# ![@thinkdefence Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::90350594.png) @thinkdefence Think Defence

Think Defence posts on X about defence, ajax, kalmar, twitter the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  17.12% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  5.41% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  4.5% [finance](/list/finance)  3.6% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  3.6% [stocks](/list/stocks)  1.8% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  0.9%

**Social topic influence**
[defence](/topic/defence) #221, [ajax](/topic/ajax) #114, [kalmar](/topic/kalmar) 2.7%, [twitter](/topic/twitter) 1.8%, [estonia](/topic/estonia) 1.8%, [blog](/topic/blog) 1.8%, [youtube](/topic/youtube) 1.8%, [investment](/topic/investment) 1.8%, [china](/topic/china) 1.8%, [netherlands](/topic/netherlands) 1.8%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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**Top assets mentioned**
[Kalmar (KALM)](/topic/kalmar) [Noble Corporation (NE)](/topic/$ne) [Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)](/topic/lockheed-martin)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Starstreak HVMs first firing in [----] is shown below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1988701210027696521)  2025-11-12T20:11Z 110.3K followers, [----] engagements


"In September [----] Shorts partnered with McDonnell Douglas Helicopters and Martin Marietta to integrate Starstreak HVM onto the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter for close-range air defence. This was called Helstreak"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1988701224661651806)  2025-11-12T20:11Z 110.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Been working on the knowledge base articles this is the Vehicle section. Hope you find value in it it is the result of lots of research. Ajax is the next one then onto a wider look at vehicle procurement over the last forty odd years as a single article building on these foundational documents https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022036457091633275 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022036457091633275"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/2022036457091633275)  2026-02-12T19:53Z 110.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Written so far FLAV FFLAV TRACER MRAV FCLV FRES MIV Just SV left From [----] to [----] the story of Boxer and Ajax"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/2022078396982014097)  2026-02-12T22:40Z 110.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@AndrewBrandish1 The fres one is a monster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/2022040788142842014)  2026-02-12T20:11Z 110.3K followers, [--] engagements


"As I have discussed a few times recently taking a short break"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2010724316481249543)  2026-01-12T14:43Z 110.3K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Let's discuss The overburdened infantry is discussed with clockwork like regularity. Excessive weight carried by infantry soldiers severely impacts their physical and mental agility whilst dramatically increasing injury rates. THREAD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2010806535278961060)  2026-01-12T20:10Z 110.3K followers, 38K engagements


"Be back soon. Writing lots of content and working in the TD test kitchen on a new cheese flop recipe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020267040007930334)  2026-02-07T22:42Z 110.3K followers, [----] engagements


"IS PARACHUTING AS DEAD AS DISCO No it isn't but it needs to evolve. Parachuting is an emotive subject and whenever it comes up people seem unable to see any nuance its X so maybe thats fair enough Arnhem always comes up sweeping gestures abound dissenters sneered at and secret analysis mentioned to win a Twitter argument. A picture of an S-400 is casually lobbed in as if that ends the debate (forgetting that it also applies to attack helicopters in deep strike roles) As amphibious capability evolved from Normandy to San Carlos parachuting has done likewise from Arnhem to Mali. i.e. don't do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/2022031717029015893)  2026-02-12T19:35Z 110.3K followers, 10.7K engagements


"Currently writing the history of Ajax"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/2022058275068625269)  2026-02-12T21:20Z 110.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Is this a repeat of the Rafale Kills F-22 story or a genuine indication of battlefield vulnerability A major [----] NATO exercise in Estonia (Hedgehog) exposed serious weaknesses in how the alliance would fight a high-intensity drone war like Ukraines. Despite involving [-----] troops from [--] countries NATO forces were rapidly overwhelmed by a small Ukrainian-led enemy team https://t.co/xVL6aBzPQO A major [----] NATO exercise in Estonia (Hedgehog) exposed serious weaknesses in how the alliance would fight a high-intensity drone war like Ukraines. Despite involving [-----] troops from [--] countries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/2022339988470509928)  2026-02-13T16:00Z 110.3K followers, 15.5K engagements


