Here Comes the Boom

One of nine+ Russian tanks destroyed in a single battle by Ukrainian forces in the east.

Воїни Збройних Сил України за допомогою ПТРК Javelin знищили ще один гелікоптер Ка-52 рашистів

Воїни окремої бригади морської піхоти Збройних Сил України за допомогою американського переносного протитанкового ракетного комплексу «Джавелін» знищили ще один ударно-розвідувальний гелікоптер Ка-52 рашистських окупантів. _________ With help of the FGM-148 Javelin American-made portable anti-tank system, warriors of the separate brigade of marines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the…

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Interview: MBDA-L&T joint venture aims to be lead private missile-maker in India

Interview: MBDA-L&T joint venture aims to be lead private missile-maker in India

L&T MBDA Missile Systems Limited director Arun Ramchandani tells our editor N. C. Bipindra in an interview during DefExpo-2022 that ‘Sea Ceptor‘ offering to the Indian Navy for its air defence requirement is a futuristic technology. The company is currently making MICA missile equipment in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu for the Indian Air Force‘s Mirage-2000 requirement, apart from exporting them. Q.…

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Australia orders Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missiles

Australia orders Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missiles #India #Israel #Australia #defence #defense #defencenews #military #army #missile #strategy #nationalsecurity #engineering #Rafael #Varley #ADF #SpikeMissile #antitankmissile

Australia orders Rafael’s Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missiles: Australia has finalized a finalised a substantial acquisition contract with Israel’s Rafael’s Australian subsidiary Rafael Australia for supply of the Rafael’s Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missiles to Australian Defence Forces (ADF) under the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) systems programme, Rafael Australia said on…

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Re: the Fagot anti-tank rocket, it reminds me of my favorite story of Soviet weapon design.

So, the Nazis were working in infrared homing missiles during WW2 but never completed any by the time the war ended (though they got close).

The Americans collected a lot of information on these systems, through spies and Operation Paperclip, and started work on their own guided air-to-air missile: the AIM-9 Sidewinder.

They worked on it from 1946 to 1955, when it was operationally complete and authorized for mass production.

The first time they got used was the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, in 1958. The Taiwanese air force was flying American F-86 Sabres, vs China's MiG-17s. The MiG-17 outclassed the F-86s, flying over them so high the Sabres couldn't hope to hit them, and then they could swoop down and attack when they had the advantage.

So the US decided to help out: they secretly helped Taiwan modify their F-86s with the new heat seeking missile, and provided something like a dozen of the missiles to use again the MiG-17s.

On the 24th of September, the F-86s engaged the MiG-17s with the new missiles, surprising them with the ability to attack when the MiG-17s were supposedly outside the operational range of the F-86s, shooting some planes down. This was the first use of guided air to air missiles in combat.

Four days later, there was another skirmish, and an F-86 shot an AIM-9 Sidewinder into a MiG-17... And it didn't explode.

The MiG-17 made it back to base, with the groundbreaking new missile type never before seen in the history of warfare, and it was mostly intact. The Soviets convinced the Chinese to send them the missile, and within two years they had developed the Vympel K-13: a clone of the AIM-9 Sidewinder.

The US took the best of Nazi scientists weapon development, then spent over a decade developing a never before seen super-weapon that would change air combat forever... And one of the first DOZEN fired ended up embedded in plane, unexplored, and then delivered to their greatest enemy.

They might as well just have mailed the schematics to the Kremlin. And I think that's hilarious.

Lohan-Scott 'Dope' Light Mech refitted for operations within the rainforests of Sond's Southern Tropics. The lower legs are sheathed in thick, waterproof waders to help keep the muddy water from degrading the leg servos. A translucent covering of a similar material rests atop the head to keep the delicate electronics within out of the worst of the moisture, too.

Weaponry errs on the side of practical, as is often the case with L-S machinery, and those who use it: A high fire rate, 20mm autocannon in a bullpup configuration for better close-quarters capability is the main armament. Underslung are a pair of boxes holding anti-tank guided missiles. An IR laser sits in the chest-turret for anti-personnel and point-defence duties and a set of 12 grenade tubes sit on the shoulders for additional utility.

