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The BTR-3E 90CSE was a Ukrainian fire support vehicle prototype jointly developed between the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau (KMDB) and the Belgian Cockerill Maintenance & Engineering.
The BTR-3E 90CSE was a Ukrainian fire support vehicle prototype jointly developed between the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau (KMDB) and the Belgian Cockerill Maintenance & Engineering.
February 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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The BTR-3E 90CSE was a Ukrainian fire support vehicle prototype jointly developed between the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau (KMDB) and the Belgian Cockerill Maintenance & Engineering.
The BTR-3E 90CSE was a Ukrainian fire support vehicle prototype jointly developed between the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau (KMDB) and the Belgian Cockerill Maintenance & Engineering.
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In 1905, the French company Charron Girardot et Voigt (CGV, just Charron after 1906) built a brand new armored war car, the CGV 1905. Cars were still very new to the military, and the idea to arm and armor them for war use was an idea that was too new.
In 1905, the French company Charron Girardot et Voigt (CGV, just Charron after 1906) built a brand new armored war car, the CGV 1905. Cars were still very new to the military, and the idea to arm and armor them for war use was an idea that was too new.
February 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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In 1905, the French company Charron Girardot et Voigt (CGV, just Charron after 1906) built a brand new armored war car, the CGV 1905. Cars were still very new to the military, and the idea to arm and armor them for war use was an idea that was too new.
In 1905, the French company Charron Girardot et Voigt (CGV, just Charron after 1906) built a brand new armored war car, the CGV 1905. Cars were still very new to the military, and the idea to arm and armor them for war use was an idea that was too new.
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the Indien Panzer, a proposed Porsche tank design from West Germany that was offered to India, as well as being one of the first German tank designs created after the Second World War.
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the Indien Panzer, a proposed Porsche tank design from West Germany that was offered to India, as well as being one of the first German tank designs created after the Second World War.
A Sale That Never Happened | Indien Panzer
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February 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the Indien Panzer, a proposed Porsche tank design from West Germany that was offered to India, as well as being one of the first German tank designs created after the Second World War.
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the Indien Panzer, a proposed Porsche tank design from West Germany that was offered to India, as well as being one of the first German tank designs created after the Second World War.
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The Pionierpanzer M 48 A2 G A1 was an armored engineering vehicle (AEV) produced by the Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Eng: Federal Republic of Germany, simply known as West Germany) during the Cold War.
The Pionierpanzer M 48 A2 G A1 was an armored engineering vehicle (AEV) produced by the Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Eng: Federal Republic of Germany, simply known as West Germany) during the Cold War.
January 31, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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The Pionierpanzer M 48 A2 G A1 was an armored engineering vehicle (AEV) produced by the Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Eng: Federal Republic of Germany, simply known as West Germany) during the Cold War.
The Pionierpanzer M 48 A2 G A1 was an armored engineering vehicle (AEV) produced by the Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Eng: Federal Republic of Germany, simply known as West Germany) during the Cold War.
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on the Semovente M42M da 75/34, an Italian self-propelled gun from the middle of the Second World War !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on the Semovente M42M da 75/34, an Italian self-propelled gun from the middle of the Second World War !
January 30, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on the Semovente M42M da 75/34, an Italian self-propelled gun from the middle of the Second World War !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on the Semovente M42M da 75/34, an Italian self-propelled gun from the middle of the Second World War !
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During the Second World War, the Japanese Army had a reputation for possessing disciplined and well-trained infantry, a modern air force, and a relatively large navy. However, its armored forces were often criticized as being outdated.
During the Second World War, the Japanese Army had a reputation for possessing disciplined and well-trained infantry, a modern air force, and a relatively large navy. However, its armored forces were often criticized as being outdated.
January 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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During the Second World War, the Japanese Army had a reputation for possessing disciplined and well-trained infantry, a modern air force, and a relatively large navy. However, its armored forces were often criticized as being outdated.
During the Second World War, the Japanese Army had a reputation for possessing disciplined and well-trained infantry, a modern air force, and a relatively large navy. However, its armored forces were often criticized as being outdated.
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In the Interwar, the development of medium tanks gained vast interest in Poland. Despite economic problems, an attempt was made to develop a new vehicle, well-armed and armored, based on foreign concepts, resulting in the 20-25 tonne medium tank project.
In the Interwar, the development of medium tanks gained vast interest in Poland. Despite economic problems, an attempt was made to develop a new vehicle, well-armed and armored, based on foreign concepts, resulting in the 20-25 tonne medium tank project.
January 26, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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In the Interwar, the development of medium tanks gained vast interest in Poland. Despite economic problems, an attempt was made to develop a new vehicle, well-armed and armored, based on foreign concepts, resulting in the 20-25 tonne medium tank project.
In the Interwar, the development of medium tanks gained vast interest in Poland. Despite economic problems, an attempt was made to develop a new vehicle, well-armed and armored, based on foreign concepts, resulting in the 20-25 tonne medium tank project.
