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The Koolhoven F.K.58; A Dutch Fighter Used by Poles Fighting for the French
https://youtu.be/JbuZUOrm1tY In 1937 the French, recognising like many in Europe that another war was likely brewing, were working as quickly as possible to modernise their armed forces. One of the critical concerns was the need to field as many first-rate...
Prop vs. Jet; The Venezuelan Example
What happens when a prop aircraft goes up against a modern fighter jet? An example form the Venezuelan coup of 1992 give graphic demonstration.
The Fokker D.XXI; Dutch Defender that Served a Surprisingly Long Time
Designed for use in the tropics of the Dutch empire and for rugged use on primitive fields, the Fokker D.XXI achieved fame in frozen Finland.
Worthy of an Oscar; The Curtiss Wright CW-21 Demon
Designed and built to a perceived need for a rapid climbing interceptor, the CW-21 Demon never really made a mark.
Are the USAF Fed Up With The F-35?
The United States Air Force have began a study to design an aircraft to replace the F-16. Trouble is, the F-35 was meant to be that!
Yak-41; Soviet Super Harrier
The Soviets, keen to offset US naval aviation supremacy, built a remarkable VTOL aircraft - the Yak-41. It left an interesting legacy.
France is Developing its Next Generation of Ballistic Missile Submarines – the SNLE 3G
France has initiated development of it's next generation of ballistic missile submarine. The "SNLE-3Gs" will enter service in the 2030s.
A New System Could Make the Scourge of IEDs a Thing of the Past – Defence Procurement International
A company is developing an amazing system that could negate the threat of roadside IEDs and mines targeting vehicles.
B-52 vs. F-100 Super Sabre; The Tragic Shooting Down of the Ciudad Juarez
How a tragic accident cost America one of it's most advanced bombers and would lead to a the development of new training equipment.
“The Armed Forces of North Korea; On the Path of Songun” (2020) by Stijn Mitzer and Joost Oliemans
“The Armed Forces of North Korea; On the Path of Songun” is probably the best available published information on the North Korean military.
The First Use of UAVs to Attack an Enemy
When was the first time people used unmanned aerial aircraft to drop bombs on each other?
The Future of Armoured Warfare? Robots Are Getting Into Heavy Warfighting
An Estonian company has fielded a Robotic Combat Vehicle that might show where the future of armoured warfare is headed.
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