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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WATCH: Russian arms maker appears to fire live rounds at soldiers during demo
Just about every special operations command in the world uses live fire drills to give its operators realistic combat experience before actually getting into the fight, though as numerous videos around the web have shown, not every nation's military adheres to the same safety … [Read more...]
Russian Romance: Guy hires commandos for marriage proposal at gunpoint
Anyone with an internet connection and access to YouTube already knows that Russia is like the Upside Down from "Stranger Things," in that it looks like the developed world but seems to operate under a very different set of rules. Watching crazy dashcam footage from inside … [Read more...]
The Russian Makarov service pistol
The Makarov pistol was Russia’s solution to the need for a modern military sidearm and caliber after World War 2. It was a replacement for the TT33 Tokarev, a pistol that was deemed too large and underpowered for practical use any more; it also lacked a manual safety, something … [Read more...]
The Timepiece of Cosmonauts: Fortis B42 Cosmonaut
To many, a watch is more than just something that tells you the time or the date. In many career fields having a watch on your wrist is almost a requirement more than it is a fashion accessory for men. Pilots, Doctors, Nurses, and a host of other professions rely on accurate … [Read more...]
Iron Man? Russian Special Ops Going For Predator Camouflage
In the never-ending search for the next best technology, both the United States and Russia are searching for armor, camouflage, and exoskeletons to carry the next generation of Special Operations Forces into battle. And as they are both working on the latest upgrades for their … [Read more...]
Russian Spetsnaz Take Out Terrorists in Dagestan
Much of what we post here is based on preparing the potential Special Operations candidates for what they will face in the various Selection or qualification courses. But sometimes it is good to change things up a bit and delve into our shared history to learn and respect where … [Read more...]