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Video demonstrating a Hendrick STEED assisted load carrier. As infantry loads stubbornly refuse to get lower (with C-UAS now in the mix), equipment like this might be a simple necessity
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Video demonstrating a Hendrick STEED assisted load carrier. As infantry loads stubbornly refuse to get lower (with C-UAS now in the mix), equipment like this might be a simple necessity
Many complain that the British Army Boxer will be lightly armed, I look at this claim and itemise the options for improvement.
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Beyond the Boxer 50 Cal - Think Defence
Is the 12.7 mm/.50cal Heavy Machine Gun (that will arm UK Boxers) enough firepower for a vehicle that will form the vehicular backbone of the British Army?
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December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Many complain that the British Army Boxer will be lightly armed, I look at this claim and itemise the options for improvement.
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Humanitarian Daily Rations, and how to get them to people quickly by airdroppping
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Humanitarian Daily Rations, and how to get them to people quickly by airdroppping
November 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Lets talk about…
Humanitarian Daily Rations, and how to get them to people quickly by airdroppping
Lets talk about…
Humanitarian Daily Rations, and how to get them to people quickly by airdroppping
Media illustrating an Ares variant of the Ajax family during landing craft tests
November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Media illustrating an Ares variant of the Ajax family during landing craft tests
I consider the issues with replacing the venerable FV432, and suggest a range of options.
What am I thinking ➡️
What am I thinking ➡️
Replacing the FV432 - Think Defence
Venerable is an often overused word but quite apt for the FV432.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I consider the issues with replacing the venerable FV432, and suggest a range of options.
What am I thinking ➡️
What am I thinking ➡️
As showcased in this short video, the Russians used rockets to retard air despatch platforms as they approached the ground
November 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
As showcased in this short video, the Russians used rockets to retard air despatch platforms as they approached the ground
The Video below shows the AirTEP (Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform) from Escape International in France. Do you think this would be a good investment for the UK armed forces, SF, urban rooftop access, or other roles?
November 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Video below shows the AirTEP (Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform) from Escape International in France. Do you think this would be a good investment for the UK armed forces, SF, urban rooftop access, or other roles?
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗-𝗗𝗮𝘆
Investigate the history ➡️
Investigate the history ➡️
Opening the Port of Cherbourg after D-Day - Think Defence
The port of Cherbourg was critical to sustaining the Allied invasion force, and it was always intended to make use of it, especially as it would allow ships
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November 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗-𝗗𝗮𝘆
Investigate the history ➡️
Investigate the history ➡️
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Some people think the Bailey Bridge was the first transportable military bridge, but they would be in error.
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Some people think the Bailey Bridge was the first transportable military bridge, but they would be in error.
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The Inglis Military Bridges
When most people think about portable military bridges they tend to assume the Bailey Bridge was the first, but this would be wrong. Charles Edward Inglis designed the first dry gap prefabricated military bridge in service with any Army anywhere in t...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Some people think the Bailey Bridge was the first transportable military bridge, but they would be in error.
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Some people think the Bailey Bridge was the first transportable military bridge, but they would be in error.
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A look at the history of the Future Family of Light Armoured Vehicles (FFLAV)
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The Future Family of Light Armoured Vehicles (FFLAV) - Think Defence
The Future Family of Light Armoured Vehicles (FFLAV) and the British Army
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A look at the history of the Future Family of Light Armoured Vehicles (FFLAV)
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One of the two Equipment Support (ES) variants of Ajax, this short clip illustrates the Atlas recovery vehicle towing a simulated vehicle casualty
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
One of the two Equipment Support (ES) variants of Ajax, this short clip illustrates the Atlas recovery vehicle towing a simulated vehicle casualty
Planned for the Ajax and Warrior vehicles, the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) has a tortuous history.
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The 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System
Intended to equip the Ajax reconnaissance and Warrior infantry fighting vehicles, the Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) comprises the CT Cannon, Ammunition Handling System, Controller, Gun Control Equipment, Gun Mount and a range of ammunition ...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Planned for the Ajax and Warrior vehicles, the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) has a tortuous history.
