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Oct 10, 2024 · Thales describe Bushmaster as… The Bushmaster is a combat proven vehicle that is in service with the Australian Defence Force and eight other nations, and has been successfully deployed on operations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific. Ongoing design enhancement, a wide range of user selectable mission equipment and mature through life support have ensured that Bushmaster ...

Aug 24, 2023 · We could argue all day about the definition of Britishness in war films, but we all know what it means. This is the Think Defence list of the Top 25 British War Films The definition of a British War Film is one that is largely British in character. They may have been directed by non-British directors, or have non-British actors in the cast, and may even have been made in Hollywood or elsewhere ...

May 19, 2024 · The Boxer armoured vehicle is expected to enter service with the British Army in 2025. This is its history. The ARTEC Boxer 8×8 armoured vehicle was selected to meet the British Army’s Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) requirement, but this is not the first time it was selected, arguably, this is the third time lucky for the Boxer and the British Army.

Apr 28, 2024 · The 40 mm CTAS, developed by the UK and France, is a medium calibre automatic weapon. It includes the CT Cannon, Ammunition Handling System, Controller, Gun Control Equipment, Gun Mount, and different types of ammunition. CTA International (CTAI) results from a collaborative effort between BAE and NEXTER.

Oct 6, 2024 · Swingfire was a British wire-guided anti-tank missile developed in the 1960s, seeing action in multiple theatres. Swingfire Development The Orange William missile was cancelled in 1959.

Dec 20, 2024 · Above ground protected shelters are used for rest areas, medical facilities, HQ and CP functions, storage, and equipment care.

Dec 7, 2024 · The overburdened infantry is discussed with clockwork like regularity. Excessive weight carried by infantry soldiers severely impacts their physical and mental agility, whilst dramatically increasing injury rates. The fighting value of a soldier is in inverse proportion to the load he carries. Army Hygiene Advisory Committee Report No. 3 — On the Maximum Load to be Carried by a Soldier The ...

Nov 5, 2022 · The history of the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle, from its inception to the cancellation of the Capability Sustainment Programme in 2021 The Warrior infantry fighting vehicle is the mainstay of the British Army’s armoured infantry force, a solid and capable vehicle with a long and successful service history. After the Warrior Capability Sustainment programme was cancelled in 2021, the ...

Nov 5, 2022 · The ARTEC Boxer is a wheeled or tracked armoured vehicle, this article describes its capabilities, modules, and variants 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 ...