British Armed Forces

[Damian90]

Question, what is status of MTIP-2 turret upgrade for FV510 Warrior?

[happyslapper]

It is going ahead, but the numbers may be reduced.

From an Army SDSR Q&A session:

31. How many CR2 and AS90 will the British Army retain?

227 CR2 (from 384) and 95 AS90 (from 146).

32. When will CR2 and AS90 reductions take effect?

From the next FY: Wef 1 April 2011.

33. What impact will the reductions in CR2 and AS90 have on those units?

One Bty in each of the five AS90 Regt’s will re-role to 105mm Lt Gun in order that each Regt has a mix of capabilities to deploy in support of current operations. CR2 Regts will see no significant changes, less a reduction to unit-holdings of MBT.

34. What will happen to those CR2 and AS90 that we no longer require?

The disposal plan for CR2 and AS90 has yet to be decided.

35. Will the CR2 and WR upgrade programmes still go ahead?

We believe that both the CR2 and WR upgrade programme will continue, but may be subject to savings (reduced numbers and a reduced capability against current plans).

[Scorchio]

Question, what is status of MTIP-2 turret upgrade for FV510 Warrior?

MTIP-2 is still in competition against the Lockheed Martin turret.

According to a former colleague of mine, there hasn't been a firm decision on whether to proceed with the WCSP or not (it wasn't mentioned in the SDSR) and they don't expect one to be made for several weeks.

However, since development of FRES Scout with the 40mm CTWS armament has been secured in the SDSR, the treasury has been advised that the unit price of ammunition will be greater if it is only used on the Scout vehicle. Qualification trials on the weapon aren't expected to start until next year.

[Neil@MoD]

now where is the pic?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/defenceimages/5114275175/

[Damian90]

Thanks for info's Scorchio.

[Deathchant]

This image shows an officer from the Royal Ghurkha Rifles (RGR) shadowing his Afghan counterpart prior to entering the village of Saidan near Gereshk, Afghanistan on day one of Operation Omid Char.


A Ranger from the 1st Royal Irish Regiment keeps watch whilst on patrol.
B Company of 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment are forward mounted into Patrol Bases and Check Points within the Nad-e-Ali area of Helmand. They recently deployed as part of the 16 Air Assault Brigade operational tour of Afghanistan.



A Ranger from 1 Royal Irish Regiment returns fire with his GPMG (General Purpose Machine Gun) after a Taliban ambush on patrol.



A Ranger from the 1st Royal Irish Regiment keeps watch on patrol whilst passing by a local shop.

After all the bright and cheerfull colours of the other pictures we have the imposing greyness of the MOD building.


The North Door of the Ministry of Defence Main Building Headquarters in London.


Also anybody notice the MTP pouches on the oficers body armour?

[Royal]

This image shows an officer from the Royal Ghurkha Rifles (RGR) shadowing his Afghan counterpart prior to entering the village of Saidan near Gereshk, Afghanistan on day one of Operation Omid Char.

Since when were the RGR part of the Household Brigade?

[Leaper]

Any reviews of the new SA80 mags yet?

[DPM_Sheep]

Since when were the RGR part of the Household Brigade?

Can only assume the RGR bloke is the one sandwiched between the Cav fella in the foreground and the afghan.

[Red_Fern]

Great photos!

[mattyw]

This image shows an officer from the Royal Ghurkha Rifles (RGR) shadowing his Afghan counterpart prior to entering the village of Saidan near Gereshk, Afghanistan on day one of Operation Omid Char.


Also anybody notice the MTP pouches on the oficers body armour?

Please say his rifle is not resting on the floor or has a dust cap on
And the pouches could be there private ones.

[MoFo]

Please say his rifle is not resting on the floor or has a dust cap on
And the pouches could be there private ones.

I would very much like to think an officer knows better

[Deathchant]

Please say his rifle is not resting on the floor or has a dust cap on
And the pouches could be there private ones.

I did wonder that but I thought you couldnt buy MTP.

As for the caption its the one that came with the picture.

[bluffcove]

Good to see that the sound cancelling headphones we all go issued have fallen from favour having been out there for less than a month, we all knew they were crap, but at least the umbrella has gone up for any deafness claims that might be made against the MOD.

The muzzle and ground thing is a constant naus' if you use the issued butt clip to retain the weapon, that said -on gravel- I cant really imagine it being a problem.

[MoFo]

Good to see that the sound cancelling headphones we all go issued have fallen from favour having been out there for less than a month, we all knew they were crap, but at least the umbrella has gone up for any deafness claims that might be made against the MOD.

We all got our fandangled sound cancelling earplugs moulded and sent to us before we went out, I couldnt have them in for more than afew seconds before my ears ached like hell...absolute ****e and no-one used 'em.

Apparently they were rather expensive too, abit of a costly mistake kitting 130 blokes out with them which they were just left in lockers.