"There was a proposal for a tank launched Swingfire and even an armed Stalwart"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1973465697893126177)  2025-10-01T19:11Z 107.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Next one in the series will look at rations/food. Think there is much less scope for resupply reduction within this compared to water. So it might be a shorter post. Then a look at power NEW BLOG POST Continuing the resupply reduction series this one looks at small-scale water supply (Link in reply) https://t.co/FrLDzthJgE NEW BLOG POST Continuing the resupply reduction series this one looks at small-scale water supply (Link in reply) https://t.co/FrLDzthJgE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1973480147174171068)  2025-10-01T20:08Z 107.7K followers, 10.4K engagements


"The amount of people that steal my content and turn it into monetized YouTube videos is shocking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1973812427189072088)  2025-10-02T18:08Z 107.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@BO3673 Specifically looking at reducing weight and volume so we can reduce resupply demand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1973847691919761836)  2025-10-02T20:28Z 107.5K followers, [---] engagements


"We often discuss a new version of the Army reserve for key point protection and civil resilience type roles but I think we need much more a policing reserve for public order. We need to exert control over the streets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974043533054197785)  2025-10-03T09:27Z 107.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Thread from last night if you missed it. A bit niche Let's discuss. The first bridges of Charles Edward Inglis without Mr Inglis there may not have been a Mr Bailey THREAD https://t.co/2XR7Ovjl8C Let's discuss. The first bridges of Charles Edward Inglis without Mr Inglis there may not have been a Mr Bailey THREAD https://t.co/2XR7Ovjl8C"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974044609954152875)  2025-10-03T09:31Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Will be writing a future post on the genius that is the Water Carriage Pack Mk2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974053635412689153)  2025-10-03T10:07Z 107.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Is the era of bottled water over now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974061267292737814)  2025-10-03T10:37Z 107.5K followers, 23.3K engagements


"There are plenty of options for palletising water. Not all of them need to look like an IBC and could easily be cached ahead of time. But all of them generally require mechanical handling equipment a thousand litres of water weighs a tonne"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974075321839464941)  2025-10-03T11:33Z 107.5K followers, [----] engagements


"An image of An A400M in US Coast Guard colours its extreme range high speed and ability to hold on station whilst also refuelling rescue helicopters would be transformational"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974157766789939511)  2025-10-03T17:01Z 107.7K followers, 112.1K engagements


"A video illustrating the Patria [--] vehicle and NEMO mortar. There is a lot to like about this for defence customers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974195583586885905)  2025-10-03T19:31Z 107.5K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW BLOG POST Continuing the Resupply Reduction series this one is about Rations and Food. https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2025/10/resupply-reduction-rations/ https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2025/10/resupply-reduction-rations/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974205195002237103)  2025-10-03T20:09Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@Mark1_1984 Information is there but my point was having someone to collate interpret and support. If we invest in people and support the teams in the current surely we would get better outcomes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974488790812033208)  2025-10-04T14:56Z 107.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Resupply Reduction: Intro water and rations done. Power next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974552730053275768)  2025-10-04T19:10Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Why is it in every image you see of counter terror police and military operators they wear skinny jeans with knee pads. Have they never heard of workwear trousers with kneepad pockets 😀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974555170915983800)  2025-10-04T19:20Z 107.7K followers, 20K engagements


"As the British Army moves toward a replacement for Land Rover and Pinzgauer and a few good [--] options demonstrated by vendors for the higher weight class is it worth looking at small hooklift systems as the per the video below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974557982596751428)  2025-10-04T19:31Z 107.7K followers, 18.4K engagements


"What i see here is a tightly integrated group of systems that fit together perfectly a capability In Estonia during Exercise #PIKNE French soldiers conducted live-fire training with 120mm mortars. After engaging targets the systems were rapidly dismantled towed with Fardier vehicles (air transportable air liftable and helitransportable) and airlifted by NH90 helicopters. https://t.co/ZT4ZWHZYIS In Estonia during Exercise #PIKNE French soldiers conducted live-fire training with 120mm mortars. After engaging targets the systems were rapidly dismantled towed with Fardier vehicles (air"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974558538254127240)  2025-10-04T19:33Z 107.6K followers, 19K engagements


