The Germans on the beaches of Normandy had a not-so-secret goal for when the invasion came. They wanted to throw the Allies back into the sea. All the troops, static defenses, limited shore artillery, and multiple panzer divisions had this purpose. They sought to limit who made it ashore, kill those who did, and shove all the dead, the dying, and the equipment into the English Channel. So where were the panzers in Normandy on D-Day?
They were ill-led, lacked timely orders, and most never saw the sands of France again. But one panzer unit did make it to the coast.

Adam Driver enlisted in the Marine Corps after Sept. 11, 2001. He was medically discharged in 2004 as a lance corporal. (Task & Purpose photo composite.).
Adam Driver, a famous actor and a member of the lance corporal underground, gave the most Marine response possible when an audience member criticized his latest movie, Ferrari.
“F—k you, I don’t know,” the former mortarman responded, perfectly summing up the unofficial motto of lance corporals everywhere.

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On the first day of the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, February 24, 2022, we looked in detail at the different types of standoff missiles used by the Russian military in what was, at that point, the opening onslaught of the so-called “Special Military Operation.” Since then, the war has taken many turns, but Russia’s long-range missile strikes launched against Ukraine have continued.

Leopard 1A5 tanks are being restored for service in Ukraine by Rheinmetall as part of military assistsnce being donated by Germany.
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The Israeli military’s strategic response to the persistent threat posed by Hamas in the Gaza Strip includes a specialized unit known as the Yahalom commando team. In recent days, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have escalated their ground campaign against Hamas, targeting hundreds of fighters and demolishing key enemy infrastructure.
Central to this effort is the IDF’s focus on countering Hamas’s intricate network of underground tunnels, a formidable challenge given the group’s adept use of covert tactics.

The RCCTO delivered four DE M-SHORAD prototypes to the 4th Battalion, 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, at Fort Sill, Kentucky, on 7 September.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to Hezbollah, asserting that the militant group is “playing with fire” with its recent attacks on northern Israel. The tensions in the region have escalated, prompting a strong response from Israel, and the situation remains highly volatile.
Netanyahu delivered his message during a visit to the Sa Reconnaissance Battalion of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on November 13. He expressed concern over what he perceives as an expansion of attacks by Hezbollah on both the Israeli army and civilians.

This fighter stands out for its characteristics: maximum speed of 2 Mach, flight range of 3,000 kilometers and a combat load of 7,400 kg.
The  Rostec company announces the next phase of production of the advanced  Su-75 Checkmate fighter, with the  UAC  leading the preparations.
Preparations advance for the new  Su-75 Checkmate fighter
The  United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)  is leading efforts to begin manufacturing the  Su-75 Checkmate. Adjustments have been made to the original design following requests from potential buyers, impacting the first flight schedule.

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, for a deployment to an undisclosed Middle East location on 16 October 2023. (48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)
The US conducted two rounds of strikes against what the Department of Defense (DoD) described as sites used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its affiliates in response to attacks on US bases in Syria and Iraq.

The title says it all! If you missed episodes of our show “Net Assessment” over the summer and fall, you aren’t alone. Zack Cooper, Melanie Marlow, and Christopher Preble join Ryan for a discussion about the show, about what’s happening in the world, and what we can expect from Net when it comes back next month.
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Boeing’s facility expansion, spanning over 35,000 square feet, will fulfil the surging worldwide need for Patriot missile seekers.
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A tragic crash of a   US military helicopter has resulted in the deaths of five service members in the Mediterranean Sea, coinciding with an increase in US military commitment in the Middle East due to recent tension between Hamas and Israel.
Details of the helicopter accident and training mission
Preliminary reports indicate that the helicopter crashed during a routine training exercise.

Recent images released show a notable mobilization of Russian military machinery from Nagorno-Karabakh.
Analysis of Military Vehicles in Motion
A video shared on social media shows the transfer of  Russian military equipment from a base in  Nagorno-Karabakh to Russia. The presence of two  BMP-1/2 vehicles, presumably of Armenian origin, suggests a Russian acquisition after Azerbaijani dominance in the region.
In addition to the  BMP-1/2, BTR-82A  and other truck-mounted infantry fighting vehicles are seen.

