im not suprised if they have stockpiles of ATGMs and AT Mines in their inventory lol

Islamist rebels issue a distress call for help as the Syrian Army advances in Sheikh Miskeen



The Islamist rebels from Jabhat Al-Nusra (Syrian Al-Qaeda group) and the Free Syrian Army’s “Southern Front Brigades” are in serious trouble inside the strategic city of Sheikh Miskeen, as the Syrian Arab Army’s 15th Brigade (5th Armored Division) continues to advance around the Dara’a Governorate’s northern countryside.

On Friday morning, the Syrian Arab Army’s 15th Brigade – in coordination with the SAA’s 7th Armored Division, the Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), and the National Defense Forces (NDF) of Izra’a – pushed towards the final district under the control of the Islamist rebels inside Sheikh Miskeen, resulting in another bloody battle between the two opposing parties. With their backs against the wall in Sheikh Miskeen, the Islamist rebels have once again issued a distress call to their allies in order to have them help push back the pro-government forces advancing inside the city.

According to a military source embedded inside the city of Izra’a (northeastern Dara’a), the Syrian Arab Army’s 5th Armored Division and their allies (specifically the 7th Armored Division) are in control of 70-75% of Sheikh Miskeen, despite repeated attempts by the Islamist rebels from Jabhat Al-Nusra and the Free Syriab Army to recapture their lost territory.

The battle for Sheikh Miskeen is currently one of the most important battles taking place inside of Syria; this is due in large part to the vital highway (Quneitra-Sweida Highway) that flows through this city and its surrounding area in the northern Dara’a countryside of southern Syria.

http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/islami...sheikh-miskeen/ | Al-Masdar News

Typhoons and Fountains: High Tech Tools of Russian Special Ops Units



The Russian special forces are well-known throughout the world thanks to their efficient tactics and vast array of deadly and efficient weaponry.

However, certain objectives can’t be accomplished with guns alone, and require a more subtle approach.
Here are some of the tech tools employed by Russian special ops outfits.

During some missions, special forces have to deal not just with enemy personnel but also with various kinds of explosive devices.

Enter the 'Fountain-ZM' – a cupola made of multi-layered Kevlar which weighs about 55 kilograms. By covering the explosive device, 'Fountain' helps contain the blast wave and shrapnel and drastically reduces the damage caused by the explosion.

'Injection' is a small hand grenade useful for non-lethal takedowns. After exploding, it disperses a powder-like irritating agent which causes those affected by it to choke. An operative of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) special operations unit told the TV channel Zvezda that the grenade also has a flashbang version, which may cause a partial loss of sight.

'Typhoon' was originally designed to neutralize improvised explosive devices. Essentially a sophisticated explosive charge attached to an extension tube, the device can be used to breach any kind of door or window. 'Typhoon' is activated via a remote controlled detonator, allowing for a coordinated assault, and the yield of the explosive charge can be altered depending on what kind of obstacle needs to be breached.

http://sputniknews.com/russia/20160101/103...-equipment.html

Sell some cheap-cheap to Malaysia la.

they have this wet dream of the world going to shit and they finally get to use their gun to shoot people.... ala zombie apocalypse scenario...

but yeah... im not entirely against guns but it clearly needs limitations.. a hand gun is fine but assault rifles is ridiculous.. and the open carry policy is a recipe for disaster...

Gun nuts will be gun nuts... and they're so blind they just don't understand the concept of escalation. So they worship their precious delusions but don't realise the "guv-mint" can easily handle them with their SWAT HRTs and MRAPs.

and the gun crime continues and the accidental deaths continue...

US believe in doctrine of aerial supremacy... not sure how wise that is but well... and their SAMs can fire on the move since Gulf War 1, an ability they kept very very quiet.

No. The reason why the US didn't develop so many of air defence is that they're surrounded by 2 oceans(on both east and west coast) and satellite states on both their northern and southern border, unlike USSR(later Russia after 1991) and China. US focused more on developing theatre-level anti-ballistic missile defence(because it's the only thing that can reach the) which is why they've committed so much resource on THAAD and Aegis system as part of their NORAD initiative.

But that doesn't means that they've ignored multi-layered air defence entirely though, since their foreign military installations are susceptible from attack. For VSORADS, they have Avengers system and Phalanx CIWS-related platform, while for both short and medium air defence, they have ground-launched AMRAAM missiles

Paraguay Brings Back Sherman Tanks





http://warisboring.com/articles/paraguay-b...-sherman-tanks/

Tel Aviv police hunt for gunman after deadly bar attack



http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/tel-aviv...tack-1229651468

France to buy four Lockheed C130 military transport planes





http://www.businessinsider.com/r-france-to...?IR=T&r=US&IR=T

Colorful military terms civilians may not be familiar with



































http://www.bizpacreview.com/2016/01/01/col...iar-with-289417

ISIS Attack In Ramadi? Iraqi Military Base Threatened After Troops Liberate City From Islamic State: Reports







http://www.ibtimes.com/isis-attack-ramadi-...islamic-2246698

Brahim...been milking MRE contract for decades..

Researchers Advance Autonomous ISR Technology





http://www.afcea.org/content/?q=Article-re...-isr-technology

Barak 8 Test Fire: Many Embedded Lessons For South Block





http://www.thequint.com/india/2016/01/02/b...for-south-block

ISIS strongholds in danger as Syrian Army and Kurdish militias advance



Earlier today, government troops – spearheaded by the elite Tiger Forces – stormed Najarah in eastern Aleppo and quickly expelled all ISIS fighters defending the village. Effectively, a major buffer zone has been created around the previously besieged Kuweiris Airbase while the Syrian Arab Army now finds itself less than 12 kilometers from the strategic city of al-Bab.

Meanwhile, Kurdish militias known as ‘People’s Protection Units’ (YPG) and a coalition of Free Syrian Army battalions known as the ‘Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF) have ensued on a blitz-like offensive during the past week, effectively capturing dozens of ISIS-held villages east of the Euphrates River. Rather remarkably, hundreds of Kurdish militants have also managed to cross the Euphrates River and capture the town of Tishreen; this maneuver completely overwhelmed local Islamist fighters loyal to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and forced them to flee towards Manbij.

The region in eastern Aleppo represents the last ISIS-held border area with Turkey and thus serves as a vital source of income and supplies for a caliphate which has been on decline since Russian airstrikes began in September of 2015. Currently, some 40 kilometers split government troops near Kuweiris from Kurdish militants near Tishreen. If these combined soldiers are able to capture al-Bab and Manbij, ISIS will be forced to retreat from the province of Aleppo entirely.

http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/isis-s...litias-advance/

What are the Chances of China Deploying Troops to Syria?





Read more: http://sputniknews.com/military/20160101/1...l#ixzz3w5DUrkCY

Six dead after gunmen dressed in 'military clothing' attack Indian air force base close to the border with Pakistan – less than a week after the countries' leaders met for peace talks









http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-33...rder-media.html

China's New Humvee Isn't Quite Built for Combat







http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/w...nas-new-humvee/