Think Defence

I worry more about UK energy security, resilience, and social cohesion than I do Russia or Iran. Sectarian politics, uncontrolled immigration, crime, net zero and a poor economy are this nations most significant threats

As you know, I have been automatically posting images from MoD Defence Imagery, together with their official caption. About 10 to 20 percent of them have the captions corrected by people on here

@tinman197474747 I have no idea these days

@thinkdefence What’s the latest on the”Want list”?

The leaks, the underfunded aspirations, the theatre and drama, its all just so bloody tiresome. Nothing changes, the only thing we are world class at is producing defence reviews that fall on their arse shortly after publication

Kites being flown in advance of the announcement

Image:- JCB equipped with a Hydraulic rock breaker being used by soldiers from 39 Royal Engineer Regiment during the break in phase of a large scale simulated emergency repair on Vainode Airport

Image:- The first steel cut for Type 31 warship, HMS Bulldog in Rosyth

This short video shows the Centurion Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle (BARV) in use during the 1982 Falklands Conflict

Will be interesting to see if the gulf states start to increase point defence at power stations and desalination plants at the expense of gas and oil infrastructure.

The uniparty consensus has systematically eroded UK energy resilience. Depressing.

@thinkdefence Would appreciate a RT to help me push my story. The physical War may be over but the mental scars still remain. Please help a small donation would go a long long way justgiving.com/crowdfunding/b… #Army #veteran #PTSD #mentalhealth #itsoknottobeok

@andymedcraft Can you tell the difference with Cheshire 😀

@thinkdefence how would you recommend preparing this for a cheese flop?

Picture: Observation Team from The Royal Yeomanry above the Victoria Stadium on Exercise Barbary Star 2022 on the rock of Gibraltar

What a headline

Pictured; RAF Typhoon FGR4 over Nevada during Exercise Red Flag, Jan. 26, 2026

One of many on its road to acceptance, this brief clip shows a British Army Ajax vehicle during fording tests

If we are going to be using UGVs in logistics roles, they need to be obtained in more than boutique numbers and be as cheap as chips.

Yes yes, I know there is a war on, but have you thought about pallet trailers?

@G4Wallah It is beyond me why Supacat cant add 300mm width to Jackal and add a cab

@thinkdefence Absolutely, although armoured LC200’s have taken on its role as PM in theatres where terrorism/insurgencies are a risk and arguably they do a better job, albeit with less dismounts. FHD is quite a niche middle ground of capability in its size category IMO.

This short clip shows a Foxhound Protected Patrol Vehicle. What changes are needed in a Mk2?

Since the Defence Investment Plan was promised