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Weapon technology (general) Air Force Link : Fact Sheets Provided by the United States Air Force, this site contains fact sheets on aspects of the USAF. Topics covered include organisations; space systems including satellites, GPS, surveillance and radar; weapons including missiles, sidewinder and joint direct attack munitions; and fighter, bomber, transport and reconniassance aircraft including Hercules, Globemaster, F 117A Nighthawk, F 15 Eagle, Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, and U 2. Each factsheet contains an overview of the mission, specifications and capabilities of the equipment, a picture and contact details.
no title available no description supplied Army Technology - Current Projects Army Technology provides information about defence industries - army. This part of their site provides details of current projects being undertaken by the defence industry. These include contracts for Main Battle Tanks, Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Artillery Systems, Missile Systems, Attack and Support Helicopters. For each project information is also available about approved suppliers. The rest of the Army Technology site can be accessed from here, which gives details of defence equipment, companies and conferences. Biological Weapons Convention: Collection of National Implementation Legislation This is an online database of national legislation relating to the implementation of the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). The database is composed by an independent research organisation (VERTIC) who specialise in the verification and monitoring of international agreements. The database is organised alphabetically by country with references to the relevant laws and links to the full text where available. The site gives background information to the BWC and the compilation of the database. There are also links to related resources including the questionnaire used to compile the data, the final report produced by VERTIC called Time to lay down the law: national legislation to enforce the BWC and the text of the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists This site provides the full text of the Bulletin and back issues to 1990. Produced bi-monthly, its focus is on nuclear technology, the dangers of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction and global security. The site is also available in Spanish. Bureau of Arms Control The US State Department Bureau of Arms Control provides a collection of links to the full texts of arms control treaties and agreements. These include; the Ballistic Missile Launch Notification Agreement, Biological Weapons Convention, Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty (CFE) and the Geneva Protocol. The site also provides texts of the Hot Line Agreement, Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Guidelines, Outer Space Treaty, Prevention of Nuclear War Agreement and the Threshold Test Ban Treaty. There are also sections providing information on the Biological Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Convention, Missile Defence and the Weapons of Mass Destruction Threat. Centre for the History of Defence Electronics The Centre for the History of Defence Electronics (CIHDE) is based at the History of Technology Research Unit at Bournemouth University. It specialises in the development of equipment during the 1930's, forties and fifties. Its research activity has been taken on by the Oral History Research Unit. The oral history section contains links to a presentation on radar and one on the Wireless Set No.10, which was the first radio unit to offer multi-channel communication. There are also transcribed contributions to the history of defence electronics. Defence Equipment 2010 : sixth report of Session 2009-10 report together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence A House of Commons Defence Committe inquiry to examine aspects of the UK MoD’s Defence Equipment programme. It examines areas of weakness and poor performance with particular focus on armoured vehicles and the future of the FRES (Future Rapid Effect System) programme, strategic air-lift and maritime capability. Defense News Media Group This publishing group produces a number of professional defense trade periodicals. Publications including Armed Forces Journal, Defense News, Training & Simulation Journal and C4ISR Journal. The Group web site describes the each title and provides links to their individual homepages. A link is also provided to the Conference Group. Department of Energy Historical Films Videoclips Database Provided by the Department of Energy, Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI). This site is a searchable and browseable database of historical nuclear weapons tests films. Each record contains a detailed description of the background to the test, and a short clip from the film can be viewed online. The complete films are available for purchase. Depleted Uranium and Health This site provides information on the links between depleted uranium and the health of war veterans of the Gulf and the Balkans and provides a summary of scientific findings for civilians, veterans and serving personnel. It also links to related sites and reports on depleted uranium safety instructions, biological monitoring policy, depleted uranium and its use by UK forces, depleted uranium and the environment, and Gulf veterans illness. There are also links to Royal Society depleted uranium reports, the Depleted Uranium Oversight Board, and the Medical Assessment Programme. Ensuring America's Space Security : Report of the FAS Panel on Weapons in Space This site provides access to the full text of the Federation of American Scientists report published in September 2004. The report assesses the security benefits of space weaponisation, how to protect the United States' space assets, and alternatives to space weapons. The chapters look at: the background to the debate over weaponizing space; the historic growth and evolution of space activities; US space systems vulnerabilities and threats; protecting US systems; anti satellite weapons; threats from High Altitude Nuclear Explosions (HANE); orbital debris effects from space based ballistic missile interception; and potential adversaries capabilities. Equipment Training and Support News (ETS News) This is a quarterly journal on simulation and training, defence procurement, defence upgrades and the defence industry. It contains news items as well as reports from defence equipment exhibitions. Articles are available on-line in full