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the VOMAG 7, aka the "Flakbus" ; a mobile 88mm Flak gun on a modified bus chassis, originally built for the air defence of Germany but eventually sent to the Eastern Front
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the VOMAG 7, aka the "Flakbus" ; a mobile 88mm Flak gun on a modified bus chassis, originally built for the air defence of Germany but eventually sent to the Eastern Front
Actual name: Selbstfahrlafette auf Fahrgestell VOMAG 7 OR 660 mit 8.8 cm FlaK
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January 25, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the VOMAG 7, aka the "Flakbus" ; a mobile 88mm Flak gun on a modified bus chassis, originally built for the air defence of Germany but eventually sent to the Eastern Front
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the VOMAG 7, aka the "Flakbus" ; a mobile 88mm Flak gun on a modified bus chassis, originally built for the air defence of Germany but eventually sent to the Eastern Front
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the T-V-85, a Soviet project to re-arm captured German Panther tanks with Soviet 85mm guns during the Second World War
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the T-V-85, a Soviet project to re-arm captured German Panther tanks with Soviet 85mm guns during the Second World War
January 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the T-V-85, a Soviet project to re-arm captured German Panther tanks with Soviet 85mm guns during the Second World War
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the T-V-85, a Soviet project to re-arm captured German Panther tanks with Soviet 85mm guns during the Second World War
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In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
January 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is North Korea's larger wheeled armored personnel carrier, the Russian-inspired M2010 8x8 !
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is North Korea's larger wheeled armored personnel carrier, the Russian-inspired M2010 8x8 !
Eight Wheels of the KPA | M2010 8×8
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January 11, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is North Korea's larger wheeled armored personnel carrier, the Russian-inspired M2010 8x8 !
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is North Korea's larger wheeled armored personnel carrier, the Russian-inspired M2010 8x8 !
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A joint endeavor between the US Army's Rapid Equipping Force (REF) and the robotics firm QinetiQ, the unassuming Minotaur was developed in the early 2010s to perform mine and IED clearing tasks on a small scale.
A joint endeavor between the US Army's Rapid Equipping Force (REF) and the robotics firm QinetiQ, the unassuming Minotaur was developed in the early 2010s to perform mine and IED clearing tasks on a small scale.
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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A joint endeavor between the US Army's Rapid Equipping Force (REF) and the robotics firm QinetiQ, the unassuming Minotaur was developed in the early 2010s to perform mine and IED clearing tasks on a small scale.
A joint endeavor between the US Army's Rapid Equipping Force (REF) and the robotics firm QinetiQ, the unassuming Minotaur was developed in the early 2010s to perform mine and IED clearing tasks on a small scale.
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The development of the Kolohousenka series of vehicles by CKD intrigued the Czechoslovak Army, but eventually failed and didn't result in a mass-produced vehicle.
The development of the Kolohousenka series of vehicles by CKD intrigued the Czechoslovak Army, but eventually failed and didn't result in a mass-produced vehicle.
January 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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The development of the Kolohousenka series of vehicles by CKD intrigued the Czechoslovak Army, but eventually failed and didn't result in a mass-produced vehicle.
The development of the Kolohousenka series of vehicles by CKD intrigued the Czechoslovak Army, but eventually failed and didn't result in a mass-produced vehicle.
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The experiences from the victorious Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921 convinced Polish decision-makers that any future war would be a war of maneuver, and that maneuver would be crucial in winning engagements.
The experiences from the victorious Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921 convinced Polish decision-makers that any future war would be a war of maneuver, and that maneuver would be crucial in winning engagements.
January 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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The experiences from the victorious Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921 convinced Polish decision-makers that any future war would be a war of maneuver, and that maneuver would be crucial in winning engagements.
The experiences from the victorious Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921 convinced Polish decision-makers that any future war would be a war of maneuver, and that maneuver would be crucial in winning engagements.
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One of the most underrated types of vehicles in the military field are special operations vehicles. Despite their role in numerous conflicts, such as the campaigns in Africa during WW2, these vehicles often go unnoticed compared to traditional AFVs.
One of the most underrated types of vehicles in the military field are special operations vehicles. Despite their role in numerous conflicts, such as the campaigns in Africa during WW2, these vehicles often go unnoticed compared to traditional AFVs.
January 4, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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One of the most underrated types of vehicles in the military field are special operations vehicles. Despite their role in numerous conflicts, such as the campaigns in Africa during WW2, these vehicles often go unnoticed compared to traditional AFVs.
One of the most underrated types of vehicles in the military field are special operations vehicles. Despite their role in numerous conflicts, such as the campaigns in Africa during WW2, these vehicles often go unnoticed compared to traditional AFVs.
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In our first #FlashbackFriday of the year, rediscover our article on Argentina's WW2 medium tank, the Nahuel !
In our first #FlashbackFriday of the year, rediscover our article on Argentina's WW2 medium tank, the Nahuel !
January 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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In our first #FlashbackFriday of the year, rediscover our article on Argentina's WW2 medium tank, the Nahuel !
In our first #FlashbackFriday of the year, rediscover our article on Argentina's WW2 medium tank, the Nahuel !
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For our last video of the year, the 02SS Aerosani, a very peculiar experimental Soviet propeller-driven combat vehicle from 1941 !