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Russian media in Moscow is reporting a 5 day ceasefire will be soon announced in the Gaza conflict, in order to allow for humanitarian aid to be delivered. This will happen concurrently with a prisoner exchange for Hamas prisoners in Israel and Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
A permanent ceasefire will be then possibly be negotiated as well.

A file image of the Apache production line in Mesa, Arizona. Boeing has commenced its build of the first of 24 helicopters for Morocco. (Boeing)
Boeing has commenced production of 24 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters for Morocco, the manufacturer announced on 13 November.
Work was launched at the Mesa facility in Arizona some three-and-a-half years after the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract was signed for an undisclosed value in June 2020. Deliveries are to begin in 2024.

Seen in Portuguese markings, the C-390 is to be pitched to Sweden by Embraer and Saab. (Embraer)
Embraer and Saab have agreed to jointly pitch the C-390 Millennium for Sweden’s future medium-lift aircraft requirement.
Announced on 14 November, the arrangement will see the companies collaborate on offering the Brazilian-made airlifter to replace the Swedish Air Force’s (SwAF’s) ageing Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules fleet.

During a visit the MBDA Germany’s Schrobenhausen site, officials revealed the Enforcer missile system is due for full-scale production.
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The Marine Corps had the highest rate of suicide among all the U.S.

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The Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress collects the memories and memorabilia of veterans from all American wars.

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Commanding General Charles Flynn says the purpose of Army Pacific and its build-up is to “avoid war.

Stephen Losey, Air Force Times
WASHINGTON — One of the U.S. Air Force’s nuclear missile programs is “struggling” and could see costs rise, the service’s secretary said Monday.

RAF aircraft, such as the Poseidon MRA1 pictured, are providing surveillance support to Israel. (Crown Copyright)
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) is providing aerial surveillance support to Israel in its ongoing operation against Hamas militants in Gaza, it was disclosed on 13 November.
Answering questions in the House of Commons, Minister of State for the Armed Forces James Heappey said, aircraft have been deployed to the region in support of Israel and the UK’s wider security concerns.
“A total of 12 aircraft have deployed to the eastern Mediterranean.

With the Jupiter HT1 already used by the UK as a training helicopter, additional Jupiter HC2s are to be acquired to perform support and training roles in Cyprus and Brunei. (Airbus)
The United Kingdom is to acquire six new Airbus Helicopters H145 rotorcraft to be used in Cyprus and Brunei.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) published a transparency notice of the intended procurement on 13 November, saying that six helicopters are to be acquired along with three years of support for an estimated GBP140 million (USD172 million).

Israeli weapons firms were absent at the Dubai Airshow following accusations of “war crimes” by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran.
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The European F-16 Training Center for the training of Ukrainian pilots was officially opened in Romania on 13 November. (Kajsa Ollongren/Netherlands Ministry of Defence)
The European F-16 Training Center that will instruct Ukrainian pilots was officially opened in Romania on 13 November.
The ministers of defence for Romania and the Netherlands, Angel Tîlvăr and Kajsa Ollongren unveiled the centre along with Orlando Sanchez, Lockheed Martin’s vice-president,at the 86th Fetesti Air Base in eastern Romania.

Northrop Grumman said it expects to deliver the first of four on-order MQ-4C Tritons to Australia by 2024. (Northrop Grumman)
Northrop Grumman has completed the first flight of Australia’s on-order MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS),the company announced on 13 November.
The company said the flight took place on 9 November at its Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center in California. Northrop Grumman said the first of four contracted MQ-4Cs will be delivered to Australia in 2024.

