Recent content by Troopasaurus

For anti-drone self defense on the AOPS , I would tend to think moving the CIWS over from the Halifax as they are decommissioned would make more sense, rather than the 57mm/40mm. They come with their own sensor suite (Ku Radar and FLIR) and minimal power requirement, heck they could even be...

France commits to 2 Globaleye with option for 2 more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/france-orders-saab-globaleye-for-airborne-early-warning/

Twin Otter Takeoff Distance : 1,200 ft (366m) Cessna Sky Courier Takeoff Distance : 3,660 ft (1,116 m) CC-295 has a Take-off distance to 15 m (49 ft): 3,363 ft (1,025 m) Bit of a difference there in an important aspect of remote access.

CZ has bought colt and its canadian subsidiary (Colt Canada). Wonder what this could mean for the pending pistol search and future weapons developments. https://www.reuters.com/article/czg-colt-idUSL1N2KH3HO

Germany approves 38 Eurofighter purchase https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2020/11/12/airbus-hopes-its-65-billion-german-eurofighter-sale-will-shine-for-switzerland-finland/

Maybe the attitude towards the reservists was noted and he wasn't deployed because it would cause problems in a platoon of 20% reservists.

OTW shirts were first allowed in 2008 however the zipper had to be removed due to the fact that it could melt to your skin... never mind our issued uniforms melting. And Oakleys will "melt to your face" so they are not allowed to be worn... the issued eyewear will not.

Modular eh... will probably end up just like our body armour. Designed as modular to fit different situations (shoulder guards, Arm pads, and neck Kevlar) that gets pushed by the chain to the level of most protection regardless of the role. Not to mention the fact that as seen towards the end of...

No shit... I remember this week quite well... might be worth a read to have see this view of it.

All the Combat Engineer Squadrons in BC were amalgamated into 39 CER... that means 44 FES in Trail, 54 FES in Chilliwack and 6 FES in North Van. So my suggestion would be contact Chilliwack if your on the other side of the valley... they are the same regiment and would have the info you are...

So what happens to those of us who are sitting with Mods 1-5 and just in need of mod 6... do we restart the process? or do we slide into small arms or another mod?

Just open it tactically... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSK3maq8Cyk

Australia just canceled their order... http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/land-40-ph-2-cancelled

Three man det... It weighs 29 kg and the tripod is an additional 11 kg. add on at least 1 can of ammo (24.9kg for US HEDP M430) and you get 32 rounds for a total weight of 65kg (143lbs); for three troops... right. VS 60mm Mortar 7.7kg (17lbs) for tube in light role, 1.45kg (3.2lbs) per round...

True but if it is designed to carry plates then split front is not really an option. The only place I see a layout having a place would be on basic courses. On basic troops need to be told how to pack so they can learn the basics of being a soldier before spending their time thinking about...