Mat Hinks

[Pearson Engineering @Pearson_Eng_Ltd]

Remotely Operated Minefield Breaching Platform.

WEEVIL combines our proven Full-Width Mine Plough with our newly developed BEACON Remote Control System, eliminating the need for personnel to operate in hazardous minefields, significantly reducing risk to life.

In modern conflict environments, mines are deliberately scattered extensively to disrupt manoeuvre forces during operations. Traditional breaching platforms require crewed operation in these dangerous conditions, creating a critical capability gap.

WEEVIL addresses this challenge by:

✔️ Adapting the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle from a combat platform into an optionally crewed robotic asset

✔️ Integrating BEACON to convert legacy platforms into remotely-operated systems

✔️ Maximising the life and value of existing military platforms while enhancing safety and operational tempo.

This innovation represents a significant step forward in combat engineering, delivering greater force protection and greater agility on the battlefield.

📍 Discover more about our BEACON Remote Control System and our collaboration on WEEVIL at DSEI UK between 9th and 12th September 2025. Visit us at stand N2-310.

➡️ https://t.co/40Dk95Tl7d

#BEACON #WEEVIL #Robotics #MinePlough #MinefieldBreaching #DSEIUK2025

[Mat Hinks @Mat_Hinks]

Can’t wait to have a play with this…

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

WEEVIL is a remote-controlled mine plough system created by @dstlmod & @pearson_eng_ltd, soon to be tested by the @BritishArmy.

🪖 Keeps soldiers safe while clearing minefields
💣 Carves a safe route by excavating and pushing mines aside
🚚 Adaptable to various vehicle platforms

[Pearson Engineering @Pearson_Eng_Ltd]

It's been ten years since Pearson Engineering relocated to the Armstrong Works site on Scotswood Road.

Armstrong Works holds a rich legacy of British engineering excellence, having produced tanks, automobiles, locomotives, and aircraft, including components for the iconic Spitfire.

We're proud to build on this history with our manufacturing hub which serves our live-saving front-end equipment, as well as products that help people to 'defend, power and explore the world' across rail and energy.

#ThrowbackThursday #TBT #ArmstrongWorks

[Mat Hinks @Mat_Hinks]

@ArmouredSapper @thinkdefence I’m more impressed by the dude’s trousers behind you….

[Pearson Engineering @Pearson_Eng_Ltd]

Enabling safer combat engineering tasks.

RCV-Pioneer supports efforts to distance soldiers from 'dull, dirty and dangerous tasks' whilst also enhancing engineering capabilities, significantly increasing safety and effectiveness during military operations.

Our range of mission payloads can easily be integrated with RCVs to support specific missions including obstacle clearance, route proving, minefield breaching and assault gap crossing.

➡️ Find out more: https://t.co/wbRcbd19R5

#RCVPioneer #RCV #RoboticCombatVehicle #Defence #Robotics

[Mat Hinks @Mat_Hinks]

@ArmouredSapper @Proud_Sappers Big Kev Holding!!

[Mat Hinks @Mat_Hinks]

@thinkdefence A good old 6 foot picket….

[Mat Hinks @Mat_Hinks]

A brilliant day out, thanks for having us @Pearson_Eng_Ltd

[Pearson Engineering @Pearson_Eng_Ltd]

Last week 22 Engineer Regiment visited Pearson Engineering at Armstrong Works.

Those in the regiment are valued users of our Route Opening Mine Plough, Surface Clearance Device and Combat Dozer Blade.

During their visit, the regiment shared their expertise with our employees from across various departments, who were eager to learn more about the life of a Sapper. The combat engineering group toured Armstrong Works, learning more about the manufacturing process of the equipment they use, and may use in the future, from initial cut of metal to final assembly and testing.

We would like to thank 22 Engineer Regiment for taking the time to travel over 300 miles away from their barracks to join us at Armstrong Works.

➡️ Learn more about the @BritishArmy's Royal Engineers visit: https://t.co/77s1us46r6

#22EngineerRegiment #EngineerRegiment #RoyalEngineers #BritishArmy

[Think Defence @thinkdefence]

This made me chuckle

[Average Joe @ArmouredSapper]

Titan AVLB operating alongside its sister bridgelayer from across the pond the M1074 JABS during a recent NATO exercise in Poland. 🇬🇧🤝🏻🇺🇸

The Titan AVLB is @3rdUKDivision’s primary assault bridging vehicle which enables MBTs and other vehs to cross rivers/ditches.

📸 D. Nichols

[Average Joe @ArmouredSapper]

Trojan AVREs operating alongside our NATO allies during a recent exercise in Poland.

The Trojan AVRE is the @3rdUKDivision’s primary breaching vehicle for complex armoured obstacles and minefields.

Armoured Sappers enable the Warfighting Division to Live, Move and Fight. 🦾

[Mat Hinks @Mat_Hinks]

@ArmourLab Legends, was good to see you guys out on the route!

[Mat Hinks @Mat_Hinks]

@T8mm8 @ArmouredSapper Bound to be a HeliDAF kicking around! 😂

[Average Joe @ArmouredSapper]

Cantilever bridging has some unusual advantages it seems. Norwegian Army conducting urban operations training with a little help from a Leguan AVLB partially launched. 🇳🇴

#Improvise #Innovation #OutsideTheBox #AVLB

Image Credit: Freddie Meek (Instagram)

[Royal Engineers Historical Society @RE_Hist_Society]

A recent one for #sappersaturday and the Barker Crossing, 2009 in Workington, Cumbria. In response to flooding that washed away the bridges and left the town separated, 3 AES part of @22EngrRegt @25CSEngrGp deployed as the construction force.

[Corps of Royal Engineers @Proud_Sappers]

Combat engineering is about mobility and counter-mobility.

The Trojan is an armoured engineer vehicle designed to open routes through complex battlefield obstacles and clear a path through minefields.

Find out more: https://t.co/6ACMosU7RR

#SapperFamily #SapperStrong #Ubique

[Mat Hinks @Mat_Hinks]

@ArmouredSapper @TomWait38036289 @Pearson_Eng_Ltd To be fair, over the past couple of weeks, we’ve dug up a fair old bit of the plain. Funny how a Div Exercise has a bit more sway with DIO……

[Average Joe @ArmouredSapper]

A beautiful example of Combined Arms Operations in a single image.🇬🇧

Two incredible assets the Apache AH1 attack helicopter and the Titan AVLB carrying the No12 Close Support Bridge. 🦾

📸 @Mat_Hinks (credit)

#ArmouredSappers #CombinedArms #ExIronTitan @Proud_Sappers

[25(CS) Engr Gp @25CSEngrGp]

Armoured 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 #IronTitan

[Corps of Royal Engineers @Proud_Sappers]

Recently, in Estonia, members of our #SapperFamily in the @estNATO conducted a simultaneous crossing of the Valgejogi River, for the first time. This was to support the Battlegroup to manoeuvre across the battlefield. Great work! 💪

#RoyalEngineers #SapperSmart #Ubique