ASIAN MILITARY REVIEW NOVEMBER 1998 VOLUME 6 ISSUE 9

ASIAN MILITARY REVIEW

VOLUME 6 ISSUE 9 NOVEMBER 1998

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR - DAVID SAW

REGIONAL HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS: David Saw - There is no shortage of helicopter requirements around the region, with interest being expressed in attack, utility and maritime types. The focus of this article is to look at where and what these requirements are.

ARTILLERY - LARGER, HEAVIER, FURTHER AND MORE ACCURATE: Francis Tusa - Artillery is changing and offering potential users a wide range of system choices. In this article the questions of tube versus rocket, self-propelled and towed, and ammunition are discussed.

ARTILLERY AMMUNITION DEVELOPMENTS IN RUSSIA: David Saw - Russia has a long tradition of excellence in artillery systems. In recent years they have broadened their perspective to include advanced ammunition types. This article looks at how Russia and Western technology are working together in the artillery sector.

AIR 87 - LIFT OFF DOWN UNDER: Peter La Franchi - The Air 87 programme in Australia has already attracted six bids, with Agusta, Denel, Bell, Boeing, Eurocopter and Sikorsky all participating. In this article we look at what is being offered and at the actual AIR 87 requirements.

THE DANGER OF ASYMMETRIC THREATS: Francis Tusa - The ability to produce an NBC capability is easily achieved with a very limited industrial base, as such the NBC threat continues to be a major concern. Current thinking on NBC issues is discussed.