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Soft kill is one of the most powerful, effective, yet underestimated techniques. During naval engagements, most of successful defeats for incoming anti-ship missiles were due to Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) and Decoy Launchers (DL), i.e. soft-kill, rather than to kinetic hard-kill effectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article explores the utilization of the electronic spectrum for military applications. It states that the al Qaeda and the Taliban have utilized the electronic magnetic (EM) spectrum to detonate improvised explosive devices (IEDs) using mobile phones, pagers and burglar alarms. It highlights the Operation "Diesel" by the British Royal Marines which initiated an assault on the narcotics industry of the Taliban with the aid of U.S. electronic support.

The article presents several observations from the National Training Center (NTC) in the U.S. It mentions that there is no tool capable in defeating the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). It also observed that there is no amount of armor plating or distribution of electronic countermeasure (ECM) devices which guarantee the safety of the soldiers. According to the author, the observations confirm that successful units take a proactive, broad-based approach to defeat IED defeat threat.

The article offers information on new technologies to locate and destroy mines at sea and new platforms and systems to hunt mines. It informs about developments in mine warfare in sensing, networking, neutralising, and deploying Mine Countermeasures (MCM) technologies, each offering both promise and challenges. Information on methods of approaching the mines target is also offered.

The article discusses the evolution of self-protection systems in military helicopters that aim to provide attack capability in low-altitude airspace. Self-protection systems for helicopters such as laser, infrared. and radar warning system as well as and electronic support measures and countermeasures are also discussed. Topics include self-protection sensors, military technological innovation, and self-protection system installed in Kamov KA-52 and Caesar helicopters.

In this article, the author discusses the radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs). Working of an RCIED includes transmission of a radio signal to a receiver within the improvised explosive device (IED). According to him, deployment of radio-frequency jammers as electronic countermeasures (ECM) to RCIEDs can protect convoy missions, high-profile buildings and border crossing checkpoints. INSETS: Ensuring Both Optimum Protection and Efficient Planning of Furthe;The Devastating EFP.

The article reports on the successful test of the EL T572 Directional InfraRed CounterMeasures (DIRCM) developed by Elettronica Group and Elbit Systems-Optics-ELOP Ltd. in Germany that jams threats including heat seaking anti-aircraft defence weapons (MANPADS).

Presents trends and developments affecting the defense industry. Creation of a maintenance center for EC120 and EC130 helicopters in joint-venture of Heli Invest and Eurocopter Customer Support; Decision of the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command to award a defense contract for the supply of 106 ATACMS Block IA Quick Reaction Unitary missiles; Modification of the C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft with the integration of the Northrop Grumman Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure defensive system.

The article discusses the publication of "Security Engineering" by Professor Ross J. Anderson which provides information about the electronic support measures (ESM). Topics mention including the definition of Electronic Warfare (EW), communications intelligence (COMINT) which focuses on the collection of electromagnetic intelligence and location of ESM.

The article offers information on the active protection hard kill system for light, medium and heavy armoured vehicles known TROPHY LV from Israeli-based military technology provider Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.

The article offers information related to the history and future aspects of electronic warfare (EW) systems. It discusses the characteristics of EW systems currently under development. It mentions that the modern EW systems are user programmable with modular and flexible architecture. It further discusses the versatility of the systems.

The article focuses on mine countermeasures (MCM) of U.S. Navy in very shallow water (VSW) and surf zone (SZ). It says that small unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) can be used in detecting mine-like object in shallow water while strew sensors are considered an effective tool to detect mines. Moreover, the use of fuel-air explosives have worked effectively in simulating the mine's signature.

The article focuses on Thales Air Defence Ltd., a Belfast, Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of air defence missiles, which is the main contractor of very short range air defence systems in Great Britain. It informs that Thales' line of EO Countermeasures has not taken off and a navalised version was shown at the trade show Euronaval 2012. Thales has been providing air defence systems for customers worldwide.

Reports on Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems' contract to manufacture the EuroDASS Electronic Warfare suite. Value of the contract; Capability of EuroDASS to enhance aircraft survivability; Self-defense sensors and countermeasures to be provided to the aircraft.