The Crystal Ball Beckons
Now that the fireworks have started anyone fancy looking into the crystal ball, Mystic Meg style? Some questions; How long before the cease fire breaches turn out to have been…
The Amphibious Assault Hovercraft – British innovation at its best ?
We have had lots of discussion recently on politics, SDSR etc, but I have used the debate in the blogosphere about the cancelling of the USMC Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)…
Operation Ellamy
So unless you have been on the moon all day it looks like its chocks away and tally ho over Libya. The operation, from a UK perspective, is to be…
A Plea to the UK Defence Community
FFS, can we please stop using the word 'warfighter' I have noticed an increasing aping of US terminology in UK defence matters, the last time we fell into that hole…
One of Our Principles is Missing
Reported widely today is the ongoing discussions on possible military action in Libya. A No fly zone seems the easiest option and one which which is gathering support. Some of…
Ocelot / Foxhound WMIK Pod
Extending the concept of modularity, Force Protection have shown the Ocelot WMIK pod. Ocelot Foxhound WMIK Pod This is in addition to the cargo and protected patrol variants. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73614187@N03/7003750014/
A spare £3.47 and an IOU for MPA’s ? What shall we buy then…
Jed's previous post on sensible alternatives to the Nimrod in light of rumours of a spare billion pounds being found down the back of the MoD's sofa generated some interesting…
A spare billion for MPA’s ? What shall we buy then…..
With all the rumour around at the moment about a spare billion being spirited from somewhere, I just thought we should have a little look at some of the possible…