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The Overburdened Infantry - Think Defence
Dec 7, 2024 · The study concluded with a set of recommendations, not so much on weight reduction, but better ways of carrying it. This was followed up with a second report in 1868 titled The Second report of the committee appointed to inquire into the effect of the present system of accoutrements and knapsacks on the health of the infantry soldier.
Counter Drone Nets - Think Defence
Dec 26, 2024 · The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has rapidly accelerated the development and deployment of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), particularly first-person view (FPV) drones, which have become pivotal for both sides. Beyond the various active weapon and electronic countermeasures, rudimentary but effective ...
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Land Precision Strike - Think Defence
Dec 31, 2022 · A ship is not a tank, so the question is, would a spiral development of ER-GMLRS meet the objectives of Land Precision Strike. The ER-GMLRS is a large rocket, 300 kg at launch, so manoeuvrability against fast-moving targets might be challenging in the terminal phase, even if it used the space in the nose cone for some form of alternative guidance system.
Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missile (ASRAAM) - Think Defence
Nov 5, 2022 · By 1973, SRAAM had a name, Mongoose. The missile was built in three sections; the front housed the infra-red seeker, arming unit, warhead and electronics, the centre, the main motor, and the rear, the thrust vector system and fins.
The Lost Art of Digging Field Defences - Think Defence
These collective protection developments have contributed to reduced casualties from direct and indirect enemy fire but as the British Army moves to a ‘return to contingency’ stance, it strikes me that digging in, building field defences and making use of timber are essential skills.
Towards the Integrated Review - Think Defence
The MoD, therefore, has three factors that conspire against it delivering the plans embedded in any defence and security review; events, over which it has no control, a defence community at large that despite all the evidence believes in defence exceptionalism, also over which it has no control, and finally, managing its own budget effectively, over which it has total control.
Infantry Archives - Think Defence
Jul 19, 2021 · 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.