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As demonstrated in this brief video of the BL-755 Cluster Bomb, they can cover a lot of ground. Ideal for targets in the open. This was replaced by Brimstone, but should they return to service, or should we just buy more Brimstone?

As demonstrated in this brief video of the BL-755 Cluster Bomb, they can cover a lot of ground. Ideal for targets in the open. This was replaced by Brimstone, but should they return to service, or should we just buy more Brimstone?

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As shown in this brief clip of the BL-755 Cluster Bomb, they can cover a lot of ground. Ideal for targets in the open. This was replaced by Brimstone, but should they return to service, or should we just buy more Brimstone?

As shown in this brief clip of the BL-755 Cluster Bomb, they can cover a lot of ground. Ideal for targets in the open. This was replaced by Brimstone, but should they return to service, or should we just buy more Brimstone?

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Yet another Cold War anti massed armour weapon, the ATACMS launched Brilliant Anti Tank (BAT), as demonstrated in this marketing video clip. Cold War concepts back in fashion!

Yet another Cold War anti massed armour weapon, the ATACMS launched Brilliant Anti Tank (BAT), as demonstrated in this marketing video clip. Cold War concepts back in fashion!

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This brief video clip illustrates the MW-1 (Mehrzweckwaffe 1) munitions dispenser carried on a German Tornado aircraft

This brief video clip illustrates the MW-1 (Mehrzweckwaffe 1) munitions dispenser carried on a German Tornado aircraft

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This brief video clip shows the Weatherhaven TRECC T being deployed for use

This brief video clip shows the Weatherhaven TRECC T being deployed for use

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲 Barbed wire has evolved significantly since its widespread use during the First World War, is either side using it widely in Ukraine? THREAD

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲 Barbed wire has evolved significantly since its widespread use during the First World War, is either side using it widely in Ukraine? THREAD

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This brief video shows the British Army Swingfire wire guided anti tank guided weapon, seeing service as late as the 2003 Iraq War, it offered some unique features and an excellent track record

This brief video shows the British Army Swingfire wire guided anti tank guided weapon, seeing service as late as the 2003 Iraq War, it offered some unique features and an excellent track record

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This brief video clip demonstrates how effective the Chemring SABREX linear flexible cutting charge is

This brief video clip demonstrates how effective the Chemring SABREX linear flexible cutting charge is

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This short video clip demonstrates M56 Helicopter Delivered Scatterable Mine, NATO should rediscover some of these long gone Cold War concepts

This short video clip demonstrates M56 Helicopter Delivered Scatterable Mine, NATO should rediscover some of these long gone Cold War concepts

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This short clip shows how fast concertina coils can be deployed with a suitable trailer and vehicle

This short clip shows how fast concertina coils can be deployed with a suitable trailer and vehicle

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As demonstrated in this short video clip, the RDU Hatbox can be used to rapidly establish an effective concertina tape barrier. Do you think these should be more widely issued?

As demonstrated in this short video clip, the RDU Hatbox can be used to rapidly establish an effective concertina tape barrier. Do you think these should be more widely issued?

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As shown in this brief clip of an M24 Off Route Mine, they need to make a come back

As shown in this brief clip of an M24 Off Route Mine, they need to make a come back

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A video clip demonstrating an Escape International company AirTEP (Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform). This is quite an interesting system with a lot of potential

A video clip demonstrating an Escape International company AirTEP (Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform). This is quite an interesting system with a lot of potential

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The DARPA OPFIRES, as demonstrated in this brief video clip is one of a number of hypersonic programmes in development

The DARPA OPFIRES, as demonstrated in this brief video clip is one of a number of hypersonic programmes in development

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The Boxer vehicle first started as a 6x6 design. The Eurokonsortium (GKN, Krauss Maffei, MaK/Rheinmetall, Wegmann) eventually produced it in an 8×8 configuration, the design we know today.

The Boxer vehicle first started as a 6x6 design. The Eurokonsortium (GKN, Krauss Maffei, MaK/Rheinmetall, Wegmann) eventually produced it in an 8×8 configuration, the design we know today.

