BRITISH ARMY
Dragon Runner has the ability
to send video footage back to the operator thereby enabling troops to assess a situation prior to moving forward or entering a structure, potentially safeguarding lives. The remote control vehicle can be used to assist with the disposal of roadside bombs whilst allowing troops to remain at a safe distance. With twin tracks rather than wheels it has a cross-country capability well suited to life in Afghanistan.
Apache Designed to hunt and destroy tanks, the Apache attack helicopter has significantly improved the Army’s operational capability since 2001. Apache can operate in all weathers, day or night, and detect, classify and prioritise up to 256 potential targets in a matter of seconds. It carries a mix of weapons including rockets, Hellfire missiles and a 30mm chain gun. In addition to the distinctive Longbow
Radar located above the rotor blades, this aircraft is equipped with a day TV system, thermal imaging sight and direct view op- tics. Defensively it possesses a state-of-the- art fully integrated defensive aid suite.
British Forces on parade in Afghanistan, 2006
Sharpshooter Rifle The new Sharpshooter rifle will improve the long-range firepower available on the front line. It fires a 7.62mm round and will enhance accuracy of engagement during longer-range firefights. This weapon will be used by some of the best shots in the Infantry. More than 400 of the semi-automatic Sharpshooter rifles have been bought as a
£1.5m Urgent Operational Requirement. It is the first new Infantry combat rifle to be issued to troops for more than 20 years. The Sharpshooter complements the already potent range of weapons used by our Forces in Afghanistan.
The new Sharpshooter rifle in action
Warrior The Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle has the speed and performance to keep up with Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks over the most difficult terrain, and the firepower and armour to support infantry in the assault. The Warrior family of seven variants of armoured vehicles entered service in 1988 and have proved a resounding success for Armoured Infantry battlegroups in the Gulf War, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and now Afghanistan. They provide excellent mobility and survivability for the Infantry and have enabled key elements from the Royal Artillery and Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to operate effectively within the battlegroup. A highly successful armoured fighting vehicle, Warrior is continuously being updated; for example, with the Battlegroup Thermal Imager which provides a night- fighting capability second to none. •
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