Light Dragoon Equipment

Scimitar Light Dragoons

Vehicles.  The Light Dragoons are equipped with the family of Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) vehicles.  The Regiment have used this family of vehicles in many theatres including Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan proving how adaptable and effective they really are.  Although they have been in service with the British Army for some years, they are a very capable fleet of vehicles.  Fast, manoeuvrable and very well protected.

Light Dragoons Communications - Bowman

Communications

The BOWMAN radio system is state of the art digital communications, enabling soldiers at all levels, be it on the battlefield or headquarters to pass on crucial information. The Light Dragoons have had this system for 3 years with it seeing service in Iraq and Afghanistan.

BOWMAN

MSTAR a lightweight all weather battlefield radar

MSTAR

A lightweight all-weather battlefield radar, able to detect helicopters, vehicles and infantry to a range in excess of 20km. This was used to great effect in Iraq and Afghanistan by The Light Dragoons.

MSTAR

Javelin Anti Tank Weapon

Javelin

This system has been widely used in Afghanistan to great effect. Although it's primarily role is to destroy armoured vehicles it is also highly effective against buildings, bunkers and fixed positions. Extensively used by the Light Dragoons on recent operations; this weapon is a soldier's favourite.

Javelin