text, illustrated with photographs. An archive is also available. Federation of American Scientists (FAS) This is the web site of the FAS. It lists publications, key personnel, recent press releases. Its sub-sites include: Global Security topics, News, Emerging Technologies, and FAS initiatives and projects. It is searchable and has a list of on-line resources, e-journals, related web sites, resource directories, and an official document collection. Areas of current research include US Arms sales and military aid, export-control, weapons of mass destruction and Iraq. Federation of American Scientists Military Analysis Network This site has information on military operations and equipment, both U.S. and rest of the world. The equipment information,including ships, missiles, aircraft, land-based weapon systems and smart weapons give specifications for each weapon described and many images. There is information about U.S. defence contractors, analysis on military and world news. There are many useful links, including government sites, defence industry sites, peace, security and analysis sites, doctrine and associations and societies.
no title available no description supplied Ground Systems Index GroundSystems-Index is a database of ground systems manufacturers aimed at ground forces professionals in the civil and military communities. It allows searching or browsing of the directory by product/service, name or country. The products and services include ground equipment and systems, weapons and munitions, information technology, ground-based platforms, personnel systems, communications and medical. The site also provides access to articles, press releases, company and government news, details on exhibitions and conferences and a job centre. The site is also available in Spanish and Arabic. Guardian Unlimited, Special Report on Depleted Uranium This site includes all aspects of the current issue of ill-health due to depleted uranium. There are articles, comment and analysis, explanation, lists of campaigning groups involved, as well as government departments and sources who are involved. The site also divides the issue into geographical location, Kosovo and Great Britain. High Energy Weapons Archive This site is linked to the federation of American Scientists web site and contains information on all aspects of Nuclear Weapons. It lists nuclear arsenals by country, and has a database listing all nuclear weapons. There are links to other nuclear-related web sites, publication and product reviews and historical information on nuclear weapons. There is also an FAQ page. HK Defense This is the web site for the defence arm of Heckler and Koch, Heckler & Koch Defense Inc., a producer of small arms for the armed forces, police and security forces since 1949. The site provides information on the HK Defense Training Group and details of their courses; a technical data section contains user manuals for the USP, Mark 23 and UMP submachine gun. There are also sections on military programmes and federal operations, which contain details on various handguns, supressed handguns, rifles and carbines, personal defence weapons, submachine guns, special application products and sniper rifles. Each weapon has a picture, information about its design and specifications. How Stuff Works : Weapons Site provided by the HowStuffWorks media company which gives explanations on how things work, links to other relevant sites, and provides a forum for discussion of topics. This site is devoted to weapons and covers subjects such as Apache helicopters, fighter aircraft, body armour, missiles and bombs, grenades, guns, camouflage, and missile defence systems. How to do Business With the Norwegian Armed Forces This document is available on-line as well as in hard copy and is regularly updated. It is intended for use by both Norwegian and foreign suppliers and industry who wish to win or already have contracts with the Norwegian military. It deals with all aspects of procurement from local office supplies to multi-million dollar contracts for weapons systems. Procurement policy, organisation, procedures and regulations are laid out in the document which has links to the Norwegian government and Ministry of Defence homepages. Iraq Weapons Inspection Database This is a searchable database providing a record of weapons inspections carried out by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Iraq between November 2002 and March 2003. The database is compiled by an independent research organisation (VERTIC) who are concerned with the verification and monitoring of international agreements. The database can be browsed alphabetically by site inspected and the records provide details of the type of facility, region, proprietor, date of inspection, type of inspection team and number of inspectors. The site also provides background information to the weapons inspections, a guide to how the database was compiled and links to related VERTIC publications which can be freely downloaded on the site. Kit : UK Online This site provides information on equipment currently in use with the British Army. The site is divided into equipment, aircraft, armoured vehicles, artillery and air defence, BOWMAN, electronic battlefield, engineer equipment, individual equipment, landing craft and assault boats, logistics vehicles, NBC defence equipment, and small arms and support weapons. It provides brief information and specifications of the equipment and images. It is also possible to link to a website which provides 360 degree images of vehicles used by the British Army and their interiors. Libya Special Weapons: Federation of American Scientists This site on Libya weapons is maintained by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). It provides access to brief information on Libya's weapons of mass destruction (chemical, biological and nuclear) capability and programmes. It includes statements relating to the December 2003 decision by Colonel Gadafi to dismantle the programme. Links are provided to related sites. Maritime Index Maritime-Index is a database of maritime systems manufacturers aimed at professionals in the civil and military communities. It allows searching or browsing of the directory by product/service, name or country. The products and services include marine equipment and systems, weapons and munitions, information technology, marine platforms, personnel systems, communications and medical. The site also provides access to articles, press releases, company and government news, details on exhibitions and conferences and a job centre. The site is also available in Spanish and Arabic.
