Tag: Vehicles
All Mod Cons
Did you know the Artec Boxer, as well as all the usual optics, armours and weapons, is en suite? Neither did I until ISAF released a few photographs of the Boxer, about to start operations in Afghanistan (click the images to see more) How very civilised and the perfect antidote to the doom and gloom [...]
Nothing New
Came across these photos on the web and it struck me that military forces the world over face the same old challenges, go some way to solving them, then promptly forget what they have learned until the next time to reinvent the wheel. Thought they were interesting! Some interesting links from Sven over at Defence [...]
The Future of the British Army 11 – Wheels (A Less than Sensible Future Part 2)
With enduring operations in a high threat IED environment we seem to have lost the enthusiasm for highly mobile vehicles. In the context of these operational environments it is entirely legitimate to use heavy protected patrol vehicles but some operations will demand ultra mobility, over extremely soft ground, high angles and even across water features. [...]
The Future of the British Army 10 – Wheels (A Less than Sensible Future – Part 1)
In the previous post I described the somewhat varied wheeled vehicle fleet and some background to some of the decision that have resulted in the current situation. It is also worth referring to the post on ISTAR vehicles for a listing of the weight and size break points because although they might be less relevant [...]
The Future of the British Army 09 – Wheels (A Sensible Solution)
To say that the British Army wheeled vehicle fleet is somewhat lacking in coherence is rather an understatement. Various factors have conspired to create a wheeled fleet that at best is far too diverse and worse, a complete dog’s breakfast that is costing a fortune in support costs. This is not news of course, it [...]
Future Army Vehicles
A guest post from Phil… As a follow-up to my post on the OUVS (Operational Utility Vehicle System) of September 2009 http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2009/09/ouvs-operational-utility-vehicle-system/ I think a round-up of what is happening in the arena of future army vehicles is now due. I will start be apologising, for the rather unstructured and rambling nature of this post. [...]
A Reccy Mechs Nightmare
Or maybe its a dream? Spotted these over at Circulotrubia, they seem to show a Warthog recovery in progress Any spotters know what the recovery vehicle is, uniforms and flag would suggest its not UK, maybe Canadian perhaps? If you look closely it also seems as if there were two vehicles stuck in water. Seem [...]
New Warriors in Afghanistan
Although they have been in Afghanistan for some time, 70 Warriors have received a range of modifications called Theatre Entry Standard (Herrick) or TES(H). The total upgrade package has cost £30m and obtained under an Urgen Operational Requirement. BAE Systems has previously developed and produced over 70 UOR (Urgent Operational Requirement) modifications for Warrior to [...]
Warthog and Lynx Mk 9A
Interesting couple of videos I thought worth sharing Interesting to see an electro optical turret fitted The Royal Tank Regiment and Scots Dragoon Guards have swapped their Challengers for Warthogs, this allows them to use their manouver and armour deployment skills to maximum advantage
Ocelot / Foxhound WMIK Pod
Extending the concept of modularity, Force Protection have shown the Ocelot WMIK pod. This is in addition to the cargo and protected patrol variants.
Whatever Happened to Multidrive?
Those of a certain age will remember the Bedford MK 4 Tonner, if you are really crusty you might even remember the RL. Although Bedford was ultimately owned by General Motors it was always considered a British make, starting production in 1929. Skip forward to the late sixties, the RL went out of production and [...]
FDR – Land (Towards Vehicle Coherence Part 3)
Any discussion on vehicle coherence should logically be proceeded by the finalisation of doctrine and their resultant structures; do we go down the medium weight path as envisaged by FRES, are square armoured regiments supported by armoured infantry still relevant, are the multi equipment brigades the way forward or do we simply have lots of [...]
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