Boxer with the full Trophy system

Boxer with the full Trophy system on it. Integrated by KNDS and EuroTrophy and going into live fire trials in the coming months, with an eye to it being an option for all Boxer users. pic.twitter.com/2NVPBPPK77

— Jon Hawkes (@JonHawkes275) November 21, 2025

Leclerc XLR in a "anti-drone and anti-mine" (aka cope cage) configuration in the Swiss Alps

Open Comment Post. 18 Nov 25

Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with further Skyranger 35 air defence systems based on the Leopard 1

via Press Release

Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with further Skyranger 35 air defence systems based on the Leopard 1. The order is worth a three-digit million Euro figure. The systems are being financed by an EU country through the proceeds from frozen Russian assets. The production and integration of the systems will be carried out by Rheinmetall Italia SpA at its headquarters in Rome.

“We are grateful for the trust that Ukraine has placed in us,” said Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG. “We would also like to thank the EU country, for the support, which underlines our continued efforts to support Ukraine.”

The Leopard 1 Skyranger 35 combines the mobility and protection of a proven tracked vehicle with the outstanding effectiveness of a cannon-based air defence system. The Skyranger 35 is equipped with a KDG 35/1000 revolver cannon in 35 mm x 228 calibre with a firing rate of 1,000 rounds per minute. It has an effective range of up to 4,000 metres and a high degree of commonality with the Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk 3. Thanks to AHEAD technology, the Skyranger 35 is airburst-capable. In the future, it will also be possible to equip it with modern guided missiles.

Two things.

First.  The West is breaking its own financial system.  Seizing another countries assets in this manner is almost guaranteeing other nations, especially those that are outside the EU/US/Pacific umbrella of the West, seek to bank in "other" ways.

I can't help but think that the Chinese belt and road initiative will gain steam and that we're super charging the growing BRIC movement.

It's not fear of warfare, its the financial gamesmanship being played that is making the whole thing so attractive (sorry to say because I support it but I have to wonder if tariffs aren't playing a role in this too...make no mistake I'm all for fair trade but we let so called free trade get too far out of hand before correcting it).

Second.  No one has said it but the idea of the USAF providing "air dominance" has disappeared overnight and no one is saying a thing about it.  The idea that we're looking at the Skyranger on a leopard 1  chassis has me with Sgt York vibes.

Patria TRACKX - Exceptional performance

Open Comment Post. 17 Nov 25

Drone defense is catching up....

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Why does the justification to invade Venezuela remind me so much of the Iraq debacle?

 

The US State Department plans to designate the Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, citing the Maduro-led group's corruption of institutions, involvement in terrorist activities, and trafficking of drugs into the U.S. and Europe. pic.twitter.com/h2OvhTSpDu

— Vanguard Intel Group 🛡 (@vanguardintel) November 16, 2025

A slightly different tune but the same tired ass playbook. I bought it full force the first go. Now? Now I ain't buying shit. Even if they roll out today's version of Collin Powell I say no to this.

US Army use C-17 for its distributed operations

 

⚡ Aerial Resupply in Distributed Terrain ⚡

During #JPMRC 26-01, Light Fighters use @USArmy–@usairforce integration to sustain our dispersed formations. C-17 #aerial resupply keeps us mobile and ready in complex environments in @INDOPACOM. See → Sense → Protect → Sustain. pic.twitter.com/kcBpdMGWYz

— 25th Infantry Division (@25thID) November 16, 2025

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct a Long Range Maritime Air Assault

I guess someone's got to be able to do forcible entry in the Pacific. I just never thought it would be left to the Army. Is this the future? The USMC acting as the eyes and ears of the joint force (by way of being the Stand In Force) while the US Army actually engages the enemy?

This state trooper lost it over a football game

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MV-22 Final Exercise @ MAWTS-1 training course...Photos by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz

CIO VBM Freccia 30 NG

A new official rendering and some specifications about the CIO VBM Freccia 30 NG was released on the CIO website. This platform was ordered by the Italian Army last year, which will be receiving 76 units. First prototype of this platform will be ready by late 2027. pic.twitter.com/lFFR24jzin

— A-129 Mangusta (@NichoConcu) October 19, 2025

Camo is used in everyday life, not just for hunting and combat...

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— NRM84 (@Mappy6984) November 12, 2025

GEEZ! It's a dangerous world for men today. I don't club but could you imagine you see one thing on the dance floor and get her home and she unwraps all this? I mean good job on the weight loss but sweetheart the job ain't done.

SuperAV Land

Open Comment Post. 14 Nov 25

British troops testing the Ajax IFV were so badly affected they're no longer deployable

 

Exclusive: British soldiers who tested the new Ajax armoured fighting vehicle in the summer were so badly affected they can no longer be deployed overseas https://t.co/l8WqhNdjd3

— Larisa Brown (@larisamlbrown) November 14, 2025

Have you ever heard of such a thing? Testing an armored vehicle and the result was that the troops testing it were no longer deployable? Just plain wow.

Force Design 2030's terrible fruit after 6 years

Just my personal take on where we're at with Force Design 2030.

1.  The Commandant has stated that NOW there will be 2 Marine Littoral Regiments instead of 3.

2.  That's huge.

      A.  That means that the entire Marine Corps has stripped itself of ground combat power to field just TWO regiments of a new design.  If that ain't a kick in the nuts then I don't know what it is.

      B.  With just TWO regiments that means that the number of Medium Landing Ships MUST BE REDUCED!  They can't justify the larger number because they're supporting less forces.

3.  Fighting is assumed in S. America shortly.  During the run up to this fight we haven't heard Force Design one time.  Additionally it would appear that legacy forces are going to be employed in a traditional manner.

4.  We've heard much about a "revolution" in warfare due to the widespread use of drones.  I have to wonder.  Ukraine adopted drone warfare because they could not match the Russians conventionally.  They have in essence adopted guerilla warfare against their enemy.  It should be expected that in a fight with a peer we will not see the same type of success.  To be blunt the US already has swarm killing gear available now.  They haven't been sent to Ukraine because I believe the fear is that they could be captured and supercharge Russian and Chinese anti-drone warfare capability.

5.  No one is talking about wargames anymore.  I suspect the reason is that the latest and greatest test have revealed what a fraudulent idea Force Design 2030 really is.

So why is Force Design 2030 still limping forward.

A buddy that I haven't talked to in quite a while would point to sunk cost fallacy.

He was right before when talking about the F-35 and if he described Force Design 2030 the same I think he'd be right again.

Oh and we can't forget about hubris.

Even when people know they're wrong they'll always fight tooth and nail to defend their view point.

“You can beat 40 scholars with one fact, but you can’t beat one idiot with 40 facts.”

Late Open Comment Post. 13 Nov 25

Whoever reported this kid needs to be expelled and charged

 

At Fort Dorchester High School, an autistic student was reported by staff for allegedly having a weapon or “switch.” No gun was found—it was a Nintendo Switch gaming console. 👀😳 pic.twitter.com/WloQED29u5

— Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) November 11, 2025