（中央社記者姜遠珍漢城三日專電）南韓陸軍當局透露，今天上午八點五十五分左右，在漢城東北郊京畿道抱川地區陸軍某部隊的一項射擊訓練中，因反戰車火箭（PZF-III）走火，造成二等兵全成宰、一等兵金堯翰（皆譯音）兩人當場死亡，金南一上兵等十二人受傷。

南韓陸軍當局表示，據推測，此次事故是某部隊小隊長為了進行「小部隊集中訓練據點防禦射擊」時，肩射型反戰車火箭突然走火而造成，目前軍方調查單位正在調查肇事原因。

陸軍方面透露，當時射擊靶場上包括肇事部隊中隊長在內的八十二名隊員，正在為「小部隊集中據點防禦訓練」做準備，當時中隊隊員們正在射擊台後面的彈藥分配台做準備工作。

Israel Receives U.S. Strykers For Prototype Testing

By Barbara Opall-Rome, Tel Aviv

Three U.S.-built Stryker combat vehicles are due to arrive here Sept. 9 for extensive field testing, the results of which will determine whether Israel ends up purchasing hundreds of the light personnel carriers.

In interviews here, Israeli officials said the Strykers, built by Sterling Heights, Mich.-based General Dynamics Land Systems, would first undergo a series of tests to assess how the generic Stryker chassis operates in desert, mountainous and urban warfare conditions.

Toward the middle of 2005, the U.S.-built vehicles will be outfitted with locally developed armor and weapon stations geared toward possible Israeli-specific Stryker missions. Prototype testing of the locally enhanced Strykers is expected to continue through the end of 2005, and could include up to eight different variants of the Stryker, including a version for paratrooper insertion and special operations; an
engineering version to detect mines and explosive devices; an anti-tank combat
variant; and a version for medical and search-and-rescue operations.

Amos Yaron, director-general of Israels Ministry of Defense, said the Stryker technology demonstration program will allow Israeli decision-makers to determine how the U.S.-built Stryker can best meet Israeli military requirements. We anticipate tremendous benefits from this system, especially once it is equipped with Israeli systems and technologies, Yaron told DefenseNews.com.

Yaron, a retired major general who commanded several divisions in his former career, said the Stryker certainly has a place in many units of the IDF [Israel Defense Forces].

He added, however, that budget considerations will factor heavily in Israels ultimate decision to purchase the vehicles or not. It will be much easier to make budget decisions regarding Stryker after these [locally-built] systems are installed and proven.

In a critical mid-June meeting, the IDF General Staff decided to defer an estimated $200 million to $250 million multiyear budgetary commitment to the Stryker program for the purchase of hundreds of vehicles. Instead, the General Staff opted to fund only the Stryker technology demonstration program, which will continue through December 2005.

The General Staffs decision to defer Stryker procurement was a temporary setback for Maj. Gen. Yiftah Ron-Tal, commander of Israels Land Forces Command, who has hailed Israeli-upgraded versions of the Stryker as the keystone of his proposed multiyear Infantry Mobility modernization program.

美將升級111輛M1A2SEP“艾布拉姆斯”主戰坦克


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M1A2 SEP“艾布拉姆斯”最新改型主戰坦克

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美國美國陸軍坦克汽車與軍械司令部已宣佈，通用動力公司下屬的通用動力陸上系統公司獲得了一項價值2240萬美元的合同。該公司將修理和升級111輛 M1A2 SEP“艾布拉姆斯”主戰坦克。

這項工作預計將在俄亥俄州利馬的聯合系統製造中心進行，將於2005年7月30日之前完成。升級後的坦克將裝備美國陸軍第3裝甲騎兵團。

M1A2 SEP“艾布拉姆斯”主戰坦克是“艾布拉姆斯”主戰坦克的最新型和最先進的型號，裝備了二代熱成像系統、車長獨立熱成像儀、真彩平面顯示儀、數位化地形圖、熱控制系統和最新的數位化指揮、控制、通信裝備。在國際武器評估小組日前公佈的其對各國現役主戰坦克的最新排名中，透過對坦克機動性能、火控系統和防護水準等方面的綜合評估，M1A2 SEP“艾布拉姆斯”再次蟬聯了世界最強坦克的稱號。

