What Can You Do With 50 bits per second
Some things go up and some things go down. Force sizes are definitely going down, as we know only too well. Demand for sensor coverage is going up, in all…
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…
The Need to Rethink FRES SV
A guest post from Monty After reading your excellent article on FRES, I think we have every reason to question the suitability of the ASCOD 2 vehicle that has been…
The Future of the British Army 07 – ISTAR and Formation Reconnaissance (02) A Sensible Future
In the previous post I looked at a few issues that might influence equipment and structure decisions. Do we employ stealth or fight for information, have organic or non organic…
The Future of the British Army 06 – ISTAR and Formation Reconnaissance (01)
When it comes to reconnaissance there are many issues to look at, first of course is what does it mean, then, do we fight for information or do we sneak…
To talk or not to talk
I have tremendous sympathy for the First Sea Lord, Admiral Mark Stanhope. When it comes to stating the obvious there can be few clearer examples as (paraphrasing) If we had…
An Interview With No Biscuits
This has been doing the rounds this week, thought it was pretty funny. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eebBjs507Yc Showing off is one thing but doing it for a living is entirely another! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Btdi8qNutw Just…
MoD Orders 7.62mm MINIMI
According to a few outlets the MoD has awarded a production contract to FN Herstal for a quantity of 176, 7,62m MINIMI light machine guns. This is a the culmination…