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by Jackstar
23 Nov 2023, 14:02
Forum: Deployments
Topic: Eastern Europe
Replies: 69
Views: 4464
United Kingdom

Re: Eastern Europe

Operation Elgin, Kosovo.
Puma RPAS, Engineers, Foxhound etc.

by Jackstar
23 Nov 2023, 11:24
Forum: UK Defence & Aerospace Industry
Topic: UK Defence & Aerospace Industry - News & Discussion
Replies: 75
Views: 6324
United Kingdom

United Kingdom’s defence exports saw a significant surge in 2022

In a turnaround from previous years, the United Kingdom’s defence exports saw a significant surge in 2022, reaching £11.2 billion, a substantial increase from the £6.6 billion recorded in 2021.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british ... e-in-2022/
by Jackstar
22 Nov 2023, 13:03
Forum: British Army
Topic: Warrior Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 1037
Views: 301870
United Kingdom

Re: Warrior Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

The Trailblazer Gen 3 solution was specifically developed to meet the demanding requirements of the UK Army and it will be great to see this system now also supporting the safety needs of the Warrior platform.” Brigadier Matt Wilkinson, Vehicle Support Team Leader, Defence Equipment & Support (D...
by Jackstar
22 Nov 2023, 11:07
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5071
Views: 1221789
United Kingdom

Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

A lot of upgrades were incorporated during design, development & build of the UK Batch 2 River class ships to meet more exacting Royal Navy standards . Compared to the Brazilian vessels currently in use, for example. Including, Improved watertight integrity. Enhanced firefighting facilities. Aut...
by Jackstar
16 Nov 2023, 11:53
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2396
Views: 486795
United Kingdom

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Under the hood: Rare access to the British Army's advanced Ajax.
"An excellent piece of kit"

https://www.forces.net/technology/under ... nd-vehicle
by Jackstar
15 Nov 2023, 15:44
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2396
Views: 486795
United Kingdom

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Get up close and personal with the British Army's new Ajax armoured vehicle. Ajax, the British Army's new armoured vehicle, has been put through its paces on the Salisbury Plain training area, with its crews delighted by its firepower, features, reliability and performance. https://www.forces.net/te...
by Jackstar
14 Nov 2023, 07:37
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5071
Views: 1221789
United Kingdom

Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

The utility of the batch 2's is proven yet again.

by Jackstar
13 Nov 2023, 16:34
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2396
Views: 486795
United Kingdom

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

The British Army’s new AJAX vehicle has had a problematic introduction to service but now it has taken part in its first exercise recently, Ex Iron Titan. A troop from the Household Cavalry deployed onto the exercise to take part in their AJAX & ARES vehicles. Ex Iron Titan was a large scale exe...
by Jackstar
10 Nov 2023, 06:43
Forum: Deployments
Topic: Eastern Europe
Replies: 69
Views: 4464
United Kingdom

Re: Eastern Europe

Lance Bombardier Harry Morrisey, aged 22, originally from Davyhulme in Manchester, has deployed to the Balkans. Harry currently serves with 32 Regiment Royal Artillery. This is the Army’s regiment which specialises in operating drone systems for target acquisition and surveillance purposes. The dron...
by Jackstar
09 Nov 2023, 07:57
Forum: British Army
Topic: Warrior Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 1037
Views: 301870
United Kingdom

Re: Warrior Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Confirmation of the contract to fit test view cameras on warrior. This has to done to meet safety standards and of course the headline figure will include fitting and support over a period of time. The Boxer won't join the front line field army an masse and for a period of years there will be a mixe...
by Jackstar
06 Nov 2023, 11:08
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2396
Views: 486795
United Kingdom

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

SCORPION CYCLONE 2023 was the first major field exercise for the UK’s new 1st Deep Reconnaissance Strike (1 DRS) Brigade Combat Team (BCT) "Integral to this is the new AJAX fighting vehicle family working alongside integrated unmanned aerial vehicles, electronic warfare and counter-fires radar&...
by Jackstar
05 Nov 2023, 22:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UK Shipbuilding
Replies: 223
Views: 11980
United Kingdom

Re: UK Shipbuilding

Appledore Shipyard looks to hire 100 new workers.
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-ne ... 00-8883493
by Jackstar
03 Nov 2023, 18:19
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2396
Views: 486795
United Kingdom

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

UK tests Ajax armoured vehicle with Saab's Mobile Camouflage System. The Household Cavalry Regiment has rigorously tested the capabilities of Ajax in real-time battlefield conditions. The latest trials showcased the Ajax equipped with the advanced Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) developed by Saab, a ...
by Jackstar
02 Nov 2023, 12:42
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2396
Views: 486795
United Kingdom

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Ajax on the move.

by Jackstar
02 Nov 2023, 07:01
Forum: British Army
Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Replies: 2396
Views: 486795
United Kingdom

Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)

Marshall delivering cost-effective state-of-the-art driver training simulators for the British Army. Delivering skilled AJAX drivers to the UK Army. The UK Ministry of Defence has purchased the AJAX armoured vehicle family, which is due to enter service shortly. To ensure high quality driver trainin...
by Jackstar
31 Oct 2023, 14:44
Forum: British Army
Topic: Apache Attack Helicopter (British Army Air Corps)
Replies: 604
Views: 201685
United Kingdom

Re: Apache Attack Helicopter (British Army Air Corps)

The Wildcat training centre, in support of the superb Wildcat helicopter which works so effectively with the Apache of course.

https://uk.leonardo.com/en/news-and-sto ... ing-centre