Thursday, September 23, 2021

French Army showcases 4 vehicles that are part of the Scorpion Program...

Note! Never realized how big the Serval was until I saw it next to the Griffon.

In light of the "AUKUS" agreement, does it make sense for the US to buy the Australian Loyal Wingman (Brits too)?

 

The headline is worthy of discussion, but there is another factor too. The Aussies will have a bird ready SOON. While it might not be all things (we'll definitely have to Americanize it) we want we can fix it and have it in hand...instead of waiting on development programs to have one ready in 10 to 15 years. IF THE USMC is serious about remaking Marine Air then it should slice the number of F-35s it buys (both B & C) and buy the Navy refueler along with the Loyal Wingman.

Video: Fla. Police Officers Exchange Gunfire with Suspects (looks like Street Level Narcotics aka Jump Out Boys were doing work!)

 

Well in my area they're labeled Jump Out Boys by the Gang Bangers & CrackHeads/MethHeads/MojoHeads/HeroinHeads (you get the idea).

The crazy thing?  Did you check out the impacts on the unmarked vehicle?  Instinctive shooting is a bitch!  Those bastards had pretty good groups on the windshield.

This had to be an ambush...either that or these guys walked up on something major...or they're just batshit crazy.  Maybe all three.

Mark my words on this too.

America shifted HARD to the left after the George Floyd incident. In my opinion it was rightfully protested.  The problem is that it went to far, got politicized for a presidential campaign, kept churning for the benefit of the election, and of course the far left overestimated the moment and pushed to defund the police.

NOW!  

America is about to make a massive lurch to the right thru legislation that will have Democrat support and alot of support from some people that protested the Floyd incident.

WE ARE in the middle of a crime wave.  Old Skool Guys in Law Enforcement are bowing out.  Place holders (like me) aren't gonna stay for 20 years.  Newbies are hard to find.

Biden will (if he runs again) brag in his re-election about the crime bill that he's now ashamed of.  Quite honestly when the Republicans win in 2022, he'll sign into law a bill that will make the previous one look like playtime.

Just watch.

France's 11th Marine Artillery Regiment conducts amphibious landing training...

Note. I might have jumbled the translation on this. Used Twitter & Google Translate but still not sure. Any French readers can help?

Italian industries 3D render proposal of the CIO (IVECO-OTO Melara), for the AICS (Armored Infantry Combat System), Italian Army project of a next generation IFV family.

J-20B?

China loves churning out some really big drones...

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

MRF-D aircraft staged for departure

US Marines assigned to 1st Recon Bn. & Indonesia's 1st Amphibious Recon Bn., participate in joint training during RECONEX 21 (USMC Vid)

 

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion (1st Recon Bn.), 1st Marine Division and Indonesian Marines with 1st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Corps of the Indonesian Navy, participate in joint training during RECONEX 21 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 2-10, 2021. The two-week exercise was hosted by 1st Recon Bn. to improve combat readiness and increase interoperability between both nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Emeline Swyers)

The Oldest and the Proudest (USMC Vid)

U.S. Marines with 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division are constantly forward deployed within the first island chain, prepared to deter and defeat any threat to regional security. The “Oldest and the Proudest” regiment wields some of the most lethal infantry battalions the Marine Corps has to offer, and they are always ready to fight now. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Josue Marquez)