"Would take [--] or so hours of constant use to recharge a BOWMAN radio battery reducing resupply for power is a tough challenge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974590945384636507)  2025-10-04T21:42Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Am amazed at the sheer number of images on Defence Imagery that show soldiers pointing at stuff. There are so many variations 😀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974875024449507664)  2025-10-05T16:31Z 107.6K followers, 10.1K engagements


"On reducing resupply Battery chemistry and energy density will improve but here and now deployed forces have a choice of carrying spare batteries charging them in-situ or having extras delivered as part of a replenishment activity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974903213402010067)  2025-10-05T18:23Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Pictured: A Royal Artillery M270 MLRS/GMLRS launch vehicle being loaded into an RAF A400M transport aircraft. Now that is what you call an artillery raid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1974935331360170369)  2025-10-05T20:30Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"An interesting vehicle concept to move and transport containers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975102772459769864)  2025-10-06T07:36Z 107.6K followers, 11.7K engagements


"Automated obstacle and lane marking systems always look cool Marking secure routes and identifying hazardous zones with Pearson Engineering's Obstacle Marking System. In conflict areas terrain can be scattered with explosive devices such as anti-tank mines and surface-laid ordnance. These threats are designed to restrict movement reduce https://t.co/nn9KqURsex Marking secure routes and identifying hazardous zones with Pearson Engineering's Obstacle Marking System. In conflict areas terrain can be scattered with explosive devices such as anti-tank mines and surface-laid ordnance. These threats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975125002140971166)  2025-10-06T09:04Z 107.6K followers, [----] engagements


"In an age of high resolution displays and virtual reality fly throughs old school still has its place"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975125867996307734)  2025-10-06T09:07Z 107.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Paratroopers from Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Platoon 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment flew his first-person view (FPV) drone carrying simulated motions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975126645137961007)  2025-10-06T09:11Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Interesting use of a COTS power bank I like it practical and cheap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975138720606278120)  2025-10-06T09:59Z 107.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Has anyone been keeping up with ASGARD CAIN and EVE Is there a possibility the British Army goes with TrellisWare TSM Waveform and the Royal Marines the Wave Relay MANET waveform on their MPU/5 radios"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975258304323723372)  2025-10-06T17:54Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Pictured An essential modern capability or a relic of a bygone age"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975259946007556448)  2025-10-06T18:00Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Obviously only of use in certain situations but these are hugely robust make use of simple two wire cables with simple operation and are as cheap as chips"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975290156547776981)  2025-10-06T20:00Z 107.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The Video below showcases the AirTEP (Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform) from Escape International in France. Do you reckon this would be a good investment for the UK armed forces SF urban rooftop access or other roles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975290216660291843)  2025-10-06T20:01Z 107.6K followers, [----] engagements


"BlusSky is a dead platform"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975611122150744545)  2025-10-07T17:16Z 107.8K followers, 13.6K engagements


"Pictured; French soldiers de-rigging a wheeled loader from an Aeronet air despatch platform in Mali ready to assist with runway opening for transport aircraft. Niche but pivotal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975622356149084161)  2025-10-07T18:00Z 107.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@AaronBastani In general I am a fan of competition in social media so I have a presence on pretty much most of them. I still post on BlueSky threads and the like but engagement is through the floor and it is a pretty dire echo chamber"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975625347577356792)  2025-10-07T18:12Z 107.6K followers, [---] engagements


"I think this is one of the most enduring use cases for parachute forces together with medical logistics air traffic control and attendant force protection"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975627901447118919)  2025-10-07T18:22Z 107.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The Jankel LTTV based on a Unimog. Jankel no longer with us but thought this was quite an interesting vehicle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975628428662751393)  2025-10-07T18:24Z 107.6K followers, 11.5K engagements


