details and websites No partofthis publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any Any thirdparty details and websites aregiven for information and reference purposes means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, or be stored in only and IHS Global Limited does not control, approve or endorse these thirdparties any retrieval system of any nature, without prior written permission of IHS Global or thirdparty websites. Further,IHS Global Limited does not control or guarantee the Limited. Applications for written permission should be directed to Christopher Bridge. accuracy, relevance, availability, timeliness or completeness of the information contained on any thirdparty website. Inclusion of any thirdparty details or websites is Any views or opinions expressed by contributors and thirdparties arepersonal to not intended to reflect their importance, nor is it intended to endorse any views them and do not represent the views or opinions of IHS Global Limited, its affiliates or expressed, products or services offered, nor the companies or organisations
    [Show full text]
  • Du Piranha Au Stryker
    Du Piranha au Stryker Autor(en): Vautravers, Alexandre Objekttyp: Article Zeitschrift: Revue Militaire Suisse Band (Jahr): - (2010) Heft 3 PDF erstellt am: 11.10.2021 Persistenter Link: http://doi.org/10.5169/seals-514432 Nutzungsbedingungen Die ETH-Bibliothek ist Anbieterin der digitalisierten Zeitschriften. Sie besitzt keine Urheberrechte an den Inhalten der Zeitschriften. Die Rechte liegen in der Regel bei den Herausgebern. Die auf der Plattform e-periodica veröffentlichten Dokumente stehen für nicht-kommerzielle Zwecke in Lehre und Forschung sowie für die private Nutzung frei zur Verfügung. Einzelne Dateien oder Ausdrucke aus diesem Angebot können zusammen mit diesen Nutzungsbedingungen und den korrekten Herkunftsbezeichnungen weitergegeben werden. Das Veröffentlichen von Bildern in Print- und Online-Publikationen ist nur mit vorheriger Genehmigung der Rechteinhaber erlaubt. Die systematische Speicherung von Teilen des elektronischen Angebots auf anderen Servern bedarf ebenfalls des schriftlichen Einverständnisses der Rechteinhaber. Haftungsausschluss Alle Angaben erfolgen ohne Gewähr für Vollständigkeit oder Richtigkeit. Es wird keine Haftung übernommen für Schäden durch die Verwendung von Informationen aus diesem Online-Angebot oder durch das Fehlen von Informationen. Dies gilt auch für Inhalte Dritter, die über dieses Angebot zugänglich sind. Ein Dienst der ETH-Bibliothek ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Schweiz, www.library.ethz.ch http://www.e-periodica.ch 35 Journee des Forces Terrestres ä Thoune, 2007 : Presentation d'un groupe de fusiliers debarques et de son char de grenadiers ä roues 93 (Piranha II). Armement Du Piranha au Stryker Lt col EMG Alexandre Vautravers Cdt bat chars 17 aurait imagine, il y a trente ans, qu'un constructeur suisse de Rreuzlingen deviendrait le Öuiplus important producteur d'engins blindes legers de Avec plus de 9'ooo Piranha, 3'soo Duro et 500 Eagle en service, Mowag est une histoire ä succes.
    [Show full text]
  • Worldwide Equipment Guide
    WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT GUIDE TRADOC DCSINT Threat Support Directorate DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution unlimited. Worldwide Equipment Guide Sep 2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Memorandum, 24 Sep 2001 ...................................... *i V-150................................................................. 2-12 Introduction ............................................................ *vii VTT-323 ......................................................... 2-12.1 Table: Units of Measure........................................... ix WZ 551........................................................... 2-12.2 Errata Notes................................................................ x YW 531A/531C/Type 63 Vehicle Series........... 2-13 Supplement Page Changes.................................... *xiii YW 531H/Type 85 Vehicle Series ................... 2-14 1. INFANTRY WEAPONS ................................... 1-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles AMX-10P IFV................................................... 2-15 Small Arms BMD-1 Airborne Fighting Vehicle.................... 2-17 AK-74 5.45-mm Assault Rifle ............................. 1-3 BMD-3 Airborne Fighting Vehicle.................... 2-19 RPK-74 5.45-mm Light Machinegun................... 1-4 BMP-1 IFV..................................................... 2-20.1 AK-47 7.62-mm Assault Rifle .......................... 1-4.1 BMP-1P IFV...................................................... 2-21 Sniper Rifles.....................................................
    [Show full text]
  • The Success of the Light Armoured Vehicle
    Canadian Military History Volume 20 Issue 3 Article 9 2011 The Success of the Light Armoured Vehicle Ed Storey Canadian Expeditionary Forces Follow this and additional works at: https://scholars.wlu.ca/cmh Recommended Citation Storey, Ed "The Success of the Light Armoured Vehicle." Canadian Military History 20, 3 (2011) This Feature is brought to you for free and open access by Scholars Commons @ Laurier. It has been accepted for inclusion in Canadian Military History by an authorized editor of Scholars Commons @ Laurier. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Storey: Light Armoured Vehicle The Success of the Light Armoured Vehicle Ed Storey s a military vehicle enthusiast make them cost effective and easier AI was quite excited to see the Abstract: In order to understand the to deploy. article by Frank Maas in Canadian purchase of military vehicles, one must The AVGP series of vehicles Military History dealing with the understand the vehicle and where it falls purchased by Canada in 1976 was in the evolution of vehicle procurement. Canadian Light Armoured Vehicle This article, written in response to an a 10.7 ton, 6 wheeled amphibious (LAV) series of vehicles (vol.20, earlier article in Canadian Military vehicle based on the Swiss Mowag no.2 Spring 2011). I was also keenly History by Frank Maas, examines the Piranha I. Canada bought three interested in the article as my Father chronology and motivations behind versions: the Cougar 76 mm Fire was stationed at CFB Petawawa in the Canadian acquisition of wheeled Support Vehicle, the Grizzly armoured fighting vehicles.
    [Show full text]