The Black Hornet

UAV Insect Repellent

With technology getting ever smaller while needs increase are two phenomenon that are found in almost all walks of life. This trend is particularly...
MOUT scenarios

Cities in Conflict

One could argue that the strategic importance of cities in a conflict is not a new concept. Historically, cities were used for protection by...

Issue of September 2017

This is the September 2017 issue of Armada International. This is not the latest issue. To read the current month’s issue of the magazine, please...
Iveco’s LMV

Smart Logistics

Military tactical vehicles have for the most part remained similar to their commercial cousins since their introduction during the First World War. In most...
camouflage designs

How Not To Be Seen

Modern armed forces must adopt a mix of tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technology in order to successfully execute...
The Artillery Gun Module

Shoot and Scoot

Forces that have shown the ability for their ‘guns’ (field artillery) to keep up with advancing infantry and cavalry combat forces have always had...
The US DoD’s modular handgun system

The Human League

Finally, it appears armed forces worldwide are now beginning to pay particular attention to human factors associated with modern soldier systems, with widespread acknowledgement...
MBDA’s Meteor

The Need for SEAD

Events in Syria notably the deployment of sophisticated Surface-to-Air Missile systems such as the Russian Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf to support Russia’s ongoing air campaign...
MC4 handheld device

Power Politics

The modern soldier market continues to see particular emphasis placed on reduction in the Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) of batteries in order to...

Russian Helicopters in “ARMY 2017”

The holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) will demonstrate a wide range of military helicopters at the International military- technical forum "ARMY-2017" that will take place...

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