British Army patrol vehicles convoy through Southampton during NATO exercise 🪖

Convoys of Protected Patrol Vehicles from the British Army pass through Totton after arriving at Marchwood in the Port of Southampton. They had been participating in NATO Exercise Steadfast Defender. Other army trucks and support vehicles are also featured. Most are from the 7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team, aka 'The Desert Rats', operating as the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF).
Featured are the 6x6 Mastiffs (as seen as 0:30), designed to transport 8 troops and 2 crew, while the 4x4 Ridgeback (as seen at 2:40) is smaller - it is based on the US Army Cougar. Both are used as Protected Patrol Vehicles, and are fitted with cages to deflect the blast from projectiles while patrolling in hostile areas and escorting convoys.
Also featured is the Foxhound (seen at 4:37), another Protected Patrol Vehicle for the British Army. They are designed with a V-shape hull to protect against blasts from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), after learning from the war in Afghanistan.
A Panther (seen at 5:51) is also featured. This is an air transportable Protected Patrol Vehicle that can be underslung from Chinooks. It is much smaller compared to the Mastiff, Ridgeback and Foxhound vehicles featured. This vehicle is often used by Commanders.
Lastly we see two Jackal Reconnaissance Vehicles being transported by low-loaders at 6:25. They are high mobility vehicles designed for quick manoeuvring both on and off road, with a variety of different terrain. They're armoured underneath to protect against IEDs and can be used for patrol & protection duties.
Read more about Protected Patrol Vehicles: www.army.mod.uk/equipment/pro...
Exercise Steadfast Defender is the largest NATO exercise to be held since the Cold War. Over 90,000 troops are participating with over 1,200 combat vehicles, over 80 aircraft and over 50 naval assets from all 32 allies, including Sweden. British Forces vehicles travelled by ship from the Marchwood Sea Mounting Centre in the Port of Southampton.
All Exercise Steadfast Defender videos, including other convoys: • Exercise Steadfast Def...
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Recorded: 2024
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[@CobraEmergency]

All Exercise Steadfast Defender videos, including other convoys: ua-cam.com/play/PLnAhJyL1opj4esbwIQ5azIdn4C-VSIt9u.html

[@shoenewt]

In order of appearance, but resorting to vehicle registration. 5x Land Rover Wolf, 10x Mastiff PPV, 5x MAN HX60, 2x Ridgeback PPV, 5x Foxhound LPPV, 3x Panther CLV, Supacat Jackal 2.
KP 03 AA, Land Rover Wolf
?? ?? ?? (unable to see registration), Penman trailer
RU 08 AB, Mastiff PPV
JK 00 AB, Mastiff PPV
JJ 63 AB, Mastiff PPV
PM 52 AB, Mastiff PPV
PM 47 AB, Mastiff PPV
JJ 53 AB, Mastiff PPV
JH 89 AB, Mastiff PPV
LP 39 AB, MAN HX60
GS 20 AB, trailer (probable evolution of FV2408 1.75 tonne trailer)
RJ 69 AB, MAN HX60
WT 35 AA, generator trailer (probable evolution of FV2408 1.75 tonne trailer)
NJ 88 AB, MAN HX60
WT 74 AA, generator trailer (probable evolution of FV2408 1.75 tonne trailer)
NR 87 AB, MAN HX60
WS 96 AA, generator trailer (probable evolution of FV2408 1.75 tonne trailer)
JW 70 AB, Ridgeback PPV
JW 65 AB, Ridgeback PPV
JJ 62 AB, Mastiff PPV
KN 25 AA, Land Rover Wolf
YS 69 AA, Penman trailer
HK 97 AA, Land Rover Wolf
ZH 60 AA, Penman trailer
JJ 88 AB, Mastiff PPV
MR 64 AB, Mastiff PPV
RB 33 AB, Foxhound LPPV
NL 63 AB, Foxhound LPPV
NL 86 AB, Foxhound LPPV
NM 67 AB, Foxhound LPPV
NL 82 AB, Foxhound LPPV
HK 64 AB, MAN HX60
KN 06 AA, Land Rover Wolf
YE 02 AA, Penman trailer
FB 03 AB, Panther CLV
YD 24 AA, Penman trailer
MH 80 AA, Land Rover Wolf
YJ 63 AA, Penman trailer
?? ?? ??, Panther CLV
K? 00 AB, Supacat Jackal 2
FA 74 AB, Panther CLV
LT 42 AB, Supacat Jackal 2

[@philholman8520]

I don't know what it is, but every time I see our army trucks on the road, going to wherever, I get a buzz of nostalgia!
My days were the 1970 onwards when we had our 3 tonners (Bedford RL) to run around in before the TK model. Our armoured vehicles: Ferrets, Saladins and the six wheeled Sarrisions (a favourite). The Stalwart amphibious six wheeler.
All museum pieces now. Like me. I'd join up again, even at 70 if they'd let me.
Love your videos! All of them! ❤️👍✌️🇬🇧

[@CobraEmergency]

I understand that! I'm happy it's bringing back fond memories for you. I think the Bedfords looked great with their curved front, stylish. They suited fire engines, recovery trucks, and other vehicles too.
I did actually see a preserved RAF Bedford TK the other day just ahead of a British Army MAN convoy. That was a nice comparison.
I never heard of Sarrision, but I know the Saracens! They were pretty awesome, I often look at photos of them.
Thanks again, Phil! 😁

[@chasbrown7303]

Least they arent bothered with the potholes

[@CobraEmergency]

Nope. Certainly felt it ourselves though haha.

[@FarisAhmadRasyid]

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[@keithdouglas7154]

Another great video could someone please explain why so many vehicles are still in desert colours, if the exercise was in Europe??

[@davidmartin790]

It's called being skint I think

[@keithdouglas7154]

@@davidmartin790 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣brilliant

[@Mk99987]

All of your videos seem to be filmed in the rain. Does the sun ever come out in England?

[@CobraEmergency]

😂😂😂 After 5 months, it finally came out last week. For now anyway.

[@RichardB-hu2eu]

Nope. Always grey and miserable

[@BabyBoomersDoomer]

5:04 we’re doing a combat, ready exercise big cat complete the checklist for a headlight functioning.😢

[@geminiecricket4798]

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