For many of us from the conventional side of the military (or who never served at all) the FN Scar tends to carry with it a certain appeal. As a rifle designed specifically for Special Operations troops (SCAR actually stands for Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle), … [Read more...]
Videos
Watch: Ever wonder what a tank could do to your old SUV?
Here in the U.S., we tend to only see large armored vehicles like tanks parked at local National Guard installations. They resemble large metal works of art, rather than the mighty war machines they truly are. Even if you happen to spot a tank scooting around the Motor T lot, the … [Read more...]
Marines now have a new ride for combat operations: The JLTV
The Marine Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), a new armored platform set to replace the legendary Humvee, has reached initial operating capability (IOC) and is now ready to begin deploying with Marines globally. The platform was designed in a joint venture with the U.S. … [Read more...]
Watch: After crashing in the wilderness, pilot films his efforts to get rescued
On July 27, pilot Matt Lehtinen found himself living his worst nightmare. While flying alone in his single-prop aircraft over the remote Quebec wilderness, the plane suffered a mechanical failure that put it into an unrecoverable descent. After crashing into the dense forest … [Read more...]
Watch: Insane highlight reel from Naval weapons test range
California's expansive Mojave Desert serves as a valuable testing and training ground for a number of U.S. military assets. The United States Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, for instance, is the largest installation in the branch -- spanning out across a … [Read more...]
Headed to the prom? Video shows ‘world’s first’ stretch tank limo (made of two tanks welded together)
Even guys that prefer the woods like me occasionally have had the need to hire a limo service. Sure, I went to the prom in rural Vermont (where there are no limos to hire), but over the years I've found myself riding around in some long, fancy rides everywhere from Vegas to New … [Read more...]
Watch a Ukrainian fighter pilot make the craziest low-altitude pass you may ever see
The thing about fighter jets is that just about every developed nation in the world has some, and while the capabilities of these aircraft vary greatly from platform to platform, it’s hard to withhold the awe you experience seeing any one of these purpose-built aviation marvels … [Read more...]
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