Relations between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), have long been fraught. Tensions have risen in recent years due to increased military activities by the PRC near Taiwan, including air and naval patrols. More recently, the last few months have seen a ramping upContinue reading “Taiwan: The World’s Next Hot War?”
Category Archives: Lt. Col . Stuart Crawford
How on earth do you “lose” an F-35
ANYTHING the UK can do the USA can do better. Britain’s Royal Marines recently lost an SA 80 rifle during a training exercise on Dartmoor, so the US Marine Corps lost an F-35B jet over South Carolina. At the time of writing the rifle is still missing but the debris of the plane has nowContinue reading “How on earth do you “lose” an F-35”
IronVison looks to the future for Tank Commanders
Situational awareness has long been crucial for tank commanders. Knowing what’s going on a round you in the smoke and noise of battle, and knowing where your enemy is, gives commanders an edge over their adversaries in situations where seconds can mean the difference between life and death. Commanding a tank is difficult atContinue reading “IronVison looks to the future for Tank Commanders”
British troops will soon be more lethal on the battlefield, as a new £90 million contract delivers modern, high precision rifles.
New rifle provides UK troops with an improved lethal capability on the battlefield. Rifle more discreet through sight and hearing signature reduction. Up to 10,000 weapons could be procured over the next 10 years. British troops will soon be more lethal on the battlefield, as a new £90 million contract delivers modern, high precisionContinue reading “British troops will soon be more lethal on the battlefield, as a new £90 million contract delivers modern, high precision rifles.”
Poland buys hundreds of Naval Strike Missiles in $2 billion deal
Poland has ordered “several hundred” Naval Strike Missiles in a deal worth 8 billion zloty (U.S. $2 billion), according to the country’s weapons procurement agency. Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak signed the deal for two new naval missile units for its existing Naval Strike Missile anti-ship system. The contract will enable the military to boostContinue reading “Poland buys hundreds of Naval Strike Missiles in $2 billion deal”