Nice pics gents!
Installed for shipping on the special plateau of an EOD unit's truck of the Hungarian Defence Forces, a one-ton aerial bomb from WWII is seen in Budapest, Hungary, 15 May 2008. During the time of the removal of the ordnance that was found in a construction site in the 11th district of Hungary's capital, some 4,000 residents have temporarily been evacuated. A bomb of its size has enough explosive force to fully destroy multi-storey buildings
Iraqi policemen parade during a graduation ceremony in Karbala, southern Iraq on 15 May 2008. About 450 policemen graduated from the police academy in Karbala after completing their training
Palestinian Hamas take cover after an Israeli tank opened fire during a rally marking the 60th anniversary of the 'Nakba' (catastrophe) near Erez crossing in the northern Gaza Strip, on 15 May 2008. Palestinians demonstrated across the occupied territories on the 60th anniversary of the 'Nakba', the establishment of the state of Israel, which left thousands of Palestinians displaced
Iraqi security forces secure an area in Mosul, northern Iraq on 15 May 2008. Iraqi government has announced that Iraqi troops have launched a major assault on al-Qaeda networks in and around the restive city of Mosul
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier lays a wreath at the war memorial for the defenders of Leningrad in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 15 May 2008. Steinmaier is the first high ranking representative to meet with the Russian president since his inauguration. The Vice chancellor will stay in Russia for 5 days
Undated handout photo released by the French ECPAD in Paris, France, 15 May 2008, that shows French Navy personnel handling cargo that is being loaded on board the naval transport Le Mistral at the port of Chennai, Southern India, with destination Myanmar. The French government announced 09 May that they were sending 1500 tonnes of merchandise as part of their humanitarian aid to Myanmar, where thousands died and many more lost their possessions after regions of the country were hit by cyclone Nargys
@ guest
What? The "no-camo painted face" or the watch?
Bingo on the watch.
That sucker will shine for quite a distance.
Technicaly, as you said the face, however all things being equal, the watch annoys me the most. (It's just wrong to have that kind at any time.)
OD, or black is fine.
I know it's just a competition but..
Train as you Fight
I respect this police officer very much professionally but he needs to go back to some basic riot control training. He's all alone with a crowd of hundreds of drunken Brits. Bad tactical move.
click below to see what happens to him:
Main entrance to Moscow Integrated Safety and Security Exhibition (ISSE-2008), which is held on May 14-18, 2008 (All-Russia Exhibition Center - VVTs).
EMERCOM emergency vehicles
Photo: militaryvideo.ru
Special police vehicle SPM-1 (left) on GAZ Tigr chassis operated by Moscow OMSN special squad and SPM-2-Alpha-VV vehicle (right) operated by Moscow OMON.
Moscow Integrated Safety and Security Exhibition (ISSE-2008), May 14-18, 2008 (All-Russia Exhibition Center - VVTs).
Photo: militaryvideo.ru
Moscow OMON Anti-riot vehicles (left to right) "RCU 6000-1RU" on MB 1828 Axor chassis, "Shtorm" on Kamaz-53605 chassis, Lavina-Uragan on Ural-532365 chassis.
Moscow Integrated Safety and Security Exhibition (ISSE-2008), May 14-18, 2008 (All-Russia Exhibition Center - VVTs).
Photo: militaryvideo.ru
"Dozor" UAV from Dozor reconnaissance and search system
Moscow Integrated Safety and Security Exhibition (ISSE-2008), May 14-18, 2008 (All-Russia Exhibition Center - VVTs).
Photo: militaryvideo.ru
Road police officer shoots on simulator.
Moscow Integrated Safety and Security Exhibition (ISSE-2008), May 14-18, 2008 (All-Russia Exhibition Center - VVTs).
Photo: militaryvideo.ru
"ZALA 421-08" UAV
Moscow Integrated Safety and Security Exhibition (ISSE-2008), May 14-18, 2008 (All-Russia Exhibition Center - VVTs).
Photo: militaryvideo.ru
Barnaul weapon factory's products
Moscow Integrated Safety and Security Exhibition (ISSE-2008), May 14-18, 2008 (All-Russia Exhibition Center - VVTs).
Photo: militaryvideo.ru
"FKP Avangard" robots made from utilized ammo
Moscow Integrated Safety and Security Exhibition (ISSE-2008), May 14-18, 2008 (All-Russia Exhibition Center - VVTs).
Photo: militaryvideo.ru
Today was the 2008 graduation parade at the Royal Military College of Canada. More than 200 Officer-Cadets receive their commission and got promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
Lieutenant-General Natynczyk was the guest of honor for today's ceremony. LGen Natynczyk might be the next CDS...
Can anyone ID those two planes please....not quite sure
Believe me, he's a funny guy...his speech was boring at all!!
French cadets in exchange for this winter semester....foreign cadets usually hold four of these flag on official parade.
The 4th years receiving their commission...!!!
I know this picture would have been better with a Canadian flag instead of this Yukon flag....
Gun fired before the Feu de joie
when more than 300 cadets do the Feu de joie, it's pretty impressive!!!
1095 DTG
Robotic soldier suit being made for the U.S. Army by Raytheon in Salt Lake City. The suit can multiply its wearer's strength and endurance as many as 20 times, with relatively little loss of agility, by sensing and almost instantly amplifying every movement the wearer makes.
Iron Man anyone?