UK Military Bridging – Equipment (Medium Girder Bridge)
Revolutionising the world of military bridging (with the Bailey) once was a tall order, to pull it off a second time would be nothing short of amazing, but MEXE did…
Learning Lessons from Libya, ISR and Maritime Land Attack
Reality is depressing and I am even struggling with the motivation to finish the bridging series, even though it’s 90% done. So ignoring the fact that we are poorer than…
Multi Role Brigades
The Strategic Defence and Security Review framed the future of the British Army in terms of the Multi Role Brigade. This had been signalled from as long ago as 2008…
Nigeria
Guest post from Chris.B Nigeria has been facing a recent surge of violence which has been encapsulated most clearly by the Christmas Day Bombings of 2011, the attacks of 5-6th…
Nothing But Eyes
I looked at persistent surveillance a while ago whilst on the subject of the RAF but progress marches on and although not strictly UK related it is no less interesting.…
Destination of the Defence Pound
RUSI have released a very interesting paper on defence acquisition finances and a measure of what the return on investment is when 'buying British' Click the image to read more.…
Cased Telescoping Ammunition Update
We have discussed small arms calibres, dismounted close combat and soldier burdens a couple of times and one of the issues that seems to be receiving a great deal of…
Want that one
How cool is this? Beats walking to work! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F-T2Iw7Dq4