#Multi-Troop Transport

[swtechspecs]

Baktoid Armor Workshop Multi-Troop Transport (MTT)

Source: The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels (Del Rey, 2003)

[sw5w]

Battle Droid Deployment

STAR WARS EPISODE I: The Phantom Menace 01:48:59

[snapmite1998]

With Maul: Shadow Lord set to debut next year, there’s so much story to tell, especially if they make this a multi season show, similar to Bad Batch, either three or perhaps four seasons. Because they need to tell how Maul got the galaxy's crime families and syndicates back under his control as well as ruling Crimson Dawn from the shadows through both Dryden Vos and for a time, Qi'ra. Showing how the Empire deploys Inquisitors after Maul, only for them to fall by his blade, earning him the nickname "The Shadow." But most importantly showing how Maul ended up being stranded on Malachor during the events of Rebels. Was he betrayed? Did he leave his Crimson Dawn syndicate to fend for itself? Or was his infatuation with revenge so great that he forsook those under his command so that he could attempt to activate the super weapon on Malachor?

Questions that I hope are answered in this show as well as other bits of content that are fleshed out. Here's what I want to see personally though.

Regaining control of the Galactic Underworld:

Remember, after Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir Issue 4, Black Sun and the Pyke Syndicate withdraw from Maul's Shadow Collective because the Separatist droid armies are attacking them simultaneously while Maul himself, alongside Mother Talzin fight Darth Sidious, Count Dooku, and General Grievous on Dathomir.

Then, during the events of Crimson Climb, by E.K. Johnston, which is focusing on Qi'ra's story, she, Dryden Vos and his enforcers attend a party where representatives of the Hutts, Pykes, Black Sun, and other crime syndicates are mingling. During this party, there's an attempted coup that takes place and one of these rebellious Black Sun criminals mentions the following to Dryden Vos "he keeps us under his boot, and you know it. Once we were great, all of us! And now we wait for instructions like academy cadets. Black Sun will be independent again!" Emphasis on "he," meaning Maul, who is in the shadows, playing the role of Sidious in this sense while he has figureheads like Dryden Vos to be the face of Crimson Dawn, when Maul is the one calling the shots.

The only reason Maul united these crime families together during the Clone Wars was to challenge Darth Sidious and exact revenge against his former master with the aid of Mother Talzin, this was revealed in the Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir comics. But now, with Maul: Shadow Lord starting a year after the Clone Wars, I'm curious how Maul is not only going to get these criminals back under his thumb, but also how he'll extort their resources to help him fund his operations in his futile quest for revenge against Sidious.

Rook Kast and Mandalorian enforcers:

So, if you caught the leaked trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord when it dropped, Rook Kast, one of Maul's top Mandalorian lieutenants, next to Gar Saxon, not only seems to have survived the Siege of Mandalore, but will be acting as Maul's personal enforcer for the first season of this new show. It’s unclear whether Rook was captured during the Siege of Mandalore, because I’d say a majority of, if not ALL of Maul's remaining Mandalorian Super Commandos, those who didn’t die, were captured. Gar Saxon among them, who Maul betrayed, and would then become Imperial Viceroy of Mandalore.

But clearly, Rook Kast and perhaps a small number of remaining Mandalorian Super Commandos still loyal to Maul either escaped the siege or escaped Republic/Imperial custody when Order 66 was given to find their Dathomiri master. Maybe Rook Kast was piloting the Kom'rk that would've picked up Maul in Sundari's rafters, but if that was her, she'd have a small crew of Mandalorian Super Commandos accompanying her. A Kom'rk-class fighter/transport could hold up to 24 Mandalorian commandos in its troop drop bay. So that may not be too much, but it's certainly enough for Maul to use these commandos as his personal grim reapers to get the crime syndicates back under his control.

Rook really is Maul's ride or die, has been the moment he won the Darksaber from Pre Vizsla, so it'll be interesting to see where her story takes her in this show. Will she die in devotion to Maul? Will survive and become the Armorer we see in the Mandalorian? Or will she drift into the void of space? We'll see. Hopefully, Rook and the Mandalorians still working alongside Maul will have a huge impact, since they’re some of Maul's last true allies in the galaxy. Also, it’s unclear whether they even know Maul BETRAYED Gar Saxon during the Siege of Mandalore, because Rook is shown briefly fighting Bo-Katan, and that’s the last we see her, so I hope this show reveals if Rook and the Mandalorians accompanying her knew Maul betrayed Saxon and the rest of their forces or not. Hopefully this is revealed. But I’m excited to see more of Rook Kast and Mandalorian Super Commandos causing chaos in the name of Maul!

Post traumatic stress:

Of course, Maul has to be experiencing A LOT of ptsd, especially now that he's living in a galaxy where his former master wants him dead, still coming to terms that Savage Opress and Mother Talzin were killed right before his eyes, and stuck in this cycle of trying to exact his revenge, only to fail again and again. This is a guy that didn't choose evil, but he was brought into the cold embrace of it and was nothing but an instrument of evil until he was no longer deemed useful and then watched as his former master take away the only two people he seemed to love and tear down his criminal empire.