"Read more about the revolutionary 40mm CTAS at the link below https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2024/04/the-40mm-cased-telescoped-armament-system-ctas/ https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2024/04/the-40mm-cased-telescoped-armament-system-ctas/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975637593942323319)  2025-10-07T19:01Z 107.6K followers, [----] engagements


"We are being sold down the river by this government. Forget Tory conference or the India lobby trip: tonight the CPS is PUBLICLY blaming the Starmer government for *frustrating an espionage trial over alleged spying for China* - because of a Labour political intervention. Under normal circumstances this should collapse the https://t.co/dBD67qw5j5 Forget Tory conference or the India lobby trip: tonight the CPS is PUBLICLY blaming the Starmer government for *frustrating an espionage trial over alleged spying for China* - because of a Labour political intervention. Under normal circumstances"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975816577913397642)  2025-10-08T06:52Z 107.6K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Can you imagine just wanting to catch a train and this bunch of repugnant facists are celebrating the industrial strength rape and murder of women and children. 🔴 The Pro-Palestine crowd are celebrating the October 7th massacre in Kings Cross London tonight What the hell has happened to the UK https://t.co/3T1PCaNao8 🔴 The Pro-Palestine crowd are celebrating the October 7th massacre in Kings Cross London tonight What the hell has happened to the UK https://t.co/3T1PCaNao8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975820916853776392)  2025-10-08T07:09Z 107.7K followers, 11.8K engagements


"We should frame this as put it in the National Gallery @ClaireCoutinho Can I suggest you use AI to help you understand the correct position - (and also read the relevant reports). A strike price is not the cost of the energy but is a short term price guarantee to enable private investment in the necessary renewables infrastructure. @ClaireCoutinho Can I suggest you use AI to help you understand the correct position - (and also read the relevant reports). A strike price is not the cost of the energy but is a short term price guarantee to enable private investment in the necessary renewables"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975900344833155535)  2025-10-08T12:25Z 107.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@adrianadastra Like anywhere if you carefuylly curate your feed you can make it what you want. But when you venture outside and this applies as much here as it does gab or bluesky or threads or facebook it can be a grim place. By any metrics BlueSky is dead or soon to be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1975905346725224477)  2025-10-08T12:45Z 107.6K followers, [--] engagements


"Mines are incredibly effective weapons. Not only can they destroy shipping they can deny large areas of sea to all traffic choke off ports restrict the flow of traded goods and generally have impacts wholly disproportionate to their cost which is usually measured in peanuts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976002351644258811)  2025-10-08T19:10Z 107.6K followers, [---] engagements


"In [----] an Italian-made Manta mine laid by Iraqi forces that cost the princely sum of $25000 put the USS Princeton out of action. On the same day the USS Tripoli was very nearly sunk by another. In Iraq the delay caused by mines to make Umm Qasr operable was considerable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976002364201938961)  2025-10-08T19:10Z 107.6K followers, [---] engagements


"On the 4th of February [----] Dutch Commander Herman W. Lammers took command of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group [--] (SNMCMG 1) from the Polish Navy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976002387794935991)  2025-10-08T19:10Z 107.6K followers, [---] engagements


"In March [----] HMS Brocklesby joined the rest of SNMCMG1 (ships from the Netherlands Germany Belgium and Poland) for Exercise Noble Mariner around the Straits of Gibraltar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976002393553748350)  2025-10-08T19:10Z 107.6K followers, [---] engagements


"SNMCMG [--] consisted of the following units; ORP Kontradmiral X Czernicki (Flagship Poland) HMS Brocklesby (UK) BNS Narcis (Belgium) FGS Datteln (Germany) and HNLMS Haarlem (The Netherlands)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976002399064998179)  2025-10-08T19:10Z 107.6K followers, [---] engagements


