Vehicles and Helicopters - Page 1

Snapshot: Global Armoured Vehicles and Counter IED Vehicles Market 10 June, 2011 Spurred by the demands of Afghan warfare, the armoured vehicle industry has witnessed significant modernisation. With the end of operations in sight and due to widespread austerity...

In the Military Vehicle Hot Seat 22 July, 2010 With the latest combat experiences in mind, such as IEDs, the world's armies are modernising forces and vehicles. Here we list the newest programmes for production, procurement and development...

UK's LPPV Contenders Square Up at Eurosatory 04 June, 2010 The global defence industry meets in Paris this June for Eurosatory 2010, the world's pre-eminent military expo. Daniel Garrun takes a closer look at two light protected patrol vehicles...

Heavy Traffic: Protected Vehicle Design 03 June, 2010 Andrew Simpson looks at past, present and future protected vehicle designs for Nato forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. He discovers that efforts to improve lightness and manoeuvrability...

Military Helicopter Market Takes Flight 02 March, 2010 The civil sector may have been hit by the global economic crisis, but is it anything but suffering. Anthony Beachey reports on how increasing military demand is keeping the sector...

Driving into the Future 07 January, 2010 Operational challenges mean armies are asking more from military vehicles. Dr Gareth Evans reports on the shape these vehicles are...

Ahead of the Pack in Afghanistan 13 May, 2009 The UK's Ministry of Defence has recently invested heavily in next-generation patrol vehicles for use in Afghanistan. Alex Hawkes talks to Sean Limbrick, chief engineer at Supacat, the...

War Machines of Afghanistan 11 March, 2009 Robots have been at the forefront a revolution since the conflict in Afghanistan began in 2001. Paul French examines how technology has changed the face of modern warfare in the Taliban's...

OH-58 Kiowa: The US Army's (Not So) Temporary Solution 31 October, 2008 As the US Army cuts back the ARH-70 Arapaho programme, the service of the OH-58 Kiowa is extended once again. Richard B Gasparre asks if there are lessons to be...

Testing the Water 11 June, 2008 For combat forces, military watercraft provide the critical link between sea and shore. From landing craft to amphibious vehicles, the effective offshore arrival of combat power is essential...