I hope we see flashbacks of these scenes, or even nightmares. Maul is a tortured being, and these two losses will have undoubtedly weighed heavily on his heart and mind. Yes, he has allies, but not like Savage and Talzin, they were his FAMILY, and Sidious took them from him, just like he took away his Shadow Collective.

This is perhaps one of the many reasons to sympathize with Maul, because no matter what he does and how much achieves, he's destined to fail.

Boogeyman of the Inquisitorious & possible fight with Darth Vader:

So, thanks to Rebels, Maul has been nicknamed "The Shadow" and with it confirmed that the Inquisitor Marrok will be in this show, whether Maul kills him or not is yet to be seen, but I just love the idea of Maul being a boogeyman among the Imperial Inquisitors, because they are an absolute JOKE against someone like Maul. We know he kills multiple Inquisitors in Rebels and an Inquisitor to forge his new lightsaber around the events of Solo, whether the pieces that were acquired to forge his new lightsaber are from Marrok are yet to be seen.

Against Darth Vader, however, Maul would not survive such an encounter. In Rebels, Twilight of the Apprentice part I, Maul says "I cannot defeat Vader alone," that implies he fought him in the past and barely survived the encounter. Where he fought him alongside his new apprentice in this show who may or may not be Darth Talon, is yet to be determined. But if we get Maul vs Darth Vader in this show, this will be a sight to BEHOLD!

Training Twi'lek female who might be Talon and Qi'ra:

This show is heavily inspired by George Lucas' sequel trilogy idea where Maul is essentially the godfather of all crime and he trains a new apprentice that would've been Darth Talon and essentially the new Darth Vader. However, during this show, this new apprentice of Maul's whether she's Talon or not, will play a big role, and it would be incredibly stupid to kill her off so soon, she better stick around long enough for us to learn whether she's former Jedi or such someone with Force sensitivity and was never trained. And like I said earlier, if we see Maul vs Darth Vader, this new apprentice has to play a role in that fight, whether she’s dies is yet to be seen, hopefully not.

If this show has multiple seasons, hopefully we'll see Maul eventually taking Qi'ra under his wing too, as he summons her to Dathomir after Solo. It's unclear if she betrays him and leaves him stranded on Malachor or not, but this is one of those questions I hope we get an answer to, because it would make sense why Maul is alone during Rebels. The image here is from the Crimson Reign issue 1 comic, Maul clearly had a plan to exact revenge against Sidious, but of course, he died on Tatooine by Obi-Wan to see this plan come to fruition himself, so hopefully we'll get better insight of Maul's ultimate endgame to exact revenge against his former master in this new show.

Anyway, I'm rambling at this point. Nonetheless, I cannot wait for Maul: Shadow Lord to come out!

[judgemark45]

The LHD-3 USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship that serves in the United States Navy. Here's a brief overview:

* Commissioned: June 2, 1993

* Length: 844 feet (257.5 meters)

* Beam: 106 feet (32.3 meters)

* Draft: 27 feet (8.2 meters)

* Displacement: 40,000 tons (full load)

* Speed: 22 knots (25.6 mph)

* Range: 6,000 nautical miles (11,110 km)

* Crew: Approximately 1,000 personnel

* Aircraft capacity: Can carry up to 20 helicopters, including CH-53E Super Stallion, CH-46 Sea Knight, and UH-1Y Venom

* Amphibious vehicles: Can carry up to 1,500 personnel, including Marines, and their equipment

The USS Kearsarge is a multi-mission ship designed to support amphibious operations, including:

1. Amphibious assaults: The ship can carry a large number of Marines and their equipment, and can deploy them onto the beach using landing craft or helicopters.

2. Air support: The ship can carry a large number of helicopters, which can be used for transport, reconnaissance, or attack missions.

3. Medical support: The ship has a hospital with advanced medical facilities and can provide medical support to troops in the field.

4. Command and control: The ship can serve as a command center for amphibious forces, providing command and control capabilities for ground and air operations.

The USS Kearsarge has deployed to numerous regions around the world, including the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It has also participated in several humanitarian missions and disaster relief efforts.

The USS Kearsarge is one of the largest warships in the world and is an important part of the US Navy's amphibious fleet.

