Tag: military
Half a billion dollars worth of drugs set on fire in Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle
Authorities in Myanmar have torched more than half a billion dollars worth of seized narcotics, including nearly 2 tonnes (2,000kg) of heroin and over US$630 million worth of meth. This came as the Southeast Asian country saw a record number of methamphet...
The Alligator: The rifle two meters long in the hands of Ukrainians explained. The 25kg weapon is designed to eliminate vehicles, not people.
Ukrainian soldiers have been seen using the two-metre-long Alligator anti-materiel rifle, so we've taken a closer look at what it can do.The 25kg weapon is designed to eliminate vehicles, not people.
Former British soldier Jordan Gatley died while covering Ukrainian retirement, says a friend. | ITV News
A former British soldier who has been dubbed "a true hero" by friends and family died covering his squad's escape from Russian troops, ITV News has been told.
Why the snake island of Ukraine is the key to the Russian war strategy. | WSJ
Snake Island, in the Black Sea, is a key battleground in the Ukraine war. Satellite images show how Russian forces are using the island to strengthen their military capabilities and block ships carrying grain, as Moscow continues its push in eastern Ukrai...
Ukraine War: Tanks hidden near the frontline.
Sky News' John Sparks travels to an area not far from the front line in Ukraine and speaks to tank crews, many of who operate hidden in the woods.
What is known about the Fujian, China’s first home-designed aircraft carrier
With the launch of the Fujian on June 17, 2022, China unveiled its first home-designed aircraft carrier – a hi-tech vessel meant to counter the new Gerald R Ford-class of American aircraft carriers currently in operations.
What Hundreds of Photos of Weapons Reveal About Russia’s Brutal War Strategy
A New York Times analysis of visual evidence from Ukraine showed widespread use by Russia of cluster weapons banned under certain international treaties.
Ukrainian soldiers fire with captured Russian military Howitzer
MOMENT Ukrainian servicemen drive a captured Russian Howitzer military vehicle. The images reportedly show Ukrainian soldiers successfully capturing the Russian military vehicle, also known as Howitzer 2A65 or Msta-B.
The New Youngest Self-Made Billionaire In The World Is A 25-Year-Old College Dropout | Forbes
When Massachusetts Institute of Technology dropout Alexandr Wang made the Forbes 30 Under 30 Enterprise Technology list in 2018, his startup Scale used artificial intelligence to begin automating tasks like image recognition and audio transcription. Back...
This drone-mounted RPG is terrifying
The Belarusian military shared a video on May 27 showing a drone-mounted anti-tank rocket launcher being showcased for army officials. The rocket launcher appears to be an RPG-26 Aglen, supported by a four-rotor rig.
How Ukraine’s counter attacks are testing Russian tactics
Russian forces are continuing their slow advance in the east of Ukraine, but they’re facing several counter attacks by Ukrainian forces. Some of the long-range artillery pieces sent to Kyiv have also reached the Ukrainian front line as Russia continues to...
How Russia Stole and Ruined its Only Aircraft Carrier
How Russia Stole and Ruined its Only Aircraft Carrier
Ukraine: What is Russia's Terminator vehicle?
Russia has deployed one of its most advanced armoured vehicles to Ukraine for the first time. The Terminator is designed particularly for urban combat, comes with the protection of a main battle tank and is designed to destroy enemy bunkers and infantry...
Ukraine War: The battle for Severodonetsk
Defence and Security Analyst Professor Michael Clarke analyses the battle for Severodonetsk, an eastern Ukrainian city in the Luhansk Oblast.The city is north east of the Siverskyi Donets river, which causes many problems for Ukrainian forces travelling e...
US President Joe Biden says US military will defend Taiwan if attacked
US President Joe Biden says US military will defend Taiwan if attacked
