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A brief thread on the subject of folding beds and their transport demand because this account doesn't have enough obscure stuff Thread
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Accepting there is still some debate about the utility of cargo drones for the last mile, one area that seems under discussed is lightweight and standardised packaging. Let's have a look
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One can use a shovel, or, as shown in this marketing video clip, something one another level!
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15 days ago
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This brief video illustrates a Kranman T1900 EX with track kit. An interesting quad ATV replacement option. The rear wheels are mechanically powered using a hydraulic power pack
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16 days ago
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Media demonstrating the Horiba Viking UGV (now IDV Viking) during an Autonomous Warrior exercise. The 'flat top' allows easy use of pallets
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17 days ago
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This short video illustrates a Weatherhaven TRECC-P Polar Shelter
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18 days ago
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Video demonstrating a Boxer launching a Javelin ATGW in 2014
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19 days ago
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A short thread on plant for light military forces. Not every unit can be fully mechanised or armoured, transport or terrain constraints force compromise. What are the alternatives to picks and shovels?
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This short video clip demonstrates a JP233 Anti Runway and Area Denial System in use
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20 days ago
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This short video clip demonstrates an M50 Ontos vehicle, equipped with six 106mm Recoilless Rifles, it saw action in Vietnam.
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21 days ago
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Instead of adding additional axles to a pickup truck, does something like the Caron CTM Transporter, as seen in this short video Clip provide a better solution? It has 5 tonne load and 14 tonne towing capacity.
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Video Clip demonstrating an Apache launching a Brimstone missile during integration tests
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23 days ago
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Archer, based on a Volvo articulated loader. This brief video clip demonstrates some of its key attributes
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24 days ago
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This short clip illustrates a Toyota Land Cruiser with an EOS R-400S Mk 2-HD 30mm Remote Weapon Station with M230LF
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25 days ago
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Video showing the launching of a Stingray torpedo from a Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate, HMS Sutherland (F81)
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26 days ago
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π§ππ₯πππ Lets talk about... Defence Applications of Pallet Trailers
27 days ago
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A reminder that vehicles other the Bandvagn, this short video clip demonstrates an All Track AT80 Crew Cab tracked carrier vehicle
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27 days ago
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This brief clip illustrates the MW-1 (Mehrzweckwaffe 1) munitions dispenser carried on a German Tornado aircraft
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28 days ago
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Media illustrating a Caron AR 790 Evo 5 all-terrain load carrier. They are not fast but have a massive payload
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Video clip showing a Contilift Engineering 40ft ISO container loading and unloading syste. Systems like this are not common for 40ft containers, useful I think
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about 1 month ago
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At the conclusion of the 1982 Falklands Conflict, and prior to the repair of the runway at Stanley airport, this method was the fastest method to send mail from the island to the UK.
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about 1 month ago
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As demonstrated in this brief clip of the BL-755 Cluster Bomb, they can cover a lot of ground. Ideal for targets in the open. This was replaced by Brimstone, but should they return to service, or should we just buy more Brimstone?
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about 1 month ago
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This short clip demonstrates an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) based on Ajax. A bit of a no-brainer really
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about 1 month ago
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π§ππ₯πππ Let's discussβ¦ Bollards Types
about 1 month ago
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Video showing a Norcar A7750 articulated loader with an 800 Litre IBC. Would something like this be useful for moving ammunition pallets short distances for a gun battery?
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about 1 month ago
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Video showing a Fleet Air Arm Wildcat helicopter launching a Martlet LMM at a test target
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about 1 month ago
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Now replaced by the Sea Venom missile, This brief video clip demonstrates the Sea Skua anti ship missile in action during the 1982 Falklands Conflict
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Video illustrating a Typhoon combat aircraft releasing a Stormshadow cruise missile showing fin deployment and engine intake cover release
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In unusual angle, as demonstrated in this brief video clip, cluster bombs are very effective against area targets
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about 1 month ago
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Hammar self loading low bed trailer, as demonstrated in this short clip, is a versatile and effective system for containers and flatracks
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about 1 month ago
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This brief video illustrates a Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile (TLAM) being fired by a Royal Navy attack submarine. However many we have, we should buy some more.
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about 1 month ago
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π§ππ₯πππ Lets discussβ¦ British Army Plant Ancillaries and Attachments Because you want to know!
about 1 month ago
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Video showing a Mattracks wheel replacement system in use on ATVs and UTVs. These provide an uplift in mobility and can be quickly swapped back to normal wheels
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about 1 month ago
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As described in this marketing video, Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile has a long history π
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about 1 month ago
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Video clip illustrating the MBDA Joint Fire Support Missile concept
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about 1 month ago
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Video illustrating a UVision Hero 120 loitering munition being launched from an aircraft
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about 1 month ago
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Video clip illustrating a Tetra Pod convertible trailer, from road use to small boat. Could Pioneers or Sappers use something like this or is it a bit of a gimmick?
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about 2 months ago
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This brief clip shows the Protolab PMPV6 protected mobility vehicle, this vehicle does look quite capable
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about 2 months ago
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This brief clip shows a Surface launched unit fuel air explosive (SLUFAE), boom!
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about 2 months ago
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π§ππ₯πππ Lets have a chat aboutβ¦ Elevating Sensor Masts Their background
about 2 months ago
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Media showing the Royal Artillery Land Ceptor air defence system
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about 2 months ago
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Video showing an Escape International company Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform (AirTEP). This is quite an interesting system with a lot of potential
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about 2 months ago
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The Brimstone ATGW has a a few party tricks, one of which is the ability to salvo fire. The launch aircraft can casually destroy multiple targets and get the F out of dodge!
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about 2 months ago
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The DARPA OPFIRES, as shown in this test video clip is one of a number of hypersonic programmes in development
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about 2 months ago
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This brief video showcases Rapier Field Standard C (FSC), a short to medium range air defence missile that has now been replaced by the Common Anti Air Missile (CAMM)
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about 2 months ago
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Video illustrating a BAE Archer SPG launching a Bonus Mk2 anti armour submunition. Against massed armoured and other vehicles, these can be devastatingly effective. Other SPGs can also be used
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about 2 months ago
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As demonstrated in this short video, the Ajax family of vehicles will be core to the British Army, regardless of what the internet thinks!
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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This short video clip demonstrates the Giant Viper mine clearance line charge
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about 2 months ago
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29 Commando Royal Artillery operate the 105 mm Light Gun during Commando Force training in Norway. The UK Commando Force is reaffirming its commitment to the high north by deploying to the Arctic circle for Winter Deployment 25
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