Operational Utility Vehicle System (OUVS)
The Operational Utility Vehicle System (OUVS) programme was launched in early 2003 and announced at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) show by Lord Bach in the same year.
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The Future Family of Light Armoured Vehicles (FFLAV)
The Future Family of Light Armoured Vehicles (FFLAV) and the British Army
Boxer and the British Army — An Illustrated History
The Boxer armoured vehicle is expected to enter service with the British Army in 2025. This is its history. The ARTEC Boxer 8×8 armoured vehicle was selected to meet the…
The 40 mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS)
The 40 mm CTAS, developed by the UK and France, is a medium calibre automatic weapon. It includes the CT Cannon, Ammunition Handling System, Controller, Gun Control Equipment, Gun Mount, and…
COTS High Mobility Load Carriers
In the previous post on what could replace the FV432, I concluded that if it were replaced, given the relatively narrow range of roles it now performs, it would probably…
Replacing the FV432
Venerable is an often overused word but quite apt for the FV432. It has been in service so long, no one sensible believes it will ever be replaced! We all…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 12 (Discussion)
To end this long series of posts, some discussion points on helicopter transportable vehicles and equipment. Can the British Army and Royal Marines Align? Who would use these types of…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 11 (Comparisons)
Comparing one vehicle to another is complicated. The Problems with Comparisons One vehicle manufacturer may use different terminology to describe kerb weight, others may not list towing capacity. Payload is…