Dark FootageSubscribe to Dark Footage: bit.ly/darkfootage This image shows the planned Star-Raker Space Plane, a startlingly ambitious NASA project that intended to combine airplane and spaceship in an effort to harness the power of the sun. Pitched by Rockwell International to the U.S. government as a "Airbreather/Rocket-Powered, Horizontal Takeoff Tridelta Flying Wing, Single-Stage-To-Orbit Transportation System," it was hoped that a fleet of Star-Rakers could launch up to four missions every day, carrying payloads of 100 tons each into orbit.
The incredible lifting power would be necessary to accomplish NASA’s ultimate goal: a network of 60 space-based solar power stations that would beam enough energy back down to Earth to power the United States.
Space Plane - The Rockwell Star-RakerDark Footage2020-07-20 | Subscribe to Dark Footage: bit.ly/darkfootage This image shows the planned Star-Raker Space Plane, a startlingly ambitious NASA project that intended to combine airplane and spaceship in an effort to harness the power of the sun. Pitched by Rockwell International to the U.S. government as a "Airbreather/Rocket-Powered, Horizontal Takeoff Tridelta Flying Wing, Single-Stage-To-Orbit Transportation System," it was hoped that a fleet of Star-Rakers could launch up to four missions every day, carrying payloads of 100 tons each into orbit.
The incredible lifting power would be necessary to accomplish NASA’s ultimate goal: a network of 60 space-based solar power stations that would beam enough energy back down to Earth to power the United States.Putins DEADLIEST Aircraft EXPOSED in Shocking FootageDark Footage2024-10-17 | Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited the 929 National Test Flight Center in Akhtubinsk to inspect the development of the nation’s military aviation equipment. The local media reported that he found fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57s, MiG-31BMs, and Dagger hypersonic missiles, but no official report mentioned the secretive Sukhoi S-70 drone, also known as Hunter-B.
Even so, satellite imagery captured it on the spot, close to the current prototype of the most advanced Su-57 fighter. Remarkably, the profile of the stealth heavy unmanned combat aerial vehicle was not at all inferior to the Sukhoi's "Flanker" family.
In fact, the drone's wingspan was significantly wider than the Su-57 while shorter in overall length, measuring 17.6 meters by 13.6 meters. Other photos showed it has a height of roughly 2.8 meters without a proper tail layout, positioning it between the Su-57 and the Su-34.
The expectations on Russia's newest drone are through the roof, as it is believed it will become a fighter of its own kind - and not just any fighter, but a 6th-generation one…
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Chinas Most Mysterious Aircraft Are Doing What Nobody ExpectedDark Footage2024-10-10 | In August 2024, satellite images revealed China's stealth GJ-11 Sharp Sword drones at Malan Air Base, indicating their operational readiness. First shown in 2019, the GJ-11 features a flying wing design for enhanced stealth and can carry significant payloads with a combat radius of 1,200 miles, hinting at a new era in aerial warfare.
On August 30, footage captured the CS-5000T drone flying over the desert, suggesting advanced capabilities with an operational ceiling of 18,000 meters and 20 hours of endurance, raising questions about its role in reconnaissance and electronic warfare amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.
Additionally, on September 6, China's Shenlong spaceplane completed a 268-day mission, setting endurance records and demonstrating flexibility with an altitude maneuver to 600 kilometers. Its success highlights China's strides in reusable space technology and military advancements, closing the gap with Western powers.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Ukraine Turning Russian Targets into Scrap in the Most Unexpected PlacesDark Footage2024-10-03 | On August 3, 2024, in the murky waters of Sevastopol harbor, a lethal game of cat and mouse reaches its climax. Ukrainian forces have their sights set on one of Russia's most important naval assets: the Improved Kilo-class submarine Rostov-on-Don.
As dawn breaks over the Crimean Peninsula, the relative calm is shattered by a barrage of precision-guided munitions. Ukrainian missile forces, coordinating seamlessly with naval units, overwhelm Russian air defenses in a lightning assault. Within moments, explosions rock the harbor, sending plumes of smoke and debris into the air. The pride of the Black Sea Fleet, caught in the maelstrom, is reported to have slipped beneath the waves, taking with it years of naval engineering and a crucial strategic asset. While the sinking of Rostov-on-Don has yet to be confirmed, satellite imagery obtained in the aftermath of the attack reveals serious damage to a makeshift floating dry dock that had been hastily constructed using two barges and a roof-like covering. Reports suggest that the submarine was being worked on at this improvised facility at the time of the attack, making it likely that she sustained significant damage if not total destruction.
