Boxer Armoured Vehicle — Details and Variants - Think Defence
WEBNov 5, 2022 · Boxer is described by ARTEC as; BOXER is a truly modular vehicle providing multiple functions for its users, several communication interfaces for participation in network-enabled warfare and diverse mission relevant capabilities. The flexibility of its modularity allows BOXER to be easily adapted to meet diverse mission requirements, in …
A Successor for the Amazing C-17 Globemaster - Think Defence
WEBAug 20, 2021 · The RAF operates a fleet of eight Boeing C-17 heavy-lift aircraft, and put simply, they are brilliant, currently doing fantastic work in Operation PITTING, the evacuation from Kabul. However, they are one of the most expensive aircraft in the whole fleet to maintain, and they won’t last forever. The …
A Second Wind for the Lightweight Infantry Mortar
WEBJul 19, 2021 · The L9A1 51 mm mortar was a simple design, able to be operated by a single person, although usually operated in pairs. The mortar weighed 6.3 kg and, depending on its ammunition nature, was effective at up to 750m. Smoke, HE and illumination rounds were available, weighing between 0.8 kg and 0.9 kg.
About Think Defence
WEBAbout Think Defence. Quite simply, it is a blog that promotes the idea of people having a sensible conversation about UK defence and security issues, no more, no less. Think Defence is not supported by anyone but the author, no industry and no forces associations for example. The advertising on the site pays for hosting and design fees but ...
Top 25 British War Films - Think Defence
WEBAug 24, 2023 · 22 — The Guns of Navarone. The Guns of Navarone (1961) Action, Adventure, Drama, War | 158min | April 28, 1961 (United Kingdom) 7.5. Director: J. Lee Thompson Writer: Alistair MacLean, Carl Foreman Stars: David Niven, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn Summary: In 1943, the British Navy is not able to rescue 2,000 soldiers trapped in the Island of ...
Appendix A - Ajax - Think Defence
WEBAppendix A – Ajax. Ajax is a family of tracked armoured vehicles that will enter service with the British Army to replace the seventies era Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) family. It is derived from Spanish/Austrian ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) - Think Defence
WEBNov 8, 2022 · The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), nicknamed the ’70 km Sniper’, provides pinpoint accuracy delivering a 200 lb high explosive warhead to its target, with twice the range of other artillery systems used by the British Army. It is currently in service with the Royal Artillery.
Javelin - Think Defence
WEBNov 9, 2022 · Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Weapon (ATGW) History. Javelin is a direct replacement for the Milan Anti-Tank Guided Weapon. Milan ATGW. In 1972, Daimler-Benz Aerospace (DASA) and Aérospatiale SA formed a joint venture called Euromissile, now part of MBDA, to develop a man-portable anti-tank guided weapon and heavier vehicle/helicopter mounted weapon.
Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missile (ASRAAM) - Think Defence
WEBNov 5, 2022 · The United Kingdom’s (UK) Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded MBDA a £184M production contract for the supply of the highly capable infra-red (IR) guided air-to-air missile, ASRAAM, to equip the UK’s F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet. ASRAAM will be the first British designed missile to enter service on the F-35.
NLAW - Think Defence
WEBNov 19, 2022 · 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. The Next-Generation Light Ant-Tank Weapon (NLAW) is described by Saab as; The Bofors NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) is the first ever single soldier missile system that rapidly knocks out any ...
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