EFPs and MRAPs

Various sources are reporting recent deaths in MRAPs related to explosively formed projectiles, or EFPs.

This should come as no surprise although it appears to be to some of the "main stream" media. More EFP information may be found below.

• 2 more U.S. soldiers' deaths in Iraq raise doubts about MRAP vehicle - Yahoo News
• Superbombs 101 - Danger Room
• Explosively formed penetrator - Wikipedia

Sources: As cited

Catching up ...

Here is some extra reading of interest.

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Aviation Week has news videos including one on Lockheed's JLTV.

Russia scraps Libya's debts as Putin visits Tripoli.

Iran shows off its military might.

Canadians to get combat badge and multiple tours recognition.

French receive first Pétits Véhicule Protégé (in French).

Sources: As cited
Photo: French Army