ARL Army News When engineers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory brainstormed on how to improve Soldier lethality, the idea of a third arm seemed like something that might help. Mechanical engineer Dan Baechle carefully planned out a device that doesn’t need batteries, is lightweight and can evenly distribute the load of a heavy weapon. …
Inside the SAS | Creating the Elite Soldier There is only one path into the New Zealand Special Air Service. 243 candidates, just 31 succeeded There is only one path into the New Zealand Special Air Service. It’s a soul-challenging, body-breaking grinder simply known as “selection”. Each year, dozens apply. Few are chosen. In four …
Cops weigh in: The impact of UAS on policing We asked our readers how their police agencies were using (or planning to use) drones and some of the challenges they’ve faced along the way PoliceOne Editor’s note: Law enforcement agencies nationwide are adopting unmanned aerial systems (UAS) – also known as drones – for operations …
16 10 2018 During the final exercises at the Totsk training ground in the Orenburg region, the tank divisions of the 2nd Сombined Arms Guards Army in the Orenburg region used the T-72B3 tanks against roving militants. The exercises were held given the combat experience gained by the command of the 2nd Combined Arms Guard …
By Katie Lange DOD It’s been 50 years since Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Canley led his company in a brutal weeklong fight with North Vietnamese troops, saving hundreds of them from harm during the infamous Battle of Hue City. Many thought he should have earned the Medal of Honor for his actions. He didn’t, …
Chaos reigned in northern Shan State in September. A Burma Army commander threatened to kill everyone in Na Leng Village, the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) and its armed wing, the Shan State Army-South (SSA-S), has been fighting Kachin, Ta’ang, and other Shan ethnic armies, and Burma Army attacks are increasing post-rainy season. The …
Israel Shipyards will introduce coastal defense systems for short- and long-distance protection, developed to prevent illegal activity and maritime terrorism, provide coastal protection for Naval forces, and protect territorial waters and EEZs. The company will present a range of vessels and combat-proven solutions, including SHALDAG Fast Patrol Craft and OPVs with a high level …
