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Boeing in 2019 received a $605 million contract to build the WGS-11.
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There have been 60 deaths in Black Hawk-related training incidents in the past decade, according to
Europe’s standard main battle tank (MBT), the German-manufactured Leopard 2A7, boasts a range of critical capabilities that make it one of the most advanced MBTs on the market.
The Norwegian government procured 54 Leopard 2A7s on 3 February 2023 from the Munich-based company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW).
The latest in this procurement activity will see Düsseldorf-based defence company, Rheinmetall, enable these capabilities as KMW’s subcontractor. Rheinmetall will manufacture the Leopard’s key components.
I recently had the privilege to participate in a retrospective symposium marking the 20th anniversary of the American war in Iraq. Hosted by Columbus State University and the National Infantry Museum, the conference brought to the newly renamed Fort Moore, Georgia a diverse assembly of panelists. As a historian and veteran, I had the chance […]
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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.
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.