Boxer Armoured Vehicle — Details and Variants - Think Defence
WEBNov 5, 2022 — Boxer is described by ARTEC as; BOXER is a truly modular vehicle providing multiple functions for its users, several communication interfaces for participation in network-enabled warfare and diverse mission relevant capabilities. The flexibility of its modularity allows BOXER to be easily adapted to meet diverse mission requirements, in …
A Successor for the Amazing C-17 Globemaster - Think Defence
WEBAug 20, 2021 — The RAF operates a fleet of eight Boeing C-17 heavy-lift aircraft, and put simply, they are brilliant, currently doing fantastic work in Operation PITTING, the evacuation from Kabul. However, they are one of the most expensive aircraft in the whole fleet to maintain, and they won’t last forever. The …
Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) - Think Defence
WEBNov 8, 2022 — The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), nicknamed the ’70 km Sniper’, provides pinpoint accuracy delivering a 200 lb high explosive warhead to its target, with twice the range of other artillery systems used by the British Army. It is currently in service with the Royal Artillery.
Paveway IV - Think Defence
WEBNov 20, 2022 — Paveway IV is a highly accurate precision-guided bomb carried by the RAF Typhoon, F-35B, and Protector RPAS. The RAF describes the 225 kg Paveway IV as; This advanced and highly accurate weapon is a state-of-the-art precision guided bomb. Equipped with the latest Global Positioning Guidance technology, Paveway IV is a low-cost, all-weather, 24 ...
Top 25 British War Films - Think Defence
WEBAug 24, 2023 — 22 — The Guns of Navarone. The Guns of Navarone (1961) Action, Adventure, Drama, War | 158min | April 28, 1961 (United Kingdom) 7.5. Director: J. Lee Thompson Writer: Alistair MacLean, Carl Foreman Stars: David Niven, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn Summary: In 1943, the British Navy is not able to rescue 2,000 soldiers trapped in the Island of ...
SPEAR Missile - Think Defence
WEBNov 6, 2022 — In early 2021, the MoD awarded MBDA with a seven-year £550million Demonstration and Manufacture contract for the SPEAR missile system. Known as SPEAR3, the next-generation missile can travel long distances at high-subsonic speed and over the next decade will become the F-35’s primary air-to-ground weapon.
Starstreak High Velocity Missile - Think Defence
WEBNov 20, 2022 — The British Army describes the Starstreak High-Velocity Missile (HVM) as; The Starstreak High Velocity Missile (HVM) is designed to counter threats from very high performance, low-flying aircraft and fast ‘pop up’ strikes by helicopter attacks. The missile, which travels at more than three times the speed of sound, uses a system of three ...
Martlet (Lightweight Multirole Missile) - Think Defence
WEBNov 12, 2022 — The Thales Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) is called Martlet in Royal Navy service. It is described by Thales as; LMM is a low cost, lightweight, precision strike, missile, which has been designed to be fired from tactical platforms including fixed or rotary winged UAVs and surface platforms. The system is designed to provide a rapid ...
Storm Shadow - Think Defence
WEBNov 6, 2022 — Storm Shadow is the RAF’s long-range stand-off precision-guided cruise missile used against high-value and hardened targets. The RAF describe the Storm Shadow Conventionally Armed Stand-Off Missile (CASOM) as; This long-range air-launched and conventionally armed missile equips RAF Tornado GR4 squadrons and saw operational service in 2003 ...
A Second Wind for the Lightweight Infantry Mortar
WEBJul 19, 2021 — The L9A1 51 mm mortar was a simple design, able to be operated by a single person, although usually operated in pairs. The mortar weighed 6.3 kg and, depending on its ammunition nature, was effective at up to 750m. Smoke, HE and illumination rounds were available, weighing between 0.8 kg and 0.9 kg.