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- Sep 2013, Vol. 15, No. 3

Simulation in the US Army: The Roots and Branches of Virtual Environments for Planning and Training
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013In embracing simulation and the underlying technologies for both training and planning, the United States Department of Defense reflects important trends that are present in militaries across the globe. Arthur I Cyr, Director, Clausen Center for World Business at Carthage College in Wisconsin, traces the origins of recent initiatives and outlines the direction in which the industry is heading
Military Personnel, Technology
Simulation in Weapons Development
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Technological advances are making computer simulations a credible alternative to costly field exercises and live firings – and in some cases they are preferred. With ever more realism and likeness to the battlespace, technology is replacing traditional modelling, validation and training techniques, particularly for guided weapons. Ben Toomer takes a closer look
Technology
Games Armies Play
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Dr Jeffrey Peter Bradford looks into the importance of simulation and training, and the difference between these two critical military activities
Land Forces, Military Personnel
The Challenges and Opportunities in Developing an Indian Ballistic Missile Defence System
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013China’s aspirations for global power status and its military modernisation programme, as well as other regional strategic alliances have given India’s missile defence programme greater credence. Patel reviews India’s nuclear capabilities
Global Security Issues
Joint Strike Fighter Synthetic Training
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Joint Strike Fighter will be a step change for combat aircraft training, not only will most forces operating the aircraft move to a 50-50 live/synthetic training mix but the synthetic training may prove to be more beneficial in some cases than live flying. Elizabeth Quintana investigates synthetic training for the JSF fifth-generation aircraft programme
Aerospace, Military Personnel, UK Defence
Innovation and Budget Efficiency: Virtual at Sea Training for the Future
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Captain George Galdorisi, US Navy (retired), Amanda George, Dr Stephanie Hszieh and Darren Powell assess the need to innovate during a time of depressed budgets and highlight some of the impressive cost savings that can be gained from extensive use of simulation
Maritime Forces, Military Personnel, UK Defence
Getting the Most out of Open Innovation: The Challenge for Defence
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Dr Andrew James, Senior Lecturer in Science and Technology Policy and Management at Manchester Business School argues that the traditional closed model of defence innovation is broken and a new era of open innovation beckons, placing a strong emphasis on a closer relationship between government, industry, universities and non-traditional sources of research and technology
Defence Management, Defence Policy, Technology, UK Defence
Anglo/French Joint Training: Developing the Combined Joint Expeditionary Force
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013This December marks the 15th anniversary of the St Malo Joint Declaration on European Defence signed by Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac in 1998. This major step towards a European capability to act militarily if need be without US military support has started to take on a tangible combat identity – the Combined Joint Expeditionary Force. Simon Michell takes a closer look at the recent CJEF training
UK Defence
Bringing C4ISTAR into the Maritime Environment
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Babcock Integrated Systems and Support Group Director, Charles John, looks at the often unrecognised challenges involved in bringing C4ISTAR systems into service in the maritime environment, and the holistic approach needed to meet these challenges successfully
Information, Maritime Forces, UK Defence
Who Dares Wins
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013The Type 45 Daring-class destroyer programme has certainly been controversial. But, as it approaches fruition, HMS Daring and her sisters are already making a significant impact on the new Royal Navy, as BBC World Affairs Correspondent Nick Childs reports
Maritime Forces, UK Defence
Renewing UK Carrier Strike Capability
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Simon Michell highlights some of the key attributes of the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class of aircraft carrier, which is well on the way to completion, with blocks already in the water
Maritime Forces, UK Defence
Digitising the Battlefield: Delivering Future Communications Systems
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Robert Baxter explains the complexity of delivering the vital Communications Informations Systems capability, elaborating on why an evolutionary approach is essential and warning that the delivery is as important as what is delivered
Information, UK Defence
Combat Vehicles – Less is More: Assessing the New Armoured Infantry
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013William F Owen examines the Army 2020 concept and suggests that the introduction of a less costly fleet of combat vehicles might enable the armoured infantry of the future to train more effectively and therefore enhance its performance on the battlefield
Land Forces, UK Defence
Land Logistics: Maintaining Credibility after Afghanistan
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Nick Burton from PA Consulting Group explains how logistics credibility can be maintained after the Afghanistan drawdown
Land Forces, UK Defence
The Market for the Next Generation of Armoured Vehicles
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013A series of impending decisions in international competitions for new armoured vehicles – notably infantry fighting vehicles – will show to what extent combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan has influenced defence ministries and vehicle designers. Alan Dron explains
Land Forces, UK Defence
Europe’s Game Changer
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013The MBDA Meteor missile is a game-changing system that is on the verge of entering service. Robert Hewson reviews the weapon’s capabilities and examines its export potential
Aerospace, Technology
New Markets for UAVs
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Christina Mackenzie asks whether the growing requirement for border security and policing that exists in Africa and Asia will lead to a new market for unmanned aerial vehicles
Aerospace
Competition for Combat Helicopters
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013The military rotary-wing market is currently dominated by AgustaWestland, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Eurocopter, Russian Helicopters JSC and Sikorsky. In spite of defence cuts, the original equipment manufacturers are continuing to bring out innovative designs and upgrades, albeit on a reduced level. Ian Vincent Frain takes a look at the combat helicopter sector
Aerospace
Combat-Proven Aircraft
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Martin Temperley reviews the current fourth-generation fast-jet fighter aircraft market to see whether it has peaked or whether opportunities still remain for some manufacturers
Aerospace
“It’s the Economy, Stupid!”
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Dr John Louth, Senior Research Fellow and Director, Defence, Industries and Society at RUSI, argues that despite the defence industry’s seemingly small size it remains a strategic asset that should be protected for more than just reasons of national defence
Defence Management, UK Defence
Anglo-French Defence Cooperation in the Age of Austerity
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Peter D Antill, Pete Ito and Steve Robinson from the Centre for Defence Acquisition, Cranfield University, examine the growing Anglo-French defence collaboration and suggest that its success is important not just for Europe but also for the United States
UK Defence
The Current and Future Roles of the UK Armed Forces
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013The United Kingdom’s armed forces are in the grip of yet another major reorganisation to create a coherent force that is able to defend the national interest and address threats worldwide. Simon Michell assesses these threats and looks at current and future conflicts
Land Forces, Military Personnel, UK Defence
UK Operational Capacity
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Simon Michell takes a look at the Future Force 2020 and explains how it will be organised to counter future threats across a diverse range of scenarios
Land Forces, Military Personnel, UK Defence

The UK’s Next Class of Ballistic Submarines
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Simon Michell contends that if the United Kingdom is to have a credible and assured nuclear deterrent based on the submarine-launched Trident missile, then four boats are required, not three
Defence Policy, UK Defence
Prompting Discussion in the Defence and Security Industries
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013Michael Clarke
A foreword to a special edition of RDS by the Director General of RUSI
Equipment and Acquisitions, Defence Management, Defence Policy, UK Defence
A Volatile and Dangerous World
RUSI Defence Systems, September 2013The world is becoming less stable and more unpredictable, with threats emerging seemingly out of the blue. Robert Fox highlights some of the geopolitical conditions that will have to be addressed if the world is to continue to prosper in relative security
International Institutions
Iran in the South Caucasus: Adjustment and Evolution
Rose Roth, language and youth
The Politics of UK Accession to Pacific Free Trade Club