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A relatively obscure group amongst the myriad of ethnic forces fighting the military junta in Myanmar has taken on much greater significance.

Globemaster Mini Me; The McDonnell Douglas YC-15
Competing against the innovative YC-14, the YC-15 seemed quite conventional. But it used some clever technology and led to bigger things.

Meet the Ratel S Anti-Tank Drone
The Ukrainians are fielding a new and interesting little robot that packs one heck of a punch against both IFVs and emplacements.

The Boeing YC-14; Taking on the King
When the USAF said they wanted something better than the C-130 after Vietnam, it was a pretty tall order. But Boeing seem to have achieved it.

The Fokker D.XIII; Germany’s Secret Fighter
When the Ruhr was occupied by the French in 1923, the German military decided to break the Versailles Treaty and acquire a new fighter.

Bf 109 “Rival”; The Focke-Wulf Fw 159
When the Luftwaffe formed in 1933, they needed a new fighter. Ultimately, the Bf 109 was chosen. But Focke Wulf’s entry was certainly novel.