New Warriors in Afghanistan
Although they have been in Afghanistan for some time, 70 Warriors have received a range of modifications called Theatre Entry Standard (Herrick) or TES(H). The total upgrade package has cost…
The Need to Rethink FRES SV
A guest post from Monty After reading your excellent article on FRES, I think we have every reason to question the suitability of the ASCOD 2 vehicle that has been…
The Future of the British Army 07 – ISTAR and Formation Reconnaissance (02) A Sensible Future
In the previous post I looked at a few issues that might influence equipment and structure decisions. Do we employ stealth or fight for information, have organic or non organic…
The Future of the British Army 06 – ISTAR and Formation Reconnaissance (01)
When it comes to reconnaissance there are many issues to look at, first of course is what does it mean, then, do we fight for information or do we sneak…
MoD Orders 7.62mm MINIMI
According to a few outlets the MoD has awarded a production contract to FN Herstal for a quantity of 176, 7,62m MINIMI light machine guns. This is a the culmination…
Apaches South, or Maybe Not
Or East or West, depending on where they are coming from! Of course I am referring to the rumoured deployment of British Army Apache AH1 helicopters to Libya. As the…
The Mastiff 3 and a few other bits and bobs
Lots of things to blog about this week; the covenant, yet more cuts, the NAO report on the dogs breakfast that is the British Army vehicle fleet, Libya, overseas aid, leaky…
Ocelot / Foxhound WMIK Pod
Extending the concept of modularity, Force Protection have shown the Ocelot WMIK pod. Ocelot Foxhound WMIK Pod This is in addition to the cargo and protected patrol variants. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73614187@N03/7003750014/