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Good summation Teddy.  8) Now lets kick these deserters out and get on with more important work, these guys are wasting everyone's time and money. :threat:

There still seems to be some question as to where to place defensive gun positions in the Osprey. Except for the obviouse (at the back of the ramp) this is a small problem due to its unique engine design, that I am sure will get sorted out soon enough.

Unfortunately it seems that General Hillier has not made his point strongly enough yet. Or is the govt refusing to listen? :-\

why would the USN and other nations that use this torpedo and its successors continue to use it and not develop their own? The article at the beginning states that the Barracuda is a new GERMAN design just introduced. It is supposed to be 10yrs ahead of American research, and more capable then...

Gentlemen, the Germans are planning for their new PUMA-IFV, an unmanned turret. If this works it may be the first step for a future tank design that does not have crewmen in the turret, and while still a potential for a MBT design application, it would allow the MBT to have a lower silhouette...

This new German torpedo, the Barracuda is supposedly faster Shkval, maneuverable and accurate unlike the Shkval and consequently is claimed to be able to intercept the Shkval and other torpedo. NEWS FLASH - June 1st 2005- NEW GERMAN SUPERCAV TORPEDO...

Brendo, RTFA or (Read The ****** Article). The barrel is exchangable like an M60, gas tube included. Sorry I couldn't resist, bad day at the office. ;D

The Legion allows you to take a different name, and if you complete five years honourable service, you will become a French citizen with a passport under your new name.

According to the Polaris; "The planned sale is Canada's largest yet assortment of armaments to go on the block at one time" Amongst other pieces of equipment these were listed: - 49 general purpose armoured vehicles - 489 armoured personnel carriers - 33 Leopard tanks - 17 self-propelled...

Does anyone have any further information on how to find links to these Leopards and I am told some M113's as well as Cougars that are supposedly being sold. I have friends that are very interested in placing serious bids on these or similar military heavy equipment that comes up for sale. I...

Here are some more links to Rafaels new RCWS 30: RAFAEL's RCWS 30 remote controlled weapon station offers a unique combination of lethality and maximum crew survivability. Suitable for most light armored, high mobility vehicles, RCWS 30 allows under-the-deck operation from any position (gunner...

Lots that DND can learn from down south: "We will preserve our tradition of being most ready when the nation is least ready," said Hagee. "While this mission is our number one priority, we also have the responsibility to prepare for the future." Great line. :salute:

The Italian Red Cross has admitted to this ugly fact. >:(

I believe that Canadian politicians have been fortunate in the last 50yrs in that they have had the luxury of being able to pick and choose the battles that our armed forces have been sent to fight. Having said that and keeping In mind that old oxymoron joke about military intelligence, I do...

Kirkhill, is this simply information that you are posting (is it accurate?) or do you hold the view that Canada doesn't need MBT's due to their high operational cost? :) I questioned the articles accuracy because you yourself questioned the source.

Interesting that another member of NATO that had recently held a very expensive Olympics, feels compeled to live up to their NATO agreements, and still finds MBT's relevant. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1446530/posts ATHENS (AFP) - Greece will purchase 30 F-16/Block 52 fighter...

George, I like the "up front, this is the way it is" Australian talk, but where did you read that Canada has caved to a request from a minority of Canadian Muslims to allow Sharia law. I was under the impression that it was only an issue within the Quebec community and that it was shortly...

I am not sure where I read this now, but the article mentioned that analyst believed that this joint Russian - Chinese exercise was mostly a showcase for Russian arms sales to China. Do you see anything you like, you can have it in any colour, as long as its camouflage. ;D On a serious note...

Sorry I had a miss post. IMHO Canada could take a page out of the Marine Corp operations hand book. Since the Vietnam war the Marines have stayed with the Cobra and then Super Cobra even when superior hello's were available for the following reason: - Cobra and then Super Cobra have been more...

In the case of Canada's needs and abilities why not take a page out of the Mariine Corp operations. Since the Vietnam war the Marines have stayed with the Cobra and then Super Cobra even when superior helo's were availible for the following reason: have chosen to go with the Super Cobra for a...