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Yet another Cold War anti massed armour weapon, the ATACMS launched Brilliant Anti Tank (BAT), as shown in this marketing video. Cold War concepts back in fashion!
January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Yet another Cold War anti massed armour weapon, the ATACMS launched Brilliant Anti Tank (BAT), as shown in this marketing video. Cold War concepts back in fashion!
The Expeditionary Elevated Causeway (ELCAS) is an impressive portable modular causeway capable of reaching 900m from the shoreline, allowing small vessels to dock and unload their cargo.
The Amazing ELCAS Causeway - Think Defence
The US ELCAS modular pier is the modern manifestation of the D Day Mulberry Harbour system.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The Expeditionary Elevated Causeway (ELCAS) is an impressive portable modular causeway capable of reaching 900m from the shoreline, allowing small vessels to dock and unload their cargo.
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Counter Drone Mesh for field defences and urban areas
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Counter Drone Mesh for field defences and urban areas
January 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Counter Drone Mesh for field defences and urban areas
Lets discuss…
Counter Drone Mesh for field defences and urban areas
If we think about mobility in the northern forests of Europe, something like the Alstor 833 mini forwarder, as shown in this marketing video might be a better option than a quad and trailer. Yes or no?
January 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
If we think about mobility in the northern forests of Europe, something like the Alstor 833 mini forwarder, as shown in this marketing video might be a better option than a quad and trailer. Yes or no?
Probably one of the best things the MoD has ever done that no one knows about, Generic Vehicle Architecture
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Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) - Think Defence
Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA)
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January 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Probably one of the best things the MoD has ever done that no one knows about, Generic Vehicle Architecture
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This brief video illustrates a long range rocket, LORA, test fired from an adapted merchant vessel
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
This brief video illustrates a long range rocket, LORA, test fired from an adapted merchant vessel
This short clip illustrates the British Army Swingfire wire guided anti tank guided weapon, seeing service as late as the 2003 Iraq War, it offered some unique features and an excellent track record
January 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
This short clip illustrates the British Army Swingfire wire guided anti tank guided weapon, seeing service as late as the 2003 Iraq War, it offered some unique features and an excellent track record
𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗘
An emerging requirement for magic murder missiles
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An emerging requirement for magic murder missiles
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Land Precision Strike - Think Defence
Land Precision Strike will rapidly engage relocatable high value targets in warfighting and lower intensity operations
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January 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗘
An emerging requirement for magic murder missiles
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An emerging requirement for magic murder missiles
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Examine the history of the long since cancelled Multi Role Vehicle (Protected) programme
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Multi Role Vehicle (Protected) (MRV-P) - Think Defence
The Multi-Role Vehicle — Protected (MRV-P) was a British Army vehicle programme, now cancelled
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January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Examine the history of the long since cancelled Multi Role Vehicle (Protected) programme
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www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2024/10/mult...
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Video clip demonstrating an AirTEP evacuation and insertion platform. Used with a heavy lift drone it might offer an interesting option for accessing rooftops and other challenging areas
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Video clip demonstrating an AirTEP evacuation and insertion platform. Used with a heavy lift drone it might offer an interesting option for accessing rooftops and other challenging areas
MBDA Aquila guided interceptor intended to defeat against hypersonic threats as a multi-layered defence capability.
January 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
MBDA Aquila guided interceptor intended to defeat against hypersonic threats as a multi-layered defence capability.
This short clip demonstrates a Rapier anti aircraft missile system, replaced by CAMM and Sky Sabre
January 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
This short clip demonstrates a Rapier anti aircraft missile system, replaced by CAMM and Sky Sabre
This brief post describes the US Army's epic crossing of the Sava River in 1995
Crossing the Sava River - Think Defence
Whilst fascinating in of itself, the US Army crossing of the Sava River between what is now Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1995 would have a profound
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January 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
This brief post describes the US Army's epic crossing of the Sava River in 1995
Another compact 4x4 truck, this brief clip showing a Bonetti FX100. I quite like these type of vehicle, think we have a gap between a Land Rover and MAN SV that could do with filling. Quite air portable as well
January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Another compact 4x4 truck, this brief clip showing a Bonetti FX100. I quite like these type of vehicle, think we have a gap between a Land Rover and MAN SV that could do with filling. Quite air portable as well
Over at the main site, posts are grouped into categories, each containing a number of articles.
