6 killed after Mastiff fails to protect occupants
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has reported that three British troops were killed and six other individuals seriously harmed after a large roadside bomb (IED) detonated and caused major damage to their Mastiff armored vehicle. The 23 tonne vehicle, which has been in operation in Afghanistan since 2006, is...
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Chonma-ho tank
The Chonma-ho or Pegasus is a North Korean main battle tank (MBT). The tank was designed before 1980 and was procured after 1980.
The number of Chonma-ho tanks that were built equal to more than 1,200 manufactured. The design of the tank is, actually, based on the T-62...
Pictures of the War Memorial o...
I took a little break recently and went to visit my girlfriend in South Korea, and with that said I took the opportunity to visit the War Memorial of Korea. I took a few pictures here and there of the tanks and they were mostly pre-1960′s tanks. Though there...
The best tank in the world
People in different countries are very competitive when it comes to deciding the best tank in the world. However a poll which we have surveyed since 2008 has shown that the Leopard 2A6 is the peoples most favourite tank out of nearly 600 people who voted; they voted...
M1A2 Abrams tank (MBT)
The ABRAMS tank (M1A2) is currently in operational usage by the United States of America and is the US’ main battle tank. Usage of this tank consists of four crewman being driver, commander, loader and gunner. It’s currently being used by the United States,...
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The M2 Bradley is a tracked infantry fighting vehicle which has a crew total of 3, being the commander, driver and gunner. The Bradley first entered service in 1981 and was named after the general in World War 2; General Omar Bradley. BAE Systems is...
PzH 2000 or Panzerhaubitze 200...
The PzH 2000 or Panzerhaubitze 2000 is an armored howizter in-service in the German army. Designed in 1996, it was first produced in 1998 after its design aspects and contracts were agreed to. It is a 155 mm self-propelled howizter and is in use with Germany, Italy,...
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The Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC) or amphibious armored personnel carrier made its first 12 day tests with BAE Systems saying that the vehicle has surpassed all expectations and more.
The vehicle has been created in mind for the United States Marine Corps and will...
Update: Israel confirms attack...
Israel has confirmed the use of tactical missiles against Syrian targets. The supposed shipment of weapons that it bombed were supposedly being transferred to Lebanon to be used against Israel by terrorist group, Hezbollah.
Israeli officials have confirmed that they...
Foxhound LPPV
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Update: Israel confirms attacks on Syrian soil
Israel has confirmed the use of tactical missiles against Syrian targets. The supposed shipment of weapons that it bombed were supposedly being transferred to Lebanon to be used against Israel by terrorist group, Hezbollah.
Israeli officials have confirmed that they had fired onto Syrian targets via...
Israel has confirmed the use of tactical missiles against Syrian targets. The supposed shipment of weapons that it bombed were supposedly being transferred to Lebanon to be used against Israel by terrorist group, Hezbollah.
Israeli officials have confirmed that they had fired onto Syrian targets via...
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I’m writing this at a time where North Korea have warned foreigners to leave South Korea at the threat of “thermonuclear war”, all be it, from North Korea could be a very real threat. Although I posted an article stating that I didn’t think tensions would rise any further than beyond...
I’m writing this at a time where North Korea have warned foreigners to leave South Korea at the threat of “thermonuclear war”, all be it, from North Korea could be a very real threat. Although I posted an article stating that I didn’t think tensions would rise any further than beyond...
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Foxhound LPPV
Foxhound is a British armored vehicle that will replace the Snatch Land Rover. Foxhound’s (Originally: Ocelot) manufacturer is Force Protection Europe and Ricardo PLC and in 2010 they won a £180 million order from the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) to deliver 200 of these vehicles, as well as...
Foxhound is a British armored vehicle that will replace the Snatch Land Rover. Foxhound’s (Originally: Ocelot) manufacturer is Force Protection Europe and Ricardo PLC and in 2010 they won a £180 million order from the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) to deliver 200 of these vehicles, as well as...
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Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)
Lockheed Martin, the US aerospace and defense company, released a video of their newest ground vehicle called the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The vehicle has been created in order to fulfill a bid for the United States Marine Corps to replace the ageing High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle...
Lockheed Martin, the US aerospace and defense company, released a video of their newest ground vehicle called the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The vehicle has been created in order to fulfill a bid for the United States Marine Corps to replace the ageing High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle...
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K2 main battle tank (MBT)
The South Korean tank called the X-K2 was a development of which came about the K2 “Black Panther” main battle tank. It is an armoured vehicle which is currently being mass produced for the South Korean army.The project of the “XK2″ started in 1995, it is reported that the vehicle was...
The South Korean tank called the X-K2 was a development of which came about the K2 “Black Panther” main battle tank. It is an armoured vehicle which is currently being mass produced for the South Korean army.The project of the “XK2″ started in 1995, it is reported that the vehicle was...
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PzH 2000 or Panzerhaubitze 2000
The PzH 2000 or Panzerhaubitze 2000 is an armored howizter in-service in the German army. Designed in 1996, it was first produced in 1998 after its design aspects and contracts were agreed to. It is a 155 mm self-propelled howizter and is in use with Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Greece. Germany has the...
The PzH 2000 or Panzerhaubitze 2000 is an armored howizter in-service in the German army. Designed in 1996, it was first produced in 1998 after its design aspects and contracts were agreed to. It is a 155 mm self-propelled howizter and is in use with Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Greece. Germany has the...
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The Israeli ‘Namer’ is a heavily armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) which has been in service since 2008. The hull is based from the Merkava Mk. IV; thus making this vehicle heavily armoured due to the amount of protection this 60 tonne vehicle carries. The vehicle was developed by Israeli...
The Israeli ‘Namer’ is a heavily armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) which has been in service since 2008. The hull is based from the Merkava Mk. IV; thus making this vehicle heavily armoured due to the amount of protection this 60 tonne vehicle carries. The vehicle was developed by Israeli...
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BMP-T Tank Support Fighting Vehicle (TSFV)
The BMPT is a Tank Support Fighting Vehicle (TSFV) which was developed primarily for the aim of supporting tanks in either urban areas however which also has the ability of supporting infantry in urban environments as well.
The thing which makes this vehicle so fearsome, is its absolute armaments which are...
The BMPT is a Tank Support Fighting Vehicle (TSFV) which was developed primarily for the aim of supporting tanks in either urban areas however which also has the ability of supporting infantry in urban environments as well.
The thing which makes this vehicle so fearsome, is its absolute armaments which are...
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Panhard VBL – Light scout car
The VBL (FRENCH: Véhicule Blindé Léger; ENGLISH: Light Armoured Vehicle) is a vehicle manufactured by the company Panhard. The vehicle was developed by an operational requirement by France in 1990 and has been used in mostly peacekeeping operations in Somalia, Kosovo and Bosnia.
The vehicle is lightly...
The VBL (FRENCH: Véhicule Blindé Léger; ENGLISH: Light Armoured Vehicle) is a vehicle manufactured by the company Panhard. The vehicle was developed by an operational requirement by France in 1990 and has been used in mostly peacekeeping operations in Somalia, Kosovo and Bosnia.
The vehicle is lightly...
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