offcouse new，
Leopard too heavy for our conditions。
MBt3000 about 48-52 tons almost Max our road。

This post has been edited by waja2000: May 14 2016, 10:07 PM

misread

The Republic of Singapore Air Force would not be what it is today if not for the grit and commitment of these pioneer aviators, who blazed trails with a singular desire to protect their homeland.

From 0 to the best in the region.

Watch this video to hear the gripping stories of the pioneer aviators who helped build up the RSAF's fighter force from scratch.



This post has been edited by Fat & Fluffy: May 14 2016, 11:39 PM

Obama denounces Russia's 'aggressive' military stance in Europe



WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama warned Russia about its military build-up in northern Europe on Friday (May 13) as he hosted leaders from five Nordic countries at the White House.

"We are united in our concern about Russia's growing, aggressive military presence and posture in the Baltic-Nordic region," Obama said at the end of the meeting.

As tensions with Moscow spike over a plethora of issues from aerial military interceptions to Ukraine, Obama looked to make common cause with Russia's near neighbours in Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway.

Earlier, Obama said the six nations agreed on the need for a European order not based on might. "We believe that our citizens have the right to live in freedom and security, free from terrorism, and a Europe where smaller nations are not bullied by larger nations."

Obama put Vladmir Putin's government on notice that, while willing to deescalate tensions, the White House would also be prepared to counter any perceived Russian aggression.

"We will be maintaining ongoing dialogue and seek cooperation with Russia but we also want to make sure that we are prepared and strong and we want to encourage Russia to keep its military activities in full compliance with international obligations," he said.

In a joint statement, the six countries expressed concern about Russia's actions in the Baltic Sea region - "its nuclear posturing, its undeclared exercises, and the provocative actions taken by Russian aircraft and naval vessels."

But as Obama hosted the meeting, Putin warned he will consider measures to "end threats" from US anti-missile systems that were recently activated in Romania.

'ILLEGAL OCCUPATION'

Tensions with Russia are currently at levels not seen since the Cold War.

Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea prompted biting sanctions against the Russian economy. Russian-backed militants have also taken control of swaths of the eastern part of the country.

In the joint statement, the group said they would only lift all sanctions on Russia once Crimea is returned to Ukrainian control.

"Russia's illegal occupation and attempted annexation of Crimea, which we do not accept, its aggression in Donbas, and its attempts to destabilize Ukraine are inconsistent with international law and violate the established European security order," the statement read.

Russia and the West have also clashed over Moscow's military intervention in Syria and its support for the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

And Russian aircraft now routinely harass NATO and Nordic military assets near the border and beyond.

Russia has darkly warned against Sweden and Finland joining NATO, an issue that is being debated in both countries.

But the joint statement showed Russia's strong-arm tactics may backfire by propelling them closer to the alliance.

"NATO remains key to transatlantic and European security, and the contributions of Sweden and Finland, including those they make as NATO enhanced opportunity partners, are highly valuable," it said.

Putin did not specify which actions he will take in response to the activation of the missile defence programme but according to Steven Pifer of the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank, likely moves to upgrade weapons in Kaliningrad would have come anyway.

"The Russians will make their displeasure known. The West should anticipate irate declarations of military countermeasures," he said. "Categorising its military programs as countermeasures to Western military deployments has a long tradition with the Kremlin."

NATO leaders - including Obama - will meet in Warsaw next month.

Philippine Navy SSV-1 BRP Tarlac (601).

point of impact is aft of exhaust. can't believe it until seeing it.

Russian Marines conduct joint military operation against ISIS in east Homs



The Russian Marines were deployed to Syria in early October of 2015; and since then, they have acted solely in an advisory role.

However, this would change on Saturday, when the Russian Marines carried out their first joint operation with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) near the T-4 Military Airport.

For nearly two weeks, the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS) was on the offensive in the east Homs countryside, targeting important sites like the Al-Sha’ar Gas Fields and the T-4 Military Airport.


ISIS seized the Al-Sha’ar Gas Fields from the Syrian Armed Forces last week, paving the way for their recent offensive to capture the Syrian government’s primary airport in east Homs.

The Syrian Arab Army’s 525th Regiment of the 18th Tank Division was under heavy attack near the T-4 Airport; this prompted a direct military intervention from their Russian advisers.

In just two days, the Russian Marines helped the Syrian Armed Forces recapture the initiative in east Homs, while also recovering several points near the Al-Sha’ar Gas Fields and T-4 Military Airport.

Now, with the Syrian Arab Army’s “Tiger Forces” pushing south towards the Al-Sha’ar Gas Fields, the Russian Marines can go back to their original role, which includes advising the Syrian Armed Forces.

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russia...st-homs-battle/

Really heat seeking

RUSSIA DEFENSE REPORT: SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES COMMAND



Russian special operations (Spetsnaz) units have a long history of accomplishment dating to as far as the Spanish Civil War. However, until recently their role were mainly conceived as providing support to the concurrent Ground Forces through the collection of intelligence and the destruction of key facilities in the enemy operational and strategic rear.

