Friday, September 04, 2026

U.S. Marines, Norwegian Forces Integrate Strikemaster Missile System on Jan Mayen... by Sgt. Noah Masog

 

This is so interesting. The USMC and Norwegians both bought the same missile but diverged on how they would deploy it. The Marines were so anxious to have a "leap" into the future went the unmanned route. The Norwegians were more sensible and decided to put it on a protected mobility vehicle instead. I think the Norwegians got it right. Even if the Marines were determined to put it on the JLTV then stretching it and adding an extra axle, yes it would still be manned but it would have been more cost effective AND I think more effective in its role. Additionally a properly stretched JLTV could have mounted other missile pods (depending on weight). Regardless check out the Norwegian solution.

Open Comment Post. 4 Sep 26

Recovery from this neck surgery is alot slower than I hoped. Getting old sucks donkey dick.

Thursday, September 03, 2026

US Army to get a new ammo can. Looks awesome EXCEPT for the carry strap

 

Armaments Center unveils SixPAC, first major overhaul to small-caliber ammo packaging since WWII

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center's next-generation lightweight packaging system, SixPAC, is built to modernize small‑caliber logistics and reduce weight, costs, and supply‑chain vulnerabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Eric Kowal)


That carry strap looks like a problem but Soldiers liked it in testing so who am I to doubt their input.  Still...

L-CAC 64 Takes Part In Simulated Marine Raid...by Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke

Saber Junction 26 Observation Day ...by Pfc. Jose Maria Martinez Magallanes

I personally believe that the Polaris MRZR as a robotic vehicle to serve with the  manned variant would be ideal. For the Marine Corps that is. 

Sidenote.  The Combat Camera Soldier has one helluva names.  FOUR names? Just wild.

Open Comment Post. 3 Sep 26

13th MEU | BLT 2/4 Conducts an Amphibious Assault...by Sgt. Mary Jenni

 

Wednesday, September 02, 2026

So you still think that arming CURRENT teachers against school shooting is a good idea?

When I was in school arming teachers would have worked. But I come from a time when dudes had shotguns in the back window of their trucks and the schools would empty out for deer season. My point? Teachers have changed. If you've looked at the posts they put up then you know that arming the current group of teachers is a foolish idea.

If a school district doesn't have SRO's then I really need would prefer that they hired...yeah...Veterans or retired Law Enforcement.

Carefully screened of course.  Have a physical standard they maintain.  And a solid background check.

That is the answer.  Not arming the current crop of school teachers.

Chinese view of the evolution of drone defense (armored vehicle)

Attempted Coup in Niger was supported by France, Belgium, Chad and the UAE. Colonialism continues in Africa

What I find amazing is that the biggest "colonial power" in modern Africa isn't European countries, even the Arab and other African countries. China is the leader of the pack in this regard and no one is talking about it.

Open Comment Post. 2 Sep 26

The Navy's future strike/anti-air missiles

The Navy is rebuilding its air fleet with drones.

It just dawned on me. The Navy once had on its carriers Scout/Anti-Sub planes, dedicated Attack planes (A-6), dedicated electronic attack (still does with the EA-18), dedicated fighters and dedicated fleet air defense. Its rebuilding that capability but using drones instead of manned aircraft. I just wonder when we get to the point of using a 737, or C-130 or another medium sized transport/lifter to command all the drones and your pilots are just around to transport the drone operators forward to do their thing. Stack the drones tight below decks and suddenly your airwing has 200 aircraft. 100 to fight with 100 replacements when the originals are lost to battle, lost signal, enemy jamming ... whatever.

Anduril's Altius-700 loitering munition fired from Black Hawk.

Long range fires...all the rage.

Weapon retention and level III holsters should be standard worldwide

S.Korea is building a cruiser that fires ballistic missiles. Germany is now testing them. I doubted it but long range fires is all the rage.

Ukraine's Intel Service (GUR) and Security/Counter Intel Service (SBU) are engaging each other in fire fights...

Sorry boys you're gonna have use a translator. X did it automatically for me on their page but when I embed it it reverts back to Ukrainian.