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British Army Tests Military Horses for Modern Warfare
British Army explores military working horses after US used them against Taliban and Russia in Ukraine.
In brief
British Army explores military working horses after US used them against Taliban and Russia in Ukraine. British Army tests military working horses for modern combat, inspired by US tactics in Afghanistan and Ukraine. Originally reported by MercoPress.
British Army tests military working horses
The British Army's Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment explores military working horses for future operations.
US used horses against Taliban in Afghanistan
US special forces from Operational Detachment Alpha 595 fought Taliban on horseback after 9/11 in Afghanistan.
Horses used in Ukraine war by Russia
Russian forces use horses for frontline logistics and transport in Ukraine where regular vehicles are vulnerable.
Horses have low heat signature
Horses have a small heat signature, making them harder for drones to detect than armored vehicles.
Horses save soldier energy
Horses carry more weight and travel further than soldiers on foot, saving energy for combat.
British Army tests horse skills
British Army soldiers learn emergency first aid for horses and test camouflage nets during summer camp.
Horses could be used in combat
British Army may use horses for enemy location in future military operations.
In short
British Army tests military working horses for modern combat, inspired by US tactics in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
