One of the more esoteric acronyms that exist within the world of Special Operations Forces (SOF) is VBSS. I would guess that most people, possibly even the majority of non-SOF military personnel, do not know what it stands for or the tactic it describes. Let’s face it: the U.S. military is renowned for its multitudinous […]
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In a video captured by a drone, the moment when two Russian self-propelled howitzers are hit by Ukrainian counter-battery fire in the province of Zaporizhzhia is shown.
These shocking images reveal the destruction of the fearsome 2s5 Giatsint, Soviet weapons considered versatile and powerful, even capable of firing nuclear projectiles.
Russian shells hit by Ukrainian fire
The scenes captured by the drone reveal two 2s5 Giatsint howitzers located in a rural area, between fields and surrounded by trees.
Until now, the French naval group had failed to sell its Scorpene submarine to a European navy, as its German competitor ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems [TKMS] had beaten it to the acquisition process in recent years.
And this pattern could have been repeated yet again in Romania, which in 2018 announced that it was considering the recovery of a submarine capacity to deal with security concerns in the Black Sea region.
However, the Romanian project could not go beyond the declaration of intent, partly due to budgetary complications.
Navy Federal Credit Union is the largest retail credit union in the United States by both asset size and membership. Serving DoD service members and dependents, civilian employees and contractors, Navy Federal is dedicated to fostering financial health and well-being for the military, veterans, and their families. To celebrate nine decades of service, Navy Federal is partnering with nine military-focused nonprofit chapters and donating $10,000 grants to global and local organizations.
Navy Federal was established in 1933 with just seven members.
In the high-stakes race of military technology, ‘futuristic firepower’ is the new constant, relentlessly pushing and breaching boundaries. Like a global chess match, this pursuit sees nations vying for that strategic upper hand. Thanks to unceasing technological advancements and ingenious designs, we’re witnessing a powerful evolution in the military arms sector. Buckle up for a thrilling journey through the latest military weaponry marvels that are revolutionizing tomorrow’s battlefield.
The dawn of a new speed era
In the realm of military technology, speed is the name of the game.
His Only Son opened in theaters on March 31st, 2023 and was written, directed and produced by David Helling, a Marine Corps veteran. The film cost $250,000 to make and has grossed over $12M worldwide. The movie features Nicolas Mouwad as Abraham, Sara Seyed as Sarah and Edaan Moskowitz as Isaac. The film covered one of the most controversial moments in the Bible when the Lord God tested Abraham by commanding him to take the life of his only son Isaac. Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac on the mountain of Moriah.
The Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR), a high-powered microwave counter drone weapon, stands ready to demonstrate its effectiveness against a swarm of multiple targets at the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Chestnut Test Site, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., April 5, 2023. AFRL completed a successful demonstration of THOR simulating a real-world swarm attack. This was the first test of this scale in AFRL history. (U.S. Air Force photo / Adrian Lucero).
Col. Michael J. Shreves. (U.S. Air Force photo).
The commander of an Air Force special operations group was fired this week due to a loss of confidence, a service spokesman said.
Col. Michael Shreves was relieved as commander of the 27th Special Operations Group at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico on Tuesday, a spokesman for the base’s 27th Special Operations Wing told Task & Purpose in a statement.
“The decision to remove Col. Shreves was not based on any character issue or indiscretion,” said Col. Terence Taylor, 27th SOW commander, in a statement.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a military alliance that was founded after WWII to unite Western nations against the Soviet Union. To that end, NATO nations sought to standardize the cartridge of all of their infantry rifles. This would allow NATO members to support each other logistically in case war broke out. Moreover, most NATO nations agreed to standardize the same infantry rifle to further simplify logistics. The plan looked promising until the U.S. stepped in.
The Air Force awarded a $54 million contract to Research Innovations Inc. for software tools to support the service’s plans for “command and control of the information environment,” the Department of Defense announced late Thursday.
The firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery,indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) basic contract — the result of a sole source acquisition — provides for “capabilities required to achieve the technical and programmatic goals of the Command and Control of the Information Environment program.