Late Open Comment Post. 6 Sept 2020

MRF VBSS Aerial Security in the South China Sea

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) Lance Cpl. Quentin Kachelmeier, a radio operator with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), uses an Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) mission on a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, after taking off from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). VBSS is part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Salas)

 The push for a "return to our naval roots" is causing pure lunacy in our training and obviously planning.

Do you think we would "interdict" a Chinese flagged vessel?  Do you think we could do it more than once without the chopper flying in Navy SEALs or the Maritime Raid Force to be shot out of the sky before those snipers could even get a target sighted?

This is a holdover from the war on terror and/or fighting pirates off the coast of Africa.

It has no place in a peer conflict.  The sad truth?  Unless you're repelling an assault, launching an assault or sinking a ship then you're not doing much in the naval battle.

The future will see Chinese boots either making it to shore or not.  If they get feet dry then they will carry the day.  The Missile Marines will NOT be able to repulse an attack and surely won't be able to launch an assault on their forces once they're on land.

It's up to the Navy/Air Force to keep them off the beach and if they make it there it will be up to the US Army to get them off.

That's where Berger is leading us.

Finally 2 marked my T-69 in World Of Tanks...

Wow!  Finally did it.  What did it take?  Slinging gold like a madman, 20K per in food, repair and medkits.  Vents, optics and that new thing that can look thru bushes....yeah, I paid to win.

But before you slam me check out what I FINALLY pulled off.  6k spotting.  2k damage.  Scout medal.  Destroy two tanks of higher tier than my own?  Pretty damn good in my opinion.

Late/Delayed Open Comments Post. 5 Sept 2020

Sorry for the delay on the blogging guys.  Life has BEEN BUSY!  We should be back to normal but I'm gonna take a breather today before jumping back in tomorrow.

Public Service Announcement. Upgrade your passwords...

I have no idea whether this is right or wrong.  What I do know is that if it's right then its past time to upgrade some of the WEAK-ASS passwords that I've used around the web.

Maybe you should do the same?

Polaris boosts its newest MRZR Alpha light tactical vehicles

Story here.

Looks good.  I like that the front wheels have been move forward so it should EXCELLENT approach angles.  The problem I have is with the length now.  It will be scrapping bad.  Hope they have serious underbody armor on the thing.

Japanese GSDF Moves to Truck Mounted Artillery

Story here.

Defense firm Roketsan develops weapons system using Turkish-made missiles

via Daily Sabah

Roketsan, which supplies rockets and missiles to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), has created a highly deterrent, nationally produced weapons system capable of countering various threats, as part of its continuing efforts to increase the operational capabilities of the country's security forces.

Roketsan has kicked off many important projects, including integrating medium-range anti-tank weapon system (OMTAS) missiles on the new generation tank destroyer, the Kaplan, the delivery of which is ongoing as part of the country's weapon carrier vehicles project. The project aims to increases the firepower of the land elements of the TSK.

The defense contractor is also carrying out a project to produce and integrate Cirit pedestal-mounted laser-guided missiles with the FNSS Defense Systems, the manufacturer of the Kaplan vehicles. The newly developed the Yalman Weapons System hosts a wide range of weapon combinations.

The system will be able to operate with Roketsan products such as OMTAS, long-range anti-tank missile (UMTAS), laser-guided long-range anti-tank missile (LUMTAS), and Cirit missiles. The weapons combination can be changed according to various requirements, including the nature of the target.

The Yalman Weapon System was showcased with one UMTAS, one LUMTAS, and four Cirit missiles during the inauguration ceremony for Roketsan’s Space Technologies and Advanced Technologies Research Center and Explosive Chemicals Raw Material Manufacturing Plant held on Aug. 30.

The system will be able to detect, track, and recognize targets from 8 kilometers away.

Here. 

Reminds a bit of the system the US ARMY is putting together for the Stryker.

Boxer MGS with John Cockerill Defense 3000 Series turret.

Boxer MGS with John Cockerill Defense 3000 Series turret. Its NATO-standard 105 mm gun fires APFSDS-T, HESH, HEAT, and HEP-T ammunition. The gun is served by an autoloader with 12-16 rounds ready rounds. Additional ammunition is stored in the hull. (Images ©: KMW/ JCD) pic.twitter.com/aQRp78lay9

— Nicholas Drummond (@nicholadrummond) August 31, 2020

SU-57 052 test prototype carrying KH-31 and R-73 missiles on its underwing pylons