The Weapons of War that Could Destroy Aircraft Carriers

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Aircraft carriers have been the primary capital ship of naval combat since the 1940s, and remain the currency of modern naval power. But for nearly as long as carriers have existed, navies have developed plans to defeat them. The details of these plans have changed over time, but the principles remain the same. And some have argued that the balance of military technology is shifting irrevocably away from the carrier, driven primarily by Chinese and Russian innovation. So let’s say you want to kill an aircraft carrier. How would you go about it?

These are Europe’s Most Powerful Military Helicopters

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The Eurocopter Tiger and the AW129 Mangusta are the best of its kind among the European armies and can compete decently with competitors outside their continent. Between the two, the Eurocopter Tiger is a step above the Agusta helicopter mainly because of its greater armament options. Although, outside Europe, US dominates this field with the AH-64 Apache Guardian and the AH-1Z Viper sitting at the top of the world.

Could China Soon Have A Stronger Military Than America?

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China had been referred to as a “sleeping dragon” that when awoken, “will shake the world.” Regardless of the origin, a fact is now very much clear – the dragon is waking and the world should be trembling.

US M777 Howitzer: Ukraine Big Gun to Destroy Russia

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The M777 does bring notable advantages arising from its 155-millimeter ammunition, which allows it to launch accurate strikes on Russian artillery beyond retaliation range. A recent image shows Ukrainian troops have received rocket-assisted M549A1 shells with a range of 18.7 miles and 15-pounds of TNT for a warhead in addition to the standard M795 shell with a 13.6-mile range and 23.8 pounds of TNT.

These Advanced Weapons Can Help Ukraine Defeat Russia

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Russia’s new offensive in Ukraine calls for a change in the Western response. NATO countries should supply the Ukrainian military with advanced systems and the training to use them.

What Is The M113 APC and How It Can Fight Russia

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Despite its age, the M113 is a desirable addition to the Ukrainian arsenal. They can be used for combat support, evacuation of the wounded, or transportation of explosive ordnance. The M113 armored personnel carrier is a classic, and any help is now paramount.

UkraineX: How Elon Musk’s Space Satellites Changed the War on the Ground

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Ukrainian drones have relied on Starlink to drop bombs on Russian forward positions. People in besieged cities near the Russian border have stayed in touch with loved ones via the encrypted satellites. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the country’s president, has regularly updated his millions of social media followers on the back of Musk’s network, as well as holding Zoom calls with global politicians from U.S. President Joe Biden to French leader Emmanuel Macron.