CMOT
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 11:59 PM UTC
The Russians are looking to go remote when it comes to armour to face the west. Inside you will see what the Russians are working on and what is likely to be offered to us in plastic at some point in the future.
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Utah, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 29, 2016 - 12:37 AM UTC
Interesting concept. I'm not sure about the functionality of the devices shown in the animations, but the concept is certainly there.
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Friday, April 29, 2016 - 02:19 AM UTC
Oh, no!! "The rise of the machines"! Where's Arnie when you need him?
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Posted: Friday, April 29, 2016 - 02:45 AM UTC
I suspect this is due to their assessment of surviveability on the battlefield, or perhaps budget or new tactics. Tie down defenders with these while manned units maneuver to the flank.
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Posted: Friday, April 29, 2016 - 03:28 AM UTC
so our kids with video games will be our saviours..
will give rise to small bots and arty delivering anti electronics packages . the arms race continues
Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Friday, April 29, 2016 - 03:43 AM UTC
Doesn't matter as you will still need boots on the ground.....nice looking video game though....lol
Washington, United States
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Posted: Friday, April 29, 2016 - 06:08 AM UTC
Oh, did you mean to say "bots on the ground?"
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Puerto Rico
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Posted: Friday, April 29, 2016 - 07:25 PM UTC
these russian armed robots are very good design and good emphasis in speed and armor.
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 05:10 PM UTC
Good to see this pop up in the news feed!
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 09:23 PM UTC
That armed quad copter is CGI footage from a Call of Duty promo.
