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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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Check it out ➡️
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.
Check it out ➡️
Check it out ➡️
𝗕𝗢𝗫𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞
Ready to explore the long history of Boxer?
#BritishArmy #Boxer
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Ready to explore the long history of Boxer?
#BritishArmy #Boxer
Get your copy today and all updates are free ➡️
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 ➡️
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘃 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀
Explore these incredible aircraft ➡️
Explore these incredible aircraft ➡️
The Antonov Transport Aircraft Giants - Think Defence
Antonov has an impressive track record of building giant transport aircraft; the AN-22, AN-124 and AN-225
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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘃 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀
Explore these incredible aircraft ➡️
Explore these incredible aircraft ➡️
Media demonstrating a Multidrive Vehicles Automate industrial trailer in use. Useful for moving vehicles and containers, although only for use on hard surfaces, obviously
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Media demonstrating a Multidrive Vehicles Automate industrial trailer in use. Useful for moving vehicles and containers, although only for use on hard surfaces, obviously
The 1982 Falklands Conflict has many stories, the Black Buck raids are some of the most arguable.
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Operation Black Buck - Before and After
Air power was fundamental to success or failure in the 1982 Falkland Islands conflict. The Black Buck raids by RAF Vulcan’s against Stanley Airport and the Argentine force were indicative of the importance of denying occupying forces a functional run...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The 1982 Falklands Conflict has many stories, the Black Buck raids are some of the most arguable.
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Download your copy today and all updates are free ➡️
This brief video demonstrates the Maxicargo close coupled trailer concept to increase payload whilst still being limited to a B+E licence. Smart thinking
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This brief video demonstrates the Maxicargo close coupled trailer concept to increase payload whilst still being limited to a B+E licence. Smart thinking
Merlin, STRIX, and Bussard, were a category of weapons
that began development in the 1980s. Reaching maturity as the Cold War was concluding.
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that began development in the 1980s. Reaching maturity as the Cold War was concluding.
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Anti-Tank Mortar Bombs (Merlin, STRIX and Bussard) - Think Defence
Merlin, STRIX and Bussard were, like EFOG-M and Polyphem, a class of weapons that started development in the eighties. But matured just in time for the end of
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November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Merlin, STRIX, and Bussard, were a category of weapons
that began development in the 1980s. Reaching maturity as the Cold War was concluding.
Discover more ➡️
that began development in the 1980s. Reaching maturity as the Cold War was concluding.
Discover more ➡️
𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘
An examination into its history and capabilities ➡️
An examination into its history and capabilities ➡️
Brimstone Guided Missile - Think Defence
Brimstone is a potent and precision-guided anti-armour missile that arms RAF Typhoons and Protectors
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November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘
An examination into its history and capabilities ➡️
An examination into its history and capabilities ➡️
Accepting there is still some debate about the value of cargo drones for the last mile, one area that seems under discussed is lightweight and standardised packaging.
Let's have a look
Let's have a look
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Accepting there is still some debate about the value of cargo drones for the last mile, one area that seems under discussed is lightweight and standardised packaging.
Let's have a look
Let's have a look
I consider the UK AFV industry.
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Let's Build a Tank — The UK AFV Industry - Think Defence
I challenge the notion that the British tank and armoured vehicle industry is dead, that we don’t buy enough, and should just jack it all in and buy Abrams or
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November 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I consider the UK AFV industry.
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Over at the TD site, posts are grouped into categories, each containing a number of posts.
#Infantry #CloseCombat
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#Infantry #CloseCombat
Explore the category ⬇️
Infantry Archives - Think Defence
Dismounted close combat is core to the training ethos of the infantry, which is necessarily robust and focussed on warfighting
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November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Over at the TD site, posts are grouped into categories, each containing a number of posts.
#Infantry #CloseCombat
Explore the category ⬇️
#Infantry #CloseCombat
Explore the category ⬇️
Naval mines are effective weapons. Clearance is delicate work.
Read about RN mine clearance off Libya in 2010
Read about RN mine clearance off Libya in 2010
Mine Countermeasures off Misrata - Think Defence
Minesweepers are an enduring image of the battle against mines but the last combined influence sweep system deployment was in 2005, the MCDOA provides a great
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November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Naval mines are effective weapons. Clearance is delicate work.
Read about RN mine clearance off Libya in 2010
Read about RN mine clearance off Libya in 2010
𝗡𝗟𝗔𝗪
Explore its history and capabilities ➡️
Explore its history and capabilities ➡️
NLAW - Think Defence
NLAW is a lightweight, short-range anti-tank weapon designed to engage main battle tanks and other fighting vehicles up to a range of 600m.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
𝗡𝗟𝗔𝗪
Explore its history and capabilities ➡️
Explore its history and capabilities ➡️
𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲
Investigate its history and capabilities ➡️
Investigate its history and capabilities ➡️
Harpoon Missile - Think Defence
The RGM-84 Harpoon is a ship-launched, all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile that is carried by Royal Navy Type 23 and Type 45 vessels.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲
Investigate its history and capabilities ➡️
Investigate its history and capabilities ➡️
A brief thread on construction plant for light defence forces. Not every unit can be fully mechanised or armoured, transport or terrain constraints force compromise. What are the alternatives to picks and shovels?
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A brief thread on construction plant for light defence forces. Not every unit can be fully mechanised or armoured, transport or terrain constraints force compromise. What are the alternatives to picks and shovels?