Andrew White
Extending Personal Protection
Personal protective equipment (PPE) remains another critical requirement for enhancing the survivability of the individual SOF operator.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Arguably the most important PPE...
Move Fast, Hit Hard
As special forces remain focused on clandestine and discreet operations at extended ranges, these remote deployments continue to mould requirements for special operations vehicles...
Packing a Punch
In terms of maximising levels in lethality, SOF continue to identify small arms and support weapon solutions capable of being used across a variety...
Special Forces evolve to counter The (Un)Expected
The strategic importance of Special Operations Forces (SOF) has never been higher as more capabilities are demanded of relatively small forces called to operate...
UK MOD Identifies APS Requirements
Andrew White in London - The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) now knows its requirements regarding Active Protection Systems (APS) for tactical ground vehicles.
Addressing delegates...
Battlefield Overmatch for the Modern Soldier
As an increasingly complex operating environment continues to present small unit teams with a series of evolving mission requirements, armed forces and industry are...
Lethal Weapon
In the area of small arms, support weapons, ammunition and munitions, there remains plenty of scope for weight savings across the DCC (Dismounted Close...
War Without End?
In January 2015, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) transitioned to a non-combat support role to assist the Government of the Islamic Republic of...
Loaded
Generally associated with soldier modernisation and future technology programmes, efforts to reduce the burden on Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) personnel continue to proliferate globally,...
Weight Watchers
Whether operating as a member of a mounted or dismounted special forces squad, the paradigm of maximum mobility, protection, lethality and connectivity remains a...