Friday, December 30, 2011

LAV III


Lieutenant General Peter Devlin, Chief of the Land Staff and the Army Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Giovanni Moretti visit the Canadian troops deployed to southern Afghanistan. They took that opportunity to highlight the work the Canadian Army has done, and to receive feedback from the troops.
Task Force Kandahar will continue robust security operations in conjunction with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Afghan National Security Forces, and its coalition and civilian partners in order to eliminate insurgent violence and set the conditions for successful and sustainable governance, development and peace in southern Afghanistan. (Canadian Forces Image Number AR2011-0142-020 By Cpl. Tina Gillies with Roto 10, Task Force Kandahar, Afghanistan)

LAV III

Master Corporal John Richards, a member of 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment, commands a LAV III Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) around the Sydney airport airfield talking visitors to the show for a 5 min ride.
This fast, well-armed LAV III is a state-of-the-art troop carrier that will serve the needs of mounted infantry well into the new century. The vehicle is well protected and can be used day and night, in all weather conditions, in battlefield smoke and on most types of terrain. Capable of speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour on roads, the LAV III will give the commander many more options in both combat and non-combat situations.
Part of the Cape Breton Heritage Festival, “Show of Force Weekend ~ Cape Breton Air Show” was held from June 3 to 5 at venues in and around Sydney, Nova Scotia.
The JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport was buzzing with excitement with the Air Show, featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the CF SkyHawks Parachute Team, a CF-18 Hornet fighter jet aerial demo, a Seaking and Cormorant helicopter and a C130 Hercules and Aurora aircraft. (Canadian Forces Image Number LH2011-004-004
By WO Jerry Kean/LFAA HQ PA)

LAV III

Canadian Forces vehicles drive southbound on Highway 1 towards Kandahar Airfield in the last CF convoy from Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan.
With the handover of Camp Julien to the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on November 29 2005, this convoy was the last to transport equipment, supplies and personnel to Kandahar from Camp Julien. The Canadian presence at Kandahar Airfield continues to grow so that by February 2006, there will be a brigade level headquarters and a 2000-strong task force.
After the Afghan National Assembly and Provincial Council elections, the Canadian Forces completed their mandate in Kabul in October 2005. Canada continues its strong defence commitment to Afghanistan by concentrating Canadian Forces personnel and equipment to the Kandahar region. (Canadian Forces Image Number IS2005-0516/By MCpl Robert Bottrill, Canadian Forces Combat Camera)

LAV III

Members of the QRF ensure the readiness of their equipment for the next call out. (Photo: Canadian Army)

LAV III

In a training simulation, a Canadian patrol is attacked using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while passing through the village of Ertebat Shar during Exercise MAPLE GUARDIAN at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California.
Task Force 1-10 comprised the 1st Battalion, 1 RCR BG, the Provincial Reconstruction Team, the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team, and the National Support Element.
Approximately 3,700 soldiers participated in the exercise, supporting elements from 2 CMBG and other units across Canada. Ex MAPLE GUARDIAN is a major military training event designed to confirm the readiness of TF 1-10, which will be deploying to Afghanistan in the spring of 2010. (Canadian Forces Image Number LK2010-002-039d/
By Sgt Lance Wade, Photojournalist with the 36 CBG Public Affairs)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

Two Amphibious Assault Vehichles (AAVP7 RAMRS) prepare to board HMAS Kanimbla with a Landing Craft Air Cushion in the background. Crewman of the AAV 112 are Corporal Burbage, Sergeant Guerrero and Lance-Corporal Sanderson. Mid Caption; Fox Company Embarked Forces consisting of United States Marine Corps, Royal Candian Regiment and Indonesian Marine Corp disembarked from HMAS Kanimbla via Amphibious Assault Vehichles (AAVP7 RAMRS) with a successful return of all AAVs to HMAS Kanimbla as part of the second phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010. The Australian Defence Force’s largest international maritime exercise, Exercise Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 has commenced in Hawaii. RIMPAC is designed to test interoperability with 14 Pacific Rim nations. Approximately 1200 ADF personnel will be participating. This year marks the 22nd RIMPAC. It will be hosted by the US Third Fleet over a five weeks. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

AAVP7 Amphibious assault vehicle carries Australian soldiers and Unites States Marines to the weapons range at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii for the "live fire" phase of the amphibious assault. Members of 2 RAR (BCoy) take part in a mechanised assault at Kaneohe Bay to wrap up the amphibious evolution of RIMPAC 2010. The Australians came ashore from USS Cleveland before travelling to the range in Amphibious Assault Vehicles driven by the US Marine Corps. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

