Vehicles and Helicopters - Page 2

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...

The Stryker Vehicles: Striking a Temporary Balance 25 January, 2008 The US Army is continually ramping up its Stryker brigade with the idea that smaller wars require smaller vehicles. Richard B Gasparre asks if this really is the best technology for the...