no title available no description supplied Military Technical Academy The Romanian Military Technical Academy trains engineer officers in technical specialties such as armament, missiles, aircraft, armour, electronics, computer systems, engineering and geodetics. This site provides information about the Academy and its educational process, events and admissions. Links are also provided to other Romanian resources and related sites. The site is also available in Romanian and French. Military.com Designed for America's military community, this site aims to meet the needs of military consumers. It is a joint service site and covers travel, careers, reunions, finance and merchandise, as well as military history, military equipment, military news and military operations. There are areas tailored specifically to members of the army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, veterans and spouses which you have to register to use, but subscriptions are free. Ministry of Defence Finland This is a comprehensive web site giving information on all aspects of the Ministry of Defence in Finland. The subject areas are divided into an overview, topical (latest news), total defence (national security strategy), defence policy, resources - which includes finances, procurement and infrastructure, legislation and research, and publications which covers the Finnish defence budget and defence contracts bulletin. National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Formed by a merger between the American Defense Preparedness Association and the National Security Industrial Association, the NDIA is a non-profit international association based in Arlington, VA. Their mission is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas between government and industry, focusing on; business and technical aspects of the relationship, government policies on acquisitions, research and development, logistics support and procurement. The Association has four affiliates; Association for Enterprise Integration, National Training Systems Association, Precision Strike Association and Women in Defense. The site provides details on the company, meetings and events, committees and divisions, membership and government policy. There is also access to the journal National Defense, a media room, links to other organisations, and a list of publications. National Defense Magazine Produced by the National Defense Industrial Association, this magazine focuses on issues concerning the US industrial base and technological advancement in weapon systems, industry sectors, and acquisition policy. This site provides the full text of the magazine and back issues to January 1999. North Korea Special Weapons Guide Provided by the Federation of American Scientists, this is a comprehensive guide to North Korea's weapons of mass destruction. There is information and specifications on its ballistic missiles; nuclear, biological and chemical weapons programmes; details and locations of special weapons facilities; military doctrine and defence policy of the DPRK; and details of the organisation of special weapons agencies. There are also links to the sources and resources that the information within the web site came from. Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century Provided by the Federation of American Scientists, this web site contains information and resources on nuclear weapons and related subjects including; radiological weapons or dirty bombs; next generation nuclear weapons and bunker busters; nuclear non proliferation and verification; nuclear missions and forces; and nuclear testing. There are also links to full text documents which look at Bush administration nuclear policy; a nuclear weapons effects calculator and a tutorial on the role of gas centrifuges in proliferation. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd Rafael, Advanced Defense Systems Ltd undertakes research, development and production of defence systems for air, land, sea and space applications in co-operation with the Israeli Defence Forces and other armed forces. They also develop commercial applications and are involved with technology transfer. The site provides details of products and capabilities, news and events. Rongstad's Worldwide Military Pages This site provides links to a wide range of military sites. These links are grouped into subject areas, which include war and the history of war, the art of war, battles, military news, military books, information warfare, civilian internment, Iraq War, blogs, military web rings, the United States and weapons. Signature Technology Laboratory (STL) This is part of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)and specialises in computer modelling and simulation capabilities in multi-spectral signature control, mainly for the field of aircraft and weapons systems designs. The laboratory carries out research which serves the Department of Defense, but also which is applicable to commercial and medical areas amongst others. The major areas of research are listed on the web site, and within those