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travelview (75 Posts)

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  America's Shocking Declaration to Keep China in Check: Building Nuclear Submarines HERE? 2023.11.07 The U.S. encourages Japan to consider owning nuclear submarines, following Australia's lead. Japan's military power enhancement is evident.
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  Three Runways? How Japan's Ambitious Aircraft Carrier Turned into a Mockery 2023.11.07 The Akagi aircraft carrier, originally a cruiser, had three runways but design flaws led to its sinking in battle.
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  Power Behind the U.S. Soldiers: How Exoskeletons are Shaping the Future of the U.S. Military 2023.11.07 Exoskeletons amplify soldiers' strength but pose risks if they malfunction. Balancing tech advancement with safety is crucial.
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  $800 Flash Drive that Shook South Korea's Defense Procurement 2023.11.07 Defense procurement corruption erodes trust in the military. Not all cases are corrupt; clarity and transparency are vital.
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  Why is the U.S. Military Switching to 6.8mm Ammo? Bigger Bang, Better Accuracy 2023.11.07 The 5.56mm and 7.62mm bullets have distinct pros and cons. The transition to 6.8mm offers a promising balance of attributes for future use.
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  Can the U.S. 40-Year-Old Reconnaissance Aircraft Actually Reach Space? 2023.11.05 The U-2 Dragon Lady, a high-altitude reconnaissance plane, served for 40 years with only one shot-down incident, outliving its successor.
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  Ongoing Risk of Accidental Nuclear War: A Look Back at Historical Close Calls 2023.11.05 Over 150 near-misses of accidental nuclear war during the Cold War, with Stanislav Petrov's quick thinking in 1983 averting disaster.
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  The Single F-16 Fighter Jet that Stopped Venezuelan Military Provocation 2023.11.05 During the 1992 Venezuelan coup, rebels' propeller aircraft were outmatched by the government's F-16 jets, showcasing the tech divide.
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  A-10 Thunderbolt: America's Tank-Busting Gatling Gun Aircraft 2023.11.04 The A-10 Thunderbolt, an iconic close air support aircraft with a 30mm Gatling gun, faces challenges adapting to modern warfare.
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  Russian Military Still Relies on a 130-Year-Old Firearm: The Mosin-Nagant Rifle 2023.11.04 In the Ukrainian conflict, Russian troops are equipped with Mosin-Nagant rifles, a 130-year-old firearm known for its versatility.
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  Russia and China Send a Message to the U.S.-Japan-South Korea Alliance 2023.11.03 China and Russia conducting joint fleet training and patrols in the Pacific are seen as a warning to the U.S.-Japan-South Korea alliance.
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  South Korean Police Handguns: More Powerful Than You Think 2023.11.03 South Korean police primarily use Smith & Wesson Model 60 revolvers, which offer simplicity, safety, and flexibility in ammunition choices.
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  Nuclear Restraint, Missile Dominance: South Korea's Unique Path 2023.11.03 S.Korea advances missile technology, successfully testing 6-ton warhead missile & developing 8-ton warhead, boosting military capabilities.
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  Korea's K2 Rifle: Praised in the U.S., North Korea Caught Using it Secretly 2023.11.03 The Korean K2 rifle, known for its reliability, has gained international recognition and is exported to multiple countries.
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  Recruitment of Criminals in Russian Mercenary Unit Sparks Controversy 2023.11.03 Head of PMC Wagner Group, allied with Putin, recruits prisoners in Russian prisons, even offering pardons to sex offenders.