United States Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) travel from HMAS TOBRUK to the beach during RIMPAC 2008. The Amphibious Task Group conducted AAV beach landing exercises from HMAS TOBRUK to the beach on Kauai in Hawaii during the exercise. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

HMAS Kanimbla and the Combat Assault Company, a unit of the United States Marine Corps successfully launched and recovered Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVP7 RAMRS) whilst anchored off the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. This is the first time an amphibious vehicle of this type has been launched from an Royal Australian Navy Landing Platform Amphibious ship. The AAVP7 RAMRS joined HMAS Kanimbla whilst alongside in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii prior to the sea phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010. Mid caption: HMAS Kanimbla is currently operating off the coast of Hawaii as part of the Exercise RIMPAC 2010 sea phase. Infantry and Marines from Canada, the United States and Indonesia are embarked on the ship for the first phase of the exercise. The Australian Defence Force’s largest international maritime exercise, Exercise Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 has commenced in Hawaii. RIMPAC is designed to test interoperability with 14 Pacific Rim nations. Approximately 1200 ADF personnel will be participating. This year marks the 22nd RIMPAC. It will be hosted by the US Third Fleet over a five week period, finishing on the 1st August 2010. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle disembarks the ship from the stern door onboard HMAS TOBRUK heading out into the harbour towards the USS Missouri. United States Marines load up their Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) with their equipment and packs on the tank deck of HMAS TOBRUK, before loading personnel and disembarking through the stern door. HMAS TOBRUK berthed alongside Hotel Pier at Pearl Harbour Naval Station to disembark United States Marine AAVs and personnel as part of the sea phase of exercise RIMPAC 2008. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launches from the ship's well deck during a mock amphibious landing. The landing is part of Exercise Foal Eagle, an annual joint and combined field training and maritime exercise between U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) armed forces. The exercise is designed to strengthen relationships and improve interoperability between the two nations through real world training scenarios. *U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class James Davis/RELEASED)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) pilot an amphibious assault vehicle towards the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9), not pictured. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) disembarks the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) disembarks the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) enters the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

Amphibious assault vehicles from Marine Battalion Landing Team 12 (BLT 12) transit to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during amphibious assault vehicle training operations. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is conducting training exercises in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis J. Kuykendall/Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway for routine operations off the coast of Southern California in preparation for the ship's first operational deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Douglas Bedford/Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

An amphibious assault vehicle exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) to transport Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force to Matuntugo, Columbia to support Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Thomas Childs/Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

Marines from the Assault Amphibious Schools Battalion at Camp Pendleton, Calif., practice maneuvering amphibious assault vehicles into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme RIchard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

Saturday, December 24, 2011

M1A1 Abrams

Members of the 1st Armored Division drive an M-1A Abrams tank through the Taunus Mountains north of Frankfurt during exercise Ready Crucible, Feb. 11, 2005. The exercise was the first full 'off-installation' movement of American armored vehicles on German roads and farmland since the REFORGER exercises of the 1980s. (Photo by Richard Bumgardner)

M1A1 Abrams

Soldiers with U.S. Army Europe's 1st Armored Division drive a M-1A1 Abrams tank through a German town north of Frankfurt Feb. 11, 2005, during Exercise Ready Crucible. Division and V Corps conducted the tactical convoy and small-unit exercise across several communities in the Friedberg, Germany area. Ready Crucible was the largest "off-installation" USAREUR exercise since the REFORGER series of exercises. (Photo by Richard Bumgardner)

Leopard 2

A German army Leopard 2 main battle tank secures a position during a movement to the range here Dec. 8 during the Iron Panzer combined live fire exercise. The exercise, which runs Dec. 5-9, pairs Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe’s 3rd squadron 2nd Cavalry Regiment with the German 104th Panzer Battalion in a combined live fire exercise designed to enhance coordination between the U.S. and German armies. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Leopard 2

A German army Leopard 2 main battle tank secures a position during a movement to the range here Dec. 8 during the Iron Panzer combined live fire exercise. The exercise, which runs Dec. 5-9, pairs Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe’s 3rd squadron 2nd Cavalry Regiment with the German 104th Panzer Battalion in a combined live fire exercise designed to enhance coordination between the U.S. and German armies. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

