IED’s, Mines, Route Clearance and Talisman
Two years ago (almost to the day) I wrote about the Talisman route clearance system that had been introduced with great fanfare in Afghanistan as part of the many faceted counter…
Generic Base Architecture and FOBEX
In September last year a wrote about the Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) and how it is probably one of the smartest things the MoD has done recently, how it will…
The Freedom Bridge
From the MoD The longest bridge built on operations since World War Two has been handed over to the people of Gereshk in a ceremony attended by the district governor.…
Military Water Supply
Whilst we all eagerly await the anti-climax that will be PR12 I think it is about time there was a post that was vaguely ISO container related. Background Water is…
UK Military Bridging – Look Back Look Forward
This has been a tremendously rewarding series to write, the depth of expertise, team work, diligence and hard won experience translated into operational advantage has been incredible to read about,…
UK Military Bridging – Equipment (Trackway)
Although not specifically about bridging, trackway is an integral part of many bridging operations because they mitigate the effects of multiple vehicles driving on and off the bridge so although…
UK Military Bridging – Equipment (Air Portable Bridges)
With the advent of air mobile infantry it was a natural requirement to support them with appropriate bridging capabilities. This was reinforced by the setting up of the UK Strategic…
UK Military Bridging – Equipment (BR90 and REBS)
After the pipe fascine, Number 8 and 9 Tank Bridges and the Medium Girder Bridge came into service a series of wide ranging changes to the research and development of…
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