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Announcement

6th European Symposium on Non-Lethal Weapons
May 16-18, 2011

 

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.

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Announcement

6th European Symposium on Non-Lethal Weapons

May 16-18, 2011

Venue: Stadthalle Ettlingen
Ettlingen, Germany

organized by Fraunhofer ICT; Pfinztal Germany