M1128 Stryker

An M 1128 Stryker mobile gun system crewman engages targets with a machine gun here Dec. 8 during the Iron Panzer combined live fire exercise. The exercise, which runs Dec. 5-9, pairs Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe’s 3rd squadron 2nd Cavalry Regiment with the German 104th Panzer Battalion in a combined live fire exercise designed to enhance coordination between the U.S. and German armies. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

M 1128 Stryker

An M 1128 Stryker mobile gun system crewman engages targets with a machine gun here Dec. 8 during the Iron Panzer combined live fire exercise. The exercise, which runs Dec. 5-9, pairs Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe’s 3rd squadron 2nd Cavalry Regiment with the German 104th Panzer Battalion in a combined live fire exercise designed to enhance coordination between the U.S. and German armies. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

M1128 Stryker

An M 1128 Stryker mobile gun system moves to its firing position here Dec. 8 during the Iron Panzer combined live fire exercise.The exercise, which runs Dec. 5-9, pairs Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe’s 3rd squadron 2nd Cavalry Regiment with the German 104th Panzer Battalion in a combined live fire exercise designed to enhance coordination between the U.S. and German armies. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

M1128 Stryker

An M 1128 Stryker mobile gun system prepares to engage targets here Dec. 8 during the Iron Panzer combined live fire exercise.The exercise, which runs Dec. 5-9, pairs Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe’s 3rd squadron 2nd Cavalry Regiment with the German 104th Panzer Battalion in a combined live fire exercise designed to enhance coordination between the U.S. and German armies. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado)

Panhard

Armoured vehicles of the Force Commander Reserve pass through a Lebanese Armed Forces checkpoint near Ghanduriya village in Sector West of the Area of Operations, 13 January 2011. (Photo: Unifil)

Panhard

Armoured vehicles from the Force Commander Reserve on patrol in the town of Jwayya on the roads between Tyr to Tibnin, 13 January 2011. (Photo: Unifil)

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Stryker

Australian soldiers from 9 Platoon, Combat Team Charlie, ANZAC Battle Group, mounted in US Stryker armoured vehicles of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team provide security for the landing zone as the remainder of Combat Team Charlie conducts an air-mobile insertion during Cooperative Spirit 08. (Photo by PFC Joshua Sizemore/US Army)

Stryker

Australian soldiers from 9 Platoon, Combat Team Charlie, ANZAC Battle Group, prepare to depart their position in US Stryker armoured vehicles of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team as UH-1H Iriqois helicopters fly away after their final air-mobile insertion troop sortie during Cooperative Spirit 08. (Photo by PFC Joshua Sizemore/US Army)

Monday, December 12, 2011

Bushmaster

The Australian International Airshow 2011 at Avalon in Victoria is not just about aircraft. One such place is the 'Avalon Arena' which is set up very much like a 4x4 test track. On display are many types of military all-terrain vehicles and prototypes. Such vehicles include the Bushmaster IMV (Infantry Mobility Vehicle) 4×4 armoured vehicle which is currently deployed within Afghanistan for the Australian Army. Also on show is Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility prototype (shown), which may replace a fleet of over 2,000 Australian Defence Force field vehicles under evaluation for LAND 121 Phase 3 program's Medium Heavy Capability component. Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility has been selected for the next stage of the tender evaluation process in the medium-weight category. The Bushmaster armoured vehicle, developed by Thales Australia (formerly ADI Limited) in Australia is in full production at Thales's protected mobility systems manufacturing facility at Bendigo, Victoria. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

The Australian International Airshow 2011 at Avalon in Victoria is not just about aircraft. One such place is the 'Avalon Arena' which is set up very much like a 4x4 test track. On display are many types of military all-terrain vehicles and prototypes. Such vehicles include the Bushmaster IMV (Infantry Mobility Vehicle) 4×4 armoured vehicle which is currently deployed within Afghanistan for the Australian Army. Also on show is Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility prototype (shown), which may replace a fleet of over 2,000 Australian Defence Force field vehicles under evaluation for LAND 121 Phase 3 program's Medium Heavy Capability component. Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility has been selected for the next stage of the tender evaluation process in the medium-weight category. The Bushmaster armoured vehicle, developed by Thales Australia (formerly ADI Limited) in Australia is in full production at Thales's protected mobility systems manufacturing facility at Bendigo, Victoria. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

