Russo-Ukrainian War
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1 week agoThe value of cheap weapons in modern war isn't just the low price
Cheap weaponry enables mass, allowing militaries to absorb losses and overwhelm defenses in large-scale conflicts.
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2 weeks ago25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century
Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
Public health
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3 weeks agoThe Army is getting a new lethal hand grenade for the first time in decades
The Army approved the M111, its first new lethal hand grenade since Vietnam, replacing the asbestos-made MK3A2 blast grenade with a safer plastic alternative for close-quarters combat.
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3 weeks agoUK facility to make exotic materials for hypersonic missiles
CMCs are a composite material, one in which the fibers are ceramic or carbon, embedded in a ceramic matrix. They are created to overcome the brittleness of traditional ceramics, while providing high-temperature resistance, light weight, and high strength. According to DSTL, they are capable of withstanding temperatures exceeding 1,000°C (1,832°F), and unlike metals, they hold their strength and shape under extreme heat and stress.
Science
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2 months agoInfantry will still be fighting in muddy holes even as drones change war, British officer says
"To me, it feels like 80% of the job of an infantryman is exactly the same and probably exactly the same as it was in a Napoleonic era," he said. "You need to be fit. You need to be strong and robust. You need to be able to survive in the field. You need to be able to dig a hole."
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2 months agoThe Sniper Systems That Performed Better in Combat Than Anyone Predicted
Snipers often discover a weapon's true potential only after it leaves the range and enters combat. Dust, cold, heat, and chaos expose weaknesses, but sometimes they reveal strengths no one planned for. Across multiple wars, certain sniper systems proved tougher, more accurate, and more versatile than expected, allowing operators to push ranges and missions far beyond the original design brief. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at sniper systems that exceeded expectations in combat.
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