Video illustrating HMS DIamond firing an Aster missile, part of the Sea Viper air defence system

Images:- Brothers Marine Ollie Morris from Commando Helicopter Force and Lieutenant Josh Morris, an aircraft engineer officer serving with 1710 Naval Air Squadron, complete Ice Breaking Drills together

This brief video shows the Oto Melara DART guided submunition

Pictures Proteus Technology Demonstrator during demonstration flight. Proteus is designed to operate autonomously but is also able, when required, to work together with existing crewed aircraft, such as the Merlin Mk 2

This short clip demonstrates the release and arming mechanism of a BL755 Cluster Bomb, the bomblet itself

The History of Ajax, might take you more than a few minutes to read this one! www.thinkdefence.co.uk/docs/ajax-hi...

Yet another Cold War anti massed armour weapon, the ATACMS launched Brilliant Anti Tank (BAT), as shown in this marketing video. Cold War concepts back in fashion!

The Expeditionary Elevated Causeway (ELCAS) is an impressive portable modular causeway capable of reaching 900m from the shoreline, allowing small vessels to dock and unload their cargo.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Lets discuss… Counter Drone Mesh for field defences and urban areas

If we think about mobility in the northern forests of Europe, something like the Alstor 833 mini forwarder, as shown in this marketing video might be a better option than a quad and trailer. Yes or no?

Probably one of the best things the MoD has ever done that no one knows about, Generic Vehicle Architecture Click to read more

This brief video illustrates a long range rocket, LORA, test fired from an adapted merchant vessel

This short clip illustrates the British Army Swingfire wire guided anti tank guided weapon, seeing service as late as the 2003 Iraq War, it offered some unique features and an excellent track record

𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗘 An emerging requirement for magic murder missiles Explore the options ➡️

Examine the history of the long since cancelled Multi Role Vehicle (Protected) programme Click to read ➡️ www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2024/10/mult...

Video clip demonstrating an AirTEP evacuation and insertion platform. Used with a heavy lift drone it might offer an interesting option for accessing rooftops and other challenging areas

MBDA Aquila guided interceptor intended to defeat against hypersonic threats as a multi-layered defence capability.

This short clip demonstrates a Rapier anti aircraft missile system, replaced by CAMM and Sky Sabre

This brief post describes the US Army's epic crossing of the Sava River in 1995

Another compact 4x4 truck, this brief clip showing a Bonetti FX100. I quite like these type of vehicle, think we have a gap between a Land Rover and MAN SV that could do with filling. Quite air portable as well

Over at the main site, posts are grouped into categories, each containing a number of articles. #Logistics #CombatEngineering Explore the category ⬇️

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Let's have a chat about… Design Compromise

As shown in this short video of Javelin and NLAW, modern anti tank infantry carried anti tank weapons are neither compact or lightweight

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 Delve into its history and capabilities ➡️

This short video Clip demonstrates an Almac 3.0 BL multiloader with a 3 tonne carry capacity. What are the military applications?

New articles added to the Complex Weapons Knowledge Base STRATUS LAW80 MILAN TRIGAT-MR BLOWPIPE BLOWPIPE MK 2 (JAVELIN) STARBURST SEA SKUA NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE www.thinkdefence.co.uk/docs/complex... Please let me know what you think as this is a new thing for the site

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝘀 An investigation into this important capability ➡️

Moving some content to the Think Defence Knowledge Base Let me know what you think www.thinkdefence.co.uk/docs/

Concept Video Clip illustrating a MBDA SPEAR missile destroying maritime targets

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 Explore the back story ➡️

Video clip showing an All Track AT20HD in very poor conditions. Cheap and simple, not everything has to be a BV #FitsInAMerlin

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 Dive into the long history of Multidrive ➡️

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Let's have a chat about… The Mexeflote (Part 3 — Replacement Options)

This brief video clip demonstrates the use of Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) as part of the British Army Future Soldier vision

Mexeflote is a modular pontoon that is used by the British and Australian forces for transferring vehicles and supplies from ship to shore. Find out about options to replace it ⬇️

As demonstrated in this short video clip, crew served weapons can be quickly adapted for firing from a standard pickup truck

This brief clip illustrates M56 Helicopter Delivered Scatterable Mine, NATO should rediscover some of these long gone Cold War concepts

𝗥𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗨𝗞𝗪 Examine their back story ➡️

As fibre optics improved in the late 70s, they were employed for non-emitting missile guidance, leading to the development of EFOG-M, Polyphem and others. Click to read more ➡️

Video illustrating a ground launched APKWS. With a low cost, these are an attractive means of improving firepower for land forces

This brief video illustrates a Rheinmetall Skyranger on a Boxer

As showcased in this short video of a Hydromaster Z Drive, they are versatile and effective. Used on powered barges and pontoons, like the Mexeflote

𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 A look at this critical capability ➡️

The low recoil 105mm Hawkeye system is interesting, normally seen on light vehicles, this brief clip showcases it on a towed carriage for additional mobility and flexibility

A lesser known aspect of the Falklands Conflict was the use of a land based forward operating base (FOB) at San Carlos. #Falklands #Harrier Find out more ⬇️

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Let's discuss... The Mexeflote (Part 2 — Capabilities)

This brief video illustrates how an effective personnel and small UGV barrier can be built using hand tools. They can also be very effective against larger vehicles.

A programme idea to start a digital fence for NATO nations adjacent, making use of affordable consumer electronics, open-source software and competitions.

MLRS on a civilian vehicle. When needs must, any vehicle will do, glory to the welders!

From a few years ago now, but this brief video demonstrates the first firing of the Sea Ceptor (Common Anti Air Missile, or CAMM, from HMS Argyle. CAMM is now an export success and is being developed further