"This Video clip shows an unusual double track commercial snowmobile called an Alpina Sherpa from Italy. It can seat four and tow a people or equipment sled. It fits in a Merlin so do you think the Royal Marines would be interested"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976015073744167009)  2025-10-08T20:01Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"This sadly isn't far off the entirety of the UK amphibious capability now. Ocean LPH gone LPD Bulwark/Albion gone LSD(A) [--] of the [--] Bay class gone (or more or less gone) Strat RORO down from [--] to 4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976198698905608259)  2025-10-09T08:11Z 107.7K followers, 15K engagements


"But fiscal reality is just that once what was probably the most powerful amphibious capability in the West bar the USA is now reduced to small scale raiding with little ability to project and sustain a meaningful force ashore"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976201287781040148)  2025-10-09T08:21Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The planned In service date was [----] although it would not enter service until [----] the delays resulting in issues discovered during trials"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976369925187891516)  2025-10-09T19:31Z 107.7K followers, [---] engagements


"The UK has spent more than 220m on FCLV and Panther not including the Strike Hotspot contract and other ongoing support costs more than 500k per vehicle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976369968783474741)  2025-10-09T19:31Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"This Video showcases the Alvis Scorpion CVR(T) from the seventies. Weighing less than ten tonnes and narrow enough to fit between rubber trees in Malaya it was very deployable and mobile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976385021335208001)  2025-10-09T20:31Z 107.7K followers, 25.4K engagements


"Battleship twitter is really quite calm and mellow twitter like this but with more [--] inch references"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976415101172490407)  2025-10-09T22:30Z 107.7K followers, 20.6K engagements


"Its going to be Lammy isn't it maybe shared with Starmer. No way the Gaza deal would have happened without them honest. [----] Nobel Peace Prize will be announced today. https://t.co/34TYCE2zyo [----] Nobel Peace Prize will be announced today. https://t.co/34TYCE2zyo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1976533564692054204)  2025-10-10T06:21Z 107.7K followers, 11.4K engagements


"You all know I am fascinated by small engineering equipment. This is a short video of a [---] BBT tracked mini transporter with an earth auger. Handy for light role or air mobile forces"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1977094671848427717)  2025-10-11T19:31Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Does anyone know if these were a success for Canada or not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1977101409721237589)  2025-10-11T19:58Z 107.7K followers, 10.1K engagements


"@UnimportantO Am not asking for help and the many decades I have voted like you for various parties I have never seen it this bad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1977114558935548316)  2025-10-11T20:50Z 107.7K followers, [--] engagements


"I can't talk about modern British Army bridging it's just too depressing British Army Boxer bridgelayer. The MLC 80t bridge is a necessity to support Challenger [--] weight. https://t.co/UFP8906UTp British Army Boxer bridgelayer. The MLC 80t bridge is a necessity to support Challenger [--] weight. https://t.co/UFP8906UTp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1977116207620014549)  2025-10-11T20:56Z 107.7K followers, 17.7K engagements


"Untramelled nonsense that no one believes. 'We've played a key role behind the scenes in shaping this' Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the UK government has been involved in diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. https://t.co/jnqh0Ns5QE #TrevorPhillips 📺 Sky [---] and YouTube https://t.co/78mf3Of4gv 'We've played a key role behind the scenes in shaping this' Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the UK government has been involved in diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. https://t.co/jnqh0Ns5QE #TrevorPhillips 📺 Sky [---] and YouTube"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1977441405808374182)  2025-10-12T18:29Z 107.7K followers, 10.4K engagements


"Images of The amazing AN-225 at Camp Bastion Afghanistan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1977472024088809857)  2025-10-12T20:30Z 107.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Although we all know the FV432 will be in service forever this video shows the FFG Armoured Combat Support Vehicle. A possible vehicle for the British Army that might fit the bill"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1977827115333521457)  2025-10-13T20:01Z 107.7K followers, 24.1K engagements


