Field reports
Phosphorus shells used in Lebanon invasion (UN)
By Steve Connor, Science Editor. Published on The Independent on 8 November 2006.
Abstract: Israel fired artillery shells containing white phosphorus in its recent conflict with Hizbollah militants in the Lebanon, according to an official investigation by the United Nations.
White phosphorus is banned under the Geneva Convention when used against civilians or in civilian areas, although Israel insists that the shells were directed against solely military targets.
Analysis: How thermobaric bombs work (Source BBC)
This is a report on new kind of weapon in Afghanistan to strike at cave complexes. By BBC Defence correspondent Jonathan Marcus, published on 4 March 2002.
Abstract: The United States is using a new kind of weapon in Afghanistan to strike at cave complexes where al-Qaeda and Taleban fighters may be hiding. US officials have acknowledged that they have used at least two of the so-called thermobaric weapons in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan.
Direct energy weapons: an inquire of Rai News 24 (Italian)
This is a comprehensive inquire on new kinds of weapons based on laser and other types of non kinetic energy.
Read the full text: http://www.rainews24.it/ran24/inchieste/documenti/ARMI_ENERGIA_DIRETTA.pdf
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