Defence IQ Glossary: Forward Operating Base (FOB)
A forward operating base (FOB) is any secured operational military position that is used to conduct further operations and act as a strategic centre. Supported by main operating based, FOBs may or may not include a hospital, airfield, or machine shop.
US Army testing FOB missile defence system
April 12 by Richard de SilvaThe United States Armed Forces has teamed with Raytheon to begin testing on a new integrated missile system specifically designed to protect Afghan Forward Operating Bases. Networking the Griffin B...
All sides covered: Advanced security for the future FOB
March 15 by Defence IQ DigitalAll sides covered: Advanced security for the future FOB Daniel Klein is the EDA Capability Manager for the FICAPS (Future Interoperability of Camp Protection Systems) programme, a venture aimed to co...
(Not) counting the cost: Green forward operating base technologies
January 05 by Andrew ElwellFinding new technologies to make forward operating bases (FOBs) more efficient has become a critical objective for the military recently after experience in Iraq and Afghanistan has highlighted the ne...
Renewable energy tech sought for forward operating bases
December 01 by Andrew ElwellLast week the U.S. government demonstrated its latest intent to clean up the military’s fossil fuel reliance and move towards more renewable energy sources after the Navy announced that its last...