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This brief video clip shows the Next Generation Light Ant-armour Weapon, NLAW
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This brief video clip shows the Next Generation Light Ant-armour Weapon, NLAW

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This brief video clip demonstrates a Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile (TLAM) being fired by a Royal Navy attack submarine. However many we have, we should buy some more.
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This brief video clip demonstrates a Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile (TLAM) being fired by a Royal Navy attack submarine. However many we have, we should buy some more.

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31,745 views • 2 days ago

This brief clip illustrates a Smartshooter counter UAS sight in action
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This brief clip illustrates a Smartshooter counter UAS sight in action

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25,177 views • 7 days ago

This brief video illustrates a JP233 Anti Runway and Area Denial System in use
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This brief video illustrates a JP233 Anti Runway and Area Denial System in use

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18,473 views • 5 days ago

As shown in this short video clip, a machine is always quicker than a shovel!
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As shown in this short video clip, a machine is always quicker than a shovel!

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57,089 views • 1 month ago

This short clip shows a Toyota Land Cruiser with an EOS R-400S Mk 2-HD 30mm Remote Weapon Station with M230LF
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This short clip shows a Toyota Land Cruiser with an EOS R-400S Mk 2-HD 30mm Remote Weapon Station with M230LF

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32,780 views • 1 month ago

A video illustrating how quick and easy it is to swap a Boxer combat vehicle module using an overhead gantry crane. Other lifting methods can also be used
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A video illustrating how quick and easy it is to swap a Boxer combat vehicle module using an overhead gantry crane. Other lifting methods can also be used

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220,987 views • 11 months ago

A video showing a salvo launch of six Brimstone anti armour missiles, somewhat of a unique capability straight from the Cold War that is back in fashion
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A video showing a salvo launch of six Brimstone anti armour missiles, somewhat of a unique capability straight from the Cold War that is back in fashion

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209,575 views • 10 months ago

The Elbit Shore Protection Missile System, as shown in this brief video, takes the mission kill approach, rather than trying to sink the ship, shredding topside systems
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The Elbit Shore Protection Missile System, as shown in this brief video, takes the mission kill approach, rather than trying to sink the ship, shredding topside systems

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144,656 views • 7 months ago

A video clip demonstrating a HK Advanced Combat Rifle (ACR) under test. It used a completely caseless round, wasn't a success.
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A video clip demonstrating a HK Advanced Combat Rifle (ACR) under test. It used a completely caseless round, wasn't a success.

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188,260 views • 10 months ago

This short video demonstrates an IBEX 400, manufactured in the UK
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This short video demonstrates an IBEX 400, manufactured in the UK

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13,067 views • 15 days ago

Now in service with the British Army, this short video clip demonstrates the reloading process for the Archer 155 mm Self Propelled Gun
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Now in service with the British Army, this short video clip demonstrates the reloading process for the Archer 155 mm Self Propelled Gun

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49,635 views • 2 months ago

This short video illustrates legacy and dual mode Brimstone under test with RAF Tornado aircraft.
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This short video illustrates legacy and dual mode Brimstone under test with RAF Tornado aircraft.

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63,030 views • 3 months ago

This short video shows a NIMR JAIS vehicle, a long track record and decent service record, it would be an interesting choice for the British Army (although unlikely)
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This short video shows a NIMR JAIS vehicle, a long track record and decent service record, it would be an interesting choice for the British Army (although unlikely)

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12,079 views • 16 days ago

This short clip shows the Fulton Recovery System, how about no
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This short clip shows the Fulton Recovery System, how about no

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179,510 views • 1 year ago

This short video clip shows an Ajax vehicle, entering service with the British Army
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This short video clip shows an Ajax vehicle, entering service with the British Army

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11,722 views • 17 days ago

In service with the Royal Artillery, this short video demonstrates how quickly the Archer 155mm Self Propelled Gun can stop, fire, and move. ,
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In service with the Royal Artillery, this short video demonstrates how quickly the Archer 155mm Self Propelled Gun can stop, fire, and move. ,

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33,454 views • 2 months ago

As demonstrated in this short video, the Oto Melara DART system is highly effective at destroying low level but fast targets
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As demonstrated in this short video, the Oto Melara DART system is highly effective at destroying low level but fast targets

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89,324 views • 8 months ago