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How Heckler & Koch transformed unreliable L85A1 assault rifle into a battle-winner
With the experiences of the Gulf War to draw on, Heckler & Koch managed to turn the unreliable L85 into a fully functional assault rifle, but the update from L85A1 to A2 was not the end of the story.
In 2018, the A3 variant was rolled out, introducing a new raft of features that offered some real quality of life enhancements.
HK's second update package featured a modification to the body of the rifle, including a welded full-length rail for optional add-on kit such as a vertical foregrip, laser, infrared designator or torch.
More: www.forces.net/technology/weapons-and-kit/l85a2-a3-how-upgraded-variant-sa80-combined-function-form
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Five key areas Russian forces have adapted ahead of expected summer offensive in Ukraine
Переглядів 2,5 тис.17 годин тому
Russian forces in Ukraine are continuing to make small territorial gains along the eastern front as Kyiv waits for new supplies of US military aid. On his Telegram account, Ukraine's commander-in-chief gave a sobering assessment, stating the situation had worsened and his forces were under attack across the frontline. The Russian military remains tactically poor, but it is proving to be adaptab...
How Heckler & Koch transformed unreliable L85A1 assault rifle into a battle-winner
Переглядів 45 тис.18 годин тому
A firing pin with a tip that tended to break off, a system that failed to fully extract and eject a spent cartridge case, causing a stoppage, a poorly designed magazine release catch that could cause a mag to fall to the ground unintentionally and a butt pad that broke apart. These were just some of the problems with the L85A1, the UK's then-new assault rifle. Jonathan Ferguson, keeper of firea...
Best cadet teams from around the world battle in epic Sandhurst Cup at West Point
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Forty-eight cadet teams from around the world have gone head to head for the epic Sandhurst Cup at US Military Academy West Point in New York State. The gruelling two-day competition is not for the faint-hearted and, comprising 14 events over 48 hours, it is designed to test the basic skills needed to survive and thrive in a combat environment - from physical endurance to shooting to communicat...
How a US Sherman tank became a poignant memorial for D-Day training tragedy
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Dean Small is the son of Ken Small, who in the 1980s discovered an American Sherman tank that since 1944 had been lying on the seabed, about three-quarters of a mile away from Slapton Sands. To honour all who died during Exercise Tiger, Ken Small turned the tank into a memorial which is still visited today. More: www.forces.net/feature/exercise-tiger-how-top-secret-rehearsal-d-day-went-devastat...
How the top secret D-Day rehearsal Exercise Tiger went tragically wrong
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In the early hours of 28 April 1944, 30,000 American service personnel were preparing to take part in a rehearsal for the Normandy Landings. Slapton Sands in Devon was chosen as the landing area for Exercise Tiger as it closely resembled Utah beach, having a shingle beach. But the mock landing was marred by real gunfire - and a very real enemy - that led to the deaths of hundreds of American so...
Electric bikes giving Ukrainian reconnaissance missions a new level of stealth and speed
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The war in Ukraine has driven interest in E-bikes as they tick many battlefield boxes for tactical advantage, from being a valuable asset for reconnaissance missions to getting from A to B by stealth and speed. #forcesnews #military #technology #army #ukraine #ukrainewar #ebike Subscribe to Forces News: bit.ly/1OraazC Check out our website: www.forces.net/ Facebook: ForcesTV Instag...
Ukraine 'forced to withdraw US-supplied Abrams from frontline' as losses mount
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Ukraine is reportedly withdrawing its American-supplied Abrams tanks from the frontline because so many are being lost to Russian drone attacks. Around a sixth of all the Abrams tanks that have been supplied have already been destroyed, according to US media. Forces News has taken a closer look at this reported withdrawal and what we know about the success of the vehicle. More: www.forces.net/t...
The PM's defence spending spree - what's it really worth? | Sitrep podcast
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Rishi Sunak has pledged tens of billions of pounds to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030, but how much will it improve our military capability? Professor Michael Clarke explains why the extra cash will probably be used to firm up our forces rather than making them bigger, and we fact check how much of the £75bn figure given by the Prime Minister is actually new money. Months after US military...
British Army's Apaches leave UK for largest Nato exercise since Cold War
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British Army's Apaches leave UK for largest Nato exercise since Cold War
815 Naval Air Squadron: The Wildcat maritime attack helicopter crack team
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815 Naval Air Squadron: The Wildcat maritime attack helicopter crack team
Ukraine deploying weapon first used by the Romans to grind Russian vehicles to a halt
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Ukraine deploying weapon first used by the Romans to grind Russian vehicles to a halt
Wildcat and Martlet: The deadly combination forming a ring of steel around warships
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Wildcat and Martlet: The deadly combination forming a ring of steel around warships
Uncrewed submarines could be the future as undersea warfare heats up
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Uncrewed submarines could be the future as undersea warfare heats up
Special Forces veteran's tribute to SAS legend Mike Sadler - the last of The Originals
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Special Forces veteran's tribute to SAS legend Mike Sadler - the last of The Originals
US completes first dogfight between AI-controlled F-16 and human pilot
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US completes first dogfight between AI-controlled F-16 and human pilot
How did the RAF support Israel when it was attacked by Iran? | Sitrep podcast
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How did the RAF support Israel when it was attacked by Iran? | Sitrep podcast
Champ: The unusual missile that targets technology but not people
Переглядів 16 тис.День тому
Champ: The unusual missile that targets technology but not people
RFA Stirling Castle: The minehunter with autonomous countermeasures... and a sauna
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RFA Stirling Castle: The minehunter with autonomous countermeasures... and a sauna
The RAF Police's 'force multiplier' dogs protecting Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons
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The RAF Police's 'force multiplier' dogs protecting Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons
Why Ukrainian and Israeli airspace can't be defended the same way by allies
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Why Ukrainian and Israeli airspace can't be defended the same way by allies
70-year-old drives 1,200 miles from UK to donate 4x4s to Ukrainian forces
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70-year-old drives 1,200 miles from UK to donate 4x4s to Ukrainian forces
Iconic Harriers still proving their worth as they fly from US warship
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Iconic Harriers still proving their worth as they fly from US warship
Uran-6: Russia's remote-controlled mine clearance vehicle that also tows tanks
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Uran-6: Russia's remote-controlled mine clearance vehicle that also tows tanks
Female Sandhurst veterans watch cadets march in their trailblazing footsteps 40 years on
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Female Sandhurst veterans watch cadets march in their trailblazing footsteps 40 years on
Labour's 'cast iron' guarantee for military and nuclear deterrent
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Labour's 'cast iron' guarantee for military and nuclear deterrent
Ukraine's former Royal Navy minehunters dock at new temporary home in UK
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Ukraine's former Royal Navy minehunters dock at new temporary home in UK
How the £10-a-shot laser precision weapon DragonFire destroys targets
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How the £10-a-shot laser precision weapon DragonFire destroys targets
DragonFire: Royal Navy warships to be fitted with laser weapon in 2027
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DragonFire: Royal Navy warships to be fitted with laser weapon in 2027
Turtle tank: Russia's homemade answer to Ukrainian drone threat 'destroyed'
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Turtle tank: Russia's homemade answer to Ukrainian drone threat 'destroyed'

