The San Carlos Forward Operating Base (FOB) represents one of the more overlooked but tactically vital elements of British air operations during the 1982 Falklands War. Harrier Dispersed Operations Capability…
The British Army's Future Command and Liaison Vehicle (FCLV) programme selected the Panther (Iveco LMV-based) to replace ageing Ferret, Saxon, FV432 and Land Rover platforms for command and liaison roles.…
Before the 1982 conflict, aviation on the Falkland Islands was increasingly important to the health, wealth, and well-being of the islanders. Falkland Islands Aviation before the Invasion During WWII, many…
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…
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. Operational Utility…
The Future Family of Light Armoured Vehicles (FFLAV) programme was a major British Army initiative launched in 1988 to modernise and rationalise its ageing fleet of light and medium armoured…
In 1992, Staff Target (Land) 4061 was issued, more commonly known as TRACER, Tactical Reconnaissance Armoured Combat Equipment Requirement, that was to be the CVR(T) replacement. Before TRACER, FFLAV Preceding…
The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV), also known as the Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle in its early Australian service designation, is a combat-proven 4×4 armoured vehicle developed by Thales Australia…