Disruptive Technologies: Achieving the Asymmetric Edge on the Battlefield (WSTIAC Quarterly. Volume 7, Number 4, December 31, 2007)

Abstract

This issue of the WSTIAC Quarterly features the following article: "Disruptive Technologies for Weapon Systems: Achieving the Asymmetric Edge on the Battlefield," by John C. Keefe, a senior engineer with Alion Science and Technology. Also included are the following recent news items related to weapon systems technology: "Reaper Drops First Precision-Guided Bomb, Protects Forces," by Staff Sgt. Trevor Tiernan; "Unit Receives Task Force Marne's First MRAPS," by Sgt. Michael Connors; "The Truth about the Osprey," by Col. Glenn Walters; "Successful Missile Defense Intercept Test Takes Place Near Hawaii," by the Missile Defense Agency; and "Mine Countermeasures Exercise Sweeps Persian Gulf," by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Craig Strawser. The issue also includes a calendar of upcoming conferences and courses and an introduction to the WSTIAC 10 from the Director, Mark Rider. Details about several training courses sponsored by WSTIAC also are included in this issue.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 2007
Accession Number
ADA521026

Entities

People

  • Glenn Walters
  • John C. Keefe
  • Michael K. Connors
  • Trevor Tiernan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Asymmetric Warfare
  • Bombs
  • Detection
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Disruptive Technology
  • Guided Bombs
  • Military Science
  • Munitions
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Systems Engineering
  • Target Recognition
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Military History
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.