Digital Sapper

A 3D complex environment covering multiple levels, directions, materials & light conditions. #Subt is the #rubixcube of tactical spaces. Living the #sapper dream 👍 @Proud_Sappers

A @RoyalAirForce Rivet Joint aircraft operating in international airspace over the Black Sea was dangerously intercepted by Russian military jets – flying as close as six metres and triggering onboard emergency systems. Despite these reckless manoeuvres, RAF crew completed their mission safely. The aircraft was conducting a routine flight in support of @NATO operations, contributing to the security of the Alliance’s eastern flank. The RAF Rivet Joint is a specialist reconnaissance aircraft equipped with advanced electronic surveillance sensors, providing critical situational awareness to help safeguard NATO territory. This incident reflects ongoing Russian aggression and heightened military activity across Eastern Europe and the High North – the UK will continue to stand firm with its allies, united in the defence of NATO.

Images of Man, and Machine!

@GaryCla82665078 I’ve tried not to go down that route as i can see my bank account rapidly emptying! 🤣

@Digital_Sapper I have two or three colonial auxiliary/volunteer units.They are very interesting historically.

More volunteers stirring my brew today. A powerful force if supported, funded and led well. Break away, brew up and breathe.

@OfficerofEngin1 Independent till 1917 and then absorbed after the home invasion threat subsided.

@Digital_Sapper So would they have been a part of the Somerset Light Infantry or their own regiment?

@GaryCla82665078 The volunteer units i have are some of my favourites! ☺️

@Digital_Sapper Another beauty.

It is with great sadness that we can confirm the death of Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, who died on 15 May following a tragic incident at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Hear me out, have a dozen of these for the RAF’s Red Arrows to replace the Hawk! Source for the image: britmodeller.com/forums/index.p…

75th Ranger Regiment

Delta Force Rescues American Hostage Roy Hallums 🇺🇸 Rare combat footage from a 2005 Task Force 145 raid in Iraq capturing the moment Delta Force operators rescued American hostage Roy Hallums from a hidden underground bunker. After inserting by helicopter into rural farmland, the assault team breached the target compound, discovered a concealed trapdoor beneath the floor, and pulled Hallums to safety after months in captivity. The footage provides a look at one of the most intense real world hostage rescue operations of the Iraq War.

This brief video clip shows the use of Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) as part of the British Army Future Soldier vision

The Bruneval Raid, aka Operation Biting, was an ambitious plot to steal Nazi tech from within enemy territory at night - British inter-service contributions were vital to the raid being successful.

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This brief video clip demonstrates how effective the Chemring SABREX linear flexible cutting charge is

Our senior dogs had a big beach day out. I promise this will make you smile from ear to ear ❤️

Dean Hughes and I were Colour Sergeant instructors, back when he was a good bloke. He’s a Late Entry Officer now and a bit of a dick but his wife is doing important work on PTSD. I came back from Iraq a mess so if you have a few minutes to fill in the questionnaire below…

@thinkdefence Rapid setup/takedown and movement compared to hours of trying to get a 9x9 into a bag… It truly is time that we procured something that will stop HQs being decimated in the first few moments of a hot conflict.

Which would you prefer

Excellent video of the Cold War Bundeswere demonstrating urban assault tactics. Note the pole climb technique to get the first soldier up a building. They can then drop lines for others to climb. Grappling hooks and lines also demonstrated, but these are trickier to get right. Also harder to climb with current soldier loadouts. I also like the demo of firing through doors before breaching. When in a deliberate assault, this can trigger a concealing enemy to reveal themselves or suppress them prior to breaching. Cracking training area, too. Rubble, complex buildings, fire(!). Very impressive. Thanks to @HGWellsHouse for tagging me in and @wartirnes for the original post.

@thinkdefence Add a backhoe and trenching machine please 😍

Turn that tipper into a line charge or rocket launcher

Inspired by that earlier post about the Romanian tractor manufacturer turning one into a high capacity UGV. A JCB Fastrac AI mashup Start with a forward control version, remove the cab, paint it green