For our last video of the year, the 02SS Aerosani, a very peculiar experimental Soviet propeller-driven combat vehicle from 1941 !
Too Heavy to Glide | 02SS Aerosani
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December 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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For our last video of the year, the 02SS Aerosani, a very peculiar experimental Soviet propeller-driven combat vehicle from 1941 !
For our last video of the year, the 02SS Aerosani, a very peculiar experimental Soviet propeller-driven combat vehicle from 1941 !
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In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
December 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
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The Second World War was filled with various projects that remained at the prototype stage. Many of these would have likely been forgotten due to a lack of documentation and photographs.
The Second World War was filled with various projects that remained at the prototype stage. Many of these would have likely been forgotten due to a lack of documentation and photographs.
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The Second World War was filled with various projects that remained at the prototype stage. Many of these would have likely been forgotten due to a lack of documentation and photographs.
The Second World War was filled with various projects that remained at the prototype stage. Many of these would have likely been forgotten due to a lack of documentation and photographs.
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the BMR-620, a Spanish prototype based on the 6x6 BMR but using the Meroka anti-aircraft system and its staggering twelve 20mm cannons.
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the BMR-620, a Spanish prototype based on the 6x6 BMR but using the Meroka anti-aircraft system and its staggering twelve 20mm cannons.
Twelve Guns, No Future | BMR-620
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December 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the BMR-620, a Spanish prototype based on the 6x6 BMR but using the Meroka anti-aircraft system and its staggering twelve 20mm cannons.
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topic is the BMR-620, a Spanish prototype based on the 6x6 BMR but using the Meroka anti-aircraft system and its staggering twelve 20mm cannons.
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On 8th December 2009, five Chinese MBT-2000s rolled down on the Independence Day Parade in Peru before a crowd of surprised civilians and officials. After the parade, the President would state that these were going to be the Peruvian Army's new tanks.
On 8th December 2009, five Chinese MBT-2000s rolled down on the Independence Day Parade in Peru before a crowd of surprised civilians and officials. After the parade, the President would state that these were going to be the Peruvian Army's new tanks.
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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On 8th December 2009, five Chinese MBT-2000s rolled down on the Independence Day Parade in Peru before a crowd of surprised civilians and officials. After the parade, the President would state that these were going to be the Peruvian Army's new tanks.
On 8th December 2009, five Chinese MBT-2000s rolled down on the Independence Day Parade in Peru before a crowd of surprised civilians and officials. After the parade, the President would state that these were going to be the Peruvian Army's new tanks.
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on Imperial Japan's tracked armored personnel carrier, the often forgotten Type 1 Ho-Ki !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on Imperial Japan's tracked armored personnel carrier, the often forgotten Type 1 Ho-Ki !
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on Imperial Japan's tracked armored personnel carrier, the often forgotten Type 1 Ho-Ki !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on Imperial Japan's tracked armored personnel carrier, the often forgotten Type 1 Ho-Ki !
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The M4 Command & Control Vehicle, shortened to C2V, was a command and communications vehicle developed for the US military during the mid-1990s. Designed to function as mobile command centers for field operations...
The M4 Command & Control Vehicle, shortened to C2V, was a command and communications vehicle developed for the US military during the mid-1990s. Designed to function as mobile command centers for field operations...
December 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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The M4 Command & Control Vehicle, shortened to C2V, was a command and communications vehicle developed for the US military during the mid-1990s. Designed to function as mobile command centers for field operations...
The M4 Command & Control Vehicle, shortened to C2V, was a command and communications vehicle developed for the US military during the mid-1990s. Designed to function as mobile command centers for field operations...
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During the dawn of the mechanization of the Czechoslovak Army, the Army’s armored forces quickly grew in size, first with the adoption of the Tč vz. 33 tankette, followed by the acquisition of 50 LT vz. 34 light tanks.
During the dawn of the mechanization of the Czechoslovak Army, the Army’s armored forces quickly grew in size, first with the adoption of the Tč vz. 33 tankette, followed by the acquisition of 50 LT vz. 34 light tanks.
December 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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During the dawn of the mechanization of the Czechoslovak Army, the Army’s armored forces quickly grew in size, first with the adoption of the Tč vz. 33 tankette, followed by the acquisition of 50 LT vz. 34 light tanks.
During the dawn of the mechanization of the Czechoslovak Army, the Army’s armored forces quickly grew in size, first with the adoption of the Tč vz. 33 tankette, followed by the acquisition of 50 LT vz. 34 light tanks.
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topics are the different forms of the IS-6, a late WW2 project for a Soviet heavy tank to follow the IS-2
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topics are the different forms of the IS-6, a late WW2 project for a Soviet heavy tank to follow the IS-2
Soviet Heavy Contenders | IS-6: Objects 252, 252U & 253
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December 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topics are the different forms of the IS-6, a late WW2 project for a Soviet heavy tank to follow the IS-2
New video on our youtube channel ! Today's topics are the different forms of the IS-6, a late WW2 project for a Soviet heavy tank to follow the IS-2