A Mid Life Colt Canada C8 Upgrade
As I am sure everyone knows that the UK has a small number of Colt Canada (formerly Diemaco) C8's, designated L119A1. The MoD will be contracting for a Mid Life…
The Pearson Super Lightweight Roller
The MoD have just let a contract to Pearson Engineering for a 1 year term (with 2 year extension option) for the the ongoing support of the Super Lightweight Roller…
UNIC Cranes at Bastion
Cast your mind back a a year, I covered UNIC Spider Cranes in a post about cranes and aircraft shelters. How about an update from the GGR Group http://www.ggrgroup.com/news/unic-spider-gives-lift-to-operations-at-camp-bastion-in-afghanistan/ …
Eurofighter Typhoon Updates
A nice video from EADS Eurofighter Typhoon is a truly multi-role/swing-role combat aircraft. The video highlights the air-to-air capabilities needed for Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) missions and also shows its…
More Gibraltar Shennanigans
At what point is enough enough? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1aR54Mjltc Is the UK being made to look weak and ineffectual? Read more here H/T Albert
Vigilance Pods for CROWSNEST?
Although all 30 of the upgraded helicopters will be able to perform the task, courtesy of the Lockheed-built Vigilance mission suite fitted as part of the Merlin Capability Sustainment Programme,…
Rediscovering an old favourite
I have followed the British Army Blog since it started but this week have had another delve into the recent blog archives and its been a revelation, absolutely brilliant and…
Time to Cancel FRES SV?
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY A DETAILED STUDY INTO THE HISTORY OF FRES http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/future-rapid-effects-system-fres/ Can UOR equipment provide a viable alternative for Cavalry regiments ? Introduction In this article…