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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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Every time I watch this video it makes me laugh, the chap on the bike whizzing past his oppos, cheers lads!

Every time I watch this video it makes me laugh, the chap on the bike whizzing past his oppos, cheers lads!

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Before you poo poo the idea, hear me out

Before you poo poo the idea, hear me out

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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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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 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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I watch these clips from my comfortable armchair and wonder how much practical military effect this type of attack has. Very brave though

I watch these clips from my comfortable armchair and wonder how much practical military effect this type of attack has. Very brave though

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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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The Artemis foiling electric craft is pure innovation, made in Belfast, what are its defence applications?

The Artemis foiling electric craft is pure innovation, made in Belfast, what are its defence applications?

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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 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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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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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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Short footage of using artillery for the delivery of top attack anti armour submunitions, in this case, a system called BONUS, can be extremely effective. Lethality increase for modest cost.

Short footage of using artillery for the delivery of top attack anti armour submunitions, in this case, a system called BONUS, can be extremely effective. Lethality increase for modest cost.

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Good footage shows the Rapier Field Standard C (FSC), a short to medium range anti-aircraft missile that has now been replaced by the Common Anti Air Missile (CAMM)

Good footage shows the Rapier Field Standard C (FSC), a short to medium range anti-aircraft missile that has now been replaced by the Common Anti Air Missile (CAMM)

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Interesting footage shows the extreme terrain accessibility of the Bv206. Anywhere this can't go, you probably don't want to, although it might take a few tries!

Interesting footage shows the extreme terrain accessibility of the Bv206. Anywhere this can't go, you probably don't want to, although it might take a few tries!

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

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

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Interesting 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.

Interesting 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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Breaching chainsaw in action.

Breaching chainsaw in action.

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This is against union rules, Section 3, Subsection 2.1, Paragraph 8 clearly says wide wet gaps need engineer support

This is against union rules, Section 3, Subsection 2.1, Paragraph 8 clearly says wide wet gaps need engineer support

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This brief video shows the Cube modular mission module solution developed by Danish defence company SH Defence.

This brief video shows the Cube modular mission module solution developed by Danish defence company SH Defence.

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

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

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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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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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Interesting film of the British Army Land Ceptor air defence system

Interesting film of the British Army Land Ceptor air defence system

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

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

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

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

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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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