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Military Bits & Pieces

It’s in the nature of the business for the world’s military forces to be at the forefront of technological advancements. And by that, we don’t mean only weaponry but also technologies developed for military use that eventually come to revolutionize the civilian world – a number of them allow you to read this on your gadget right now. So, for all you people with a passion for hardware that goes bang or wears camo for purposes other than tricking spy photographers, here’s a new section on our website dedicated to all things military.

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V-BAT 128 Is an Upgraded VTOL Built with the U.S. Army in Mind
V-BAT 128 Is an Upgraded VTOL Built with the U.S. Army in Mind

20 Feb 2021, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Martin UAV has recently presented an upgraded version of its original V-BAT VTOL, this time as part of the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment

 
New Humvee NXT 360 to Debut Next Week in Abu Dhabi
New Humvee NXT 360 to Debut Next Week in Abu Dhabi

19 Feb 2021, 16:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / AM General's new Humvee NXT 360 vehicle to be shown in two variants at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi

 
French Rafale Jets Cut off Power Supply to Entire Village by Ripping Power Lines
French Rafale Jets Cut off Power Supply to Entire Village by Ripping Power Lines

19 Feb 2021, 12:54 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The “extremely rare” incident was caused during training, with the two jets flying too close to the ground and straight through the power lines

 
NATO Tanks to Go Completely Green as Soon as Possible
NATO Tanks to Go Completely Green as Soon as Possible

19 Feb 2021, 12:13 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the focus is on cutting reliance on fossil fuels and fighting climate change, so they’re looking at options

 
U.S. Army 1990 AM General Humvee Looks Ready to Take on Saddam All Over Again
U.S. Army 1990 AM General Humvee Looks Ready to Take on Saddam All Over Again

19 Feb 2021, 10:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1990 AM General Humvee with camo overalls, U.S. Army markings, and a couple of grenades inside for effect is selling for $26,000

 
1984 AM General M923 Punisher Is a Prepper’s Dream Ride
1984 AM General M923 Punisher Is a Prepper’s Dream Ride

18 Feb 2021, 13:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1984 AM General M923 still using the original Cummins 8.3-liter powerplant and boasting a Punisher skull on its body is for sale as part of an auction

 
Self-Propelling, Shape-Shifting Gel Paves the Way to Snappy and Jumpy Army Robot
Self-Propelling, Shape-Shifting Gel Paves the Way to Snappy and Jumpy Army Robot

14 Feb 2021, 10:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Inspired by the North American Venus flytrap, scientists are developing with money from the U.S. Army self-propelling, shape-shitting materials

 
1954 Beechcraft T-34 Mentor Served the Dominicans, Now Selling Incomplete
1954 Beechcraft T-34 Mentor Served the Dominicans, Now Selling Incomplete

14 Feb 2021, 10:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This 1954 Beechcraft T-34 Mentor was used by the Dominican Republic Air Force, now selling with restoration work still ongoing

 
Helicopter Used in Combat by Thailand’s Special Forces Seeks More Action
Helicopter Used in Combat by Thailand’s Special Forces Seeks More Action

13 Feb 2021, 18:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / This Bell UH-1H previously used by Special Forces in Thailand is listed for sale with documented combat time; pricing information is not public though

 
This 1958 Lockheed C-130 Hercules Is Selling to Civilians, Paratrooper-Ready
This 1958 Lockheed C-130 Hercules Is Selling to Civilians, Paratrooper-Ready

13 Feb 2021, 08:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This 1958 Lockheed C-130 Hercules is said to be the only one in the world to have been approved by the FAA for civilian use

 
Bell UH-1H Helicopter Used by the U.S. in Vietnam Ready for Action Again
Bell UH-1H Helicopter Used by the U.S. in Vietnam Ready for Action Again

10 Feb 2021, 10:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Former U.S. Army helicopter is now for sale, and you can be the one flying this little piece of history back home at the right price

 
One-Owner Airbus H120 Comes With Very Low Hours, $1 Million Selling Price
One-Owner Airbus H120 Comes With Very Low Hours, $1 Million Selling Price

9 Feb 2021, 07:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / This Airbus helicopter with very low hours and in nearly mint condition is now listed for sale with a $1 million asking price

 
1961 AMC Mighty Mite Was Made to Drop From USMC Helicopters, Now Grounded
1961 AMC Mighty Mite Was Made to Drop From USMC Helicopters, Now Grounded

8 Feb 2021, 15:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The M422 Mighty Mite was developed by AMC as a tactical truck for the U.S. Marine Corps, this one is selling to private owners

 
NASA’s 1965 Bell UH-1H Helicopter Can Be Yours at the Right Price
NASA’s 1965 Bell UH-1H Helicopter Can Be Yours at the Right Price

8 Feb 2021, 11:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / This Bell UH-1H has been operated by NASA since 1991, and the helicopter is now listed for sale online with 5682.2 flight hours

 
1951 Dodge M37 Looks Like It’s Been Through War Hell, Has Hopes for Revival
1951 Dodge M37 Looks Like It’s Been Through War Hell, Has Hopes for Revival

8 Feb 2021, 08:50 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This 1951 Dodge M37 was on war duty in Korea, then moved back in the states for a life of neglect; the truck was just sold for $7,500

 
F-15EX Fighter Jet Passes 90-Minute Test with Flying Colors, Ready for Duty
F-15EX Fighter Jet Passes 90-Minute Test with Flying Colors, Ready for Duty

7 Feb 2021, 08:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Boeing conducts the first test flight of the F-15EX fighter jet, successfully tests the airplane's avionics and software before deliveries begin

 
1959 Grumman HU-16 Albatross Left Search and Rescue Behind, Looking to Retire
1959 Grumman HU-16 Albatross Left Search and Rescue Behind, Looking to Retire

7 Feb 2021, 08:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Grumman HU-16 Albatross was designed as an amphibious plane, making it an ideal it an ideal piece of hardware for search and rescue operations

 
This Battle Tank Combines German Hull with Turkish Turret, Ready for Production
This Battle Tank Combines German Hull with Turkish Turret, Ready for Production

6 Feb 2021, 16:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A German Leopard battle tank was fitted with the turret from a Turkish Altay, the hybrid war machine is ready to enter production

 
This Chinook Helicopter Dropping Off a Humvee Is a Dramatic DIY Model
This Chinook Helicopter Dropping Off a Humvee Is a Dramatic DIY Model

6 Feb 2021, 09:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Someone has built one really impressive model showing a Boeing Chinook helicopter dropping off a Humvee in a desert scenario

 
Beechcraft C-45H Is a Military Plane You Can Get for the Price of a Premium Car
Beechcraft C-45H Is a Military Plane You Can Get for the Price of a Premium Car

6 Feb 2021, 09:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This Beechcraft C-45H was with the 118th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, then 118th Tactical Fighter Squadron, now for sale.