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fromOpen Culture
1 day ago
History

The Simple, Ingenious Design of the Ancient Roman Javelin: How the Romans Engineered a Remarkably Effective Weapon

The Roman pilum was a key weapon that disrupted enemy shields and tactics effectively.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Ukraine's drones are devastating. Russians want to catch them with nets

Ukraine's drone warfare has created a new arms race and changed modern military tactics.
Russia is resorting to low-tech solutions to counter Ukraine's advanced drone attacks.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukrainian troops fighting on Russian soil have an advantage they've never had in this war

Ukrainian troops in Russia can fight more strategically, focusing on advantageous positions without the pressure to defend their own cities.
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia likely plans to use motorcycles in offensives in Ukraine to offset drone threats, war experts say

Russia is incorporating motorcycles into its military strategies to mitigate the impact of Ukrainian drone capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia fired 4 times as many drones and missiles at Ukraine in the past 3 months as it did a year earlier: report

Russia has significantly increased drone and missile attacks on Ukraine this fall, using new tactics to counter Ukrainian defenses.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Ukraine's drones are devastating. Russians want to catch them with nets

Ukraine's drone warfare has created a new arms race and changed modern military tactics.
Russia is resorting to low-tech solutions to counter Ukraine's advanced drone attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Ukrainian troops fighting on Russian soil have an advantage they've never had in this war

Ukrainian troops in Russia can fight more strategically, focusing on advantageous positions without the pressure to defend their own cities.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Russia likely plans to use motorcycles in offensives in Ukraine to offset drone threats, war experts say

Russia is incorporating motorcycles into its military strategies to mitigate the impact of Ukrainian drone capabilities.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Russia fired 4 times as many drones and missiles at Ukraine in the past 3 months as it did a year earlier: report

Russia has significantly increased drone and missile attacks on Ukraine this fall, using new tactics to counter Ukrainian defenses.
more#ukraine
#ukraine-conflict
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

US tactics are taking shape for fighting a potent new threat - low-cost drones

Low-cost drones are fundamentally altering warfare dynamics, prompting urgent adaptations in military strategy and technology.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Russia revolutionizes warfare with fiber-optic-controlled drones

Fiber-optic technology in drone warfare has transformed military operations between Ukraine and Russia, enabling persistent control despite electronic disruption.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

US tactics are taking shape for fighting a potent new threat - low-cost drones

Low-cost drones are fundamentally altering warfare dynamics, prompting urgent adaptations in military strategy and technology.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Russia revolutionizes warfare with fiber-optic-controlled drones

Fiber-optic technology in drone warfare has transformed military operations between Ukraine and Russia, enabling persistent control despite electronic disruption.
more#ukraine-conflict
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Former Marine Corps sniper rates sniping in 12 video games

Johnathan Taylor rates the realism of sniping tactics and equipment in 11 video games based on his experience as a US Marine Corps scout sniper.
#gaza
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Palestinians See Echoes of Israel's Gaza War in West Bank Raids

Israeli forces in the West Bank are reportedly using Palestinians as human shields, mirroring tactics employed in Gaza.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Palestinians See Echoes of Israel's Gaza War in West Bank Raids

Israeli forces in the West Bank are reportedly using Palestinians as human shields, mirroring tactics employed in Gaza.
more#gaza
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Video games

How to heal your units in Civilization 7

Healing units after a retreat is crucial for success in Civilization 7, requiring strategic management to maximize their health.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

This Rifle Made History With the World's Longest Confirmed Sniper Kill

Ukrainian sniper Viacheslav Kovalskyi set a world record for sniper kills during the Russian invasion, hitting a target at 3,800 meters.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,017

Russia continues aggressive attacks in Ukraine, highlighting ongoing conflict dynamics and humanitarian impacts.
Ukraine enhances its defense capabilities with new technologies and international military support.
#world-war-ii
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fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rising discontent with military juntas in the Sahel region DW 10/16/2024

Support for military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is declining as they fail to fulfill promises, exacerbated by Russian mercenary tactics.
#territorial-control
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Ukraine's Surprise Attack

Ukraine conducted a surprise operation crossing into Russian territory, gaining control of some land in the region of Kursk in an attempt to shock Moscow and potentially divert Russian troops from strategic locations.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Ukraine's Surprise Attack

Ukraine conducted a surprise operation crossing into Russian territory, gaining control of some land in the region of Kursk in an attempt to shock Moscow and potentially divert Russian troops from strategic locations.
more#territorial-control
#israel
Privacy professionals
fromWashington Post
7 months ago

Israel's pager attack an intelligence triumph, with uncertain ends

Israel executed a highly sophisticated intelligence operation by placing explosives in pagers, marking a historic audacity in warfare tactics.
Privacy professionals
fromWashington Post
7 months ago

Israel's pager attack an intelligence triumph, with uncertain ends

Israel executed a highly sophisticated intelligence operation by placing explosives in pagers, marking a historic audacity in warfare tactics.
more#israel
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago
OMG science

Taiwan's Clever 'Porcupine Defense' May Work

Taiwan employs a balanced defense strategy with diverse weapons to counter potential Chinese invasion.
#ukraine-war
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Europe news

The Observer view on Russia: Putin's retaliation against Ukraine must persuade Biden to relent over arms

Russian missile and drone attacks aim to terrorize civilians and target infrastructure, showcasing a shift in strategy to instill fear amid Ukrainian military advances.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Covering aircraft with tires the way Russia has can confuse weapons looking for the plane, US military official says

Russia uses car tires to confuse weapon systems targeting its aircraft, showcasing innovative deceptive tactics during the Ukraine war.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Europe news

The Observer view on Russia: Putin's retaliation against Ukraine must persuade Biden to relent over arms

Russian missile and drone attacks aim to terrorize civilians and target infrastructure, showcasing a shift in strategy to instill fear amid Ukrainian military advances.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Covering aircraft with tires the way Russia has can confuse weapons looking for the plane, US military official says

Russia uses car tires to confuse weapon systems targeting its aircraft, showcasing innovative deceptive tactics during the Ukraine war.
more#ukraine-war
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine war briefing: Russians try to stretch defenders thin outside Kharkiv

Russia targets new areas to widen front and stretch Ukrainian forces in Vovchansk near Kharkiv
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

Battles rage in north Gaza as Palestinian fighters ambush Israeli troops

Palestinian fighters inflict deaths and injuries on Israeli forces with anti-tank rockets and small-arms fire.
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