Land Warfare Intl.

Shephard’s new Land Warfare International is the only global magazine dedicated to all elements of land warfare. The new publication, which is distributed to a hand-picked audience of military and industry leaders, covers all aspects of the land battle.

LWI draws on the expertise of the Shephard Group’s experienced staff of defence writers that span the globe. The editorial effort is being led by the new editor, Ian Kemp, who has more than 25 years of experience in the land warfare environment.

The bi-monthly publication supplies readers with all the latest news analysis and keeps them up to date with the technologies and programmes that they need to know about.

The magazine is supplemented by a daily news feed www.landwarfareintl.com bringing live coverage from major exhibitions and events as well as all the latest company information.

For further information please contact Paul Barrett, Commercial Manager - Land and Support, on pb@shephard.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1753 727005

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3 Editorial comment

Ready for launch

4 News analysis

• TMV launches new range of multipurpose vehicles
• French Army receives first Aravis vehicle

6 A change of strategy

The US Army intends to pull through technology from its cancelled Future Combat Systems effort into the new Ground Combat Vehicle programme, reports Scott R Gourley.

12 Brazil boosts armoured capability

The Brazilian Army is acquiring refurbished main battle tanks and new wheeled AFVs as part of a major modernisation effort, reports Christopher F Foss.

14 Indirect fire

BAE Systems unveiled its upgraded M109A6 PIM at its York, PA, facilities on 20 January. Scott R Gourley looks at ongoing efforts to upgrade the US Army’s cannon artillery.

16 Bring up the guns

The Indian Army’s long-running artillery modernisation effort could take a major step forward with the acquisition of the M777, discovers Rahul Bedi.

18 PLA parades latest AFVs

In recent years, China has made rapid advances in the design and production of tracked and wheeled armoured fighting vehicles. Christopher F Foss reviews current developments.

24 Textron’s ASV family on a roll

Textron believes the operational success of its M1117 Armored Security Vehicle will expand its employment by the US Army. Ian Kemp reports.

27 Keeping the crew informed

Vehicle intercom systems are becoming both more capable and easier to use, Adam Baddeley discovers.

30 US Army confirms FMTV choice

Scott R Gourley and Ian Kemp report on the GAO’s decision to uphold the FMTV ‘re-buy’ protests.

32 Dressing for the right theatre

Scott R Gourley looks at current US Army efforts to field enhanced soldier camouflage uniforms in Afghanistan.

34 UK picks new Afghan pattern

The British Army is introducing a camouflage uniform better suited to conditions in Afghanistan than its current clothing, Ian Kemp reports.

35 New guns for the marines

Scott R Gourley reports from Las Vegas on the USMC’s search for a new infantry rifle. Additional reporting by Ian Kemp.

37 Sharpshooter boosts British firepower

The British Army is buying a new 7.62 mm rifle to bridge the gap between its 5.56 mm weapons and sniper rifles, writes Ian Kemp.

39 Magazines, mortars and motorbikes

Scott R Gourley rounds up some of the innovations on display at Marine West 2010.

44 Parting Shot: preparing for the fight

Maj Gen David D Halverson, commanding general, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, OK, explains to Scott R Gourley the priorities for modernising the US Army’s field artillery.

Front cover: A US Army soldier provides ground guidance for an M2 Bradley fighting vehicle at Fort Irwin, CA, during a training rotation before deploying to Iraq. (Photo: US Army)