China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently conducted tests at a high altitude near the disputed border with India to evaluate the precision strike capability of its newly developed rocket launch system, which was capable of hitting strong Indian military bases. At the same time, both sides worked together on addressing border issues. During the test, […]
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Brits Are Speeding Up Delivery of these Weapons as Ukraine Gains Initiative in Ground War
The United Kingdom sent additional weapons to Ukraine to speed up their victory and strengthen their arms defense against Russia. They will send over €1 billion worth ($1.2 billion) of military aid over to Ukraine since the start of this disruptive conflict. Aside from the additional ammunition, the UK is also set to train Ukrainian […]
Canada Pledges $4.9 Billion to Upgrade NORAD Air Defenses to Counter Russian Missiles
Canada has indicated that it will significantly invest in North American Aerospace Defense Command’s (NORAD) modernization in the coming years. The , or NORAD, is a joint U.S.-Canadian defense organization that detects security threats. Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Defense, announced on June 20 the $4.9 billion or $3.8 billion upgrade proposal. She noted escalating […]
Russian T-62 Tanks: Blessing or a Curse?
Beginning in the late 1930s with the T-34, the Soviet Union produced a string of outstanding tank models. Their most recent was the T-62 Main Battle Tank (MBT). The introduction of the T-62 Main Battle Tank marked the central turning point for the heavy tank class around the globe. The medium tank has become the […]
Dark Energy Chargers: A Bright Spot in the Market
When it comes to portable chargers, I’ve always needed them, but I’ve never exactly been excited about them. After all, what could be exciting about a rectangular charging block that is utilized solely for charging my electronics? Are they necessary for me? Yes. Exciting? Not. At least that’s what I thought… Like some of the […]
A Brief History of the Dragunov Marksman Rifle
Whether you’ve encountered the Dragunov in the field, a documentary, or even in the Call of Duty videogame franchise, it’s no secret that the semi-automatic Soviet-era rifle is one of the best firearms ever to be designed and produced by the Russians. From its natural appeal and aesthetic in its wooden stock to its reliable […]
Ledlenser Flashlights Gear Review
As I was walking through the glorious jungle of gear that was the 2022 SHOT Show, I came across a small booth for a company that has become one of my most used and most beloved flashlight brands; Ledlenser. The brand was founded in 1994 when two brothers with no more than a dream and […]
Watch: 360 degree video shows what it’s like to hitch a ride dangling under a Blackhawk
Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction (SPIE) flights offer a unique way to get troops into and out of terrain that a helicopter may not be able to land on. To the untrained observer, SPIE flights might look like a helicopter simply lowers a rope, warfighters clip on with carabiners, and then they get taken for one hell […]