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

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

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

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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

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

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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This brief video clip demonstrates an Ajax/Ares pairing during trials

This brief video clip demonstrates an Ajax/Ares pairing during trials

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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

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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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

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 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

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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This short video illustrates the British Army Future Soldier Dismounted Infantry vision, I wonder how much will enter service?

This short video illustrates the British Army Future Soldier Dismounted Infantry vision, I wonder how much will enter service?

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

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

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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.

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

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

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This brief video demonstrates HMS Defender firing the 20mm Phalanx Close in Weapon System (CIWS)

This brief video demonstrates HMS Defender firing the 20mm Phalanx Close in Weapon System (CIWS)

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As shown in this brief video of Javelin and NLAW, modern anti tank infantry carried anti tank weapons are neither compact or lightweight

As shown in this brief video of Javelin and NLAW, modern anti tank infantry carried anti tank weapons are neither compact or lightweight

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

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

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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

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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One of many on its road to acceptance, this brief clip shows a British Army Ajax vehicle during fording tests

One of many on its road to acceptance, this brief clip shows a British Army Ajax vehicle during fording tests

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This interesting video demonstrates the General Atomics Mojave STOL UAS, with added brrrrrt

This interesting video demonstrates the General Atomics Mojave STOL UAS, with added brrrrrt

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A short video clip that shows Ajax during cold weather trials. Despite its troubled back story, Ajax will be one of the British Army's backbone vehicles. The 40mm CTAS is also a beast of a weapon.

A short video clip that shows Ajax during cold weather trials. Despite its troubled back story, Ajax will be one of the British Army's backbone vehicles. The 40mm CTAS is also a beast of a weapon.

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As demonstrated in this brief video shows that Cold War engineers would try almost anything!

As demonstrated in this brief video shows that Cold War engineers would try almost anything!

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