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 · Swingfire ATGW. GMLRS is a precision-guided rocket system currently in service with the Royal Artillery. Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) is described by the British Army as; The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), nicknamed the ’70 km Sniper’, provides pinpoint accuracy delivering a 200 …
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Starstreak High Velocity Missile - Think Defence
WEBNov 20, 2022 · 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 dart-like projectiles, allowing multiple hits on the target.
Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missile (ASRAAM) - Think Defence
WEBNov 5, 2022 · The United Kingdom’s (UK) Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded MBDA a £184M production contract for the supply of the highly capable infra-red (IR) guided air-to-air missile, ASRAAM, to equip the UK’s F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet. ASRAAM will be the first British designed missile to enter service on the F-35.
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 ...
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