We are thrilled to announce that Janes have achieved Great Place to Work certification in both the UK and India.  “This milestone truly reflects the efforts and dedication of all our colleagues to create a supportive and values focused culture.” said Adam Versteeg, Chief People Officer at Janes. “However, there is still much to do as we strive to continuously develop all our people and teams globally to create the very best working environment at Janes.” Great Place to Work certification recognises employers that create an outstanding employee experience.

The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sales to Romania of 54 M1A2 SEPv3 MBTs like these of the US 1st Cavalry Division. (US Army)
The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sales of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) and related equipment to Romania. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a press release on 9 November that Congress was informed of the possible sale earlier the same day.

The integration of the SkyStriker is being considered by Thailand to augment the munitions options on the D11A, pictured above at the Defense & Security 2023 show in Bangkok. (Janes/Jon Grevatt)
Thailand’s Defense Technology Institute (DTI) and Elbit Systems are exploring possibilities to expand their partnership to focus on the Israeli company’s SkyStriker autonomous loitering munition.

British military exercise, Salisbury Plain Training Area, England, 2016: Our convoy set off from its departure point in the dead of night. The six vehicles, carrying soldiers and air defense missile launchers, made their way slowly through wooded areas, across fields, and down rural tracks, looking to avoid detection by the enemy. Progress was slow. Vehicles got bogged down on more than one occasion, and we struggled to navigate using night vision equipment whilst trying to relate paper maps to the silhouettes of hills and trees.

On July 17, 2023, two simultaneous blasts tore through the Kerch Bridge, temporarily disabling the only overland link between Russia and occupied Crimea and denting a prestige project for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The one ton of explosive was delivered by a pair of uncrewed surface vessels named “Sea Baby,” developed within Ukraine and operated by remote control. In other instances, “sea drones” were used to ram Russian warships in the port of Sevastopol, home to Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, and to strike a Russian oil tanker.

A model of Hanwha Ocean’s FFX-III frigate on display at MADEX 2023 in Busan, South Korea. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)
Hanwha Ocean has received a contract to build the final two Chungnam (FFX-III)-class guided-missile frigates for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN).
The KRW791.73 billion (USD596 million) contract was inked with the country’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) on 10 November, the company announced on the same day.

The RN’s Type 26 frigates are among one class of ship being installed with Elbit Systems’ electronic intelligence solution as part of MEWSIC Increment 1. (BAE Systems)
The programme to deliver a next-generation electronic surveillance system for the Royal Navy’s (RN) surface warships has passed the critical design review (CDR), the UK Ministry of Defence announced on 13 November.

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said his service is aiming for its future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones that will fight alongside crewed aircraft to each cost as little as a quarter of the current price of an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Kendall offered this and other details about the CCA program during a public event today at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) think tank in Washington, D.C.

As more and more information comes out on the ‘Covid Vaccine’ forced upon our military members, perhaps we have found the reason why.

Hungary’s Orban Blasts EU’s Fiscal Irresponsibility
Ukraine Is Engaged In “Cultural Genocide” Against Its Ethnic Minorities
Bulgaria’s Globalist Government Follows Zelensky’s Lead In Persecuting Christians

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The U.S. Navy is set to demonstrate the ability of an uncrewed underwater vehicle, or UUV, to launch and recover a smaller drone that can both swim and fly. The service says it wants the two platforms to be able to go through the deployment and retrieval processes autonomously — without any human involvement.
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today that it had hired SubUAS to “develop and demonstrate launch and recovery capabilities of the Naviator from and to a UUV (using a UUV surrogate).

A Navy SEAL Trident. (Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony W. Walker/U.S. Navy).
Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator Bryce Henson, an active-duty SEAL based in San Diego and former member of SEAL Team 6, is under investigation for allegedly participating with or supporting extremist causes, a Naval Special Warfare Command spokesperson confirmed on Monday.

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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) push into Gaza City has reached the gates of Al-Shifa Hospital, where patients are dying with no medicine or fuel to keep life-saving equipment operating and corpses are stacking. Other hospitals in the city are facing the same dire circumstances. Israel, which maintains some of these hospitals are used by Hamas as military headquarters, has yet to greenlight a direct assault inside the main Gaza health facilities.

