Developed by the US Army, the malaria preventative and treatment mefloquine, trade name Lariam, can cause strong psychotic reactions and has been implicated in several military incidents, including the Fort Bragg murder-suicides of 2002. Consulting physician epidemiologist Dr Remington Nevin was motivated by personal experience to research the effects of the drug and call for a comprehensive ban.

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Body armour for infantry soldiers has become so specialised, purpose-designed protection is available for seemingly every individual body part, using the very latest modern materials to ensure they meet the most stringent military specifications. We look at how some of the best new innovations could safely dress a future infantry soldier from head to toe.

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In this issue: The Putin effect on land defence modernisation in Eastern Europe, the rise and fall of the Humvee, BAE’s new soldier power system, the first fully robotic remote weapon station for utility helicopters, the US Navy’s Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System takes off, and more

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Ukraine and pro-Russia rebels agreed to a long-term ceasefire, the US House of Representatives approved a bill to arm Syrian rebels and GD received a £3.5bn contract to supply Scout Specialist Vehicles to the UK Army. Army-technology.com wraps up the key headlines from September.

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Recent geopolitical events triggered by Russia have led many European countries to think again about their military capabilities - that's particularly true for those in Eastern Europe which were once allied to Russia through the Warsaw Pact. Now, as members of NATO, countries such as Latvia, Lithuania and Poland are modernising their land forces to respond to this threat. But can they afford it and is it enough?

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In this special issue: The US Army's troubled armoured vehicle programmes, virtual reality tools for military vehicle design, the benefits of hybrid electric engines, vintage tank restoration with Wargaming and more

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For nearly 30 years the Humvee has been the workhorse of militaries across the globe. It has achieved iconic status and is now one of the most recognisable vehicles on the planet. But after criticisms that it can no longer protect troops in combat, the US Army is planning to replace it. Is this the end of the Humvee’s story, or is there more to come for this symbol of US military might?

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Boeing sits atop the pinnacle, as the highest earning aerospace and defence contractor in 2014, followed by other industry behemoths such as Airbus Group and Lockheed Martin. Army-technology.com lists the top 10 aerospace and defence companies based on revenue earned in the first half of 2014.

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Unveiled this year, BAE Systems’ new Broadsword product promises to reduce loads and revolutionise how soldiers are powered on the frontline using smart fabrics, data management and centralised battery packs. But with numerous future soldier system programmes failing to deliver innovation on the frontline, and soldiers now carrying more than ever, what will make BAE Systems’ offering different?

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Early Tuesday morning, US military commanders briefed reporters at the Pentagon giving details about airstrikes carried out in Syria the night before. The director of operations for the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Lt. Gen. William Mayville revealed that stealth aircraft, cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft had all been used to strike Islamic State (IS) targets. But one aircraft was left off the list; the US Air Force’s most advanced spy drone.

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