TELFORD, England, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- British firm BAE Systems said Wednesday it was applying Formula 1 motor racing technology to upgrade its armored vehicles.

"British troops are facing determined and innovative adversaries in Iraq and Afghanistan, which means that vehicles have to be modified very quickly when a new threat emerges. BAE Systems Land Systems has responded to over 80 UORS -- urgent operations requirements -- in the last 18 months, mainly to provide better protection for vehicle crews," the company said in a statement.

“Car racing technology looks promising for refueling military vehicles in dusty conditions,” said BAE Systems’ head of vehicle support, Mike Pope. “And scout vehicles on ‘silent watch’ could benefit from the latest lithium-ion batteries, which are now lower-volume, higher-power and more reliable. We are also interested in low-cost LED lighting technology, with its low power consumption, and high reliability.”

BAE Systems said it was "keen to bring the latest technology to future programs, such as the key 16 billion pound -- $36 billion -- Future Rapid Effects System."

"FRES will equip the British army with a fleet of medium-weight armored vehicles with the protection of heavy armor but the deployability of lighter equipment," the company said.