Another NATO Reaction Force
In response to the situation in the Ukraine several news outlets have reported that NATO will establish a new expeditionary reaction force od divisional strength. Comprising approximately 10,000 personnel with…
Is it time to change our Air to Air refuelling system?
Traditionally the Royal Air Force has used the probe and drogue in-flight refuelling system, contrasting with the US Air Force which uses a flying boom system. For smaller fast jet…
UK Maritime Capability – The Missing Element
A commentary from Vice-Admiral Sir Jeremy Blackham and Air Vice-Marshal Andrew L. Roberts in support of filling the maritime patrol aircraft gap. Introduction Following the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR 10),…
A Lego Minigun
A spot of fun courtesy of the Firearm Blog Now that is talent! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXSc0z5ec3E#t=67
New Strides for the Royal Navy
Contract news; Military uniforms. Manufacture, supply and Fitting of a range of Royal Navy (RN) parade uniforms consisting mainly of jackets, trousers, skirts and greatcoats. £8.222 million https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/487141587441704960 https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/477358376893300736…
A Day in the Life of Taranis
A new video from BAE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5FMwisjKpI I don't know about you but that looks bloody impressive
Merlin Mk2 and a bit
Only a few weeks after the MoD was lauding the introduction of the all new Merlin Mk2 ahead of schedule and to budget is contract news detailing a £21.4 million contract…
Army 2020 Protected Mobility Vehicle Conversion Contract
The title of the contract note is Converting Protected Mobility Vehicles to Support A2020 Force Structures. The details Armoured military vehicles. Armoured military vehicles. To provide Fleet Conversion services for…