FIVE systems are needed to enable UK Strike Brigades to fight the deep battle. The first is a long-range precision strike missile like Brimstone 2 or Spear. With a surface-to-surface range of 40 km, it is likely to excel at bursting A2/ AD bubbles.
The ARTEC Boxer RCH155 artillery module is the 2nd system needed to ensure that UK Strike Brigade units are properly resourced. It fires up to 8 rpm, has a range of 40 km or 56 km with extended range ammo. It carries 40 rounds internally. It gets in and out of action in seconds.
The 3rd system needed is a 120 mm mortar system for UK Strike Brigade Infantry mortar platoons. A Boxer mission module with the Patria NEMO would be ideal. A turreted system is preferred to firing through an open hatch.
The 4th system needed is HIMARS with G/MLRS and a Deep Strike missile munitions. This would be mounted on a MAN 8x8 SX truck with an armoured cab. G/MLRS has a range of 70 km while Deep Strike reaches 499 km.
The 5th system needed is a 35-40 mm anti-aircraft cannon. The Rheinmetall Oerlikon 35 mm Revolver cannon or Thales 40 mm CT Rapid Fire would both be good. GBAD is one area where the UK is particularly deficient, especially when dealing with UAVs.
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