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The RAF’s strategic lift heavy capability is centred on its fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemaster aircraft. With an Out of Service Date (OSD) of 2040, its successor has yet to reveal itself, but let’s talk about it anyway.
One of the greatest sources of instability is the lack of access to food as populations grow. The world’s fisheries will be increasingly under pressure, and conflict will follow.
Mines can be incredibly effective weapons, not only can they destroy shipping they can deny large areas of sea to all traffic, choke off ports,
We are all familiar with the various DROPS/EPLS type hooklift systems for 20ft ISO containers and flatracks, but is there any scope to extend this demountable approach to smaller loads and smaller vehicles?
Antonov has an impressive track record of building giant transport aircraft; the AN-22, AN-124 and AN-225
The quality and diversity of commercial satellite imagery available is simply amazing.
Should the British Army consider re-introducing lightweight infantry mortars at the platoon level?
Yes, I know I keep stopping and starting, but this is what happens when you do something for enjoyment and not a job, interest waxes
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