Non-Lethal Weapons

Non-Lethal Capabilities Facing Emerging Threats

Several countries are currently developing and implementing new non-lethal capabilities. They do so in the belief that this will enable many emerging and non-traditional threats (which may appear in low intensity, asymmetric conflicts and non-combatant operations) to be countered with a progressive response. Non-lethal weapons are of interest to the military and to law enforcement agencies as, in many cases, the character of the scenarios is similar. Non-lethal weapons can be seen as having dual-use application and they provide armed forces and law enforcement agencies with additional options to respond in a tailored and graduated manner.

Non-lethal options enhancing security and stability

Conventional use of force solutions are struggling to manage the ever-changing challenges in military, law enforcement and peacekeeping operations. Hence there is the strong need for the adaptation and development of new use of force options.

Conferences

ANNOUNCEMENT
5th European Symposium on Non-lethal Weapons

May 11-13, 2009

Venue: Stadthalle Ettlingen
Ettlingen, Germany

Announcement and Call for Papers

organized by Fraunhofer ICT; Pfinztal Germany

Point of Contact

Fraunhofer-Institut für Chemische Technologie (ICT)
Dr. Klaus-Dieter Thiel

Phone:	+49 - 721- 4640 - 375
Fax:	+49 - 721- 4640 - 111
E-Mail:	klaus-dieter.thielict.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer-Institut für Chemische Technologie (ICT)
P. O. Box 1240
D-76318 Pfinztal (Berghausen)
GERMANY