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by Jackstar
27 Sep 2023, 14:18
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2357
Views: 477286
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Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Varients of new Ajax armoured vehicles on the driving range.
by Jackstar
27 Sep 2023, 06:52
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: MBDA Storm Shadow Missile (RAF)
Replies: 67
Views: 19667
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Re: MBDA Storm Shadow Missile (RAF)

Storm Shadow in action.
by Jackstar
27 Sep 2023, 06:43
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
Replies: 2628
Views: 730893
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Re: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)

RAF operating in NATO member Finland.
by Jackstar
25 Sep 2023, 18:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 4943
Views: 993253
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

Griffon Hoverwork has announced development of a new hovercraft – the Wyvern Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), representing a solution for rapid amphibious transport.

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/nava ... vern-lcac/
by Jackstar
23 Sep 2023, 21:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The future form of the Army
Replies: 624
Views: 42421
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Re: The future form of the Army

by Jackstar
22 Sep 2023, 12:34
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2357
Views: 477286
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Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

At the DSEI 2023 defense exhibition in London, the British Army unveiled the latest variant of the Ajax armored vehicle fitted with the 40mm turret. This vehicle is set to replace the CVRT tracked armored reconnaissance vehicles, which have been in service with the British forces since 1970. With it...
by Jackstar
20 Sep 2023, 09:05
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 14879
Views: 4243080
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Scimitar54 wrote: 17 Sep 2023, 16:14 I’ll look on the positive side (happier now that the mini-guns have been replaced by 0.5” Machine Guns). Hopefully PWLS has those by now! :mrgreen:
This will provide greater accuracy for the Royal Navy 0.5 machine guns.
by Jackstar
15 Sep 2023, 08:31
Forum: British Army
Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
Replies: 799
Views: 232901
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Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments

Hanwha. which is offering the K9A2 self-propelled artillery system for the British Army's Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) requirement, is offering to bring additional R&D and upgrade work to the UK if it wins the contest. https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/dsei-2023-hanwha-highlights...
by Jackstar
15 Sep 2023, 08:29
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2763
Views: 661078
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Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)

Rafael has announced that Pearson Engineering will play a 'significant role' in delivering the Samson 30mm remote weapon station. Initially aimed at UK opportunities, the collaboration launched at DSEI 2023 will see knowledge and skills transferred to Pearson's Newcastle-based team. https://www.shep...
by Jackstar
15 Sep 2023, 08:15
Forum: British Army
Topic: Foxhound Protected Vehicle
Replies: 287
Views: 94908
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Re: Foxhound Protected Vehicle

General Dynamics UK is discussing with the British Army a possible further order for an updated version of its Foxhound protected patrol vehicle, the company has said. An Mk 2 version of the ride, which could include a variant with a hybrid electric drive, is likely to be offered to the British Army...
by Jackstar
13 Sep 2023, 16:44
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ground Based Air Defence
Replies: 614
Views: 175577
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Re: Ground Based Air Defence

by Jackstar
13 Sep 2023, 05:33
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2763
Views: 661078
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Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)

A multi-million-pound subcontract has been awarded to HUBER+SUHNER, to supply radio frequency and low frequency cable harnesses for the British Army's Boxer MIV Programme. HERISAU, Switzerland, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The contract ensures the Boxer vehicles will be equipped with cable harness...
by Jackstar
12 Sep 2023, 20:36
Forum: British Army
Topic: Hydra 400 drone
Replies: 5
Views: 326
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Re: Hydra 400 drone

Blimey. I'm losing track of the drones being developed for the UK Armed Forces this one looks quite remarkable.
No doubt with the lessons from Ukraine being incorporated into the design.
by Jackstar
11 Sep 2023, 12:45
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5030
Views: 1210760
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

Another busy B2.
by Jackstar
08 Sep 2023, 18:17
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1439
Views: 404316
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Re: Section Infantry Weapons