[intermundia]

i fucking love miniatures!! this 3ft tall miniature of a landing craft cargo bay and MTT (multi-troop transport) was shot in front of a matte painting, and imo there's something about this combo that pure cgi alone can't touch

[gunzlotzofgunz]

FULCRUM BAYONET

Widely used in Afghanistan as standard equipment by members of the Italian mission "NIBBIO", this knife is part of an experimental project of Alpine Troops Command equipment renewal. During the preparation of this important mission, the Alpine Troops Command worked with a team of companies to produce a complete and renewed individual experimental equipment. Extrema Ratio was selected and contacted for the development of a multi-tool for infantry; a knife that could be used at all latitudes and in any kind of problem which could not be solved by the specialized equipment. The success was such that this multi-tool brought to the development of the Fulcrum Bayonet, which had the same characteristics but it could be mounted on ordinance rifles.The Fulcrum is an extremely heavy and versatile knife. The blade can hold up to 150 kg at maximum load. The tip is robust and the TANTO shape allows to work long with it without damaging the sharpening of the last section. This guarantees together with the sharpening of the dorsal side (the civilian version is not sharpened on the back) to keep the necessary penetration for combat against targets protected by heavy clothing and soft ballistic protections. The advanced baricenter and the weight of the blade make it suitable for heavy field work. The new automatic hard sheath allows safe and comfortable transportation and the loop surrounding the top of the handle avoid to get entangled, even in case of parachute launching. Thanks also to the speed and ease of routine maintenance, Fulcrum is the perfect choice for use on a large scale also in economical / administrative terms.

Specifications:

Weight: 382g Blade Length: 172mm Total Length: 308mm

[thetruearchmagos]

Dunking On Some Fools

In Which I Whine About Star Wars, And Talk About Multi-Role Platforms (Mostly The Latter)

Yes, the none-awaited sequel to this post a few days ago has arrived! If no one reads this, I don't think I'd mind, but I am tagging @coffeexafterxmidnight since you asked and @theprissythumbelina because I vaguely recall you reacting positively to something star wars related a while ago.

Anyhow, more below the cut;

Now, the way I see it, a lot of the pro-LAAT arguments come from the perspective that using 'multi-role' vehicles, or 'platforms' to be technical, is inherently better than splitting those roles across multiple platforms in unison. These two comments, for example;

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Now, I'm gonna start by saying that while I am a very big fan of most multi-role platforms (F-35 my beloved I never doubted you), I am of the opinion that the 'Low Altitude Assault Transport', or LAAT, is absolutely not a good example of one, and I'm here to explain why.

"Multi-Role' VS 'Multi-Form'

Basically, the way I see it is that it's a good idea to design one or a small number of platforms to be able to conduct a variety of missions as long as the ability to actually do that doesn't require making absolutely detrimental sacrifices in that platform's ability to fulfil its core functions.

Now, what does that look like?

This is a Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, and in my opinion such platforms are an excellent example of what it means to be multi-mission right.

The base, structural form of aircraft carriers is basically a flat deck, a hangar beneath it, and all the engineering, navigational, and communications gear needed to make it go places and do things.

And what can an aircraft carrier do? Anything, depending on what you put on it.

Fight for and win air superiority? Launch fighters.

Bomb something? Send up some strike aircraft.

Hunt submarines? Sic anti-submarine helicopters on them.

And you don't even need to change the ship itself! There's not really a structural difference between a carrier that can 'do' air warfare VS one that can fight surface targets, and the same hold true in other domains. Modern missile cells on ships, or launch rails / bomb bays on aircraft, can store and fire many types of ordnance (if you've designed them to), allowing the platform with these systems to be easily re-tasked between various missions.

The exact opposite of this fortunate state of affairs can be seen when improving a platform's ability to do A actively weakens its ability to do B. This often happens when the structural components needed to carry out one task take up weight or volume while providing nothing to the platform's ability to do another.

Such as, say, having to have both a large transport compartment and all the lasers in the galaxy.

Where Does The LAAT Fit?

Now, to return to the vehicle that started all this.

I believe the LAAT is a flawed concept, and my proposition to replace it while retaining a similar level of 'orbit to surface assault' capability would be to divide the roles of 'fire support' and 'troop transport' between two separate platforms. Frankly, I'm more than a little sceptical of this whole doctrine to begin with, but I'm not gonna get into that.

The main problem here is weight. It shouldn't be controversial to say that in the air more than any other domain, weight is at an absolute premium, and speed is often your best protection. Just by stripping the basic hull of either the armament or the troop bay would give the resulting craft a good boost to speed or range, especially if you take the effort to make a more aerodynamic hull form. Alternatively, you could use the saved weight to cut back on thrusters / repulsors, or boost carrying capacity, armament (as if it isn't already armed enough), or shielding / armour.

A second point that I think is also relevant is that, by splitting these two conflicting missions and design requirements into different aircraft, you can now get away with adapting the new platforms into even more roles which their now non-contradictory frames might be better able to handle. The troop transport can also haul cargo or vehicles without wasting capacity on weapons, and on the flip side the gunship can carry out independent attack missions without subtracting from the transport fleet.

With these arguments made, though, I'd like to take some time to properly shoot the two YouTube commenters who started this right between the eyes. Their takes, I think, are dumb.

Take 1; 'Sequencing Bad, Actually'

Okay, well.

