The SCAR Pod
Airborne Systems in Austria have developed what I think is a very interesting product aimed at the lower end, it is not designed to replace products like the Rafael Lightning…
Cut Resistant Fabric
New from PPSS, Cut Tex Pro cut resistant fabric. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpGgUADIzDA I note it is bite resistant, handy for the coming zombie apocalypse Read more... http://www.cut-tex.com/
Wildcat Helicopter Carrying FASGW Missiles
Both flavours of FASGW Computer generated image of the Royal Navy's Wildcat attack helicopter, fitted with next generation precision missiles. The Royal Navy’s new Wildcat attack helicopters are to be…
Scottish Defence Service – Things to Do Day 1
We have discussed the ins and outs of Scottish independence many times on Think Defence but as the vote looms I thought it would be interesting to try and capture…
The Contribution of Military Music to Soft Power
Colonel Barry Jenkins, Director, Corps of Army Music and Commandant, Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. Colonel Jenkins discusses how military music is uniquely placed to contribute to the…
Rough Landings in High Seas
Operating helicopters from the deck of naval vessels in poor weather is a significant challenge demanding the highest levels of skill and a number of technologies. Small vessels like frigates,…
The Risks of Upstream Engagement
The growth of ISIS and the subsequent questions and navel gazing surrounding the efficacy of military intervention, or indeed the requirement for military intervention, go right to the very heart…
HMS Duncan Arriving in Cardiff for NATO Summit
Great images from the MoD showing HMS Duncan arriving in Cardiff for the recent NATO Summit https://www.flickr.com/photos/defenceimages/15022361187/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/defenceimages/15022360907/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/defenceimages/15022148099/ It's a tight squeeze as Type 45 destroyer HMS…