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That's what happens when you mess into the wrong country. You must thank Mrs. Thatcher.
Regarding changing contracts, have you ever tried ordering something bespoke and then tried changing it? You’ll likely end up being…
> Retaining 50 or 60 as a strategic reserve in storage No, retain the lot is storage.
"The absolute very last thing we want to do is start modifying existing contracts, so any discussion must start with…
As an ex operator of Mexe for 14 years I can honestly say and I’m sure my hundreds of brethren…
Some good news on the Inglis lightweight bridge crossing the Basingstoke Canal at Aldershot covered in this article: Historic England…
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The San Carlos FOB (Forward Operating Base)
A less well-known aspect of the air war over the Falkland Islands in 1982 was the use of a FOB…
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Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW)
This is post 23 of 23 in the series “Complex Weapons” Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missile (ASRAAM) ASTER…
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Watchkeeper (History and Capabilities)
Watchkeeper is a certified Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) that provides the Army’s Land Tactical Deep Find capability. It is equipped…
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The SAS Raid on Pebble Island
Pebble Island lies to the north of West Falkland and in 1982, its 25 inhabitants were mainly involved with tending…
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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…
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