A Tank Commander’s Verdict On The British Army’s New Chameleon | Exclusive

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Is the British Army’s new 36-ton Boxer armoured vehicle a game-changer? Former Tank Commander Hamish De Bretton-Gordon takes it to its limits at Millbrook. From hitting 70+ mph on the high-speed track (and overtaking a racing car) to tackling a 45-degree sandy incline , Hamish gives his unfiltered, expert review. He looks at the Boxer's Rolls-Royce V8 engine, its modular system and addresses the ultimate military question: is the tracks versus wheels debate officially over? Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/16/hamish-reviews-boxer-wheels-tracks-armour-weapons-army/ #BritishArmy #MilitaryTech #ArmouredVehicle ► Sign up to the Telegraph's free new daily newsletter, From the Editor, bringing you the latest news, features and analysis from the Telegraph newsroom: www.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/from-the-editor/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_youtube_telegraphmain ► Get the latest headlines: www.telegraph.co.uk?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_youtube_telegraphmain ► Stay ahead

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