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High Tech Warriors
The German infantry will get the most high-standing, modern and most comprehensive clothing, protection and carrying system as well as command and communication capabilities and improved weaponry. "Gladius” represents a milestone for the troops in the area of protection, command capability and efficiency in operations.Guided Missiles for Multiple Rocket Launchers
With the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) a high precision engagement of targets at a distance of up to 70 kilometres will become possible for the first time.The Battle of Nations of Leipzig
The Battle of Nations at the gates of Leipzig in autumn 1813 constituted the climax of the liberation wars against Napoleon. Between the 16th and 19th October, the coalition forces of Austria, Prussia, Russia and Sweden, which outnumbered the French army, defeated the latter decisively, thereby ending Napoleon’s supremacy in Europe.The "Trachenberg Plan”
From 1813 to 1815 our ancestors waged the deciding campaign against Napoleon that brought about a restructuring of Europe. Trying to overcome their nationalism European states joined forces with the common aim to end Napoleon’s supremacy.Commentary: The Austrian Armed Forces: Waiting for … what?
Napoleon: Genius - Military Commander - Emperor (Part II)
The second part of the contribution on the person Napoleon Bonarparte deals with Napoleon as a soldier, prudent planner, strategist and politician.The Musée de l’Armée: In Remembrance of "la Grande Nation”
The Musée de l’Armée in Paris may be rightly called one of the biggest and most significant military museums of Europe or even worldwide. It is housed in the historically and architecturally most interesting Hôtel National des Invalides.Psychology: Emergency Response Psychology in the Austrian Armed Forces
"The Most Hideous Thing an Eye May Ever See”
The contribution explores the medical care of soldiers wounded in the Battle of Nations of Leipzig and their treatment in the Napoleonic Wars.Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (1771 - 1820)
The defeater of Napoleon in the Battle of Nations of Leipzig also faught as an officer in the Austrian Army against the Ottoman Empire and acted as a diplomat at both the court of the Russian Tsar in St. Petersburg and that of Napoleon in Paris.Simulation
Each of the combat training centres subordinated to the "Ausbildungszentrum Heer” of the Swiss Army has a new simulation system. With these systems on-going simulation exercises can be processed in real time.
Task Verbs III
This article is the third part of the series introducing NATO Task Verbs and explaining their implementation in the Austrian Armed Forces (AAF).Islam
For over 100 years Islam has been a recognised denomination in Austria. Numerous Muslim soldiers already served in the Austro-Hungarian Army. Today, they are still an integral part of the Austrian Armed Forces.