Nothing New Under the Sun
Its an old phrase but nothing fascinates me more (apart from ISO containers, bridges and MEXEFLOTES) than modern technology that is assumed to be new yet has been thought of,…
UK Military Bridging – Look Back Look Forward
This has been a tremendously rewarding series to write, the depth of expertise, team work, diligence and hard won experience translated into operational advantage has been incredible to read about,…
UK Military Bridging – Equipment (Trackway)
Although not specifically about bridging, trackway is an integral part of many bridging operations because they mitigate the effects of multiple vehicles driving on and off the bridge so although…
UK Military Bridging – Equipment (Air Portable Bridges)
With the advent of air mobile infantry it was a natural requirement to support them with appropriate bridging capabilities. This was reinforced by the setting up of the UK Strategic…
UK Military Bridging – Equipment (BR90 and REBS)
After the pipe fascine, Number 8 and 9 Tank Bridges and the Medium Girder Bridge came into service a series of wide ranging changes to the research and development of…
A Swarm of Ideas
I have for some time thought that swarming UAV's using off the shelf technology offers a glimpse of a transformative capability that we have very little defence against, a previous…