military
How The Cartier ‘Tank’ Watch Got Its Name
19 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Louis Cartier invented the iconic Cartier Tank watch around the time of the First World War, and his designs were clearly influenced by all things military.
What To Do If You’re Stopped By Law Enforcement During Lockdown
06 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There has been a lot of confusion about what to do if you’re stopped by law enforcement during lockdown. These tips are a good starting point.
US Military Sorry About Threat To Bomb Millennials
23 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The US Military did not take kindly to the plan to storm Area 51, but they feel a bit bad about how they handled it.
South Africa Could Probably Succeed In A War Against Switzerland – But That’s About It
13 Apr 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
South Africa might not be in the top 10 when it comes to military strength, but out of the 136 countries ranked, we’re not in the worst shape.
Indonesian Special Forces Drink Snake Blood To Impress US Defence Secretary [Video]
25 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you keen to put on a display that gets the US Defence Secretary all revved up? Easy, just nibble on a few cobras and drink their blood.
South Africa’s Military Compared To The Rest Of The World
07 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
As the threat of war in Asia looms large, let’s take a look at where SA stands in relation to the rest of the world. Just in case we get thrown into the mix somehow.
A Quick Look At Why The Green Berets Are The “Most Lethal Fighters In The World”
15 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You have to be on top of your game if you want to land a coveted spot in the Green Berets, a specialised unit that is feared and revered right around the world.
This Is How South Africa’s Military Ranks Against The Rest Of The World
28 Jun 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
South Africa’s military operations don’t rank too badly when compared to the rest of the world’s. So how many, how much and for how long?
Footage Of Putin’s New ‘Mega-Missiles’ Being Launched From A Warship Will Leave You Gobsmacked [Video]
09 Oct 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Russian navy has apparently been in decline for a number of years, although their latest show of strength may prove they’re back in the big leagues.
Here Are The Top 20 World’s Strongest Militaries
05 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
While some countries on this list are far from surprising, others will make you wonder why they need such a large military presence in the first place.
30 Injured In Annual Pillow Fight [Video]
07 Sep 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
There are few things more satisfying than dishing out a shot to the face in the midst of a pillow fight. These cadets went a little too far with their aggression.
Top Gun Fans: Enjoy These UK Jets Escorting A Russian Bomber [Video]
20 Feb 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Nowadays people get pretty sensitive when it comes to their airspace. The UK had some unwelcome visitors recently and sent out the big guns to shoo them off.
Eye-Popping Footage Shows Ukraine Front-Line Gun Battle [Video]
19 Feb 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Let’s all count our blessings we don’t currently reside in the Ukraine. It is getting all kinds of messy that side as rebel and Ukrainian forces clash violently on the streets.
They’re Calling the Military To Help With Rhino Poaching – That’s How Bad Things Have Got
22 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
2014 was not a good year for rhino conservation, and that’s putting it mildly. Now those in the know are calling for the big guns to step in and lend a hand.
This Is Why Shaka Zulu Was A Military Genius
16 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
While there remains controversy regarding the brutality of his methods, there can be no denying that Shaka Zulu knew how to organise a good scrap. Here are his finest military moments.
North Korea Is On Lockdown – Has Kim Jong Un Quietly Been Toppled?
06 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Something is going down in North Korea-town, as Pyongyang is under lockdown, but one key question is unanswered: where is Kim Jong-un?
The Italian Army Are Growing Weed Now
19 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Italian army will grow medical marijuana to meet the country’s needs for cannabis derivatives drugs.
The New US Military DARPA Robot Is Off The Chain [Video]
16 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
People of Earth, meet your new robotic overlord: Cujo AKA the Legged Squat Support System (LS3).
North Korean Troops Weapons Training – Shooting At US Branded Targets [Video]
26 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
North Korea’s state-run television KRT aired a video of soldiers conducting firing drills against targets depicting the United States.
A US Military Harrier Jet Crashed Into Civilian Homes And Exploded [Images]
05 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Imagine the scene: you have just pulled out of your driveway, you look up to check your hair in the rear-view mirror and BOOM! Your house is in flames, and had you been there for a minute longer you would probably be in flames too. Scary… this is what happened in Imperial.
The Pentagon Has Actual Plans To Deal With A Zombie Apocalypse
14 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The plan details is how to protect the population from an array of different ‘variations’ of Zombies and also as to how to restore law and order to a community after a bad rash of Zombie ‘walkers’ has been eradicated…..
F-16 Pilot’s Selfie Puts Yours To Shame
25 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Participants in the Norwegian military’s annual Cold Response exercise have been encouraged by their senior officers to take snapshots of themselves during their day-to-day activities. So naturally one jerk had to top everyone by nailing a selfie while piloting an F-16.
Be Afraid – Introducing The Most Powerful Militaries In The World
13 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
These are the top 10 military forces in the world. Global Firepower has determined which country has the most powerful military. The company used different statistics gathered about each country and produced a “power index”.
Wednesday Morning Spice
12 Sep 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
SA military on high alert. Zuckerberg breaks silence over stock. iPhone 5 launches today. Is Kate pregnant? Kristen and Rob back together? Sheryl Crow blames cellphones for cancer.
Soldiers’ Moving Farewell Haka Goes Viral [VIDEO]
28 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For most of us, the haka is something the All Blacks do before a rugby test, and not much more. In reality though, hakas are performed throughout New Zealand, not only by Maori. This moving, farewell haka performed by a passionate military unit captures the emotional weight of the war cry and has captivated thousands of viewers around the world.
Soldiers Dance In Streets After Kim Jong-Un Becomes Head Of Military [GALLERY & VIDEO]
19 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Yesterday reports surfaced that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had been given the title of Marshal – the country’s highest military rank. And how did the troops respond? Turns out they were so ecstatic that spontaneous dancing broke out in the streets!
Thieves Make Off With 70 Grenades
04 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Police are currently on the hunt for a group of thieves that have made of with a box containing about 70 grenades. The grenades were stolen from a delivery bakkie in Hammanskraal near Pretoria. The explosives were being transported from Cape Town.
The US Army Has A Laser-Guided Lightning Gun
29 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In more news to terrify you, the US Army has released photographs depicting their new laser-guided lightning gun blowing up a car. They’re calling it the Laser-Induced Plasma Channel (LIPC) because it’s important to make the ability to call down lightning with a laser pointer sound safe.
Climb Any Wall With This Backpack [VIDEO]
13 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Often the US military needs to send soldiers to places that aren’t exactly “entry-friendly”. So they devised a contest to get the brightest young minds working on their problem, and from beneath all the riffraff came this awesome wall-climbing backpack. Click through to see it in action.
North Korea Issues “Open Ultimatum” To Blow Up Seoul Media Outlets
04 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from the Kim family, apart from a failure to launch. In an unusually detailed statement from the North Korean military, a new threat has been issued against the south following its coverage of a mass children’s event in North Korea, which was highly critical of the unitary-party state.
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