This $300 million behemoth, which entered service in 2014, represents the pinnacle of Russia's naval modernization program. Primarily designed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, the Rostov-on-Don also boasts a formidable land-attack capability. Its Kalibr cruise missiles, with a range exceeding 1,500 kilometers, have long posed a significant danger to targets throughout Ukraine and even Western Europe. The neutralization of this menacing threat would mark a major victory for Ukrainian forces.
Interestingly, this wasn't Rostov-on-Don's first brush with Ukrainian firepower. In September 2023, the submarine suffered significant damage from a strike reportedly carried out using air-launched Storm Shadow or SCALP-EG standoff missiles. The fact that it was back in action within a year underscores the importance Russia placed on maintaining its submarine fleet in the Black Sea.
While local officials in occupied Crimea maintain a conspicuous silence, the Kremlin's propaganda machine whirs into overdrive, attempting to downplay the attack's significance. Yet, the impact reverberates through the Russian military establishment, as their enemy grows bolder.
In response to this setback, Russia hastily initiated a mass exodus of its remaining naval assets from Crimean ports. Ships and submarines scramble for the relative safety of Novorossiysk and other bases along Russia's Black Sea coast. However, this redeployment, while aimed at preserving the fleet, inadvertently weakens Russia's naval presence in the western Black Sea.
The evolution of Ukraine's long-range attack capabilities presents a significant challenge to Russian military planners, who must now contend with an adversary capable of threatening assets once thought to be beyond reach.
As news of the submarine's loss spreads, military analysts debate its broader implications. The removal of this significant threat may allow Ukraine to redistribute its air defense assets, potentially strengthening other critical areas. Moreover, the psychological impact on Russian naval personnel cannot be overstated; the knowledge that even their most sophisticated vessels are vulnerable may lead to more cautious deployments, further eroding Russia's control over the Black Sea.
The asymmetric nature of the conflict continues to shape its trajectory, with Ukraine leveraging advanced Western-supplied weapons against Russia's aging but numerous forces. This successful strike may prompt a reevaluation of naval strategy on both sides, particularly regarding the vulnerability of large, expensive assets to precision land-based systems. As Russia grapples with this new reality, the question is no longer if Ukraine will strike again but when and where. ---
Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Captured Iranian Stealth Aircraft Reveals Shocking SecretDark Footage2024-09-26 | In 2011, Iran captured an intact American RQ-170 Sentinel drone, a prized US stealth asset. Iranian officials claimed they had used a cyberattack to trick the drone into landing and soon announced they had reverse-engineered and improved its design for use against US targets. While many doubted these claims, footage of Iran’s modified drones raised questions about their true capabilities.
By 2021, Israel intercepted Iranian Shahed drones resembling the captured RQ-170, now weaponized. And by 2024, Iran's drones were conducting advanced surveillance of US naval forces, marking a new era of drone warfare and shifting regional power. ---
Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.The Weirdest Russian Counterattacks You Wont Believe HappenedDark Footage2024-09-19 | As the war began, few imagined Ukraine could confront the formidable Russian Black Sea Fleet. By December 2023, that changed dramatically, with Russia losing over 20 warships to Ukrainian strikes. The once-mighty fleet found itself battered and forced into bizarre tactics to protect its remaining vessels.
Recent footage aired on state TV showed the Delta-IV class submarine Tula with an unusual appendage, interpreted as a desperate measure to evade Ukrainian assaults.
In Ukraine's dense forests, a drone operator captured what looked like a Russian tank. As the drone approached, it revealed an inflatable decoy, highlighting the ongoing cat-and-mouse game of modern warfare.
On January 31, 2024, Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels (USVs) targeted the Russian corvette Ivanovets in Lake Donuzlav. Despite frantic defenses, the USVs dealt a devastating blow, sinking the corvette and showcasing Ukraine's advancing naval capabilities.
The Kerch Strait became a key battleground, with the Russian bridge to Crimea frequently targeted. In August, six shadowy structures appeared near the bridge, likely defensive measures. However, Ukraine views them as minor obstacles in their mission to disrupt Russian supply lines.