details of current research and projects. The main research groups are as follows:- electromagnetic materials and structures; electromagnetic apertures and scattering; optical and infrared physics and phenomenology; secure information systems. SMi Conferences : Defence Events This site provides a list of defence-related conferences and briefings held by the business and information group SMi. The conferences, for which you can register on-line are aimed at military personnel, procurement executives, and government officials. The topics of the conferences are varied and include IT, missile and weapon technology, procurement, logistics and support and training and simulation. Proceedings of past conferences can also be bought on-line. Special Operations Weapons Focus The site contains a wide range of information and links to other sites concerned with sniper rifles, handguns/pistols, combat shotguns, grenade launchers, light and medium machine guns, and assault weapons, SMGs and carbines. Systems Concepts for Integrated Air Defense of Multinational Mobile Crisis Reaction Forces Research and Technology Organization Meeting Proceedings, RTO-MP-063, 22-24 May 2000, Valencia Spain. It contains proceedings from the Systems Concepts for Integrated Air Defence of Multinational Mobile Crisis Reaction Forces Symposium sponsored by the RTO Systems Concepts and Integration (SCI) Panel. Subjects covered include sensors, sensor fusion, information processing, system architecture, man-machine interfaces, weapon systems, battlefield management and interoperability of systems design. The Verification Research, Training and Information Centre VERTIC is a London based independent research organisation established in 1986. VERTIC's work is concerned with the verification and monitoring of international agreements and the site gives details of research projects taking place in the areas of arms control and disarmament, peace agreements and the environment. Some of VERTIC's publications can be viewed online in PDF format including copies of the annual Verification Yearbook and the bi-monthly newsletter, Trust and Verify. Other reports are freely available online and cover topics such as a guide to verifying environmental agreements, national laws enforcing the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and a handbook on verification and compliance. There are also databases of national legislation implementing the BWC and Iraqi weapons inspections. The Weapons Mix Problem : A Math Model to Quantify the Effects of Internetting of Fires to the Objective Force This technical report (TR-170-A) was published by The RAND Corporation in 2005 and was written by Christopher Pernin and Louis R. Moore. For the Army’s future force, what is the appropriate mix of weapons to provide a given outcome, and how might these weapons be employed? This research offers some initial observations into the internetting of fires process, “the ability to engage a particular target using any number of potential firers who are able to engage due to being on the network which provides targeting information,” along with a foundation for understanding its relationship to combat outcome. [Taken from abstract]. This is a PDF file, so Adobe Acrobat software will be required in order to read it. Trinity Atomic Web Site This site gives a history of nuclear weapons, through historical archives (documents, photos and video). A large body of US Government information was used to create the site. Information is available about the Trinity atomic tests, Hiroshima, Nagasaki and nuclear weapon physics & technology. Details are also given on the effects of nuclear weapons and nuclear war, atmospheric testing, civil defence and criticality & radiation accidents. There is a gallery of test photos and Los Alamos National Laboratory Publications On-line. Links are also available to other related onlne sources, plus an annotated bibliography. UBIQUE: Artillery Links UBIQUE is the artillery worldwide links page, which hopes to bring together gunners from around the globe. This site provides news, a history of artillery, a guestbook and general information about artillery. Links are provided to US, Canadian and worldwide artillery units. United States Weapon Systems Provided by the Federation of American Scientists and part of the military analysis network, this site contains detailed information on United States weapon systems, providing specifications and links to further information. It includes smart weapons, dumb bombs, missiles, nuclear systems, and space, aircraft, land and ship systems. There is also a section for systems around the world and links to further related sites. WorldSecurity-index.com Provides a database of manufacturers, products and services related to defence and security. Product categories include; security, law enforcement and counter-terrorism, personnel systems and equipment, technology, medical, aircraft, and sub-systems and equipment. The database is searchable by company, country or product. |
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