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    KevinB replied to the thread Ukraine Skif.
    As steel is a much harder denser material inch for inch it is a vastly superior ballistic material than aluminum. Opt for wider tracks...
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    KevinB reacted to SeaKingTacco's post in the thread Ukraine Skif with Like Like.
    If your steel armour is on fire, you have bigger problems. Like, most likely being unalived.
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    KevinB replied to the thread Right to Repair.
    Yes but Ukraine is in a different situation than Canada (or the US). Despite some romantic thoughts to the contrary everyone already...
  • KevinB
    KevinB replied to the thread Ukraine Skif.
    Steel also burns at a much higher temp than aluminum… I’ll take the steel for most applications.
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    KevinB reacted to FJAG's post in the thread Ukraine Skif with Like Like.
    The M113 was an FMC, now BAE, product. I'm not so sure they would give GDLS licence to build them or their components with BAE now...
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    KevinB reacted to markppcli's post in the thread Ukraine Skif with Like Like.
    We should offer to build them at GDLS and we'll keep ten percent. Id be happy with around 1000 of those with a 30 mm system that can...
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    KevinB reacted to FJAG's post in the thread Ukraine Skif with Like Like.
    I see a number of improvements which make it an interesting vehicle. First and foremost is that it has tracks due to combat experience...
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    KevinB reacted to daftandbarmy's post in the thread Iran Super Thread- Merged with Humorous Humorous.
    Once more, with feeling... Iran war live: Trump says Iran ‘agreement has been largely negotiated’ President Trump says on social...
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    KevinB reacted to OldSolduer's post in the thread Iran Super Thread- Merged with Like Like.
    In a way it’s unfortunate that Desert One wasn’t successfully carried out. We may not be in this mess today.
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    KevinB replied to the thread Right to Repair.
    I’d suggest the Government(s) and Industry are better off understanding they are in a partnership. Items where it is practical...
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    KevinB replied to the thread Ukraine Skif.
    Interesting, the only really significant external change is the front glacis plate geometry. I guess forgoing the amphibious ability...
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    KevinB reacted to Infanteer's post in the thread Ukraine Skif with Like Like.
    Ukraine's version of the Armoured Combat Support Vehicle - an updated M113...
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    KevinB replied to the thread Right to Repair.
    It is more than that. Most contracts have a TDP option in them, and the USG has often not chosen to opt for that. If you do not...
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    KevinB replied to the thread Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC.
    Everyone pays the cost somehow. Sometimes it is paid in spades by future generations.
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    KevinB reacted to FJAG's post in the thread Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC with Like Like.
    I think that applies to most defence sector industries. The problem with the "next project" is Canada's reliance on orgy purchasing. Not...
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