"This China thing isn't going away for the Government is it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1977961240560382360)  2025-10-14T04:54Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Does it by any chance fit inside a Merlin 😃 Textron Systems is excited to announce its collaboration with AM General and Carnegie Robotics for the development of the autonomous Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-MET) in support of the U.S. Army's modernization priorities. Learn more here: https://t.co/to5JmEpS61 Textron Systems is excited to announce its collaboration with AM General and Carnegie Robotics for the development of the autonomous Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-MET) in support of the U.S. Army's modernization priorities. Learn more here:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1978166627691581513)  2025-10-14T18:30Z 107.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Interesting that it is long enough to carry an NSM or MFOM pod but unless it was on a low profile trailer you would still need some handling equipment. Wonder where you would be able to read about that 😀 US learns from war in Ukraine Lockheed Martin converted a UH-60L helicopter into the autonomous S-70UAS in just [--] months. 25% more cargo space Range: [----] nautical miles/14 hours loiter time Operated via tablet no pilots External lift capacity: [----] kg 1/ https://t.co/kSBtUvWiur US learns from war in Ukraine Lockheed Martin converted a UH-60L helicopter into the autonomous S-70UAS in just"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1978174829137207339)  2025-10-14T19:03Z 107.7K followers, 11.3K engagements


"The [--] foot load bed was hinged to accommodate different-sized loads. Remarkably for its time it used continuous rubber tracks and could carry over [---] kg up a 30-degree slope. It never entered service and little is known of it beyond that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1978539078015385892)  2025-10-15T19:10Z 107.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Over [-----] of these were made by SS Cars Ltd (Jaguar) during WWII and although not entirely limited to airborne units they would be mostly used by them especially in mortar platoons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1978539088283111729)  2025-10-15T19:10Z 107.7K followers, [---] engagements


"There are even robotic systems that can move 463L pallets https://www.youtube.com/watchv=7uVq1lYzC6k https://www.youtube.com/watchv=7uVq1lYzC6k"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1978906675818942515)  2025-10-16T19:31Z 107.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Specialist racks and staging platforms such as the Air Portable Cargo Handling Dock (Anthony Allen dock) from AMSS are used by the RAF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/1978906688922018023)  2025-10-16T19:31Z 107.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Does naming the marines serve the interests of the public the services or the media"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/408633641971888129)  2013-12-05T16:27Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@SeanRayment I understand the principle of open justice just asking if a principle is worth more than the safety of their families"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/408645437847896064)  2013-12-05T17:13Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@SeanRayment Especially the others who were found not guilty or witnesses. Same applies to the evidence i.e. the video"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/408645621214490624)  2013-12-05T17:14Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@SeanRayment Interesting to see who was arguing for disclosure as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/408646078687223808)  2013-12-05T17:16Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@SeanRayment the safety of innocent people then crack on I tend to veer on the side of caution"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/408649269936025600)  2013-12-05T17:29Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@SeanRayment On conspiracy expect that would be batted away pretty easily by a decent barrister. Again though public interest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/408649638741164032)  2013-12-05T17:30Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@SeanRayment As I said balance of risk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/408650255924621312)  2013-12-05T17:33Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@SeanRayment Good point on the comparison with gallantry awards but are you really comparing like with like"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/408653247444828160)  2013-12-05T17:45Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@SeanRayment I know your not :) still concerned about naming and disclosing though maybe more reflection time needed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/408654815346954240)  2013-12-05T17:51Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@SeanRayment You sure that's true Sean wonder if the Saudis and Omanis know of its fatal dust related flaw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/410838427714584576)  2013-12-11T18:28Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Challenges for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donetsk http://t.co/HWF29KW0yH http://goo.gl/fb/xsttbb http://goo.gl/fb/xsttbb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/496203502566121473)  2014-08-04T07:58Z 99.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@BriW74 @SeanRayment But what next is the important thing. Is the British Army institutionally capable of learning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/526792780665094144)  2014-10-27T17:49Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Whatever the issues is RAF complaining about the quality of food on a night shift in Cyprus damaging their reputation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/540951814158692352)  2014-12-05T19:32Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Treasury has given an indication that the MoD should plan on the equipment plan continuing to be funded at 1% above inflation until 2020/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/554984962471260160)  2015-01-13T12:55Z 99.7K followers, [--] engagements


