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fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

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

"Every­body has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson.
History
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These 1940s Guns Changed the Course of History, Starting with World War II

American military forces faced logistical issues due to varied ammunition calibers during the Civil War, prompting standardization efforts by World War II.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

New NOVA doc puts Revolutionary War weapons to the test

The documentary examines the firing range and accuracy of Brown Bess muskets and long rifles used by both the British and the Continental Army during the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
History
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Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The US military's elite special operators need a lot more 'truly cheap' weapons to fight the next big war, general says

US special operators require cost-effective, adaptable weaponry for future high-intensity conflicts, as highlighted by lessons gleaned from the war in Ukraine.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The US military's elite special operators need a lot more 'truly cheap' weapons to fight the next big war, general says

US special operators require cost-effective, adaptable weaponry for future high-intensity conflicts, as highlighted by lessons gleaned from the war in Ukraine.
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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The Ukraine war shows why the West needs cheap, throwaway weapons it can make quickly, not just the expensive stuff

The Ukraine conflict highlights the need for bulk production of cheaper weaponry over expensive advanced systems.
fromGameSpot
7 months ago

Firearms Expert Reacts To Starship Troopers: Extermination's Guns

Jonathan Ferguson analyzes the Morita MK1 assault rifle from Starship Troopers: Extermination, explaining its design motivations and how it reflects military aesthetics and functionality.
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