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New doctrine puts pressure on air defence; to achieve its objective of fighting wars without...

By Walters, Brian
Publication: Armada International
Date: Friday, February 1 2002

That is not to say that all future warfare will be fought by other countries in this way, but it does suggest that increased pressure will be placed upon armoured units to mount an effective defence against air attack. Thus turreted air defence has become a priority in simulation and training. It is indeed one to which several companies have developed solutions, among them the Raydon Corporation, which was awarded a $2.3 million US Army contract last year to build fifteen Linebacker trainers.

Based on the M2A2 Bradley but mounting a turreted Stinger and 25 mm chain gun,

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