M1A2 SEP(系統增強計劃)“艾布拉姆斯”主戰坦克是美軍二十一世紀軍力計劃陸軍數位戰場的核心。M1A2 SEP是M1A2的改進版本，在指令和控制系統，毀傷性能和可靠性上有了很大的改進。但在伊拉克戰場上，仍有一輛M1A2 SEP“艾布拉姆斯”主戰坦克在作戰時被不明爆炸物炸毀，坦克上的兩名士兵被炸死，一人受傷。不明爆炸物發出的巨大爆炸力將　近70噸重的M1A2 SEP掀翻。(偉江）

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日將轉移安保防衛重心加強西南諸島軍事部署

（中央社記者謝震南東京二十一日專電）日本將大幅轉移安保防衛重心。防衛廳已經確定一項方針，將在沖繩那霸的陸上自衛隊「第一混成團」編制內，新設一支約八百五十名兵員組成的「普通科」 (步兵)團，由此增強實力形成一支具有二千三百人規模的「旅團」。此外，防衛廳也將討論在沖繩宮古島部署陸自部隊的方案。

據此間媒體報導，為因應孤懸於本土邊陲的離島遭受入侵的威脅，防衛廳將全面轉變以前蘇聯為假想敵的「重北輕南」傳統防衛戰略，轉而重新加強對日本西南諸島的軍事部署。

在國際一片反恐作戰風潮和美軍全球兵力重整方興未艾之際，防衛廳為防範恐怖襲擊及游擊隊等「新威脅」，已經針對自衛隊的既有裝備及人員編制、部署展開調整。

至於此次的沖繩離島兵力增強部署方案，將被納入由防衛廳「防禦力應有狀態討論會議」（會議召集人為防衛廳長官石破茂）總結制定的最終報告之中。

這份最終報告將作為年底由政府制定的「新防衛大綱」的草案。根據大綱制定的「中期防禦力整備計畫」之中，也將包括重新部署的具體方案。

根據同一份最終報告指稱，陸自「第一混成群」（沖繩縣那霸市）和「第六高射特科 (防空炮兵)群」（沖繩縣東風平町）組成的「第一混成團」，將再增派「普通科」 (步兵)團，並擴大部隊編制升級為「旅團」（旅）。

儘管陸自「第一混成團」目前的實際兵員數不足編制員額的一千八百人，不過，改組之後的旅級兵力將一舉達到二千三百人的規模。此外，同一部隊武力還將配備四十輛駐伊陸自部隊使用的輕裝甲機動車等裝備，主要著眼於在增強部隊的機動性和打擊力。

特別值得注意的是，防衛廳將向目前呈現「空白」狀態的宮古島部署陸自部隊。在此之前，宮古島僅設置了航空自衛隊的雷達站。

Janes Defence Weekly
September 15, 2004
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Israel Looks Again At Stryker Acquisition

By Alon Ben-David, JDW Correspondent and Robin Hughes, JDW Deputy News Editor, Tel Aviv and London

The Israel Defence Force (IDF) is reconsidering the purchase of General Dynamics Land Systems Stryker 8 x 8 medium armoured vehicles and is scheduled to begin evaluating three vehicles that arrived in Israel on 7 September.

The General Staff rejected a proposal from IDF Ground Forces Command earlier this year to acquire the Stryker as its main infantry platform to replace its ageing and vulnerable M113 armoured personnel carrier (APC).

At the time, Ground Forces Commander Maj Gen Yiftah Ron-Tal recommended procuring an initial batch of 200 Strykers to equip two infantry brigades, noting that such a platform would be most suitable to help the IDF ground forces make the transition from tracked to wheeled platforms. Gen Ron-Tal argued that with additional armour, the Stryker could meet the IDFs requirements for protection and strategic mobility, enabling a quick response to any area of operations.

