The AirTEP
The Tactical Extraction Platform from Escape International in France is designed to carry up to 10 personnel, providing facilities for them to be rapidly extracted.
January 23, 2015
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Blog Posts
Short-form opinion, updates and information.
60mm Mortar
In 2013 Janes reported that the Hirtenberger 60mm mortar purchased under an Urgent Operational Requirement would only be retained for RM/PARA use and the rest
December 16, 2014
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A Lot of Ammunition
From a recent FOI request During Financial Year 2013/14, 113 million rounds of 5.56x45mm ammunition and 19 million rounds of 7.62×51 mm ammunition were purchased
October 30, 2014
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L119A2 – Colt Canada C8 Upgrade
In July 2013 the MoD issued a contract award notice that detailed a mid life upgrade for the whole fleet of Cold Canada C8 carbines
June 24, 2014
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The Cover of Night – Gone?
The continued development of technology generally sees it reduce in cost on a gradual incline as alternative markets and uses are found that lead to
May 21, 2014
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If the 66 Came Back, can Charlie G?
Back in 2009, Ace Rimmer wrote a piece on the return of the 66mm LAWS in the guise of the M27A9 Light Anti Structure Munition.
December 31, 2013
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Is the USA about to force the rest of NATO to change calibres again?
Two new US new small arms research programs suggest that this may be the case. Since the beginning of the new millennium, US future small
November 24, 2013
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Grenade Launchers, Underslung or Standalone?
Thought I would pose a simplistic question to get a debate going about the merits of underslung versus standalone grenade launchers for dismounted close combat.
October 6, 2013
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Think Defence
UK defence and security; analysis, reference content, opinions and resources.