In response to Western countries’ upcoming delivery of main battle tanks to Ukraine, Russia is preparing to meet this challenge using its Kornet anti-tank missiles mounted on Unmanned Ground Vehicles.
Preparations for the arrival of Western tanks
The United States and other Western countries announced their intention to provide Leopard 2, Challenger, and M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in the coming months. With half its tank fleet already lost, Russia has to compete with an increasingly sophisticated Ukrainian navy.
Author: Michael
A recent video posted by Ukraine Weapons Tracker shows the crucial role of the US TOW missile in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, stoking fear among Russian forces.
What is the TOW missile system, and how powerful is it?
The TOW missile system is a type of guided anti-tank missile system used by militaries around the globe. TOW stands for “Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided” and refers to the method by which the missile is launched, traced, and guided to its target.
Norwegian Armed Forces
Ukrainian tank crews have been quick to learn how to operate the eight Leopard 2 tanks donated by Oslo, Norwegian military officials say.
“The Ukrainians have proven to be quite good when it comes to learning new Western [tanks]. It is easier to use, because it is designed with operation in mind,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Palle Ydstebø of the Norwegian Defense Academy. “This may partly be due to something as banal as the comfort and space in the carriages being much better than in the old Soviet equipment.
The Son Tay prison raid was a bold and risky mission that took place during the Vietnam War. A team of highly-trained soldiers led the raid, a remarkable feat of courage and heroism. Let’s explore the events leading up to the mission, the planning and execution and its aftermath.
Here is the history of the daring raid on Son Tay Prison
Background
Throughout the Vietnam War, several prison camps held American prisoners of war across the country. POWs experienced brutal living conditions, including torture and mistreatment by their North Vietnamese captors.
Late last year, DARPA released footage from its RACER program. Or call it the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency program, if you’re formal. Yup, it’s time for another DARPA robot, and this one races ATVs.
The premise is simple: DARPA is looking to deliver an autonomous driver that can pilot unmanned ground vehicles, even into combat.
(Wait, we’re not calling it that, right? UGVs? No. Wait, let me call my editor. Hold Music. I guess we can’t go with “Kit from Nightrider” every time, so we’re going to go with Batmobile.
Ukraine receives the ALTIUS-600M kamikaze drone, manufactured by the American company Anduril Industries, capable of flying 500 km and launching from helicopters to hit enemy targets.
Characteristics and popularity of the ALTIUS-600 family
The ALTIUS-600 family of drones has been successful since its launch, being tested in real combat situations during the conflict in Ukraine. These drones have great autonomy and flexible configuration and can work as part of a swarm where each drone has a different role.
The Battle of Chipyong-ni was a pivotal turning point in the Korean War. As most military historians know, the Korean War was a brutal and deadly conflict that spanned three years. It resulted in over 2.5 million casualties. The Battle of Chipyong-ni, which took place in February 1951, was a significant battle in the Korean War. The United Nations Command (UNC) fought against the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army (PVA).
Here is the history of the Battle of Chipyong-ni
Background
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea.
Hugh Francis Redmond might not be a household name, but his courage, resilience and loyalty make him an unsung hero – and not just in the world of espionage. As those who know his story pause today to reflect on his death, let’s take the opportunity to explore his remarkable life. Redmond gathered intelligence during the Cold War as a CIA operative. He then served a 19-year prison term in communist China, never once revealing his true identity.
Early life and military service
Redmond was born on November 29, 1925, in Yonkers, New York.
The fastest operational aircraft in history, the SR-71 Blackbird, was used by the CIA and the US Air Force to spy on the Soviet Union during the Cold War. After decades of unchallenged flight, Swedish Air Force Saab JA-37 Viggen fighters managed to contact and lock on a missile at the Blackbird visually.
Speed and efficiency of the SR-71 Blackbird
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a super-fast stealth spy plane, set multiple speed records over its nearly 25 years in service, including 2,200 mph on July 28, 1976.
KCNA
North Korea, which has been on an absolute missile-launching tear, has apparently tested its first solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-18. The test marks a massive leap in capability for North Korea, which has been perfecting its missile technology since it began a rapid iterative testing campaign back in 2016 and has since restarted that testing after a period of questionable detente with the Trump administration.
The launch occurred yesterday, with images just being released now.