With its armed forces undergoing something of a renaissance, Iraq has, since the toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime, inched towards something resembling normality. Corruption allegations and political machinations have, however, threatened to disrupt such progress.

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More commonly used to detect early-stage breast cancer, ultra-wideband microwave radar has emerged as the technology of choice in the battle to detect IEDs. Julian Turner finds out how this technique, already capable of differentiating between malignant and benign tumours in human tissue, could one day pinpoint roadside bombs.

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In this issue: The European Defence Agency’s conflict-ready interoperability, a new technology for operating multiple systems with one hand, cutting-edge research on power conservation for unmanned systems, why the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship has come under criticism, plus more.

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Aeros has completed construction of a prototype cargo airship for the US military that could deliver heavy loads to regions inaccessible by traditional winged logistics aircraft. As the Aeroscraft begins a series of tests, Berenice Baker investigates its design and capabilities.

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"Hyper-realistic" training takes military learning out of the classroom and on to the battlefield using actors, Hollywood-style explosions and combat wound effects. Two experts in reality-based training discuss its benefits and how it fits into the broader training landscape.

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F-INSAS aims to put the Indian Army at the forefront of soldier technology, but precious little is currently known about it. Chris Lo tries to separate fact from rumour to build an accurate picture of India’s ambitious future soldier programme.

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In 2014, the bulk of US and NATO security forces will withdraw from Afghanistan, leaving their Afghan counterparts in charge not only of security, but also of logistics. Elly Earls meets Major General Mark Brown of US CENTCOM to find out if Afghan security personnel are ready.

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With joint military operations de rigueur, it is crucial for coalition forces to have secure interoperable communications infrastructure in place, notably software defined radio. Mark Brierley speaks to Philippe Margot of the European Secure Software Defined Radio programme to find out how six European partners are making this a reality.

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The global body armour and personal protection market is forecast to show positive growth over the period 2012–22, according to the latest research by Strategic Defence Intelligence.

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In today’s combat situations, staying connected is crucial. Colonel (retired) Buddy Carman, recently TRADOC capability manager at Brigade Combat Team Mission Command, explains how the power of information through network-enabled tactical formations should be used to improve survivability and battle-effectiveness.

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