While System-11 sticks to its domestic P-men units for patrolling its territory, Lohan-Scott models are the second most popular across Sond, with the Dope being the most widely used - by mercenaries, pirates and rival polities to System-11.

Barak Ayalon, 45, and his mother Mira, 76, were killed in the Hezbollah anti-tank guided missile attack on Kfar Yuval in northern Israel. Barak's father, 74, is lightly hurt.

The USV-3 'Abdul-Muhsi' is a space combat drone created and sold at low cost to the developing nations of the late 21st Century. Launched from inexpensive single-use rockets in North Africa and South America, the drone blasts into orbit to intercept enemy targets. As it enters range, the protective shell of the launch vehicle falls away to reveal the weapon systems. If the target attempts to defend itself a small countermeasure capsule rockets away, taking guided missiles with it. When within striking distance the high powered laser opens fire on the objective, destroying it by superheating the fuel tanks or electrical systems. With the laser fired, the power systems are fused and can never be used again. The drone then fires its engines one last time and enters a decaying orbit, destroying itself as it re-enters the atmosphere. Although expensive compared to simply launching a missile, the Abdul-Muhsi enjoys some success as it is immune to most anti-missile countermeasures, and with its long range laser does not have to be launched accurately to destroy its target.

A TKB-799 Kliver turret.

The 'Kliver' (Cleaver) turret was a Russian turret created in the mid-1990s for the export market. At the time, the Russian economy was struggling after the Fall of the Soviet Union. As such, the Russian Ground Forces were not able to update their equipment, leaving Russian design bureaus with few customers domestically. In order to keep their bureaus busy, many companies turned to the export market, offering modern upgrades for countries operating Soviet / Russian vehicles. Among these design bureaus was the KBP Instrument Design Bureau, who had created some of the most iconic military equipment of the USSR, including the ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun, 9M113 anti-tank missile, and the GSh-23 used on numerous aircraft.

During this period, work began at KBP to create a turret featuring one of their new anti-tank guided missile designs, the 9M133 'Kornet'. It was completed and showcased publicly in 1996. The idea behind the Kliver was to offer an upgrade for existing chassis. For example, instead of a 14.5mm machine gun on a BTR-80, the Kliver could replace it with a 30mm 2A72 autocannon, 7.62mm PKT machine gun, and four 9M133 Kornet anti-tank guided missiles. The turret also featured thermal imaging and stabilization for the gunner, two key aspects of acquiring and staying on targets. KBP did just this, with the first vehicle fitted with the turret being a BTR-80 in 1996.

The BTR-80 fitted with the Kliver turret.

While the turret could be fitted to a number of vehicles due to its light weight of 1,500 kg and adjustable ring diameter, the Kliver was designed with the intent to mount it on the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle in mind. This could be done with no modifications to the hull, simply replacing the turret was enough. A BMP-1 with Kliver turret prototypes was showcased at the International Defence Exhibition, IDEX, in 1997 and 1999, with KBP's engineers rather boldly claiming the turret to be superior to existing Russian, American, and German designs, notably the M2/M3 Bradley and Marder 1. This wasn't terribly far off from the truth, since the 9M133 Kornet and 30mm 2A72 were very modern and capable weapons.

A BMP-1 fitted with the Kliver turret at IDEX 97 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

With all this being said, one might assume the turret was successful and would see use by other countries. Unfortunately for KBP, the Kliver turret, for all its features, did not see any orders. It also didn't fix issues with the hulls it was being mounted to. The BMP-1, for example, is notorious for being cramped and poorly armored. The Russian military never gave it a chance either due to the aforementioned economic issues.

Saint Javelin

By artist Chris Shaw.

“The armed formations of Karabakh are withdrawing from their positions as part of the agreements reached during the meeting in Yevlakh. As of today, more than 800 firearms, grenades, mortars, guided anti-tank missiles and MANPADS have been surrendered,” the Russia peacekeeping mission added. Based on the agreement, Russian peacekeeping forces will replace the Artsakh Defense Army at those positions.

