Watchkeeper is a certified Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) that provides the Army’s Land Tactical Deep Find capability. It is equipped with a configurable intelligence and reconnaissance payload, supporting Corps and…
The airport at Port Stanley on the Falkland Islands played an important role in life on the Falkland Islands, before, during and after the 1982 Conflict. The most significant point…
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…
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…
Despite the obvious utility of air operations for rapid response and time-sensitive materials, overland from the Dominican Republic and more directly over the beach or through the existing ports would…
Haiti was subject to a massive earthquake in 2010 that significantly damaged an already fragile country. The response from the international community provides an excellent case study for those interested…
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…
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…