Creating a buffer for themselves. Although they have hired out the footwork to rebels, Turkish Army still send tanks and probably air strike coordinators as support.

But this incursion is a Turkish only endeavor. US already back out their support because Turkish attacks their ally SDF as well that is providing foot soldiers against ISIS.

Yes they do but they have bigger problems to deal with. Turkey's main concern seems to be Kurdish regions being united in northern Syria. By intervening with their own supported rebels against ISIS, they hope to prevent that wedding in between two cantons.

And the day those Turkish positions was bombed was also the anniversary of the Russian jet downed by Turkish Air Force.

Coincidence or some kind of reminder that Russia has not forgotten.

Houthis are Iranian backer Shia militants.

Their chants are also similar to Iranian chants but you don't hear much from Iran nowadays.

Saudi Arabia are the competing regional enemy of Iran. Also claimed to be a puppet/proxy of Israel and USA which is why for Houthis, Saudi Arabia is part of their greater struggle against Israel/USA.

Are those black AKM? Or some other variant?

Another Russian jet down trying to land on their carrier.



https://theaviationist.com/2016/12/05/russi...rcraft-carrier/

This post has been edited by Skidd Chung: Dec 5 2016, 07:42 PM

Good job to everyone!

I did't know Surefire mags were considered hi-tech.

A lot of reason why these long magazines are not used. I am not military but common sense dictates that;

When lying prone, your profile is higher in order to aim and shoot your rifle.

100 rounds of bullets makes your gun heavy to carry and maneuver.

Your rifle gets in a way of moving around terrain like bushes, shrubs etc.

VT-4 is Type 99 or Type 96A?

So that is considered bad, right? Since earlier all speculated Rafale might be coming to MY.

Mainly because I thought Rafale was a more modern and complete package. While Gripen was the budget choice.

So means the boat lack security against small boats?

Actually first part of the video without sound is from the Turkish coup. Military Heli attacking the police compound. And police officers firing back at the heli.


Second part with sound is the actual footage of the cartel boss being taken out with a minigun.

This post has been edited by Skidd Chung: Feb 10 2017, 08:21 PM

Currently in Syria, the ACV15 is being used against ISIS by Turkish and their allied forces.

Malaysia also have this AFV right? Looks like a good way to gauge the battle performance even though Malaysia already replacing it with AV8s.

Thanks for info. I forgot about the wheeled and tracks difference.

I think the current Syria and Iraq conflict has shown that in open areas, ATGMs is a very effective deterrent against mass armor.

It is low profile, infantry operated, extreme range and accuracy is really its selling point. Expensive for sure but very effective in flat terrain.




This post has been edited by Skidd Chung: Feb 14 2017, 12:27 AM

Maybe due to the angle, but the Gempita look bigger than the Pendekar. But maybe due to the Pendekar low profile.