First of all, surely the idea of 'easily anticipated stages' applies equally to the approach best described as 'mass identical waves coming right at you'? Like, just using the LAAT is no less predictable the split idea? Military operations are always broken up into clearly defined stages for a reason, which brings me to my next point.

Let's say you send in the LAAT in your first, second, and third waves, as you'll need to because there's no way in hell you're getting a 'large' amount of troops down at once. The first wave will take the most fire since the defenders haven't been suppressed yet, and since the troop transports and gunships are the same, losing gunships while attempting to clear defences also condemns their passengers to dying with them.

Unless you mean to tell me you intend on dropping troops while the enemy's guns are pointing right at you. In which case, please watch Saving Private Ryan Opening Beach Scene on Holo-Tube.

On the other hand, breaking up the mission into discrete and sequential stages, and splitting attack and transport craft into separate roles, allows you to cut back on risk massively. Take the LAAT hull, leave the droops on ship, and replace all that weight with even more lasers (but preferably rockets or something), and now you have a craft for that 'first wave', which can hit defences with speed and firepower without risking a single ground trooper's life. Then, once and only once the Landing Zone is ready, you can send in the ground pounders to do their work.

Take 2; Muh Multi Role

Ah, screw me I guess.

Look, first of all, who the hell 'needs; to do so? Like, the video and commenter made a point of saying that there very much was no need to slap weapons on the blackhawk or Mi-8, so what exactly are you trying to say??

Also, the point about multi-role fighters is so stupid it spawned this whole post. In the modern day, where the divide between ground attack and air combat capabilities are summed up quite well by 'stick the bloody weapon on a launch rail and chuck it from beyond the horizon', the structural concessions you need to support both roles are much lower than having to accomodate, I don't know, a vacuum pressurised passenger compartment, and a absolute crap ton of lasers. So, yeah! You can't compare the two!

And with that... I don't feel like trawling through the video for more dumb takes. So, Arch out.

[askrobouteguilliman40k]

If you could have an Imperial Guard tank named after you like Dorn and Russ had, what would you like it equiped with?

He thinks on this.

"It would be a heavy armoured troop transport, armed with a multi laster."

Yvraine looks over. "That is just a Chimaera with extra armour."

Guilliman shrugs. "Simple, gets the job done."

[ask-mortarion-the-death-lord]

I am stuck in an eternal battle of loving tau battlesuits especially the stormsurge and loving those funky lil tau auxillaries like the kroot and vespid.

as such, i think if the t'au get a large range refresh at any point what i would want to see would be among other things

a 'multi unit battlesuit kits' instead of a bunch of separate highly distinct battlesuit kits. a] it feels flavourful as standardization is an important aspect of t'au logistics b] it frees up room for more distinct non battlesuit kits by standardizing the battlesuits a bit reducing future workload [and opens up the possibility of future new battlesuits using upgrade sprues instead of having to build entirely new models] c] more room for interesting personal customization on the modelling end

as for the kinds of battlesuit kits as it were that come to mind, what makes the most sense to me is an 'infantry battlesuit kit' for things like the stealth suits or crisis flavoured stealth suit alternative, a 'battlesuit kit' for things like the crisis suit itself, a 'nova battlesuit kit' where we move things like the ghostkeel and broadside to sit along with the riptide, and a 'ballistics [or heavy i suppose] battlesuit' kit for things like the stormsurge or a hypothetical superheavy stealth suit [which would be rad as fuck].

then for the auxillaries, i think the best strategy there would be focusing on a select few auxillaries to really pimp out [as in you could run entire armies of just them] instead of spreading things out too thin in that regard.

kroot and vespid are obvious starting points in that regard, and since they can use a lot of stuff from the t'au list to fill certain holes like transports then it just comes down to what each army needs with some exception for flavour

kroot without including imperial armour and legends roll with shaper [leader] kroot hounds, kroot carnivores and kroot farstalkers [troops] and the krootox [troop ride thing?] and seeing as they're one of the t'aus biggest partners id give them a bit more bulk of options then other t'au allied auxiliaries.

personally id give the kroot a second leader option if nothing else, a kroot shaman to act as a psyker unit whos gimmick would be stealth and moblity psychic toys to get the kroot to the fight. another possible kroot 'leader' idea would be a single unit kroot assassin/elite fighter kinda model to contrast against the shapers role as a commander. kroot carnivores could probably be retooled as a 'kroot kinband' to cover the three least genetically unusual variants of the kroot kindband that we officially know of. namely carnivores, stalkers and hunters, which in essence are your kroot tactical marines, kroot assault marines and kroot devastator marines if they were snipers. by pooling them all together ya give the player room for some wacky unit loadouts depending on what they equip and leave more room for wackier genetic kroot variants. from there ya have of the kinbands we know of, headhunters acid spitting kroot who could be the 'elite kroot' infantry option and the vultures winged kroot for some speedy lil 'fast attack' buggers. from there what makes the most sense to me would be defensive but slower heavy weapon kroot genetics. farstalkers function fine though i would bump them up to an elite kroot infantry option like headhunters myself. kroot hounds also function fine i feel as speedy chaff. the krootox meanwhile just needs to be made a much bigger boy so he can act as the mobile artillery platform that punches you to death he clearly wants to be. after that i think adding the knarloc riders and greater knarlocs into the main army just makes sense if were rounding out the kroot portion of things, and i also think adding some appropriately kroot vehicles well not essential would if nothing else be really fun. say a kroot hovercraft transport, a kroot 'ball tank' [ie a tank sized kroot warsphere] and a kroot aircraft that would be on speed.