The Australian International Airshow 2011 at Avalon in Victoria is not just about aircraft. One such place is the 'Avalon Arena' which is set up very much like a 4x4 test track. On display are many types of military all-terrain vehicles and prototypes. Such vehicles include the Bushmaster IMV (Infantry Mobility Vehicle) 4×4 armoured vehicle which is currently deployed within Afghanistan for the Australian Army. Also on show is Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility prototype (shown), which may replace a fleet of over 2,000 Australian Defence Force field vehicles under evaluation for LAND 121 Phase 3 program's Medium Heavy Capability component. Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility has been selected for the next stage of the tender evaluation process in the medium-weight category. The Bushmaster armoured vehicle, developed by Thales Australia (formerly ADI Limited) in Australia is in full production at Thales's protected mobility systems manufacturing facility at Bendigo, Victoria. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

The Australian International Airshow 2011 at Avalon in Victoria is not just about aircraft. One such place is the 'Avalon Arena' which is set up very much like a 4x4 test track. On display are many types of military all-terrain vehicles and prototypes. Such vehicles include the Bushmaster IMV (Infantry Mobility Vehicle) 4×4 armoured vehicle (shown) which is currently deployed within Afghanistan for the Australian Army. Also on show is Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility prototype, which may replace a fleet of over 2,000 Australian Defence Force field vehicles under evaluation for LAND 121 Phase 3 program's Medium Heavy Capability component. Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility has been selected for the next stage of the tender evaluation process in the medium-weight category. The Bushmaster armoured vehicle, developed by Thales Australia (formerly ADI Limited) in Australia is in full production at Thales's protected mobility systems manufacturing facility at Bendigo, Victoria. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

The Australian International Airshow 2011 at Avalon in Victoria is not just about aircraft. One such place is the 'Avalon Arena' which is set up very much like a 4x4 test track. On display are many types of military all-terrain vehicles and prototypes. Such vehicles include the Bushmaster IMV (Infantry Mobility Vehicle) 4×4 armoured vehicle (left) which is currently deployed within Afghanistan for the Australian Army. Also on show is Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility prototype, which may replace a fleet of over 2,000 Australian Defence Force field vehicles under evaluation for LAND 121 Phase 3 program's Medium Heavy Capability component. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

Events taking place during the Australian International Airshow 2011. The Australian International Airshow 2011 at Avalon in Victoria is not just about aircraft. One such place is the 'Avalon Arena' which is set up very much like a 4x4 test track. On display are many types of military all-terrain vehicles and prototypes. Such vehicles include the Bushmaster IMV (Infantry Mobility Vehicle) 4×4 armoured vehicle which is currently deployed within Afghanistan for the Australian Army. Also on show is Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility prototype (shown), which may replace a fleet of over 2,000 Australian Defence Force field vehicles under evaluation for LAND 121 Phase 3 program's Medium Heavy Capability component. Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility has been selected for the next stage of the tender evaluation process in the medium-weight category. The Bushmaster armoured vehicle, developed by Thales Australia (formerly ADI Limited) in Australia is in full production at Thales's protected mobility systems manufacturing facility at Bendigo, Victoria. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

Events taking place during the Australian International Airshow 2011. The Australian International Airshow 2011 at Avalon in Victoria is not just about aircraft. One such place is the 'Avalon Arena' which is set up very much like a 4x4 test track. On display are many types of military all-terrain vehicles and prototypes. Such vehicles include the Bushmaster IMV (Infantry Mobility Vehicle) 4×4 armoured vehicle which is currently deployed within Afghanistan for the Australian Army. Also on show is Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility prototype (shown), which may replace a fleet of over 2,000 Australian Defence Force field vehicles under evaluation for LAND 121 Phase 3 program's Medium Heavy Capability component. Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility has been selected for the next stage of the tender evaluation process in the medium-weight category. The Bushmaster armoured vehicle, developed by Thales Australia (formerly ADI Limited) in Australia is in full production at Thales's protected mobility systems manufacturing facility at Bendigo, Victoria. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

Events taking place during the Australian International Airshow 2011. The Australian International Airshow 2011 at Avalon in Victoria is not just about aircraft. One such place is the 'Avalon Arena' which is set up very much like a 4x4 test track. On display are many types of military all-terrain vehicles and prototypes. Such vehicles include the Bushmaster IMV (Infantry Mobility Vehicle) 4×4 armoured vehicle which is currently deployed within Afghanistan for the Australian Army. Also on show is Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility prototype (shown), which may replace a fleet of over 2,000 Australian Defence Force field vehicles under evaluation for LAND 121 Phase 3 program's Medium Heavy Capability component. Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility has been selected for the next stage of the tender evaluation process in the medium-weight category. The Bushmaster armoured vehicle, developed by Thales Australia (formerly ADI Limited) in Australia is in full production at Thales's protected mobility systems manufacturing facility at Bendigo, Victoria. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

