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Military Defense News: Army Bringing Back the Recoilless Rifle

Posted on 25 May 2016 by The Tactical Hermit

The 70 year old  M3 Garl Gustav Will Begin Being Issued to Infantry Troops The United States Army will soon begin distributing a weapon system introduced in 1946. The M3 Carl Gustav rocket launcher will bolster the firepower of rifle platoons, giving them a much-needed edge. Developed by Bofors (now Saab), the Carl Gustav is…

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Examining Terrorist Tactics: Cowards Tactics and The ISIS Way of War

Posted on 24 May 2016 by The Tactical Hermit

The Islamic State Is Reportedly Rounding Up Civilians to Use As Human Shields in Fallujah The Islamic State has reportedly moved civilians to the center of Fallujah, attempting to use residents of the Iraqi city as shields to ward off government recapture, according to humanitarian officials and local leaders. Fallujah, a mere 40 miles from…

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We Need An American Foreign Legion

Posted on 24 May 2016 by The Tactical Hermit

Not a bad ideal when you consider the pros/con’s,  but the devil is in the details in something like this and every contingency must be planned for because of the Potential for Abuse by dumb-ass Politicians and conniving civilians in the Pentagon. -SF President Obama recently announced that an additional 250 Special Operations forces will be…

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Military News: China and Russia Field “Anti-Stealth” Drones

Posted on 23 May 2016 by The Tactical Hermit

Both China and Russia appear to be building unmanned aerial vehicles designed to negate America’s advantages in stealth aircraft. Earlier this year, photos first emerged of a new High Altitude, Long Endurance (HALE) UAV termed the Divine Eagle that foreign observers believe is designed to detect and eliminate stealth enemy aircraft far from the Chinese…

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Military Defense News: New Boomer Submarine Set to go to Sea in 2030?

Posted on 20 May 2016 by The Tactical Hermit

Wow…14 years is a LONG time to build ONE missile boat. Maybe we should pick up the pace a tad considering the state of affairs right now with Russia and China? Just Sayin…-SF General Dynamics’ storied Electric Boat division is set to deliver its detailed design proposal for the new Ohio Replacement Program (ORP) ballistic…

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Military Defense News: Chinese Jets Intercept U.S. Military Plane over South China Sea

Posted on 19 May 2016 by The Tactical Hermit

As if it was not enough that Russian Jets are buzzing American Planes and Ships, the Chinese have decided to join in on the fun too. Notice certain ‘news’ agencies will use the word “spy plane” versus “Reconnaissance Plane” to insinuate malicious intent. The Propaganda never stops. -SF Two Chinese fighter jets carried out an…

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Modern War: The Decade of the Mercenary

Posted on 19 May 2016 by The Tactical Hermit

Contrary to popular belief, Mercenaries are the “Silent Majority” in Obama’s Military, and the president’s “light footprint” approach to war has relied on thousands of Americans paid to fight — and die — in the shadows. Last weekend, the New York Times published one of what will be many takes on President Barack Obama’s legacy…

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Military Defense News: Latest Insights Into Chinese Military Tech

Posted on 18 May 2016 by The Tactical Hermit

It’s that time of year again, and the end of an era. On Friday, the Obama Administration released the last annual Pentagon China report under its watch. Working the China military observers’ graveyard shift this weekend, I published analyses of the report’s overall content, and its key omissions — namely, any mention whatsoever of China’s maritime…

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War Machines: The M-60 Patton Tank Gets Re-Invented for the 21st Century Battlefield

Posted on 13 May 2016 by The Tactical Hermit

Raytheon wants to upgrade U.S.-made tanks from the 1960s Raytheon is pitching a new upgrade for the venerable M-60A3 Patton main battle tank that would turn the elderly design into a competitive force on the modern battlefield — all at a fraction of the cost of a new vehicle. Named the Raytheon M-60A3 Service Life Extension Program…

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Military Defense News: The Reaper Machine Gun Support Pole

Posted on 12 May 2016 by The Tactical Hermit

Sometimes the simplest things make a world of difference. -SF When the legendary American-born inventor Hiram Maxim designed the first modern machine gun at the end of the 19th century, he completely changedthe face of war. But after more than a century of development, one thing still limits these deadly weapons — their weight. In early May…

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