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HF1 combat drone with plywood body used by Ukrainian special forces — Ukraine’s HF1 drone features a unique plywood fuselage designed to reduce radar and thermal visibility.

Ukraine’s High-Tech Drones Are Striking Deep Behind Russian Lines — Including With Plywood

Ukrainian special forces have begun deploying a new generation of German-supplied drones—most notably the HF-1 self-guiding UAV—to target and destroy Russian air defense systems more than 50 kilometers behind the front lines.

11 months ago

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Leopard 2 tank in German military training drill — Once the pride of the Bundeswehr, the Leopard 2 now faces scrutiny after reports of underperformance in Ukraine.

Why German Leopard 2 Tanks Are Failing in Ukraine’s Drone-Dominated War

Once hailed as the pride of the German Bundeswehr, the Leopard 2 main battle tank is now facing harsh realities on the front lines in Ukraine. According to a confidential assessment by

11 months ago

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Russian police detain dozens of men lying face down in a gym during a military draft raid in Moscow — Police detain men during a gym raid in Moscow as part of Russia’s aggressive military conscription campaign. Witnesses say they were sorted by ethnicity and forced to show military documents.

Videos Spread as Russians Round Up Men in Gyms and Send Them to War

What started as a routine workout turned into a scene from a warzone at the Spirit Fitness center in southeastern Moscow. According to The Telegraph, visitors were ordered to lie face down

11 months ago

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Soldier fires a 9K38 Igla missile from the shoulder while standing on an armored personnel carrier. — A soldier launches a 9K38 Igla MANPADS from atop an APC, demonstrating mobile air defense readiness.

Germany to Supply Ukraine with 120 Soviet-Made “Igla” Air Defense Systems

In a notable shift in defense policy, the German Ministry of Defense has officially announced plans to deliver 120 Soviet-designed 9K38 Igla man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to Ukraine. This marks the

11 months ago

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A military drone flying over a marked minefield during the Ukraine-Russia conflict. — A Russian military drone surveys and marks minefields to prevent friendly fire and improve operational coordination.

Russian Forces Use Drones to Mark Minefields

Russian forces have begun using drones to mark the locations of deployed anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, significantly improving battlefield awareness and minimizing the risk of friendly casualties. As the Ukraine-Russia conflict continues,

11 months ago

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U.S. Airstrike Eliminates Al-Qaeda Leader in Syria Using R9X “Ninja” Missile

On February 23, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a precision airstrike in northwest Syria, eliminating Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, a senior military leader of the terrorist organization Hurras al-Din (HaD), an

1 year ago

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Omer Halisdemir and his grave (Photo: Illustration)

Omer Halisdemir: The story of courage and self-sacrifice

On the evening of July 15, 2016, Omer Halisdemir held the position of officer in charge at the headquarters of the Special Forces Command in Ankara. The evening initially seemed calm and

2 years ago

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An operator from the Special Operations Regiment firing his rifle during the Basic Reconnaissance Course 2023 — An operator from the 21st Special Reconnaissance Detachment firing his rifle during the Basic Reconnaissance Course 2023 (Photo: Michiel Peeters)

Basic Reconnaissance Course 2023: Building the Future of Special Reconnaissance

Newly formed in 2020, the 21st Special Reconnaissance Detachment was created to take on the Special Reconnaissance role within the Special Operations Regiment. Special Reconnaissance is conducted by small units of highly

3 years ago

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Switchblade 300 was one of the first "kamikaze" drones dispatched to the Ukraine after Russian invasion (Photo: AeroVironment)

Adapting to the Threat: How Russia Neutralizes AeroVironment’s Switchblade 300 Drone

Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia has witnessed the emergence of a game-changing weapon—the Switchblade 300 kamikaze drone developed by AeroVironment. In a recent engagement, the Ukrainian Armed Forces showcased the drone’s effectiveness

3 years ago

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A Ukrainian Territorial Defence Forces member holds an NLAW anti-tank weapon, in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 9, 2022 (Photo: AP)

British SAS deployed to train Ukrainian soldiers in anti-tank warfare

British SAS operators are training Ukrainian Armed Forces in anti-tank warfare and for the first time on the ground in Ukraine since Ukraine War began. It has been reported that they have

4 years ago

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A batch of Belgian FNs shipped to Ukraine

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, more weapons come as an aid to the Ukrainian government to help them repel the Russian invasion. Belgium is among the countries that provided military aid.

4 years ago

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Road Rage US Armored Vehicle drive off Russian GAZ Tigr off the road — Crazy Video Emerges Of American And Russian Armored Vehicle Road Rage Incident In Syria (Photo: XY)

U.S. M-ATV vehicle runs a Russian Tigr armored utility vehicle off the road in Syria

A last week’s incident between U.S. Special Operations Forces and their Russian counterpart has not yet been resolved and a new video of road rage has been allegedly caught on camera. A

6 years ago

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