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MiTasol
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That one is behind a paywall but this appears to be the same incident.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lr3SRm9gtg
German Gepards prove vital on Ukraine’s frontlines
As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, German-made Gepard anti-aircraft systems—once written off and decommissioned—have become a frontline staple in the country’s defense against persistent Russian aerial threats. According to an internal report from the Bundeswehr obtained by Spiegel...
North Korea shipping hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia
Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warned lawmakers this week that North Korea’s expanding arms support to Russia presents a growing threat to regional stability, as Moscow reportedly repays Pyongyang with critical air defense systems. Testifying before the Senate...
Russia’s 70-Year-Old Assault Trucks Got Wiped Out In Eastern Ukraine
Drones swarmed the museum-grade GAZ-69 trucks. All along the front line, vehicle losses are spurring a swift de-mechanization of the Russian army.
www.forbes.com
special ed
1st Lieutenant
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The Studebakers from lend-lease will be next.
I haven't seen this GAZ model since my childhood. By the way, they can be part of the North Korean supply.Russia’s 70-Year-Old Assault Trucks Got Wiped Out In Eastern Ukraine
Drones swarmed the museum-grade GAZ-69 trucks. All along the front line, vehicle losses are spurring a swift de-mechanization of the Russian army.
Allies pledge €21B in weapons for Ukraine while denouncing Russian attacks
Ukraine’s supporters promised a record new round of military aid.
www.politico.eu
Ukraine’s Interceptors Take Down Russia’s High-Flying Shaheds
Ukraine's Shahed-killing interceptor drones are now starting to bring down Russian strategic attack drones. This is the next stage in an an evolving drone war.
www.forbes.com
Four Russian Groups Attacked In Donetsk—And Ran Into A Wall Of Drones
50 Russians reportedly died in the failed attempt to restore momentum to Russian assaults in southern Donetsk.
www.forbes.com
Not good but not to be unexpected:
defence-blog.com
Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashes, pilot killed
The Ukrainian Air Force has confirmed the death of 26-year-old fighter pilot Pavlo Ivanov, who was killed on April 12 during a combat mission in an F-16 fighter jet. In a public statement released by the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, officials extended condolences to Ivanov’s...
Sweden orders 18 new Archer self-propelled howitzers from BAE Systems as part of largest military aid package to Ukraine
Sweden orders 18 new Archer self-propelled howitzers from BAE Systems as part of largest military aid package to Ukraine
www.armyrecognition.com
ThomasP
Chief Master Sergeant
News that is a couple of months old now, but important for its implications concerning future survivability of drones.
"Ukraine to Deploy Laser Weapons Against Russian Drones, Commander Says"
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"Britain Successfully Tests High-Energy Laser Weapon Capable of Destroying Drones"
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"Leonardo, BlueHalo Trial Stryker-Mounted Anti-Drone Laser Weapon for US Army"
"Ukraine to Deploy Laser Weapons Against Russian Drones, Commander Says"
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"Britain Successfully Tests High-Energy Laser Weapon Capable of Destroying Drones"
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"Leonardo, BlueHalo Trial Stryker-Mounted Anti-Drone Laser Weapon for US Army"
US-Russia Negotiations Portend More Fighting Ahead in Ukraine
A hectic Friday the 11th in Europe as the U.S. negotiates away parts of Ukraine, Europe seeks to build up Ukrainian defences, and Kellogg proposes a flawed solution from WW2.
mickryan.substack.com
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cu-F6WoA6k&pp=0gcJCX4JAYcqIYzv
Covers use of DP-27, Gravehawk, 2-CT Hawkeye, Grad-P, M-55S and PBV 302
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