Force Protection
The Future of Warfare Military Requirements and Land Forces
February 27 by Christopher DauerAs tactical armored vehicles become increasingly vulnerable to detection and interception due to evolving surveillance technologies, developing effective counter-technologies has become an urgent mi...
Developing and Testing Advanced Materials for Armor Applications
February 17 by Christopher DauerIDGA speaks with Colonel (ret) Jack Stiglich Ph.D, President of Advanced Materials Associates. Colonel Stiglich answers the questions: How are new technologies informing the testing and analysis of...
Developing Energy Absorbing Composites to Counter High Velocity Impact
January 16 by Christopher DauerIDGA: How can aspects of velocity be defeated? KN: If you look at the dynamic equation of motion and equilibrium, you will see that damping is the most important factor in order to defeat the vel...
Armor Procurement and Performance Considerations for MTVR/LVSR
January 04 by Christopher DauerThroughout the development, production, and fielding cycles of all military vehicles, a balance is continually sought between safety and survivability concerns, and what capabilities and functionali...
Training Provided by C-IED Fusion Center Counters Global IED Threat
December 21 by Christopher DauerWhile the casualties inflicted by IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan have understandably garnered the most public attention due to their volume and severity, other global regions—particularly in the...
The Ballistic Missile Threat from State and Non-State Actors
December 09 by Christopher DauerIDGA speaks with Mr. Jeff Kueter, President of the George C. Marshall Institute in Washington, DC, about the global ballistic missile threat. Both state and non-state actors pose a grave threat to...
The Vital Need for an Integrated Missile Defense System
December 05 by Christopher Dauer@DefenseInsider discusses the need for continued ballistic missile defense spending and the importance of an integrated missile defense system with Mr. Riki Ellison, chairman and founder of the Miss...
Naval Research Laboratory Driving Advances in Military Body Armor
November 30 by Christopher DauerFaced with the vital task of strengthening and improving the body armor of the Navy and Marine Corp., the Naval Research Laboratory is engaged in an ongoing effort to provide maximum protection to t...
Canada's Force Protection and Offensive Operations
November 21 by IDGA EditorComments provided by BGen J.B. Bruce Ploughman, Chief of Staff, Canadian Expeditionary Force Command, Canada National Defence. Can you highlight some of the main uses of UAS in the Afghan theater...
Military Vehicles Must Balance Weight, Protection Considerations
November 11 by Christopher DauerOne of the most daunting—yet vital—ongoing challenges within the military vehicle space is how to adequately balance increased protection with reduced weight. One area where the searc...
SOCAFRICA: Meeting African Problems with African Solutions
October 30 by IDGA EditorWithin 54 countries of Africa, the Department of Defense (DoD) has devoted a Combatant Command, AFRICOM, to work with other elements of the U.S. government and others to achieve a more stable enviro...
Precision Mortars Are On The Way
August 17 by IDGA EditorThe U.S. Army is beginning to field smart mortar rounds in Afghanistan, giving infantry commanders the ability to fire at targets with greater precision and from closer ranges. New 120-mm, GPS-guide...