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  • @tippiemistretta
    @tippiemistretta 16 годин тому

    It's fascinating to witness the evolution of ideas unfolding in real-time.😘

  • @akilina-yn9sh
    @akilina-yn9sh 16 годин тому

    Each contribution adds a unique flavor to the discourse, like spices enhancing a culinary masterpiece.😻

  • @NatNay-cu3uv
    @NatNay-cu3uv 16 годин тому

    Which politician got a backhander Where is he today.

  • @emaline-tc6ii
    @emaline-tc6ii 16 годин тому

    I'm genuinely grateful for the opportunity to engage with such intelligent and thoughtful individuals. It's a privilege.🌺

  • @col8981
    @col8981 16 годин тому

    Don't worry the Chinese will have one twice the power when the steal they plans from you

  • @Paul-ie1xp
    @Paul-ie1xp 16 годин тому

    Sandhurst's epic 44 week course is legendary. In the US it takes 4 years to train an officer, in France 3 yeara. British officer do it in a fraction of the time, and they don't even need a degree, they're that good.

  • @caractacus22
    @caractacus22 16 годин тому

    These people are bots. Probably russkies.

  • @goshasmartson
    @goshasmartson 16 годин тому

    🇺🇦🇮🇱🇸🇪💛💙💖🌻🌾

  • @reneboke6513
    @reneboke6513 16 годин тому

    Respekt 👍

  • @antique-bs8bb
    @antique-bs8bb 16 годин тому

    Truth is much worse than this. Ukraine has been in a desperate state since mid 2022. But US wants to fight to the last Ukrainian.

  • @spamuraigranatabru1149
    @spamuraigranatabru1149 16 годин тому

    Deja vu, huh.

  • @zozita.
    @zozita. 16 годин тому

    ❤👍

  • @cnl6477
    @cnl6477 16 годин тому

    Well done mate ❤

  • @JakeBrumby
    @JakeBrumby 16 годин тому

    An accurate and sobering assessment. With the Russia war machine strengthening every day, does the West really think that Russia might stop at Ukraine? If Putin wins in Ukraine, his new military machine will push onwards throughout all of Eastern Europe and perhaps beyond. European leaders must wake up and realise that Russia is at war with us. All of us.

  • @billmasen3923
    @billmasen3923 16 годин тому

    Hated it then, hate it now. As heavy as an SLR but not as effective, and not reliable like the SLR, not as compact or portable as an SMG

  • @dannybartlett4225
    @dannybartlett4225 16 годин тому

    The lies in this video is shocking

  • @user-up5vp8gk4k
    @user-up5vp8gk4k 16 годин тому

    Imho Steve Illingsworth 2 Para should have been awarded the V.C. also...