“The Rifle 2” is Andrew Biggio’s latest book and concludes his WWII research. (Andrew Biggio/courtesy photos).
Andrew Biggio’s mission didn’t end when he came home from Afghanistan as a 28-year-old battle-hardened Marine. When he’s not working a shift as a police officer in Boston, he’s writing about the war experiences and lives of World War II veterans. His latest book, “The Rifle 2,” delivers that in spades. 
Biggio takes you through the adventures of men and women from lesser-known units or those lost in the murky waters of history.

As parents, family, and friends of a current or future service member facing the biggest challenge of their life, we know how important it is for you to stay connected with your new recruit throughout boot camp, deployments and beyond.
What is the Sandboxx App?
Developed by veterans, Sandboxx is a mobile and web app that provides a quick and convenient way for friends and family to send letters to their recruit in training.

Army Spouse Maria Reed has been renovating and making over homes for military families since 2018. When she got wind of a deserving family needing an office at Fort Liberty, Blue Star Families and T-Mobile were all in.
“I’ve been a military spouse for over 20 years and know how difficult it is to build a home when you move so often,” Reed explained. “The concept of the show is to bring communities together to serve those who serve.”
Her show, Moving With The Military, has documented it all over the years.

LTC Theresa Long, a flight surgeon at Fort Rucker, AL, who was a whistleblower on the Covid vaccine injuries to servicemen and women, is angry at being portrayed as attending an event put on by Congressman Marjorie Taylor Greene which Long says she never agreed to attend.
Long says she agreed to testify in front of Congress, not help MTG raise money and get attention in the media.
Greene’s staff also put the wrong rank in front of LTC Long’s name.

1) I NEVER AGREED TO THIS- and I will NOT be there!I agreed I would testify before congress about vax injured servicemembers.

The Pentagon has determined it is possible to share its coveted portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with users outside of the department, according to a new strategic plan published by the White House.
However, additional in-depth analysis is needed to explore how both the Defense Department and private sector can simultaneously access the spectrum without interference.
The Biden administration published its National Spectrum Strategy on Monday, establishing near- and long-term guidance to modernize the United States’ spectrum policy.

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After the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas in early October, the odd-looking ‘chef’s hats’ or ‘clown hats’ of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have once again been on display. While a seemingly strange piece of kit to the uninitiated, what is known as the Mitznefet has been used by the IDF for decades. The headgear serves a number of purposes on and off the battlefield for IDF troops.

The 24th U.S. Infantry at drill, Camp Walker, Philippine Islands. (Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division).
The Army will correct the military records of Black soldiers hanged by the U.S. military following the 1917 Houston race riots and deliver veteran benefits to their descendants in a display of historical reckoning.
The Army is setting aside the soldiers’ convictions, correcting records to note honorable discharges for 95 soldiers, and setting up a mechanism to deliver survivor benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

FILE: Members of 5th Special Forces Group (A) conducting 50. Cal Weapons training during counter ISIS operations at Al Tanf Garrison in southern Syria in November 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Connor).
An escalating series of  U.S. military airstrikes against sites linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, in Syria, have failed to stop further attacks against American forces in the region.
The Pentagon announced on Sunday that it had attacked a training facility and a safe house in Syria in response to a surge in drone and rocket attacks against U.S.

The L118 105mm Light Gun has been a mainstay in British Army service since its introduction in the 1970s, with 126 units in service.
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The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is famous as the first and only aircraft to drop nuclear weapons in combat. B-29s Enola Gay and Bockscar dropped the atomic bombs Little Boy and Fat Man on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively, to end WWII. With its pressurized cabin, four powerful engines, and remote-controlled turrets, the Superfortress was the pinnacle of bomber technology for its time. However, with the dawn of the jet age, the propeller-powered heavy bomber had to adapt to remain relevant in the new U.S. Air Force.
A KB-50J refuels a pair of F-105s (U.S.