British Armed Forces

[Belfin]

Blimey that's a blast from the past. The locals got a bit stressed when the RTR deployed their Challys to Mrkonjic Grad and proceeded to ponce around in their black tank suits. Memories of SS Panzers in the area were still a bit raw.

Don't remember that happening at all myself - neither the 'poncing around', nor the 'stressed locals'!

[DPM_Sheep]

I've found that busload of Nurses!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAtW0hua9rE

[SuperBootie]

And for that I am for ever in your debt

[B_706K]

Husky Protected Highly Mobile Tactical Support Vehicle in Afghanistan by Defence Images, on Flickr

Husky Protected Highly Mobile Tactical Support Vehicle in Afghanistan

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Scots Guards, are pictured patrolling Lashkar Gar in Helmand Province Afghanistan, using the Husky (Protected Highly Mobile Tactical Support Vehicle).
The Husky has already provided protection from small arms fire, RPG’s and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
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Photographer: Sgt Rupert Frere RLC
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Husky Protected Highly Mobile Tactical Support Vehicle in Afghanistan by Defence Images, on Flickr

Husky Protected Highly Mobile Tactical Support Vehicle in Afghanistan

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Scots Guards, are pictured patrolling Lashkar Gar in Helmand Province Afghanistan, using the Husky (Protected Highly Mobile Tactical Support Vehicle).
The Husky has already provided protection from small arms fire, RPG’s and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45151962.jpg
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Photographer: Sgt Rupert Frere RLC
Image 45151962.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk

Army Driver Training for New Wolfhound Vehicle at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan by Defence Images, on Flickr

Army Driver Training for New Wolfhound Vehicle at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

Soldiers from 16 Air Assault are pictured conducting driver training with the new Wolfhound vehicle on a purpose built driver training area in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.
The off road course is designed to push the vehicles and drivers to the limit, in order to give crews the confidence and experience before deploying on real operations.
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45151968.jpg
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Photographer: Cpl Mark Webster
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Army Driver Training for New Wolfhound Vehicle at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan by Defence Images, on Flickr

Army Driver Training for New Wolfhound Vehicle at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

Soldiers from 16 Air Assault are pictured conducting driver training with the new Wolfhound vehicle on a purpose built driver training area in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.
The off road course is designed to push the vehicles and drivers to the limit, in order to give crews the confidence and experience before deploying on real operations.
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45151967.jpg
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Photographer: Cpl Mark Webster
Image 45151967.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk

[Neil@MoD]

Hope you like the new Husky and Wolfhound pics from Afghan. More to come... but meantime if you're on Facebook you can follow us at facebook.com/defenceimages and on Twitter at twitter.com/defenceimages.

Cheers
Neil

[NovocastrianUK]

Cheers for the info Neil, awesome looking vehicle

[ZiggyMac]

Hope you like the new Husky and Wolfhound pics from Afghan. More to come... but meantime if you're on Facebook you can follow us at facebook.com/defenceimages and on Twitter at twitter.com/defenceimages.

Cheers
Neil

Thanks in paticular for the pictures of the Husky, without doubt the best looking new vehicle the MOD has bought.....

A 'de-tooled' civilian version would be an awesome thing to drive...

Just hope its protection levels match its cool looks...

[SDL]

i like the look of the Husky...Thanks for the images

[B_706K]

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Enters HMNB Clyde by Defence Images, on Flickr

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Enters HMNB Clyde

Trafalgar Class submarine SSN (Ship Submersible Nuclear) HMS Triumph, glides into HM Naval Base Clyde in the early morning sun following a patrol.
The Triumph of today is somewhat different from her predecessors. Built by VSEL at Barrow-in-Furness, she was commissioned in October 1991 and is the seventh and last of the Trafalgar class. Since commissioning, the submarine has completed a number of notable patrols from the North Atlantic to the Far East.
Between 2005 and 2009, Triumph went through a long overhaul period to refuel the reactor, complete essential maintenance and repairs. During this long overhaul period, the vessel's equipment and sensors were upgraded to make her one of the most potent and advanced submarines in the flotilla.
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45151971.jpg
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Photographer: LA(Phot) Ben Sutton
Image 45151971.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Enters HMNB Clyde by Defence Images, on Flickr

