A brief thread on the subject of folding beds and their transport demand because this account doesn't have enough obscure stuff Thread

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

One can use a shovel, or, as shown in this marketing video clip, something one another level!

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

Media demonstrating the Horiba Viking UGV (now IDV Viking) during an Autonomous Warrior exercise. The 'flat top' allows easy use of pallets

This short video illustrates a Weatherhaven TRECC-P Polar Shelter

Video demonstrating a Boxer launching a Javelin ATGW in 2014

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?

This short video clip demonstrates a JP233 Anti Runway and Area Denial System in use

This short video clip demonstrates an M50 Ontos vehicle, equipped with six 106mm Recoilless Rifles, it saw action in Vietnam.

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.

Video Clip demonstrating an Apache launching a Brimstone missile during integration tests

Archer, based on a Volvo articulated loader. This brief video clip demonstrates some of its key attributes

This short clip illustrates a Toyota Land Cruiser with an EOS R-400S Mk 2-HD 30mm Remote Weapon Station with M230LF

Video showing the launching of a Stingray torpedo from a Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate, HMS Sutherland (F81)

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Lets talk about... Defence Applications of Pallet Trailers

A reminder that vehicles other the Bandvagn, this short video clip demonstrates an All Track AT80 Crew Cab tracked carrier vehicle

This brief clip illustrates the MW-1 (Mehrzweckwaffe 1) munitions dispenser carried on a German Tornado aircraft

Media illustrating a Caron AR 790 Evo 5 all-terrain load carrier. They are not fast but have a massive payload #FitsInsideaMerlin

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

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.

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?

This short clip demonstrates an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) based on Ajax. A bit of a no-brainer really

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Let's discuss… Bollards Types

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?

Video showing a Fleet Air Arm Wildcat helicopter launching a Martlet LMM at a test target

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

Video illustrating a Typhoon combat aircraft releasing a Stormshadow cruise missile showing fin deployment and engine intake cover release

In unusual angle, as demonstrated in this brief video clip, cluster bombs are very effective against area targets

Hammar self loading low bed trailer, as demonstrated in this short clip, is a versatile and effective system for containers and flatracks

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.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Lets discuss… British Army Plant Ancillaries and Attachments Because you want to know!

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

As described in this marketing video, Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile has a long history 😀

Video clip illustrating the MBDA Joint Fire Support Missile concept

Video illustrating a UVision Hero 120 loitering munition being launched from an aircraft

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?

This brief clip shows the Protolab PMPV6 protected mobility vehicle, this vehicle does look quite capable

This brief clip shows a Surface launched unit fuel air explosive (SLUFAE), boom!

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Lets have a chat about… Elevating Sensor Masts Their background

Media showing the Royal Artillery Land Ceptor air defence system

Video showing an Escape International company Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform (AirTEP). This is quite an interesting system with a lot of potential

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!

The DARPA OPFIRES, as shown in this test video clip is one of a number of hypersonic programmes in development

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)

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

As demonstrated in this short video, the Ajax family of vehicles will be core to the British Army, regardless of what the internet thinks!

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Lets discuss…

This short video clip demonstrates the Giant Viper mine clearance line charge

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