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29 septembre 2014 1 29 /09 /septembre /2014 11:50
British Army’s new Foxhound all-terrain vehicle

 

22 sept. 2014 British Army

 

The British Army’s new Foxhound all-terrain vehicle is put through its paces. Designed and built in Britain, the Foxhound has been tested in action out in Afghanistan and is set to become one of the mainstay vehicles within the UK forces. With unprecedented levels of blast protection for its size and weight, it has been designed to provide the highest levels of protection for our troops.

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12 septembre 2013 4 12 /09 /septembre /2013 17:50
A Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle (Picture Corporal Si Longworth, UK MoD)

A Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle (Picture Corporal Si Longworth, UK MoD)

11 September 2013 Ministry of Defence and Defence Equipment and Support

 

The MOD is to buy an additional 24 Foxhound vehicles for the British Army in a new £23 million contract.

 

Foxhound, designed and built in the UK by General Dynamics Land Systems: Force Protection Europe (GDLS:FPE), first deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 and has proved successful on operations.

Foxhound represents leading edge technology, and the vehicles are agile enough to reach a top speed of 70mph and have a V-shaped hull, providing unparalleled protection against a range of threats for their weight and class.

Since 2010, MOD has invested £371 million in Foxhound and the latest order will take the Army’s total fleet to 400 vehicles.

A Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle
A Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle is put through its paces at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan [Picture: Graeme Main, Crown copyright]

Announcing the contract at the DSEI (Defence Security Equipment International) Conference in London, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Philip Dunne said:

Foxhound gives our Armed Forces enhanced mobility, enhanced protection and enables them to operate in a wide range of environments.

This further £23 million investment will bolster the British Army’s capability far into the future and demonstrates our commitment to provide troops with the battle-winning vehicles they deserve.

There is no better advertisement for the British Defence industry on the international stage than the UK’s Armed Forces using British-built equipment on operations.

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28 mai 2013 2 28 /05 /mai /2013 20:40
Russian Warplanes Go on 24-Hour Duty in Snap Alert Drill

MOSCOW, May 28 (RIA Novosti)

 

MiG-31 Foxhound interceptors are going on round-the-clock duty in northern Russia as part of a snap combat readiness check of the nation's aerospace defense capabilities, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

 

The fighters, “in conjunction with A-50 airborne warning and control system aircraft, are performing continuous missions to protect the airspace, including from cruise missile strikes,” the ministry said in a statement. The aircraft are to be refueled while still in the air.

 

The three-day exercise, in which the fighters will fend off aerospace attacks, is part of a series of random checks of the Russian armed forces that began in February. It involves Air Force units from the Western Military District, General Staff chief Valery Gerasimov said during a teleconference, adding that the upcoming maneuver had been ordered by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

 

A total of 8,700 personnel, 185 warplanes and 240 armored vehicles are participating in the checks, overseen by Col. Gen. Vladimir Zarudnitsky. The checks include missile launches at the Ashuluk test range in Astrakhan, Zarudnitsky said.

 

In late February, a raft of random tests of military preparedness revealed a number of systemic shortcomings, in particular in the Central and Southern Military Districts, the Airborne Assault Forces and military air-transportation units.

 

Alert-duty officers in some units were slow to respond to orders via automated combat command and control systems, especially in the airborne forces and at the 201st Military Base in Tajikistan. Other problems included poor accuracy in firing, especially by tanks and infantry fighting vehicle crews.

 

The checks, which the Defense Ministry said are being carried out for the first time in the past 20 years, will now be conducted on a regular basis.

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19 juin 2012 2 19 /06 /juin /2012 11:32

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19 June 2012 army-technology.com

 

The British Army's new Foxhound light protected patrol vehicles are currently undergoing final testing in Helmand desert, Afghanistan, prior to their operational deployment by end of the year.

 

UK defence secretary Philip Hammond said that £270 had been spent on 300 of the British-built vehicles to help keep troops protected.

 

"Foxhound's arrival in Afghanistan is great news for our soldiers," he said. "Our servicemen and women deserve the best protection we can get them."

 

Designed and built specifically for UK armed forces, the agile and versatile vehicle will become the mainstay in the British Army to protect troops from threats in Afghanistan.

 

The vehicle is lighter and smaller when compared to protected vehicles such as Mastiff and Ridgback.

 

Equipped with advanced protected patrol vehicle technology, the vehicle's size and weight offers significant levels of blast protection.

 

General Sir Peter Wall, chief of the general staff, added: "Foxhound gives the British Army the very latest level of protection on operations. This has been a well-run programme that will play a key role in equipping the army of 2020."

 

Incorporated with Formula One racing technology to provide speeds of up to 70mph, the v-shaped hull vehicle also safeguards crew against improvised explosive devices.

 

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £90m contract for an additional 100 Foxhounds to General Dynamics Land Systems: Force Protection Europe (GDLS:FPE), which brings the total number of vehicles to be delivered to British army to 300.

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18 juin 2012 1 18 /06 /juin /2012 16:19
Foxhound arrives in Afghanistan

 

Jun 18, 2012 ASDNews Source : Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)

 

The first of the British Army's new Foxhound vehicles have arrived in Afghanistan.

 

Foxhound is at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology and provides unprecedented levels of blast protection for its size and weight.

 

After being flown out from RAF Brize Norton in a C-17 aircraft, these patrol vehicles are currently undergoing final testing in the dusty and hot conditions of the Helmand desert before being deployed on operations later in the year.

 

Foxhound has been specifically designed and built in Britain to protect against the threats our troops face in Afghanistan. However, this is an agile and versatile vehicle that will be a mainstay in the Army for years to come.

 

Being lighter and smaller than other protected vehicles such as Mastiff and Ridgback, Foxhound brings a whole new capability to the Army and is ideal for soldiers operating in mentoring and partnering roles as it makes it easier for them to engage with Afghan National Security Forces and the local Afghan population.

 

General Dynamics Land Systems: Force Protection Europe (GDLS:FPE), who produce Foxhound, have worked with engineers from the World Rally Championship, McLaren F1, Ricardo and BMW to incorporate Formula One racing technology so it has a top speed of 70mph (113km/h), but can still protect against improvised explosive devices thanks to its v-shaped hull.

 

The MOD is also able to confirm today that a £90m contract for an additional 100 Foxhounds has been signed. It means a total of 300 vehicles will now be delivered to the Army as part of a deal with GDLS:FPE worth £270m that is sustaining around 750 highly-skilled jobs across the UK.

 

Other innovative design features mean that the Foxhound's engine can be removed and replaced in just 30 minutes and it can drive away from an ambush on only three wheels.

 

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said:

 

"Foxhound's arrival in Afghanistan is great news for our soldiers. This Government has spent £270m on 300 of these hi-tech, British-built vehicles to help keep our troops properly protected. Our servicemen and women deserve the best protection we can get them."

 

Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall, said:

 

"Foxhound gives the British Army the very latest level of protection on operations. This has been a well-run programme that will play a key role in equipping the Army of 2020."

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