A number of good posts around here, thank you gentlemen.

Asymmetrical warfare has been around for some time now, it's not necessarily a modern phenomenon because you had empires in the past fighting wars through protectorates, vassals, satrapies and whatever type of kingdom was under their direct command. However, back in those days, there was no airforce, not a developed navy, no cyberwarfare, no satellites... so it was relatively straightforward back in those days.

Now, the problem of military procurement in these days brings up the problem of improving security, as always, but lately we are seeing some surprising developments.

Need an example?

The French Army is buying German rifles for their soldiers, leaving the fabled FAMAS behind. FAMAS, which is of course a French rifle, has been left behind and now the HK class rifles are considered for equipping French soldiers.

http://www.janes.com/article/64230/f...-replace-famas