Smash 2000L: The US Marines' New Drone-Killing Scope
The video introduces the Smash 2000L, an AI‑driven fire‑control optic being tested by the US Marine Corps, UK, Australia, and other allies, designed to give infantry a reliable way to shoot down hostile small drones. Small UAVs under 20 lb and 2 m wingspan—typified by DJI Mavic‑type drones—have become ubiquitous in Ukraine and Russia, with millions produced annually and swarm attacks threatening squads. Traditional small‑arms hit rates against such targets hover around 20 %, while the Smash 2000L claims 80 % for trainees and 95 % for experienced shooters within 100 m, thanks to a camera, onboard computer and trigger‑guard that only releases at the calculated optimal moment. Field trials with the Israeli Defense Forces showed the system can down loitering drones quickly, but early deployments revealed friendly‑fire incidents because the software could not reliably distinguish allies. The optional Hopper 5000 remote station lets soldiers fire from cover, though at a cost of 25 kg and reduced mobility. Shotguns and specialized anti‑drone ammunition remain backup options. If the technology matures, it could shift infantry doctrine from jamming and passive defenses to kinetic drone interception, reducing casualties and logistical burdens. However, its line‑of‑sight limitation, weight, and integration challenges mean it will likely complement rather than replace existing counter‑UAV measures.
The Boeing MQ-28: The Drone Everybody Wants.
The Boeing MQ‑28 Ghostbat, slated for service by 2028, is Australia’s first combat‑drone design since World War II. Developed jointly by the Royal Australian Air Force and Boeing Australia, the unmanned aircraft operates as a “loyal wingman,” allowing a single fighter...
Is Turkey's New Main Battle Tank Any Good?
Turkey’s long‑awaited Altay main battle tank has finally entered service, marking the country’s first domestically produced MB‑class vehicle after nearly two decades of development. The program, launched in the 1990s to break reliance on German and U.S. imports, partnered with South...
South Korea's Latest K-9 Howitzer Is Insane.
South Korea’s K9 Thunder self‑propelled howitzer emerged from a 1990s crisis, when Pyongyang’s long‑range 170 mm artillery out‑gunned Seoul’s aging K‑55 fleet. Rejecting incremental upgrades, Samsung Aerospace and the Agency for Defense Development built a brand‑new 155 mm, 52‑caliber system capable of...
China Is Turning Retired Shenyangs Into Drones
The video explains how China has transformed its decades‑old Shenyang J6 fighter jet into the J6W, an autonomous, supersonic strike drone, and why the unveiling at the 2025 Changchun air show signals a new phase in its Taiwan contingency planning. The...
AGM-183A: America's Latest Mach-5 Ballistic Missile
The video examines the AGM‑183A "Arrow" – the United States’ latest air‑launched hypersonic missile – tracing its tumultuous path from a 2018 DARPA‑backed prototype to a revived but still troubled program. After an early cancellation, the Air Force dusted off...
LRASM: The Ultimate Ship Killer.
The video explains how the U.S. Navy, facing an eroding anti‑ship capability after retiring its Tomahawk anti‑ship variant and relying on the 1977‑era Harpoon, turned to DARPA in 2008 to develop a new long‑range missile. The DARPA‑led Long‑Range Anti‑Ship Missile...
Su-75: Russia's F-35 Killer
The video examines Russia’s Su‑75 Checkmate, a single‑engine tactical fighter marketed primarily for export rather than as a core Russian Air Force platform. Unveiled at the 2021 Dubai Air Show, the jet promises fifth‑generation‑style capabilities at a lower price point,...
The New Trump-Class Battleship Is Just Dumb
In a surprise briefing, former President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a new class of U.S. Navy battleship, the “Trump‑class,” with the lead vessel dubbed USS Defiant. The proposal would revive a warship type retired since the Vietnam era, positioning a...
Saudi Arabia's Impossible Tower...
The video examines Saudi Arabia’s proposed Rise Tower, a 2‑kilometre‑tall skyscraper slated for Riyadh that would dwarf the Burj Khalifa and function as a self‑contained vertical city. Design plans call for 678 floors, housing over 50,000 people with residential, office, hotel,...
9M730 Burevestnik: Russia's Cruise Missile with "Unlimited Range"
The video examines Russia’s 9M730 Burevestnik, dubbed “Skyfall,” the world’s first nuclear‑powered cruise missile. Putin and Russian officials present it as a low‑flying, reactor‑driven weapon capable of staying aloft for days and striking any target without range limits. Unlike conventional ICBMs that...
YJ-17: China Just Unveiled Its Latest Aeroballistic Missile
The video examines China’s YJ‑17, an anti‑ship hypersonic missile revealed during the 2025 Victory Day parade, and assesses its technical claims and strategic purpose. According to the analysis, the YJ‑17 employs a two‑stage launch: a booster accelerates the missile to roughly...