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| 12/03/2007: Brigade Has Lifted 'Blanket of Fear' in Southern Baghdad Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division have "lifted the blanket of fear" that al Qaeda imposed on the Sunni communities under its protection. defenselink.mil |
01/08/2008: Officials Cite Iraq's Successful Completion of Hajj Pilgrimage U.S. officials congratulated the Iraqi government and its citizens for the safe travel of some 30,000 Iraqis during the recently concluded Hajj religious pilgrimage. defenselink.mil |
02/06/2008: Terror Tactics Backfire on Al Qaeda in Iraq, Colonel Says Al Qaeda's acts of murder, extortion and kidnapping to raise money and intimidate Iraqi citizens is backfiring on the terrorist group. defenselink.mil |
Fly-K is Ideal for New Operational Scenarios Rheinmetall unveils new low-signature weapon system Today's armed forces increasingly find themselves deployed in out-of-area missions in which troops exposed to a multitude of different threats. Keeping a low profile can help, and not just during covert operations. Being able to engage the enemy without revealing one's own position can give friendly troops a vital edge.A wide variety of different ammunition types are already available, including High Explosive (HE), white phosphorous smoke/obscurant and practice rounds. The Fly-K family of ammunition also features an illumination round for the visual and infrared spectrum; others contain grappling hooks and anti-frogman warheads.An HE round with a proximity fuse is planned, as are several variants with non-lethal payloads (red phosphorous smoke/obscurant, CS and OC gas, flashbang stun ammunition) and marking rounds (coloured smoke and chemo-luminescent markers).The weapon is designed for use in a wide variety of tactical scenarios:Single-shot launcherIntended for use by individual infantrymen, this variant is ultra-light and very safe to handle. The single-shot launcher is also highly reliable, even in rugged operating environments.Multi-shot launcherAn electronically controlled weapon system with several different types of ammunition fired at a controllable launch speed in variable salvoes. Light and robust, it can be readily mounted on tactical vehicles. To cite just one example, the concept enables lightly armoured vehicles or boats to respond to an attack without revealing their position.This revolutionary principle revolves around the unique interaction of the weapon and ammunition. As soon as the weapon transmits the ignition impulse to the ammunition, an enclosed internal propelling system launches the round.Among other things, this approach offers the following advantages:Low signature during launch Noiseless: less than 52 dB at 100m distance No heat signature: undetectable by IR sensors No smoke: cannot be visually detected in daylight No muzzle flash: cannot be visually detected at nightLow weight means being able to carry more ammunition per unit No possibility of double-feeding due internal propelling system Possibility of constant fire; no overheating of the weaponA wide variety of ammunition types enables a multitude of missions army-technology.com |
TRADOC In-Depth with Dr. Michael Vlahos Dr. Vlahos talks with the TRADOC News Service about his participation in Unified Quest 2008. UQ is the Army Chief of Staff's wargame that is analyzing how the Army will operate in the era of persistent conflict. www4.army.mil |