then the vespid. vespid only have the vespid stingwings as things stand so they'd need a lot more fleshing out. what i'd give em would be

vespid queen as a leader option, seeing as how vespids are based on wasps to some extent, their females have been stated to be bigger, and wasp queens are bigger then wasps i think it'd be rad for the vespid leader option to be a big vespid queen that doubles as a commander and a terrifying combat blender [a vespid hive tyrant as it were]. if thats too much you could have a 'vespid strainlord' as a smaller command unit instead/as well? vespid stingwings kinda double as a 'fast attack' unit ontop of being the main vespid unit, so to expand on their roster i think it would be most prudent for an elite vespid troop and a heavy weapon vespid troop. alternatively the stingwings could be the elite vespid troop option with a less expensive but less powerful alternative. as they already move as fast as vehicles they dont really need a 'bike' like option, and a transport vehicle can be kinda redundant for em. instead they could get some fun monsters say a big ol dragonfly monster thing [emphasis on dragon], smaller flying pet things like how the kroot have kroot hounds, and a kinda big vespid monster boy [vespid brute? idk] finally though they could some vehicle options to emphasize how they're an advanced race on their own. their starships are described as stalactite like and considering their role, they could sport a single unique vehicle transport in the form of their own vespid brand drop pod that deep strikes, and idk, something like the hammerfall bunker a static defense/shooting piece.

[a-tale-never-told]

CIA Dossier 2345.

Name Designation: Mil Mi 8. Nato reporting name: Hip

Type of weapon: Multi-purpose helicopter.

Description: Originally seen on a Soviet aviation day (August 12 ) parade at Tushino air base in 1961 ( Though the first prototype was made in 1958) , this helicopter is the backbone of the Soviet armed forces and the workhorse helicopter for the Air Force. Created as a replacement for the aging Mil Mi 4 ( a helicopter that is still in use today), this is a common site in Eastern Bloc nations as well as anyone willing to ally themselves with the Soviet bloc.

It has since been the most-produced helicopter in not just the Ussr, but one of the most-produced helicopters in the world. It is used in a number of roles, the most common being troop transports for the airborne and Soviet ground forces. It also has been used as a command post, search and rescue, and a gunship, and even has been modified for civil uses, like agriculture and VIP transport.

Multiple variants have been produced worldwide, the most common is the mil mi 8t, the original and basic version, though more advanced ones have been created.

Design: Considerably larger than its predecessor and weighing at about 11,100 kg (24,471 ), the mil 8 has a straightforward and modern design. Piloted by a crew of three ( Pilot, copilot, flight engineer) this rotorcraft can carry up to 24 passengers and if needed, 12 medical stretchers.

Don't let this size and weight fool you for the mil 8 can move up to a speed of 250km/h ( 160mph, 130 kn), which is an impressive speed for a medium size helicopter. It is powered by a turboshaft engine, which gives it considerable speed.

Armaments: The Mil 8 is considered to be a transport aircraft, so the majority of the Mil 8s aren't armed other than a door-side Pk machine gun. However, attack variants will be considered a major threat. The mil 8tv or mil 8 tvk ( Nato reporting name Hip e) are considered to be far more dangerous than the basic versions with these variants having the ability to be equipped with At 2 swatter anti-tank missiles. Our men should tread carefully when facing these.

Threat level ( 1 to 10 scale): 8. The Mil 8 may not look like a threat at first sight, but it has proven its usefulness on the battlefield, both as a transport and a gunship. The speed is uncanny for a helicopter from the Soviet Union, and the armaments as well as its huge troop capacity make this a force to be reckoned with and a huge threat to the time our soldiers need to mount a offensive with sufficient numbers. Military soldiers are advised to shoot down the mil 8s before they make landfall, using Anti-aircraft guns or some redeye MANPADS.

