Mine Countermeasures off Misrata
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,
August 9, 2021
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Small Scale Demountable Payload Handling
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?
August 9, 2021
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The Antonov Transport Aircraft Giants
Antonov has an impressive track record of building giant transport aircraft; the AN-22, AN-124 and AN-225
August 2, 2021
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The Increasing Quality of Commercial Satellite Imagery
The quality and diversity of commercial satellite imagery available is simply amazing.
July 27, 2021
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A Second Wind for the Lightweight Infantry Mortar
Should the British Army consider re-introducing lightweight infantry mortars at the platoon level?
July 19, 2021
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A Tentative Return to Blogging
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
July 17, 2021
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The Increasing Importance of Mission Bay Handling Systems
One of the standout design features of the Type 26 frigate is a large mission bay. As offboard systems continue to evolve and become more
May 6, 2021
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Nora – A Self Propelled Gun
If the Royal Artillery does end up replacing AS90 with a wheeled system the working assumption by many seems to think it will be a
May 5, 2021
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