#Logistics #CombatEngineering
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#Logistics #CombatEngineering
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Engineering and Logistics Archives - Think Defence
The Engineering and Logistics category encompasses a diverse range of topics, ranging from combat engineering to bridging, and pallets to container handling.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Over at the main site, posts are grouped into categories, each containing a number of articles.
#Logistics #CombatEngineering
Explore the category ⬇️
#Logistics #CombatEngineering
Explore the category ⬇️
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Design Compromise
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Design Compromise
January 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Design Compromise
Let's have a chat about…
Design Compromise
As shown in this short video of Javelin and NLAW, modern anti tank infantry carried anti tank weapons are neither compact or lightweight
January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
As shown in this short video of Javelin and NLAW, modern anti tank infantry carried anti tank weapons are neither compact or lightweight
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄
Delve into its history and capabilities ➡️
Delve into its history and capabilities ➡️
Storm Shadow - Think Defence
Storm Shadow is the RAF's long-range stand-off precision-guided cruise missile used against high-value and hardened targets.
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January 4, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Delve into its history and capabilities ➡️
Delve into its history and capabilities ➡️
This short video Clip demonstrates an Almac 3.0 BL multiloader with a 3 tonne carry capacity. What are the military applications?
January 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
This short video Clip demonstrates an Almac 3.0 BL multiloader with a 3 tonne carry capacity. What are the military applications?
New articles added to the Complex Weapons Knowledge Base
STRATUS
LAW80
MILAN
TRIGAT-MR
BLOWPIPE
BLOWPIPE MK 2 (JAVELIN)
STARBURST
SEA SKUA
NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE
www.thinkdefence.co.uk/docs/complex...
Please let me know what you think as this is a new thing for the site
STRATUS
LAW80
MILAN
TRIGAT-MR
BLOWPIPE
BLOWPIPE MK 2 (JAVELIN)
STARBURST
SEA SKUA
NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE
www.thinkdefence.co.uk/docs/complex...
Please let me know what you think as this is a new thing for the site
January 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
New articles added to the Complex Weapons Knowledge Base
STRATUS
LAW80
MILAN
TRIGAT-MR
BLOWPIPE
BLOWPIPE MK 2 (JAVELIN)
STARBURST
SEA SKUA
NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE
www.thinkdefence.co.uk/docs/complex...
Please let me know what you think as this is a new thing for the site
STRATUS
LAW80
MILAN
TRIGAT-MR
BLOWPIPE
BLOWPIPE MK 2 (JAVELIN)
STARBURST
SEA SKUA
NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE
www.thinkdefence.co.uk/docs/complex...
Please let me know what you think as this is a new thing for the site
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝘀
An investigation into this important capability ➡️
An investigation into this important capability ➡️
How an Army Prints Maps - Think Defence
Geographic survey and cartography is about more than just printing maps but despite the plethora of electronic displays available, they still need to be printed
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January 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝘀
An investigation into this important capability ➡️
An investigation into this important capability ➡️
Moving some content to the Think Defence Knowledge Base
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Think Defence Knowledge Base Archive - Think Defence
Think Defence Knowledge Base Archive - Think Defence
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December 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Moving some content to the Think Defence Knowledge Base
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Let me know what you think
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Concept Video Clip illustrating a MBDA SPEAR missile destroying maritime targets
December 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Concept Video Clip illustrating a MBDA SPEAR missile destroying maritime targets
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
Explore the back story ➡️
Explore the back story ➡️
The SAS Raid on Pebble Island - Think Defence
Pebble Island lies to the north of West Falkland and in 1982, its 25 inhabitants were mainly involved with tending 25,000 sheep. Its small airstrip was
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December 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
Explore the back story ➡️
Explore the back story ➡️
Video clip showing an All Track AT20HD in very poor conditions. Cheap and simple, not everything has to be a BV
#FitsInAMerlin
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December 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Video clip showing an All Track AT20HD in very poor conditions. Cheap and simple, not everything has to be a BV
#FitsInAMerlin
#FitsInAMerlin