"NAO Forecast for first UK F35 Sqn the demonstrators and assorted support bits and bobs [-----] Billion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/555340103338717184)  2015-01-14T12:26Z 107.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Are we training Kurds and Ukrainian forces in; [--]. What they actually need [--]. What we think they need [--]. what we politically want to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/632106523943153664)  2015-08-14T08:28Z 99.7K followers, [--] engagements


"All mod cons http://t.co/kwlrnxpGRX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/642307542979362816)  2015-09-11T12:03Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Meanwhile at the Russian precision cruise missile strike HQ. The yellow bits that'll do the job comrade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/666593348875100160)  2015-11-17T12:26Z 99.6K followers, [--] engagements


"Shit just got real in Syria SDSR fresh off the printing press. British Army gets busy with a cake competition https://x.com/BritishArmy/status/669107434494042112 With just one month until Christmas Eve Army chefs showcase their culinary skills in a Christmas Cake Competition https://t.co/KwTP3pZ32S https://x.com/BritishArmy/status/669107434494042112 With just one month until Christmas Eve Army chefs showcase their culinary skills in a Christmas Cake Competition https://t.co/KwTP3pZ32S"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/669107780486320128)  2015-11-24T10:58Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@TomChivers How about https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.htmT=pink https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.htmT=pink"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/689053040058482688)  2016-01-18T11:53Z 106.7K followers, [--] engagements


"@JamieRoss7 @alexmassie It would also seem their spell checker is not set to English :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/705415018515460096)  2016-03-03T15:30Z 107.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Kalmar Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/723107445141286912)  2016-04-21T11:13Z 99.6K followers, [--] engagements


"The Kalmar Rough Terrain COntainer Handler (RTCH) folds up for transportation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/745249810618458112)  2016-06-21T13:39Z 99.6K followers, [--] engagements


"Kalmar Rough Terrain COntainer Handler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/745250071386652676)  2016-06-21T13:40Z 99.7K followers, [--] engagements


"When will we get the Pitcairn and St Kitts and Nevis result anyone know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/746113859283464192)  2016-06-23T22:53Z 99.7K followers, [--] engagements


"High mobility logistics with a Volvo articulated loader and Hammar sidelifter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/752230477017284608)  2016-07-10T19:58Z 99.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Hamar sidelifter on a Volvo articulated loader. Almost a modern day Stalwart (without the rarey used amphibious bit)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/754630556583882752)  2016-07-17T10:55Z 99.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Forgot to add Wieners wiener https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/795629038358429696 The US presidential election has brought us criminality FBI investigations Russian hacking and cooking with spunk Way to go America :) https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/795629038358429696 The US presidential election has brought us criminality FBI investigations Russian hacking and cooking with spunk Way to go America :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/795631215114092545)  2016-11-07T14:17Z 107.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Ethiopia (OP BUSHEL) training. RAF pioneered low level aid drops. No one was shooting at them though and one or two more aircraft than now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/803189652836466688)  2016-11-28T10:51Z 99.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Happy 99th Birthday Finland :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/806181734257750016)  2016-12-06T17:01Z 99.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Have US intelligence services ever been so badly needed yet so untrusted by many"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/816987379701600256)  2017-01-05T12:39Z 107.2K followers, [--] engagements


"I story I did not know sadly https://x.com/GrayConnolly/status/832019510018322432 The story of Major Cyril Wild #FallOfSingapore https://t.co/oKnxv9GvpW https://x.com/GrayConnolly/status/832019510018322432 The story of Major Cyril Wild #FallOfSingapore https://t.co/oKnxv9GvpW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/832164857042595840)  2017-02-16T09:48Z 107.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@AbraxasSpa In all fairness we are doing some stuff but very low key. http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/civilian-unmanned-airborne-systems-threats-opportunities/counters/ http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/civilian-unmanned-airborne-systems-threats-opportunities/counters/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thinkdefence/status/836262695112486912)  2017-02-27T17:12Z 105.8K followers, [--] engagements

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