With the end of the Cold War, the likelihood of lengthy land campaigns involving huge armies has diminished. The danger of nuclear escalation means that major powers are unlikely to commit their armed forces to conflicts where they might encounter other major powers’ forces on the battlefield. The decay of the post-Cold War globalization world order means more countries slipping into state failure and falling prey to radical non-state actors using terror and other forms of unconventional warfare, against which conventional forces are a less than ideal tool of coercion. Finally, the political and financial costs of placing large ground formations in combat means that airpower has become the preferred military and political instrument, in large part thanks to the legal fiction promoted by the US and NATO that airstrikes do not represent violations of the target country’s sovereignty.

The above-mentioned developments have only enhanced the importance of special operations troops around the world, and Russia is not an exception. Where conventional forces cannot be used due to their inability to operate covertly, the political and military escalation risks, or without a cumbersome logistical tail danger of military or political escalation, special operations troops become an attractive choice. Russia’s special ops troops have demonstrated that ability when, under their “polite people” guise, they ensured the people of Crimea were able to exercise their right to vote on their, and their region’s, future. The presence of a sizable force of highly trained operators was sufficient to deter Ukrainian nationalists’ attempts to disrupt the peaceful political process in the way they were able to at the Odessa House of Labor Unions. Their professionalism also enabled all of the stand-offs with Ukrainian forces on the peninsula to be resolved amicably and with a minimum of human casualties.

The rise of international terrorism has also kept Russian special operations troops in action since the 1990s, mainly during the conflicts in Chechnya and Dagestan. In the process they acquired valuable experience at counter-insurgency that hopefully will prove sufficient to deter Islamic State infiltrations into the Russian Federation territory or the territory of its allies, particularly if ISIS operations are effectively nipped in the bud.

Russian special operators likewise proved adept at maximizing the effects of Russian airpower over Syria by identifying and locating terrorists, then guiding aircraft and their munitions to the targets. Special operations officer Aleksandr Prokhorenko, who performed the air forward observer function in Syria when he was killed in action, illustrates both the importance and the danger of that mission.

These missions were all performed by the Spetsnaz brigades subordinated to the Russian General Staff’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU). In recognition of special operations importance in future conflicts, the Russian Federation formed the Special Operations Forces Command (KSSO), whose headquarters became operational in 2012. Or right in time to influence the rapidly deteriorating international situation. KSSO’s existence is intended to establish a cadre of experienced senior officers who will participate in operational planning at the strategic level, promote unified doctrine and training standards, and in general raise the profile of special operations forces within the Russian military.

As of early 2016, KSSO had at its command 7 Spetsnaz brigades, each with between 4 and 6 Spetsnaz detachments, totaling up to 1,000 troops each. Two additional brigades will be formed by 2020, and the number of special operations troops assigned to individual military districts will likewise be increased, though the KSSO’s control will not extend to the National Guard special ops troops or the specialized naval spetsnaz detachments.

Because of the high demands of their missions, Spetsnaz troops undergo a lengthy selection and training process. Due to parachute training and the generous provision of wheeled light armored vehicles like the Tigr or the BTR-82A, as well as light utility vehicles and ATVs, these units possess high strategic and operational mobility, though their lack of artillery or tank support means they cannot sustain lengthy battles without support by friendly militias or armies, or the Airborne Forces which represent the next level of escalation.

https://southfront.org/russia-defense-repor...forces-command/

Indonesian Navy Sigma PKR 10514 - KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata (331).

funnily, cobra should have been equip with those basic counter measures

bigger sigma class.
good for Indo.

Nicaragua Binges on Battle Tanks





https://warisboring.com/nicaragua-binges-on...cac3#.6or4vputo

Watermelons Are No Match For Exploding Potassium Bullets



We already found out that if you replace the lead in bullets with alkaline metals like sodium or potassium they will make a heck of a splash if you introduce them to water straight out of the barrel of a gun. That's all well and good, but what's even more fun? Letting them meet a watermelon.

As a follow-up to his first, fantastically explosive experiments with sodium and potassium bullets, the Backyard Scientist decided to take some watermelons to the firing range. Yes, watermelons explode plenty good when they get hit with regular bullets, but flaming liquid metal ones do the job much, much better.

As noted in the video, these bullets are tops at demolishing soft, moist targets like watermelons because of their explosive reactions with water, but the relative softness of these reactive metals make them pretty much garbage at doing damage to anything rigid. This is not some sort of tactical ammunition; it's a gimmick, but a great one.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/ne...assium-bullets/

lelz, useless if the bullet in question is 4 times less dense than lead. just fireshow, no penetration power.

A Quest for Best Practices: Trilateral Cooperation on Maritime Security in the Celebes Sea





http://thediplomat.com/2016/05/a-quest-for...he-celebes-sea/

2 roast turkeys pls... oh waiii

Is the Islamic State Trying to Draw Turkey into Syria?





http://warontherocks.com/2016/05/is-the-is...key-into-syria/

‘ISIS feels threatened, declares emergency in Raqqa,’ says US official





http://indianexpress.com/article/world/wor...ys-us-official/