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The Future Family of Light Armoured Vehicles (FFLAV)

The Future Family of Light Armoured Vehicles (FFLAV) and the British Army

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 (Forward Operating Base) at San Carlos for both Harriers and helicopters.

Watchkeeper

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 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 25,000 sheep. Its small airstrip was subject to a daring…

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…

Operation Black Buck — Before and After

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…

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…

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