Christopher F. Foss
The Panacea of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions are proving their value, and their utility can be broadly defined across the battlefield.
The loitering munition and its use on the battlefield...
Run out of Guns
Do towed artillery systems have a future?
While many countries are now being re-equipped with new tracked and wheeled self-propelled (SP) artillery systems, there is...
Wheely Good to Shoot and Scoot
While an increasing number of countries are now turning to wheeled self-propelled (SP) artillery systems rather than their heavier tracked counterparts, wheeled SP artillery...
Tracked Artillery Still Viable
Tracked artillery, while not as popular as it once was, is still effective with the right ammunition.
While there is a clear trend to the...
Wheeled artillery – the way ahead?
An increasing number of countries are now replacing their conventional tracked self-propelled artillery with wheeled SP, although each have their own advantages.
Wheeled SP artillery...
Panther KF51 Unveiled in Paris
After a four year gap, Eurosatory 2022 opened with a raft of new developments including the unveiling of the Rheinmetall Panther KF51 main battle...
Arquus Sherpa Now With Mobile Mortar
The Arquus Sherpa family of 4x4 vehicles are marketed for a wide range of battlefield missions and at EuroSatory 2022 the latest Sherpa A2M...
UGVs – Gaining Traction at Last?
Unmanned ground vehicles have not yet seen the success experienced by unmanned airborne systems, but is this about to change?
While unmanned air vehicles (UAVs)...
When Armour Is Not Enough
Traditional armour is often not enough to prevent main battle tanks from being knocked out on the battlefield.
One of the three key elements of...
Turkish Armour Aims For Exports
Armoured vehicles designed and manufactured by Turkish companies are now finding their own export markets.
For many years the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC) deployed...