If any Nato aircraft are present in the direction of the mil 8s, they are ordered to intercept the heils before they land. Take out any escort aircraft with them as well.

commissioned and report made by

Cia analyst Joseph P Dowery,

[letssnowstreamwings]

@exu-quisite

Wake up, new multi-purpose troop transport chassis just dropped

[auc3i]

AUC3I - Daily Briefing 04-30-2025 On the WAR in Ukraine

Understanding The War In Europe _ Analyzing the situation on the ground with by way of an introduction, 3 points, and a conclusion #militaryoperations #blackops #modernwarfare

COMBAT BRIEFING NUMBER 1060

Situation Report – April 30, 2025   "Special Military Operation Update | Analyst Briefing"   *Prepared by: Military Analysis Division*

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue full-spectrum combat operations across all sectors of the theater, focusing on targeted destruction of Ukrainian forces, precision strikes on critical infrastructure, and consolidation of tactical positions.

### "Northern Front (Sumy Oblast):"   Units of the "North Group" inflicted significant losses on enemy concentrations near Miropolskoye, Prokhody, Mogritsa, Yunakovka, Sadki, and Ryasnoye.   Enemy forces—including four mechanized, infantry, and two airborne assault brigades—suffered losses of up to "155 personnel", along with "combat vehicles, a Croatian-made RAK-SA-12 MLRS", and "seven artillery pieces", including a US-supplied 105mm M119 gun. An "electronic warfare station" and "ammunition depot" were also destroyed.

### "Western Front (Kharkiv Region & DPR):"   The "West Group" successfully liberated the settlement of "Novoye" in the Donetsk People's Republic.   Engagements across Kupyansk, Dvurechnaya, Kamenka, and Nechvolodovka resulted in over "220 enemy casualties". Multiple armored vehicles, Western artillery systems, and a Ukrainian ammunition depot were eliminated, marking continued degradation of Ukrainian defensive networks in Kharkiv and Donetsk sectors.

### "Southern Front (Donetsk People’s Republic):"   The "Southern Group" improved its tactical posture in the direction of Zvanovka, Dronovka, Seversk, and Konstantinovka.   Operations defeated three mechanized, motorized infantry, and airmobile brigades, leading to "270 Ukrainian personnel losses", "armor and artillery destruction", and the "neutralization of three ammunition depots"—a logistical blow to Ukraine’s support capabilities in this axis.

### "Central Front (Donetsk People's Republic):"   The "Center Group" reported one of the heaviest engagements, defeating mechanized, infantry, and special forces brigades across settlements including Krasnoarmeysk and Oktyabrskoye.   Losses for Ukraine approached "525 personnel", with "five armored vehicles" and "seven artillery systems" destroyed. These actions significantly weakened elite Ukrainian formations and widened gaps in their defensive lines.

### "Eastern Front (Donetsk People’s Republic):"   The "East Group" continued its advance, breaking through enemy fortifications in Poddubnoye, Zelenoe Pole, Bogatyr, and Volnoye Pole.   Three brigades were routed with "175 casualties", "17 vehicles", and "two artillery pieces" lost. The advance reflects sustained pressure deep into the enemy’s defense-in-depth framework.

### "Dnepr Front (Zaporizhia & Kherson Regions):"   The "Dnepr Group" defeated Ukrainian mountain assault and territorial defense elements in Pavlovka, Tokarevka, and Sadovoe.   Total losses: "85 Ukrainian personnel", "a tank", and destruction of field artillery and logistics assets, including "an ammunition depot"—limiting Ukrainian mobility in southern theaters.

### "Strategic Strikes & Air Defense Operations:"   Russian aerospace forces, drones, missile troops, and artillery struck "156 key targets", including Ukrainian defense industry sites, foreign mercenary staging areas, and ammunition depots.   Air defense systems successfully intercepted "four JDAM bombs", a "HIMARS rocket", and "125 UAVs", maintaining Russian aerial superiority.

### "Cumulative Losses Inflicted (to date):"   - 662 aircraft   - 283 helicopters   - 54,493 UAVs   - 605 SAM systems   - 23,094 armored vehicles   - 1,554 MLRS units   - 24,263 artillery/mortars   - 34,773 military transport vehicles  

### "Assessment:"   Russian forces continue to apply multi-domain pressure through combined arms operations, strategic interdictions, and territorial consolidation. The tactical liberation of settlements and destruction of advanced weaponry further erode Ukraine’s defensive capacity and strategic depth.

[sw5w]

Middle Hangar Explodes

STAR WARS EPISODE I: The Phantom Menace 02:03:09

[permutaus]

The Importance of Military Asset Management in Modern Defense

Introduction Military asset management plays a crucial role in modern defense strategies by ensuring the optimal utilization, maintenance, and deployment of defense resources. In an era where national security threats are evolving rapidly, an efficient asset management system enhances operational readiness, reduces costs, and prolongs the lifespan of military equipment. Without a structured and well-executed management plan, military forces risk inefficiencies, reduced combat effectiveness, and increased vulnerabilities.

Enhancing Operational Readiness One of the primary objectives of military asset management is to maintain a high level of operational readiness. Military forces depend on a vast array of assets, including weapons systems, vehicles, aircraft, naval fleets, and communication networks. Proper tracking and maintenance of these assets ensure that they are always in combat-ready condition. Advanced technologies such as predictive analytics and artificial intelligence help in monitoring equipment health, preventing unexpected failures, and scheduling timely repairs. This proactive approach minimizes downtime and enhances mission success rates.

