The 40 mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS)
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…
COTS High Mobility Load Carriers
In the previous post on what could replace the FV432, I concluded that if it were replaced, given the relatively narrow range of roles it now performs, it would probably…
Replacing the FV432
Venerable is an often overused word but quite apt for the FV432. It has been in service so long, no one sensible believes it will ever be replaced! We all…
2010 Haiti Earthquake Response Logistics (Observations)
The more you read about the Haiti earthquake response, the more you realise what a magnificent, awe-inspiring effort it was. Israeli and Iranian teams working side by side, the air,…
2010 Haiti Earthquake Response Logistics (Airports)
The 2010 Haiti earthquake airport story is much shorter than the seaports. This is for a few reasons. First, the main international airport at Port-au-Prince was relatively unscathed by the…
2010 Haiti Earthquake Response Logistics (Seaports)
Despite the obvious utility of air operations for rapid response and time-sensitive materials, overland from the Dominican Republic and more directly over the beach or through the existing ports would…
2010 Haiti Earthquake Response Logistics (Introduction)
Haiti was subject to a massive earthquake in 2010 that significantly damaged an already fragile country. The response from the international community provides an excellent case study for those interested…
Replacing the Mexeflote
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 from ship to shore. In…