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    Defence Q&A New aircraft for the RAAF.

    For the RAAF, adding more F-35s or F-18Es makes sense for regional deterrence, but long-range strike should rely on missiles like JASSM or LRASM rather than manned bombers. F.A.E. warheads give bigger blast areas than TNT, but risk and cost remain high for piloted delivery. Focus should be on...
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    Defence Q&A Tracking of strategic aviation flights.

    There’s no official real-time public source for tracking Russian strategic aviation. Open-source options include ADS-B and flight-tracking sites, but most strategic/military flights are deliberately hidden. Analysts usually rely on satellite imagery, NOTAMs, and intelligence reports rather than...
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    Defence Q&A YF23 vs the YF22(F22) was Northrops plane really the better one?

    The Northrop YF-23 wasn’t “better,” it was different. It was stealthier and likely faster in sustained supercruise, with a very clean low-observable design. The Lockheed YF-22, which became the F-22 Raptor, was more agile, demonstrated better high-angle maneuvering, and was seen as lower risk...
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    Defence Q&A Building up whole battlefield picture

    If you want the big picture, think in terms of sensors, networks, and shooters. Modern doctrine is about linking everything into one shared picture. Small drones spot, higher-tier UAVs track deeper targets, artillery and aircraft strike. The key is fast data flow, not just firepower...
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    Unknown Indonesian Bukakak 6x6 - modified Alvis Stalwart

    “KOSERDA” is almost certainly short for Toko Serba Ada, meaning department store. So “KOSERDA BUKAKA” would refer to Bukaka’s internal company store, not a separate public site. Bukaka Teknik Utama is based in Bogor, West Java, near Jakarta, and the B-plate vehicles in the photo support a...
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    Defence Q&A Feedback for Designing a Field Drone

    Right now you’re stacking too many competing requirements. High endurance, VTOL, ultra-long range, portable, medium altitude and payload delivery will fight each other in weight and complexity. Pick the primary mission first. If it’s ISR, prioritize endurance, sensor quality, low signature and...
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    Defence Q&A Does any country still research the railgun?

    Aside from the US and China, a few other countries have been exploring railgun technology, though most remain in experimental stages. Russia has done some tests on electromagnetic launch systems, primarily for naval applications. South Korea and Germany have also conducted research, focusing on...
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    Defence Q&A Why surface ships do not have own noise detection system?

    Surface ships don’t usually have their own noise detection systems because their engines and propulsion dominate the noise, so small variations from equipment aren’t significant. Submarines rely on stealth, so detecting and minimizing acoustic signatures is critical for them. Surface ships can...
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    Russia Makes Move On Antarctica’s 513 Billion Barrels Of Oil

    I’ve been following Rosgeologia’s work in Antarctica, and it looks like there’s over 513 billion barrels of oil and gas there. Even though the Antarctic Treaty bans mining, Russia seems determined to explore it, following the same approach they used in the Arctic. I’ve also noticed China is...
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    Defence Q&A What determines the accuracy of an interceptor missile?

    Interceptor missile accuracy depends on the guidance method, missile speed and maneuverability, engine burn duration, and the target’s speed and movements. Active radar and IR homing are the most precise, while radio guidance is less reliable. Even missiles faster than the interceptor can be hit...
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    Fake Signals and American Insurance: How a Dark Fleet Moves Russian Oil

    The tankers tracked by The New York Times are using sophisticated AIS spoofing to hide their real locations while moving Russian oil under Western sanctions. They pretend to be in different locations, often far from Russia, to maintain insurance coverage from U.S.-based insurers like the...
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    Levent vs Gürz, what is difference among these?

    Hi, the key difference is that Gürz is a short-range air defense system on an 8x8 chassis with missiles and a 35mm gun, designed for land forces. Levent is a naval point-defense system, similar to RIM-116 RAM, focused on missile defense for ships. Gürz combines guns, missiles, radar, and...
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    Why Russia is pushing into Africa’s nuclear energy market

    Russia’s push into Africa’s nuclear market is clearly strategic. By offering funding, technology, and training, Rosatom not only expands its business but also builds long-term influence.

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