This is already the second convoy of Russian trucks entering Artsakh through the Lachin corridor on Friday, News.am reported. Earlier, a Reuters correspondent had reported that seven trucks of Russian peacekeepers had traveled to Artsakh on the Goris-Stepanakert motorway.

It is not yet known what cargo the trucks are carrying.

“Regarding the developments in the region, we emphasize that respect for the rights of Armenians and the status of Armenians are a necessity, the security and rights of Armenians in the region must be maintained and the internationally recognized borders must be fully preserved,” Raisi stated.

Iran's stance in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has consistently revolved around preserving the territorial integrity of both Azerbaijan and Armenia, respecting international borders, and safeguarding the rights of Armenians. Based on these principles, Iran recognizes Syunik as part of Armenia's territorial integrity and Nagorno-Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. At this pivotal moment, Iran has the potential to play an active and effective role, aligning with its principles, to help broker a ceasefire between neighboring countries and facilitate the peaceful return of Karabakh to Azerbaijan while ensuring the safety of the Armenian minority.

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Воїни ЗСУ за допомогою ПТРК Javelin знищили танк рашистських окупантів

Воїни Збройних Сил України за допомогою переносного протитанкового ракетного комплексу «Javelin» знищили танк рашистських окупантів. _________ With help of the FGM-148 Javelin American-made portable anti-tank system, warriors of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a tank of the russian nazis. Знищення російського танку “Джавеліном” бійцями 25-ї Окремої десантно-штурмової бригади |…

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by Seth J. Frantzman

The Combat Engineering Corps. officer said that the way to see this tragedy is from a “glass half full” perspective, doing the best that can be done in these difficult circumstances.

The engineers continued their work in the lead-up to the ground offensive on October 27. Then they helped the IDF armored and infantry units maneuver along the coast. The D9 helps clear the way and neutralize threats. Terrorists were eliminated in villas and hotels along the coast.

Later, the unit moved into western Jabalya, a densely built-up area near Gaza. The IDF’s 162nd Division has done the heavy lifting there, penetrating into Jabalya and defeating the terrorists there. The goal of the engineers is to help prepare areas for maneuvers and bulldoze areas that might be threatening to troops.

For instance, troops might need to go through an orchard or an area of trees bifurcated by small wadis (streams). The bulldozer can go in and flatten a path. It will churn up the dirt as well, removing booby traps or other dangers. This will help prevent anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) or RPG attacks.

Many IDF armored vehicles these days have active protection systems, such as the Trophy system that is on Merkava tanks and Namer armored personnel carriers. Israel’s D9s and Eitan APCs are supposed to be kitted out with the Iron Fist protection system. Despite these protective systems, vehicles can be damaged and soldiers killed by the ATGM and RPG threat. Harari described how there were ATGM threats in Jabalya. The unit brought in tanks and eliminated two terrorists in one instance.

Engineering units come in various types and sizes. There are the elite units such as the Yahalom that perform special missions. There are other units that are experts in explosives and demolition; they can act with great precision. Then there are the heavy machinery engineers, like those in Harari’s unit.

Today, many engineering units are in Gaza, including Yahalom, the 614th Combat Engineers, the 603rd, and the 8170 and 7017 Battalions. In many cases, these units work closely with other ones in the IDF, such as infantry and tanks, as part of larger organic units, such as the 162nd or 36th Divisions.

Indian Army testfires locally developed laser guided anti-tank guided missile from Arjun MBT

India testfires locally developed laser guided anti-tank guided missile from Arjun MBT

India’s Laser Guided ATGM: AIndian Army and India’s apex defence research body (DRDO) Tuesday successfully testfired indigenously-developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from India’s locally developed Main Battle Tank Arjun MBT at KK Range in Ahmednagar in western state of Maharashtra. The test was carried out with the support of Armoured Corps Centre & School (ACC&S). In the test,…

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(desperate for girldick voice) id love to read the 258 page declassified US military document from 1983 detailing tactics and equipment specifications that came with the recent Zachtronics puzzle game with you, yeah~

mhm yeah we could read the 36 page declassified document speculating about how Soviet advancements in anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) would affect the future of mechanized warfare and combined arms tactics too *twirls hair*