%0 Journal Article
%T Close-in firepower aims at asymmetric threats
%J Jane's Navy International
%D 2005
%A Scott, R.
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%N AUG.
%P -
%X Fast inshore attack craft (FIAC) has subsequently been applied to small fast crafts such as powerboats, interceptors, rigid inflatables, and jet-skies, equipped with heavy machine guns, short-range missiles, rockets, and rocket-propelled grenades. These are capable to interfere with the ship operations, distract ships from primary missions, and damage ship sensors. The self-detonating suicide crafts, known as water-borne improvised explosive devices, are also a form of FIAC that can strike with the hull of a ship and cause extensive damage. A remotely operated fully automated small-calibre weapon system, with the help from improved surveillance, tracking, and fire-control performance, are expected to be used against the small fast explosive boats.<p /><p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I 
%@ 1358-3719
%U http://dx.doi.org/