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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Ukraine is keeping soldiers in Western training longer - betting on skill over mass against Russia

At Ukraine's request, the standard course for new recruits was recently extended from five weeks to seven, said Col. Boardman, the program's commanding officer. Boardman, who the British defense ministry requested be identified only by rank and last name, described Ukraine's choice as "a very conscious decision in the face of a huge quantitative mismatch to the Russian military," which is much larger, with more people and significantly more equipment.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Paratrooper who scored the US Army's first drone-on-drone kill says it felt like a fight out of 'Star Wars.'

Earlier this month at a training exercise, 1st Lt. Francesco La Torre from the 173rd Airborne Brigade flew a first-person view drone carrying a Claymore mine into a fixed-wing uncrewed aerial vehicle, according to a new Army press release. La Torre piloted the drone towards the UAS as another member of his team armed and detonated the payload. Then La Torre looked up from his end-user device (EUD) and saw the fixed-wing drone fall out of the sky.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Air Force bid for Tesla Cybertrucks in target practice symbolizes the 'evolving' relationship between the Pentagon and Big Tech, expert says

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Air Force bid for Tesla Cybertrucks in target practice symbolizes the 'evolving' relationship between the Pentagon and Big Tech, expert says

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Hegseth Mulls Eliminating Army's Ban on Shark Attack' Training

The shark attack exercise involves numerous drill sergeants swarming individual recruits and yelling at them. It is a restoration of traditional training methods.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

US Army captain says top drone pilots are the ones who play video games when they get off on Fridays

Gamers make top drone pilots in the US Army due to transferable skills from video games.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Ukrainian soldiers are being trained for bomb-dropping drones - with water balloons

Western training for Ukrainian soldiers involves using drone-dropped water balloons to simulate grenade attacks.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Army veteran grandmother stops passenger from storming Delta cockpit

Nicole Pruitt intervened to prevent a potential cockpit intrusion on a Delta Airlines flight, utilizing her military training.
fromSouth China Morning Post
1 month ago

Marching orders: Japanese firms enlist military discipline to drill soft skills

Japanese companies are sending fresh recruits to military-run programmes to instil teamwork, discipline and basic social skills that were lost during remote work.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Bangladesh plane crash: Death toll rises, students protest DW 07/22/2025

The Bangladesh air force plane crash claimed 31 lives, including 25 students, igniting protests for accountability and compensation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Western trainers use amputee actors to prep Ukrainian recruits for the 'shock' of blown-off limbs and other war wounds

The aim is not only to help soldiers survive but to be as lethal and as effective as they can be.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

US Navy warships are training to survive the naval nightmares that wrecked Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Amid rapid changes in naval warfare, a ship today could find itself suddenly facing a swarm of small, fast, uncrewed vessels ready to strike hard right at the waterline - a potentially critical hit.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Behind the scenes of a B-2 bomber strike: How crews prep for hard missions like 'Midnight Hammer'

For B-2 bombers, extensive training and planning are crucial for successful missions, particularly to manage stress and fatigue during long flights.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Household Cavalry take to beach in riding exercise

Military horses strengthen their skills during annual training on the beach, ensuring readiness for ceremonial and operational duties.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

For B-2 pilots, a 37-hour nonstop mission to Iran and back

In the real mission, flown in the early hours of Sunday morning in Iran, the pilots would 'feel the clunk' of their weapons bay doors opening, possibly exposing them to enemy radar.
US news
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Most NATO armies likely 'could not meet Ukrainian standards' in combat effectiveness, retired US Army general says

Europe politics
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

If Trump Starts Conflict with NATO, He Better Be Prepared for This Ally's Military Vehicle Fleet

The International Tank Challenge enhances NATO military collaboration and readiness among member states.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Most NATO armies likely 'could not meet Ukrainian standards' in combat effectiveness, retired US Army general says

Europe politics
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

If Trump Starts Conflict with NATO, He Better Be Prepared for This Ally's Military Vehicle Fleet

The International Tank Challenge enhances NATO military collaboration and readiness among member states.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Weekend military training for civilians in Poland: I want to learn things that will be useful in case of war; it's my patriotic duty'

Civilians in Poland are training with the military to prepare for potential conflict due to threats from Russia.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Finnish soldiers are going old school with paper maps so they're ready if an enemy shuts down GPS

Finnish soldiers are training with paper maps to prepare for scenarios where GPS may not be reliable.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

US Army drone pilots are facing a hot and rainy headache in the Pacific

The US Army's drone operations are being hindered by the heat and weather conditions in the Pacific.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

How I survived 2 weeks filming the Army's grueling mountain warfare school hiking in subzero temperatures and waist-high snow

Jake Gabbard documented military mountaineers training in extreme conditions at the Army Mountain Warfare School, emphasizing safety and advanced cold-weather skills.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

How I survived 14 days in the Army Mountain School

The article outlines the challenges faced in producing a compelling story about the US Army Mountain Warfare School.
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Hyrox is the latest fitness craze. 4 things helped the men's UK champion go from beginner to winner.

Hyrox challenges even seasoned athletes like Danny Rae, emphasizing the importance of familiarity with movements and adaptability in fitness training.
Video games
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Why mid-level US military officers need to see the big picture of war and their options in a fight

Mid-level military officers must understand comprehensive warfare tools, beyond just combat, for effective strategic planning.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

In wartime Russia, schools prepare the next generation of fighters

Russia is shaping its youth into future soldiers through state-sponsored militarization and patriotic education.
Military training camps and curricula aim to instill loyalty and readiness for future conflicts.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I know I might not come back': the young Ukrainians enlisting early to fight Russia

Ukrainian recruits like Luntik are motivated by personal loss, desire to liberate their homeland, and financial incentives amid ongoing conflict.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Sport under the Nazis: ideology and propaganda DW 05/01/2025

True to Nazi ideology, it was always about strength and fortitude. "The weak must be hammered away," begins a quote attributed to Adolf Hitler.
Germany politics
fromInfoWorld
4 months ago

Four essential ingredients of software development

Attention to detail is critical in aviation. Even the tiniest, seemingly insignificant details can mean the difference between a safe mission and disaster.
Software development
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

New Russian footage shows North Korean troops training with modern rifles, grenade launchers, and anti-drone tactics

North Korean troops are training with advanced Russian weaponry, raising international security concerns.
MMA
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

How Marine recruits survive boot camp in San Diego

The 13-week Marine Corps training program is rigorous and includes a significant culmination event called The Crucible.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A NATO country will send troops to Ukraine to learn from the war. Russia said they will be legitimate targets.

Denmark will send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for training in drone warfare, prompting a fierce response from Russia.
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