"The Boxer Armoured Vehicle And The British Army" Topic

"The ARTEC Boxer 8×8 armoured vehicle will meet the British Army's Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) requirement that will equip the new Strike Brigades.

Boxer and the British Army go back much further than widely known…."

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Amicalement
Armand

I think the Boxer's a great AFV.
I hate that particular incarnation & slogan.
I still feel the Namer would have been better, but I believe UK doesn't buy Israeli gear because/ … reasons.

The UK military certainly does buy Israeli gear: Litening targeting pods for a start. I'm sure there are lots of other examples, in both directions.

OK, Midlander65 … I have to ask … what are Litening Targeting Pods?
Swingfire & FA 80s & 90s, for context…

Litening Targeting Pods. I'm no expert in this area but from a quick Google, an aircraft mounted pod with FLIR, laser range-finder and targeting, widely used by the RAF and many others. I think the UK military has also bought UAVs and munitions – don't know what else – from Israel. There certainly isn't a blanket rule though that the UK doesn't buy Israeli gear.

Don't look to me though to defend the train wreck that is the UK's AFV procurement 'strategy'.

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Amicalement
Armand

The Namer is far too heavy strategically. Great protection, but it's the screaming example of why we need much better (and much heavier use of) Active Protection Systems.