Future Rapid Effect System

History

The Future Rapid Effect System programme was officially launched on the May 5, 2004. In July 2004, the Delivering Security in a Changing World: Future Capabilites defence review announced three light armoured squadrons would be established to support the development of FRES.

The programme is currently in a two-year assessment phase, during which the exact number of FRES vehicles required will be determined.

Purpose

• FRES will be airmobile in C-130 or A400M aircraft.

• FRES variants will fulfill several roles, including combat and support.

• FRES will initially replace the Army's Saxon APC, FV432 series, and CVR(T) series vehicles. It will later replace in part the Warrior IFV and Challenger 2 tank.
  

  External links

• FRES project website
• MoD Press release launching FRES programme