However, the prevailing opinion among the General Staff was that the Stryker was unsuitable for IDF needs, providing insufficient protection in the urban battlefield. A senior IDF official noted at the time: To make it suitable for the type of warfare we are experiencing, the Stryker would require considerable amounts of additional armour, making it heavier and less effective. Others claimed the Strykers performance in Iraq proved it to be inadequate for the IDF. Considering also the $400 million cost of the proposal, the General Staff decided not to include Stryker procurement in its workplan.

Notwithstanding that decision, IDF Chief of Staff Lt Gen Moshe Yaalon has approved an extended evaluation of the Stryker and has authorised Ground Forces Command to resubmit its proposal next year. The army is preparing a series of tests for the three Strykers, which will include installing Israeli weapon systems. The General Staff will be presented with the test results in early 2005.

Separately, the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed an order for the Zeev (Wolf) armoured personnel vehicle, designed by Rafael Armament Development Authority, to replace the IDFs M-462 Abir multipurpose tactical vehicle. The MoD has initially ordered 30 Zeevs, although a Rafael source told JDW that the company hopes the eventual order will amount to 110 vehicles, with a potential contract value of some $13.5 million. The Zeev is based on a commercial Ford F550 4 x 4 chassis and protected by
Rafaels light armour package. The vehicles will be fitted with an unspecified
7.62mm machine gun turret.

The initial batch will be supplied to the six infantry battalions that operate regularly in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. IDF units tested some Zeev prototypes recently and found them adequate, although this is the first attempt to use the F550 chassis for military purposes.

We selected the F550 [chassis] since it offers excessive loading capability and, being a commercial product, has a very attractive price, Israel Sharon, marketing director for Rafaels Armour Directorate, told JDW in March.

JDW understands that Israeli vehicle manufacturer Hatehof will build the initial batch of Zeevs, but the MoD has instructed Rafael to engage with US contractors to build future orders, allowing the MoD to finance it using US Foreign Military Financing funds.

The US Defense Security Co-operation Agency notified Congress on 7 September of a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Israel of the Dingo 2 4 x 4 All Protected Vehicle (APV).

Israel has requested 103 Dingo 2 APVs, testing, spare and repair parts, support equipment, contractor engineering and technical support and other related programme support elements. The estimated value of the sale is $99 million.

The Dingo APV was originally developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) as a private venture. The German Army is the first customer for the basic Dingo and has taken delivery of 147 first-generation Dingo 1 APVs based on a Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG Model U1550L 4 x 4 cross-country truck chassis fitted with an armoured body.

The Dingo 2 is based on the latest production Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG U5000 chassis with increased payload, which allows up to eight personnel to be carried. The body provides the occupants with a high level of protection from small-arms fire, shell splinters and anti-tank and anti-personnel mines.

The Dingo 2 is being marketed in two versions: one with a wheelbase of 3.25m and a payload of 3.5 tonnes and another with a 3.85m wheelbase and a three-tonne payload.

Textron Marine and Land Systems of Providence, Rhode Island, signed an agreement with KMW last year covering licensed production of the Dingo APV in the US for the home and export markets, including potential sales through the FMS programme.

It is expected that Germany will supply the Mercedes-Benz chassis complete with power pack and that the armoured body will be manufactured in the US. Textron Marine and Land Systems will carry out final system integration and deliver the complete vehicle to Israel.

（中央社記者郭芳贄曼谷二十六日專電）泰國南部回教徒聚集的三省內駕駛摩托車的暴力份子槍殺無辜官員和平民事件頻傳。泰國陸軍決定將駐紮南部的步兵單位使用滑翔翼從空中監視，以便能夠迅速逮捕槍手，減少南部居民安全的威脅。

獲選為滑翔翼手的四十五歲步兵柯塞KOSETBUNYAPHO告訴英文的曼谷郵報，每個滑翔翼價值高達十五萬銖 (三千六百五十多美元)到到二十五萬銖之間。屬駐紮在北大年省內的第六步兵營目前共有三個滑翔翼，負責保護當地居民的安全。

不過，他指出，滑翔翼容易受傷，也會被暴力份子攻擊。通常必須使利用稻田或足球場等作為逃跑的場所；此外在使用時需要強風，身體也要強健才行。