Articles Posted by Chode
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Ammunition availability can make all the difference in a war, but only if it makes it to the troops on the front, rather than being destroyed in storage. Over the course of several days, Ukraine recently succeeded in striking two Russian GRAU arsenals deep in Russian territory and a separate depot and storage facility, causing massive destruction and destroying thousands or tens of thousands of tonnes of Russian munitions. In this episode I ask how long-range drones were able to destroy what were meant to be, in many cases, hardened targets, why the bases may have suffered the damage they...
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Rock and roll isn’t really the business of making friends. There are undoubtedly friendly people scattered throughout every other group, but there are just as many people who just want to play the corporate game and would gladly stomp out any other musician that they deem to be a threat. During the 1960s, though, it was all about good, clean fun, and when Joe Walsh started to get his first taste of success with the James Gang, he had more than a few good times when hanging out with Keith Moon. But Walsh was never really the kind of person...
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Marina Bay Street Circuit First Grand Prix2008 Number of Laps62 Circuit Length4.94 kmRace Distance306.143 kmLap Record1:35.867Lewis Hamilton (2023) Track NEED TO KNOW:
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We've spent a lot of time in the past talking about systems that have been called 'game changers' or arguably over performed in Ukraine, relative to either expectations, costs, or both. Today, we look at some of the opposite - systems that may not be having the expected impact, and which might prompt some thinking in planners observing the Ukrainian experience.
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Baku City Circuit First Grand Prix2016 Number of Laps51 Circuit Length6.003 kmRace Distance306.049 kmLap Record1:43.009Charles Leclerc (2019) Track NEED TO KNOW:
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The song "Six Days on the Road", sung by Dave Dudley.
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#iraq is building a massive rail and road network connecting the Gulf region to the Mediterranean. Billions of dollars of trade will flow through the country, and with greater prosperity comes greater stability.
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Autodromo Nazionale Monza First Grand Prix1950 Number of Laps53 Circuit Length5.793 kmRace Distance306.72 kmLap Record1:21.046Rubens Barrichello (2004) Track NEED TO KNOW:
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Military Decoys in Ukraine - Fake equipment, inflatables & lessons in deception for foreign forces
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#Iran has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to withstand invasions, making it almost impossible to subjugate. But why is that? What makes Iran so tough?
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Circuit Zandvoort First Grand Prix1952 Number of Laps72 Circuit Length4.259 kmRace Distance306.587 kmLap Record1:11.097Lewis Hamilton (2021) Track NEED TO KNOW: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-heineken-dutch-grand-prix-2024-timetable.6l2Y0oKOLdkfq3cbVC9GSp
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For the majority of 2024, Russia has held the overall battlefield initiative in Ukraine. That period has seen slow, continuous advances as the Russian military slowly ground its way forward. Throughout that process, Moscow has known it enjoys a degree of sanctuary on its own territory, effectively shielded from advanced long-range Western weapons or serious ground incursions. On August 6th, that sanctuary was directly challenged when a force of Ukrainian Brigades breached the Russian border in the Kursk region and, in the days that followed, overran an area comparable in size to months worth of Russian gains and at a...
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Bangladesh’s Prime Minister has been ousted from power, and the parliament has been dissolved. What ripple effects will this have?
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Aug 11, 2024 One of the constant features of the war in Ukraine to date has been a general environment of mutual air-denial. The VKS has been able to launch stand-off attacks using missiles, drones, and glide bombs (while Ukraine relies to a greater extent on drones and Storm Shadow/SCALP ALCMS) but neither side has been able to develop or sustain air superiority over the other's territory. But while that state has persisted for nearly two and half years at this point, that doesn't mean the situation is static. Ukraine's long range strike capabilities have improved, even as constant Russian...
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#Israel has launched strikes against three fronts in the last few days. #Iran has vowed to take revenge. The region is on the precipice of a major war
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Nuclear powered submarines are often among the most complex and expensive systems ever fielded by any military. However, for decades, they (and less expensive conventionally powered designs) have been considered a cornerstone of naval power by many navies because of the unique capabilities they offer. With new anti-submarine threats emerging, from new sensors to unmanned systems, many nations are now preparing to design and produce a new generation of submarines to answer those threats, leverage new technologies, and keep up with international competitors. Today, we take a look at that emerging development and construction race.
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Two weeks ago, we looked at estimates of Russian equipment losses in Ukraine and the mounting issues of storage depletion and equipment quality. ( • Russian Equipment Losses & Reserves (... ) However, in a war like this, equipment losses take on most of their strategic relevance when they're considered in relative terms. That is, who is going to start feeling the pain from materiel shortages first, and how may it shape the wider war. So, as promised, today we look at Ukrainian equipment loss estimates, discuss the potential impact of changing equipment quality, and dive a little deeper into...
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Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps First Grand Prix1950 Number of Laps44 Circuit Length7.004 kmRace Distance308.052 kmLap Record1:46.286Valtteri Bottas (2018)NEED TO KNOW:
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British guitarist and Bluesbreakers leader John Mayall has died. Mayall’s family announced the news on his official social media accounts, stating that the musician died in his California home on Monday, July 22, “surrounded by loving family.” The statement cited unspecified health issues, but did not reveal an exact cause of death. John Mayall was 90 years old.Dubbed “the Godfather of British Blues,” John Mayall was a nurturing figure to a slew of musicians at the start of their careers. Mayall formed the Bluesbreakers in the early 1960s after moving to London, and the band’s shifting lineup included a post-Yardbirds,...
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