Saturday, September 30, 2023

This Terrifying Russian Monster Can Eat Landmines with Ease!


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The UR-77, used for mine-clearing and battlefield breaching, was based on the 2S1 Gvozdika, a Soviet self-propelled howitzer that saw action in various conflicts.

Friday, September 29, 2023

US Fighter Jet's Laser Gun: A Deadly Surprise for Enemies


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The NGAD employs a technique that scatters laser beams, rendering them practically ineffective. However, if the enemy uses space lasers, which are significantly more powerful than their ground-based counterparts, the American aircraft may be at a disadvantage. To address this, the NGAD will be equipped with ultra-high-speed maneuverable missiles or special kamikaze drones that can attack from unexpected directions, bypassing enemy defense systems.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

China's Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles Is a Real Threat to Its Enemies


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According to Chinese article, China aerial maritime strike has increased its combat efficiency in recent years by tenfold. It is noted that further breakthroughs are required (e.g. long range reconnaissance), but this Chinese author concludes: “The building of the second generation aerial maritime strike force will allow China to effectively control neighboring sea areas and sea lines of communication …” Future Chinese ASCM designs will seek to push the envelope on speed up to Mach 4 and even Mach 6, according to this analysis.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Should America Fear China's Nuclear Weapons?


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China has long been dependent on the ancient DF-5 for its ICBM needs, recently supplemented by the DF-31A. The DF-41 represents a major modernization, as well as an expansion of China’s overall deterrent capability. Its development suggests that China is moving definitively away from minimal deterrence, and toward a more robust, survivable second-strike capability. This indicates a significant change in how China views its nuclear arsenal.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Can Ukraine Sink Russia's Submarines?


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The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has had a significant impact on the maritime security of the region.

Monday, September 25, 2023

This Ukraine Badass Missile Can Destroy Russia from 300km Away


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The missile is “a real game changer from a range perspective,” a senior US military official told CNN.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Why Russia's Tanks are Failing in Ukraine


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One serious misstep by Russia's military has been its failure to protect its tanks with a combined-arms approach that provides additional support and integrates its armor with other units.

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Total Garbage: 5 Worst Military Rifles on the Planet


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Despite an inherent conservatism, there have been several examples in the last century of military small arms that have been sub-par. The relative decline of the infantry on the battlefield means that none of these weapons were bad enough to lose a war, but they were often bad enough to cause the side using them to lose engagements and lower morale.

Putin's Nuclear Arsenal is Huge, Will Russia Start World War III?


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Russia's nuclear arsenal is nothing short of immense, with thousands of nuclear warheads in its possession. But the big question on everyone's mind is: Will President Vladimir Putin use them?

Friday, September 22, 2023

The Badass Fighter Jet That Shocked the World!


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In a world where military power reigns supreme, there's a secret weapon that every country craved. A fighter worth $2.1 million that could change the balance of power forever.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

The World's Fastest - Why Nothing Can Stop Soviet Submarines


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Speed has often held a mixed appeal in submarine warfare. After all, even very quiet submarines become noisy when they're tearing through the ocean at their maximum speed of 20 to 30 knots. As typically the goal in submarine warfare is to detect an unaware adversary and launch torpedoes without being detected in return, many submarines cruise at little more than a brisk jog to minimize noise.

Kalibr vs. Tomahawk: Which Missile is Most Brutal?


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The Kalibr suite was designed to compare favorably with Washington’s prolific but aging Tomahawk cruise missiles. Whereas the original Kalibr 3M14 traded performance blows with the Tomahawk’s Block IV revision in what amounts to an approximate draw tilted slightly in Kalibr’s favor, Kalibr-M drastically outranges its US counterpart at 4,500 against 1,700 kilometers.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

This Russian weapon is a threat to all airborne objects that fly?


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Russian insiders have been hinting at a “space attack” or “space defense” function, which could encompass tasks such as intercepting low-Earth orbit spacecraft like the US military’s X-37B.

This $2 billion U.S. Super Weapon Can Intercept Any Enemies Missiles


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The THAAD terminal (formerly theatre) high-altitude area defense missile system is an easily transportable defensive weapon system to protect against hostile incoming threats, such as tactical and theatre ballistic missiles, at ranges of 200km and altitudes of up to 150km.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Inside the US Army's $220.000 Badass Tactical Vehicle


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In the world of modern warfare, innovation and technology go hand in hand. Today, we unveil a true badass, the United States Army's $220,000 Badass Tactical Vehicle.