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Enters HMNB Clyde

Trafalgar Class submarine SSN (Ship Submersible Nuclear) HMS Triumph, glides into HM Naval Base Clyde in the early morning sun following a patrol.
The Triumph of today is somewhat different from her predecessors. Built by VSEL at Barrow-in-Furness, she was commissioned in October 1991 and is the seventh and last of the Trafalgar class. Since commissioning, the submarine has completed a number of notable patrols from the North Atlantic to the Far East.
Between 2005 and 2009, Triumph went through a long overhaul period to refuel the reactor, complete essential maintenance and repairs. During this long overhaul period, the vessel's equipment and sensors were upgraded to make her one of the most potent and advanced submarines in the flotilla.
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45151975.jpg
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Photographer: LA(Phot) Ben Sutton
Image 45151975.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Enters HMNB Clyde by Defence Images, on Flickr

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Enters HMNB Clyde

Trafalgar Class submarine SSN (Ship Submersible Nuclear) HMS Triumph, glides into HM Naval Base Clyde in the early morning sun following a patrol.
The Triumph of today is somewhat different from her predecessors. Built by VSEL at Barrow-in-Furness, she was commissioned in October 1991 and is the seventh and last of the Trafalgar class. Since commissioning, the submarine has completed a number of notable patrols from the North Atlantic to the Far East.
Between 2005 and 2009, Triumph went through a long overhaul period to refuel the reactor, complete essential maintenance and repairs. During this long overhaul period, the vessel's equipment and sensors were upgraded to make her one of the most potent and advanced submarines in the flotilla.
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45151972.jpg
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Photographer: LA(Phot) Ben Sutton
Image 45151972.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Enters HMNB Clyde by Defence Images, on Flickr

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Enters HMNB Clyde

Trafalgar Class submarine SSN (Ship Submersible Nuclear) HMS Triumph, glides into HM Naval Base Clyde in the early morning sun following a patrol.
The Triumph of today is somewhat different from her predecessors. Built by VSEL at Barrow-in-Furness, she was commissioned in October 1991 and is the seventh and last of the Trafalgar class. Since commissioning, the submarine has completed a number of notable patrols from the North Atlantic to the Far East.
Between 2005 and 2009, Triumph went through a long overhaul period to refuel the reactor, complete essential maintenance and repairs. During this long overhaul period, the vessel's equipment and sensors were upgraded to make her one of the most potent and advanced submarines in the flotilla.
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45151973.jpg
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Photographer: LA(Phot) Ben Sutton
Image 45151973.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk

[Scorchio]

A 'de-tooled' civilian version would be an awesome thing to drive...

International Trucks used to do a civvy version called the International MXT, frankly it looked gopping.



Besides the lack of a gash-looking chrome grille I dunno what exactly makes Husky look better, but it does.

I'm told that some of the Huskys are being kitted out with armoured dog boxes on the back for MWDs

[happyslapper]

"19th of October 2010
The sun sets on Triumph"

...would somehow have been a more appropriate caption.

[Paddy51]

"19th of October 2010
The sun sets on Triumph"

...would somehow have been a more appropriate caption.

Given the so called defence review the caption: "Sun Sets on Royal Navy" might equally appropriate

[Neil@MoD]

Given the so called defence review the caption: "Sun Sets on Royal Navy" might equally appropriate

With CVF now to be completed in Scotland just 'Triumph on the Clyde' will do, won't it?

Or at least a 'New Dawn for Defence....'

[DeltaWhisky58]

With CVF now to be completed in Scotland just 'Triumph on the Clyde' will do, won't it?

Or at least a 'New Dawn for Defence....'

How about "Totally fvcked over on the Moray Firth" for another story, or "Harriers trashed by the Tories"?

[Paddy51]

With CVF now to be completed in Scotland just 'Triumph on the Clyde' will do, won't it?

Or at least a 'New Dawn for Defence....'

Yes, I feel very good about the carriers and that is very personal due to family is Glasgow. I do feel a bit red faced at the idea of carriers without planes... but who knows the priorities may change.