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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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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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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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Ain't no bandwagon I won't jump on 😀

Ain't no bandwagon I won't jump on 😀

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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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Video showing an AH-64 firing a Brimstone missile during integration trials
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Video showing an AH-64 firing a Brimstone missile during integration trials

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Video illustrating sandy surface landing and takeoff trials for an A400M aircraft in Wales
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Video illustrating sandy surface landing and takeoff trials for an A400M aircraft in Wales

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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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175,206 views • 1 month ago

Media clip demonstrating an Ares variant of the Ajax family during landing craft tests
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Media clip demonstrating an Ares variant of the Ajax family during landing craft tests

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17,159 views • 4 days ago

MBDA Aquila interceptor intended to counter against hypersonic threats as a multi-layered defence capability.
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MBDA Aquila interceptor intended to counter against hypersonic threats as a multi-layered defence capability.

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31,369 views • 10 days ago

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

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20,546 views • 18 days ago

As demonstrated in this brief video clip, the L1A1 SLR was straightforward to strip
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As demonstrated in this brief video clip, the L1A1 SLR was straightforward to strip

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19,134 views • 19 days ago

This short video clip demonstrates an ASTER 15 anti-air missile
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This short video clip demonstrates an ASTER 15 anti-air missile

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39,082 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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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 • 8 months ago

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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33,615 views • 1 month ago

This brief clip illustrates the Tracked Rapier vehicle. Do we need an equivalent vehicle for CAMM or HVM, or are existing plans pragmatic and achievable?
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This brief clip illustrates the Tracked Rapier vehicle. Do we need an equivalent vehicle for CAMM or HVM, or are existing plans pragmatic and achievable?

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17,785 views • 22 days 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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188,299 views • 1 year ago

This short video clip shows the Oto Melara DART guided submunition
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This short video clip shows the Oto Melara DART guided submunition

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28,763 views • 1 month 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 • 3 months 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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25,364 views • 1 month ago