The Past, Present, and Future of Military Motorcycles (and e-bikes)
Do military motorcycles and e-bikes have a future in the British Army, a few thoughts on the subject.
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September 10, 2023
The Container Transport System – GUEST POST
The purpose of this article is to introduce the Container Transport System (CTS) and explain the capabilities it brings to both the warfighter and the emergency management executive. A guest…
September 3, 2023
Winston Churchill and Nellie (the Trenching Machine)
Nellie was the nickname used for a unique trenching machine that owed its existence to Winston Churchill, it was not, however, a great success. Nellie - The Early Years When…
August 30, 2023
The Story of Multidrive Vehicles
Multidrive Vehicles have a complex and multi-faceted history, but it is a fascinating history nonetheless. From a UK defence perspective, they designed and produced several innovative products that many think…
August 29, 2023
The Atlantic Conveyor
The Atlantic Conveyor was built on the Tyne by Swan Hunter and delivered to Cunard in 1970 as part of their contribution to the Atlantic Container Line consortium. It would…
August 24, 2023
Top 25 British War Films
We could argue all day about the definition of Britishness in war films but we all know what it means. This is the Think Defence list of the Top 25…
August 24, 2023
Exploiting the Container Delivery System (CDS)
This post examines options for further exploitation of the Container Delivery System (CDS), expanding its applicability to light vehicles, engineering plant, and weapon systems. Joint Doctrine Note 1/20 describes two…
August 11, 2023
The Inglis Bridges
When most people think about portable military bridges they tend to assume the Bailey Bridge was the first, but this would be wrong, Charles Edward Inglis designed the first dry…
August 3, 2023