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Download your copy today and all updates are free ➡️
As shown in this short clip, the RDU Hatbox can be used to rapidly establish an effective concertina tape barrier. Do you think these should be more widely issued?
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As shown in this short clip, the RDU Hatbox can be used to rapidly establish an effective concertina tape barrier. Do you think these should be more widely issued?
Mine clearance in the littoral. This brief video clip demonstrates the USMC Catapult Launched Fuel Air Explosive (CATFAE)
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Mine clearance in the littoral. This brief video clip demonstrates the USMC Catapult Launched Fuel Air Explosive (CATFAE)
Folding Boat Equipment (FBE) was an early bridging system to give a lightweight and flexible wide wet gap crossing capability that continued in service until the sixties.
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Read more at the link ➡️
Folding Boat Equipment (FBE) - Think Defence
Folding Boat Equipment (FBE) was a pre-war bridging system designed to provide a lightweight and flexible means of crossing wide wet gaps that continued in service until the sixties.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Folding Boat Equipment (FBE) was an early bridging system to give a lightweight and flexible wide wet gap crossing capability that continued in service until the sixties.
Read more at the link ➡️
Read more at the link ➡️
This brief video clip shows the Next Generation Light Ant-armour Weapon, NLAW
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This brief video clip shows the Next Generation Light Ant-armour Weapon, NLAW
Infantry handcarts also have a long history, with numerous examples of use in most major conflicts.
#Infantry #HandCart #Mobility
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#Infantry #HandCart #Mobility
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The Infantry Handcart - Think Defence
The wheel is one of man's oldest inventions, with wheelbarrows and handcarts almost as old. Simply put, they enable a person to transport loads over a greater
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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A brief thread on the subject of camp cots and their logistics demand because this account doesn't have enough obscure stuff
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Irish Ranger (Sevvy) on Twitter
It’s a Rupert bed! 👇🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣 G1098 equipment for the use of…. https://t.co/7DKFD8ERmZ
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November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A brief thread on the subject of camp cots and their logistics demand because this account doesn't have enough obscure stuff
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There is also a version in green called the GRX, but this brief video clip demonstrates how robust the Rescue Runner hull is.
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
There is also a version in green called the GRX, but this brief video clip demonstrates how robust the Rescue Runner hull is.
𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁
Delve into this great British innovation ➡️
Delve into this great British innovation ➡️
Scaffloat and Workfloat - Think Defence
Scaffloat is a small company in Cornwall that has struck upon a brilliant idea, pontoons made from scaffolding.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁
Delve into this great British innovation ➡️
Delve into this great British innovation ➡️
Video illustrating a Multidrive Future Cargo Vehicle and its excellent turning circle. This was a missed opportunity I think, so much innovation from a British design, we purchased from overseas, of course.
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Video illustrating a Multidrive Future Cargo Vehicle and its excellent turning circle. This was a missed opportunity I think, so much innovation from a British design, we purchased from overseas, of course.
This short video clip illustrates the extreme mobility of the Prinoth Panther vehicle range
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This short video clip illustrates the extreme mobility of the Prinoth Panther vehicle range
As offboard systems evolve and become more commonly used, the flexibility and capacity of mission bays for naval vessels will become increasingly significant.
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The Increasing Importance of Mission Bay Handling Systems - Think Defence
One of the standout design features of the Type 26 frigate is a large mission bay. As offboard systems evolve and become more widespread, the flexibility and
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November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
As offboard systems evolve and become more commonly used, the flexibility and capacity of mission bays for naval vessels will become increasingly significant.
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Ready to explore the long history of Boxer?
#BritishArmy #Boxer
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Ready to explore the long history of Boxer?
#BritishArmy #Boxer
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Boxer and the British Army - Third Time Lucky
The ARTEC Boxer 8×8 armoured vehicle will meet the British Army's Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) requirement. Boxer and the British Army go back much further than widely known.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
𝗕𝗢𝗫𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞
Ready to explore the long history of Boxer?
#BritishArmy #Boxer
Get your copy today and all updates are free ➡️
Ready to explore the long history of Boxer?
#BritishArmy #Boxer
Get your copy today and all updates are free ➡️