  • @lt8395
    @lt8395 16 годин тому

    Why is the average Ukrainian soldiers age 40+?

    • @nemokat09
      @nemokat09 16 годин тому

      Coz they want to preserve their youth.

    • @johnsmith-jq1uc
      @johnsmith-jq1uc 16 годин тому

      lots of ex-civilians i guess

    • @JV-du9yw
      @JV-du9yw 16 годин тому

      The government want to conserve the younger generation to rebuild the country after the war - IF there is anything to rebuild or if they win the war, that's remain to be seen.

    • @chadimirputin2282
      @chadimirputin2282 16 годин тому

      ​@nemokat09 that's hilarious 😂

  • @markus717
    @markus717 16 годин тому

    This analysis has errors because it takes RuZZian propaganda at face value. They're absolutely NOT able to replenish battlefield tank losses, they're refurbishing old tanks from USSR stockpiles. Another year, those vast storages will be getting low.

  • @p4ulio55
    @p4ulio55 16 годин тому

    I used to be in the Royal Anglians i do miss it sometimes.

  • @phucknuts.7065
    @phucknuts.7065 16 годин тому

    Russia has lost more troops than we have in our armed forces and is still replenishing loses faster than nato combined. Russia has an economy the size of italy. Think about that folks and how vulnerable our politicians and MOD have us.

    • @antique-bs8bb
      @antique-bs8bb 16 годин тому

      snigger - you have been drinking the coolaid. 500k Ukrainians dead (probably includes several hundred permanent if temp suspended Nato soldiers). 50K Russian Wake up - Ukrainians have been dieing at a 10:1 rate or more since about the first 3 months. 70% die in this type of attrition warfare from Artillery, and Russia fires 10x the shells Ukraine does and has from the start.

  • @michaelyoung6247
    @michaelyoung6247 16 годин тому

    I remember the day they took away my SLR and handed me the new rifle. I absolutely hated it from the start...

  • @szamanisticrealistic2659
    @szamanisticrealistic2659 16 годин тому

    Give me a break. Russia almost took over Ukraine in a few days. The probability that Ukraine will get back to normal is near zero, a DMZ at best. What this war caused is switching Russia and China into a full scale war mode long term which will result in total destabilization or takeover of Europe in the next decade even without China taking over Taiwan. The moment any bigger economic crisis happens in the West will be the end for Ukraine and a huge hit for neighboring nations.

  • @gwilymmorgan5115
    @gwilymmorgan5115 16 годин тому

    How did they get so much wrong on an army rifle?

  • @michelmichel6292
    @michelmichel6292 16 годин тому

    Where is the documentation that russia produce 100 tanks a month

    • @Patient-Unknown
      @Patient-Unknown 16 годин тому

      Just accept it like the rest of the sheep 😂

    • @danielkrcmar5395
      @danielkrcmar5395 16 годин тому

      New and refurbished.

    • @JakeBrumby
      @JakeBrumby 16 годин тому

      Military intelligence - satellite imagery of factories making the tanks; satellite imagery of tanks being transported along railway lines; information from people on the ground in Russia; video footage from Russian news channels or any leaked sources etc. We will have people in the Ministry of Defence trying to understand what Russia's capabilities are - it's very valuable information, so we try hard to collect and corroborate intelligence.

  • @user-tu7kv4eo7y
    @user-tu7kv4eo7y 16 годин тому

    Little Englanders already done that but Americans are at least honest to admit and rotten Britons did not. What happened with Challenger 2 tanks, any one seen any yet, apart that one blown up by Russians couple of months ago. Russians says that is only "item" that missing from their Moscow "exhibition".

  • @thedude1666
    @thedude1666 17 годин тому

    Israel must be green with envy.

  • @peter6782
    @peter6782 17 годин тому

    Did they ever address the magazine release, lots of times if you was running you would naturally pull the weapon into you, and more often than not when you brought the weapon up to your shoulder, there would be no magazine!

  • @PelonMusk
    @PelonMusk 17 годин тому

    Bulsh

  • @emaline-tc6ii
    @emaline-tc6ii 17 годин тому

    I'm continually amazed by the depth of insight and analysis displayed by my fellow participants.💝

  • @user-xc4nu9lh6t
    @user-xc4nu9lh6t 17 годин тому

    West has failed on Ukraine 🇺🇦 miserably

    • @phucknuts.7065
      @phucknuts.7065 16 годин тому

      Ukraine shouldn’t have been so corrupt!

    • @user-xc4nu9lh6t
      @user-xc4nu9lh6t 16 годин тому

      @@phucknuts.7065 in which way?

    • @mikedon5205
      @mikedon5205 16 годин тому

      ​@@phucknuts.7065I guess they learned from russia 😂

    • @johnsmith-jq1uc
      @johnsmith-jq1uc 16 годин тому

      too true

    • @mikedon5205
      @mikedon5205 16 годин тому

      @phucknuts.7065 in comparison to Russia, ukriane is Honest