As a closing note of caution, we must not allow our pursuit of better night and adverse weather capabilities to be slowed as we begin to field new weapons and improved subsystems. We must not be lulled into a false sense of security because our potential adversaries continue to aggressively pursue improvements in their capabilities. Therefore, we must do likewise, or else we may be forced to fight under conditions of the enemy's choosing and if we grant him the opportunity. If we cannot operate under certain 30nditions, we can be certain that it will be during those sanctuary conditions that he will choose to attack. It is imperative that we not permit that to happen. The U.S. Air Force is pursuing an aggressive program in both night and adverse weather weapons and avionics to see that it does not happen. I would like to close by encouraging all of you to promote a vigorous dialog on the problems and potential solutions for enhancing NATO's capability to fight in all conditions of combat and all conditions of weather. It is through conferences and symposia such as this one that we can identify areas and formulate ideas for continued improvements as a result of focusing attention on our common requirements. The program committee should be congratulated on the excellent variety of papers selected for this symposium. They will highlight in more detail the weapons and technological areas.
Impact of advanced avionics and munitions technology on ground attack weapons systems in night and adverse weather conditions
Auswirkungen der modernen Avionik und der Munitionstechnik auf die bei Nacht und Allwetterbedingungen eingesetzten Bodenziel-Bekaempfungssysteme
1981
4 Seiten, 2 Bilder
Conference paper
English
Rotorcraft avionics tailored for adverse conditions
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