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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
#FitsInAMerlin
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
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲
Dive into the long history of Multidrive ➡️
Dive into the long history of Multidrive ➡️
The Story of Multidrive Vehicles - Think Defence
Multidrive Vehicles have a complex and multi-faceted history, but it is a fascinating history nonetheless.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲
Dive into the long history of Multidrive ➡️
Dive into the long history of Multidrive ➡️
𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗
Let's have a chat about…
The Mexeflote (Part 3 — Replacement Options)
Let's have a chat about…
The Mexeflote (Part 3 — Replacement Options)
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗
Let's have a chat about…
The Mexeflote (Part 3 — Replacement Options)
Let's have a chat about…
The Mexeflote (Part 3 — Replacement Options)
This brief video clip demonstrates the use of Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) as part of the British Army Future Soldier vision
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This brief video clip demonstrates the use of Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) as part of the British Army Future Soldier vision
Mexeflote is a modular pontoon that is used by the British and Australian forces for transferring vehicles and supplies from ship to shore.
Find out about options to replace it ⬇️
Find out about options to replace it ⬇️
Replacing the Mexeflote - Think Defence
The Mexeflote is a modular pontoon in service with the British and Australian armed forces and is primarily used to transfer vehicles, stores, and equipment
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December 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Mexeflote is a modular pontoon that is used by the British and Australian forces for transferring vehicles and supplies from ship to shore.
Find out about options to replace it ⬇️
Find out about options to replace it ⬇️
As demonstrated in this short video clip, crew served weapons can be quickly adapted for firing from a standard pickup truck
December 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
As demonstrated in this short video clip, crew served weapons can be quickly adapted for firing from a standard pickup truck
This brief clip illustrates M56 Helicopter Delivered Scatterable Mine, NATO should rediscover some of these long gone Cold War concepts
December 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This brief clip illustrates M56 Helicopter Delivered Scatterable Mine, NATO should rediscover some of these long gone Cold War concepts
𝗥𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗨𝗞𝗪
Examine their back story ➡️
Examine their back story ➡️
Rhino Pontoons and the Incredible DUKW - Think Defence
The second major US innovation was the DUKW.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
𝗥𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗨𝗞𝗪
Examine their back story ➡️
Examine their back story ➡️
As fibre optics improved in the late 70s, they were employed for non-emitting missile guidance, leading to the development of EFOG-M, Polyphem and others.
Click to read more ➡️
Click to read more ➡️
Fibre Optic Guided Missiles (EFOG-M, Polyphem, and others) - Think Defence
As fibre optic cables developed in the late seventies and early eighties, defence equipment manufacturers in the USA and Europe looked at using them for
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December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As fibre optics improved in the late 70s, they were employed for non-emitting missile guidance, leading to the development of EFOG-M, Polyphem and others.
Click to read more ➡️
Click to read more ➡️
Video illustrating a ground launched APKWS. With a low cost, these are an attractive means of improving firepower for land forces
December 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Video illustrating a ground launched APKWS. With a low cost, these are an attractive means of improving firepower for land forces
This brief video illustrates a Rheinmetall Skyranger on a Boxer
December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This brief video illustrates a Rheinmetall Skyranger on a Boxer
As showcased in this short video of a Hydromaster Z Drive, they are versatile and effective. Used on powered barges and pontoons, like the Mexeflote
December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As showcased in this short video of a Hydromaster Z Drive, they are versatile and effective. Used on powered barges and pontoons, like the Mexeflote
𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀
A look at this critical capability ➡️
A look at this critical capability ➡️
Pallet Trailers for the Win - Think Defence
Pallets are widely used across the defence supply chain, but do we need a win for pallets at the sharp end?
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀
A look at this critical capability ➡️
A look at this critical capability ➡️
The low recoil 105mm Hawkeye system is interesting, normally seen on light vehicles, this brief clip showcases it on a towed carriage for additional mobility and flexibility
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The low recoil 105mm Hawkeye system is interesting, normally seen on light vehicles, this brief clip showcases it on a towed carriage for additional mobility and flexibility
A lesser known aspect of the Falklands Conflict was the use of a land based forward operating base (FOB) at San Carlos.
#Falklands #Harrier
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#Falklands #Harrier
Find out more ⬇️
The San Carlos FOB (Forward Operating Base) - Think Defence
A less well-known aspect of the air war over the Falkland Islands in 1982 was the use of a FOB (Forward Operating Base) at San Carlos for both Harriers and helicopters.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A lesser known aspect of the Falklands Conflict was the use of a land based forward operating base (FOB) at San Carlos.
#Falklands #Harrier
Find out more ⬇️
#Falklands #Harrier
Find out more ⬇️
𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗
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The Mexeflote (Part 2 — Capabilities)
Let's discuss...
The Mexeflote (Part 2 — Capabilities)
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗
Let's discuss...
The Mexeflote (Part 2 — Capabilities)
Let's discuss...
The Mexeflote (Part 2 — Capabilities)
This brief video illustrates how an effective personnel and small UGV barrier can be built using hand tools. They can also be very effective against larger vehicles.
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This brief video illustrates how an effective personnel and small UGV barrier can be built using hand tools. They can also be very effective against larger vehicles.
A programme idea to start a digital fence for NATO nations adjacent, making use of affordable consumer electronics, open-source software and competitions.
A Digital Fence for NATO - Think Defence
Using low cost electronics to create a digital fence for NATO border nations to provide early warning and useful intelligence if invaded by Russia
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December 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
A programme idea to start a digital fence for NATO nations adjacent, making use of affordable consumer electronics, open-source software and competitions.
MLRS on a civilian vehicle. When needs must, any vehicle will do, glory to the welders!
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
MLRS on a civilian vehicle. When needs must, any vehicle will do, glory to the welders!
From a few years ago now, but this brief video demonstrates the first firing of the Sea Ceptor (Common Anti Air Missile, or CAMM, from HMS Argyle. CAMM is now an export success and is being developed further
December 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
From a few years ago now, but this brief video demonstrates the first firing of the Sea Ceptor (Common Anti Air Missile, or CAMM, from HMS Argyle. CAMM is now an export success and is being developed further
𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥
An investigation into its history and capabilities ➡️
An investigation into its history and capabilities ➡️
SPEAR Missile - Think Defence
Selected Precision Effects at Range (SPEAR) Capability 3 is the name given to a Category A project (>£400m) to deliver a weapon described as;
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December 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥
An investigation into its history and capabilities ➡️
An investigation into its history and capabilities ➡️
At the main site, posts are grouped into categories, each containing a number of posts. Think Defence proposals, or mad ideas!
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#ThinkDefence
Explore the category ⬇️
Proposals Archives - Think Defence
Think Defence proposals
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December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
At the main site, posts are grouped into categories, each containing a number of posts. Think Defence proposals, or mad ideas!
#ThinkDefence
Explore the category ⬇️
#ThinkDefence
Explore the category ⬇️
The MGM-166 LOSAT (Line-of-Sight Anti-Tank) was a extremely high velocity anti-tank missile system designed to defeat armour using a solid steel kinetic energy penetrator. Impressive, but it never entered full service
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The MGM-166 LOSAT (Line-of-Sight Anti-Tank) was a extremely high velocity anti-tank missile system designed to defeat armour using a solid steel kinetic energy penetrator. Impressive, but it never entered full service
This brief video illustrates the Aardvark range of uncrewed systems
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This brief video illustrates the Aardvark range of uncrewed systems