Events taking place during the Australian International Airshow 2011. The Australian International Airshow 2011 at Avalon in Victoria is not just about aircraft. One such place is the 'Avalon Arena' which is set up very much like a 4x4 test track. On display are many types of military all-terrain vehicles and prototypes. Such vehicles include the Bushmaster IMV (Infantry Mobility Vehicle) 4×4 armoured vehicle which is currently deployed within Afghanistan for the Australian Army. Also on show is Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility prototype (shown), which may replace a fleet of over 2,000 Australian Defence Force field vehicles under evaluation for LAND 121 Phase 3 program's Medium Heavy Capability component. Thales Australia's Bushmaster Single Cab Utility has been selected for the next stage of the tender evaluation process in the medium-weight category. The Bushmaster armoured vehicle, developed by Thales Australia (formerly ADI Limited) in Australia is in full production at Thales's protected mobility systems manufacturing facility at Bendigo, Victoria. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Hawkei

Thales’ utility variant offering under the Manufactured and Supported in Australia (MSA) option for the Land 121 Phase 4 Protect Mobility Vehicle – Light. The MSA option is one of three options being considered for the Land 121 Phase 4 Protect Mobility Vehicle – Light that will replace a portion of the ADFs Land Rover fleet. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Hawkei

Thales’ liaison variant offering under the Manufactured and Supported in Australia (MSA) option for the Land 121 Phase 4 Protect Mobility Vehicle – Light. The MSA option is one of three options being considered for the Land 121 Phase 4 Protect Mobility Vehicle – Light that will replace a portion of the ADFs Land Rover fleet. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Monday, December 5, 2011

Leclerc

An Armoured Personnel Carrier of UNIFIL's Quick Reaction Force on a monitoring patrol in the mountains of south Lebanon. (Photo: UNIFIL)

Leclerc

A French Leclerc tank of UNIFIL's Quick Reaction Force conducting manoeuvres in south Lebanon. (Photo: UNIFIL)

Friday, December 2, 2011

Leopard 2

A Leopard 2, equipped with a device (also called a roller) to destroy mines and improvised explosive devices.
A photo report on the transportation between the base simulating KAF and the FOB simulating Shoja on 22 September 2010 during Exercise Maple Guardian at CFB Wainwright. (Canadian Forces photo/By Cpl Jean-Francois Carpentier with Army News Ottawa)

Taurus Armoured Recovery Vehicle

Corporal Warren Drake ground guides Trooper Jeremy Gearin in a Taurus Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV) hoisting a plough at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Reno on Exercise MAPLE GUARDIAN (Ex MG), at the Fort Irwin National Training Center (NTC), California, U.S.A.
Task Force 1-10 (TF 1-10) is comprised of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group (1 RCR BG), the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT), and the National Support Element (NSE).
Approximately 3,700 soldiers are participating in the exercise, which includes supporting elements from 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG), and other units across Canada. Ex MG is a major military training event designed to confirm the readiness of TF 1-10, which will be deploying to Afghanistan in the spring of 2010. (Photo: Canadian Forces/By Sgt Lance Wade with Combat Camera (36 CBG Public Affairs)

Badger

A Badger Armoured Engineering Vehicle from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, lifts facine from the back of an Armoured Heavy Support Vehicle System during recent operations in the volatile Panjwa’i and Zhari Districts of Kandahar Province. Facine is used in aiding the crossing of obstacles that would otherwise be impossible or dangerous to cross.
In close cooperation with Afghan National Security Forces, 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group provides security by conducting counter-insurgency operations throughout Panjwa’i District located south-west of Kandahar City. The Battle Group conducts partnered operations with the 2nd Kandak of the 1st Brigade, 205 Corps of the Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and the Panjwa’i District Governor in order to advance governance, reconstruction and security in the area.
Operation ATHENA is Canada’s participation in the International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan. Focused on Kandahar Province in southern Afghanistan since the fall of 2005, Op ATHENA has one over-arching objective: to leave Afghanistan to Afghans, in a country that is better governed, more peaceful and more secure.
(By Corporal Shilo Adamson with Canadian Forces Combat Camera/Canadian Forces)