Cost Efficiency and Resource Optimization Efficient asset management significantly reduces unnecessary expenditures and optimizes the use of available resources. Military budgets are often constrained, requiring defense organizations to maximize the value of their investments. By implementing asset tracking systems, military organizations can prevent asset misplacement, overstocking, and redundant purchases. Moreover, lifecycle management of military assets ensures that equipment is replaced or upgraded at the right time, avoiding unnecessary expenses on obsolete or inefficient technology.

Strategic Deployment and Logistics Support Military operations require precise coordination and strategic deployment of assets to ensure effective combat and defense capabilities. Asset management systems provide real-time tracking of inventory and logistics, enabling commanders to make informed decisions regarding troop movements, ammunition supply, and transportation of heavy machinery. By integrating supply chain management techniques with asset tracking, military organizations can ensure that the right resources are available at the right time, thereby improving response times and operational efficiency.

Technology and Innovation in Asset Management Modern military asset management has been greatly enhanced by the use of cutting-edge technology. The incorporation of blockchain technology, for example, ensures secure and transparent tracking of military equipment, reducing the risk of fraud and mismanagement. Additionally, the use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices enables real-time data collection from assets, allowing for improved diagnostics and predictive maintenance. Artificial intelligence and machine learning further enhance decision-making by analyzing historical data and predicting potential failures or maintenance requirements.

Cybersecurity and Data Protection With increasing reliance on digital systems for asset management, cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of modern defense strategies. Cyber threats pose significant risks to military operations, as adversaries may attempt to infiltrate or manipulate asset management databases. Implementing robust cybersecurity measures, including encryption, multi-factor authentication, and continuous monitoring, helps protect sensitive military asset data. Ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of asset management systems is vital for national security and operational stability.

Sustainability and Environmental Considerations As global concerns over environmental sustainability grow, military organizations are also focusing on eco-friendly asset management practices. Reducing energy consumption, recycling obsolete equipment, and adopting green technologies contribute to both cost savings and environmental conservation. Sustainable asset management strategies ensure that military operations remain efficient while minimizing their ecological footprint.

Conclusion The importance of military asset management in modern defense cannot be overstated. It is essential for maintaining operational readiness, optimizing resource utilization, enhancing logistical efficiency, integrating advanced technologies, and ensuring cybersecurity. A well-structured asset management system enables military forces to function effectively while adapting to emerging threats and evolving technological landscapes. As global security challenges continue to rise, military organizations must prioritize efficient asset management to maintain superiority and preparedness in defense operations.

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Resource Wars: The Hidden Economic Interests Behind Conflicts in Manipur and Chin State

The ongoing conflicts in Manipur, India, and Chin State, Myanmar, are often seen through the lens of ethnic strife and political instability. However, beneath the surface lies a crucial but less-discussed factor: resource extraction and geopolitical competition. Both regions are rich in minerals, hydrocarbons, and other valuable natural resources, making them prime targets for economic exploitation. This article explores how these conflicts may be linked to strategic interests in resource extraction and regional control.

Manipur is home to chromite, limestone, and hydrocarbon reserves. In recent years, the Indian central government has taken steps to grant mining permits to private firms, particularly in the ophiolite belt, which contains large deposits of chromite (used in stainless steel production). Other valuable minerals, including limestone, have also attracted industrial interest.

Additionally, oil and natural gas exploration in Manipur has been on the rise, with various companies conducting surveys to assess potential reserves. The presence of these resources has made Manipur a significant area for economic expansion—raising questions about whether ongoing conflicts serve as a distraction while resources are secured for large-scale extraction.

Chin State, located across the border in Myanmar, is also rich in minerals, hydrocarbons, and rare earth elements. While Myanmar’s military government has largely controlled resource extraction, foreign corporations—particularly from China and India—have shown increasing interest in energy and mineral projects in the region.

Both Manipur and Chin State have experienced prolonged ethnic conflicts, leading to heavy militarization. In Manipur, ethnic tensions between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities have resulted in large-scale violence and displacement. In Chin State, ongoing clashes between ethnic militias and Myanmar’s military junta have caused significant instability.

Militarization serves multiple purposes:

Control over resource-rich areas: Heavy troop deployment ensures that valuable mineral zones remain accessible for extraction.

Displacement of local communities: By forcing indigenous populations to flee, resistance to large-scale mining and energy projects is weakened.

Suppression of local activism: Indigenous groups opposing resource extraction face repression under the guise of maintaining security.

Conflicts often result in mass displacement, which can create opportunities for corporations and governments to gain access to lands that were previously occupied by indigenous groups.

In Manipur, ethnic violence has led to thousands being displaced, making it easier for the government to push forward with mining and oil extraction projects.

In Chin State, instability has forced many to flee to India, reducing resistance to Chinese and Myanmar government-backed projects in the region.

India’s Act East Policy aims to strengthen economic ties with Southeast Asia, making Manipur and Chin State crucial geographical zones.

Infrastructure projects like the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, connecting India to Myanmar’s Sittwe Port, show India’s commitment to using this corridor for trade and resource access.

Ensuring political and military control over Manipur and securing influence in Chin State helps India counter China’s growing presence in Myanmar’s resource sector.

China has invested heavily in mining, energy, and infrastructure projects in Myanmar, particularly in Kachin, Shan, and Chin states. By securing control over natural resources and trade routes, China strengthens its economic dominance in the region.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) includes projects in Myanmar that give it access to critical minerals and energy supplies.

India, on the other hand, is seeking to counterbalance this influence by developing its own economic corridors through Myanmar and Northeast India.

Are the Conflicts a Cover for Resource Extraction?

While ethnic tensions are genuine and deeply rooted, it is difficult to ignore the economic incentives behind these conflicts. The escalation of violence in resource-rich areas raises questions about whether instability is being exploited to facilitate large-scale mining, oil extraction, and infrastructure projects.

In both Manipur and Chin State, conflicts have created conditions where governments and corporations can expand their economic influence with less local resistance. The geopolitical competition between India and China further complicates the situation, as both nations seek to control vital trade routes and resource deposits in the region.

As the situation unfolds, it is crucial to examine who benefits from these conflicts—whether it is the local populations or external economic and political powers. Without addressing these underlying economic interests, peace in these regions may remain elusive.

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One point of tension between Zelensky and the Biden admins was the issue of allowing ATACMS strikes inside Russia. Frontelligence Insight conducted geospatial analysis and spoke with former U.S. officials and experts from leading US think tanks. Summary of our report:

When a Pentagon spokesperson suggested that Russia had moved assets capable of KAB strikes from airfields within ATACMS range, the statement was correct. Our research confirms that Russia relocated Su-34/35 jets from bases like Voronezh Air Base.

At the same time, our analysis of satellite imagery from September 28 reveals that at least 14 combat and transport helicopters, along with eight Su-25 close-air-support jets, were stationed at the Kursk airport when the images were captured.

Lipetsk Air Base is over 290 kilometers from the edges of Kharkiv Oblast. It hosts various Su jets, including Su-24, Su-30, Su-27, Su-34, and Su-35, all capable of deploying KAB bombs. However, it lies beyond ATACMS range unless Ukraine positions launchers at the border.

Russia continues to use Forward Arming and Refueling Points within the ATACMS range, including near Kursk Air Base in Kursk Oblast. At the same time, FARPs typically host only a few helicopters, making the potential impact of a strike limited.

Military warehouses, railroad stations, and ammo depots in Rostov, Voronezh, Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod oblasts fall within ATACMS range. Destruction of supply trains disrupts troop effectiveness, as seen in the attack on Toropets, which damaged or destroyed 20 railcars.

In a plausible scenario, a single artillery ammo delivery train could have 10 covered wagons and 10 flatbeds, each carrying two containers. A single strike could destroy over 13,400 152mm shells, along with railcars and the locomotive, temporarily blocking the route

Our team has identified many more cases, including air defense sites and training camps, which you can find in our report linked at the end of this thread. Given all these factors and their potential impact, one might ask: why there is no green light on ATACMS strikes?

Contrary to popular belief, the main concern within the U.S. security community is not nuclear escalation, but the broader implications for U.S. interests globally - particularly the risk of strengthening adversaries and their proxies in key regions.

A prime example is the potential for Russia, in response to U.S. missile deliveries, to share advanced missile (P-800) and rocket technologies with Iran or its proxies, like the Houthis in Yemen. This could introduce a new threat to the U.S. and its allies in the Middle East

This scenario isn't hypothetical - Russia has indeed supplied targeting data to the Houthis, facilitating attacks on global shipping and raising stakes for the West with potentially multi-billion dollar implications.

Russia keeps leverage through its partnership with North Korea, threatening the transfer of missile, EW, and air defense technologies. Russia’s ability to enhance North Korea’s ICBM capabilities, directly threatening the U.S. mainland cannot be ignored by Washington

Another factor, shared by one of our sources, is the ATACMS interception rate - a number that you can find in our full report. This raises concerns among U.S. officials, who worry that the risks will outweigh any benefits, given the interception and low salvo rates

This aligns with issues from Ukraine's summer 2023 counteroffensive, where Storm Shadow strikes often lacked coordinated operational intent, displaying Ukraine's poor ability to integrate missile strikes into the broader operational picture.

These are legitimate concerns that cannot be easily dismissed. The U.S. security community's primary focus is safeguarding US security. The key question is whether the potential benefits of Ukraine using ATACMS to strike Russian airfields outweigh the risks.

Considering that the U.S.