This evolving conflict underscores the need for both sides to adapt quickly to survive and prevail.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Impossible Drone Strikes Russia Doesn’t Want You to See – Caught on FilmDark Footage2024-09-15 | In early August 2024, a Ukrainian FPV drone executed a daring strike on a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter during a heated battle over Ukrainian territory. The extraordinary midair assault was captured on video, showcasing the cutting-edge tactics employed by Ukrainian forces.
Elite soldiers from the M2 unit of the SBU Special Operations Center were responsible for targeting and hitting the Mi-28 on August 6, 2024, an achievement later confirmed by Ukraine's Security Service. The tense footage reveals the drone stalking the helicopter before locking onto its target from the rear left quadrant, homing in with precision on the tail rotor.
While Ukrainian sources reported that the drone successfully hit the helicopter’s tail, the fate of the Mi-28 remains unclear. Russian sources admit the helicopter was forced to land, though they downplayed the damage.
The incident underscores the increasing use of FPV drones in combat, where these nimble, inexpensive machines are proving capable of striking much larger targets with deadly accuracy. As the war continues, both Ukrainian and Russian forces are increasingly relying on drones, marking a new era in aerial warfare.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Jaw-Dropping American Firepower Turning Targets to DustDark Footage2024-09-12 | In 2007, during the Iraq War, Staff Sergeant Alberto Marcillo was jolted awake by incoming rocket fire. However, instead of the expected devastation, the new C-RAM Phalanx system intercepted the rockets mid-air, saving countless lives. This marked a turning point in defending against sudden, concealed attacks from mortars and rockets, forever changing US military strategy in hostile territories.
Next, the US Navy is pushing the boundaries of modern warfare with its cutting-edge laser weaponry. During a recent demonstration, the USS Portland used a high-energy laser to incinerate a fast-approaching target. The incident, captured via infrared footage, showed the boat disintegrating under the intense energy beam. These new laser systems could soon be the answer to the drone threats in conflict zones like Yemen.
Following this, the US Navy’s MK-48 torpedoes have proven to be devastatingly effective in multi-target engagements. During the 2018 Rim of the Pacific exercises, one of these powerful torpedoes tore a decommissioned warship in half. The demonstration of such raw power left allies in awe and adversaries on alert, showcasing the destructive potential of America’s evolving submarine arsenal.
Finally, in January 2022, multiple suicide drones targeted Ain Al Asad Air Base in Iraq. The base’s Centurion C-RAM system quickly neutralized the threat, shooting down the drones with pinpoint accuracy. The footage captured the Vulcan cannon and missile system in action, proving that the Centurion is a game-changer in the fight against the growing menace of drone warfare.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Terrifying US and Chinese Weapons Fueling Cold War 2.0Dark Footage2024-09-08 | As tensions between the US and China escalate to unprecedented heights over a potential conflict in the South China Sea, both superpowers are demonstrating the devastating power and effectiveness of their latest weapons.
The dramatic footage of these aggressive military displays has the world on edge, offering a chilling preview of the brutality that could unfold if diplomacy fails.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Classified Top Secret Aircraft Revealed by SatellitesDark Footage2024-09-05 | In this gripping compilation, we explore four mysterious aircraft that have stirred speculation worldwide.
First, we uncover the Chinese Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon, spotted twice on American soil, raising questions about its role and potential presence in the U.S. fleet.
Then, a low-resolution satellite image of Area 51 reveals a previously unseen aircraft, likely linked to the Next Generation Air Dominance fighters.
We also delve into the unsettling discovery of China’s Mach 3 WZ-8 drones, a potential game-changer in military intelligence and strike capabilities.
Finally, we investigate China’s secret space project, involving a reusable spacecraft that sparked global intrigue. Each of these machines poses new questions about the future of global military power and the unknown technologies shaping it.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.AC-130 Shreds Targets into Scrap Caught on CameraDark Footage2024-09-01 | In this action-packed compilation, we showcase the unmatched power of the AC-130 Gunship in three intense moments.
First, watch the AC-130J Ghostrider unleash its deadly firepower during RIMPAC 2024, obliterating a warship off the Hawaiian coast with pinpoint accuracy.
Next, see the Ghostrider team up with South Korean KF-16s in a high-stakes drill near the Korean Peninsula, firing Hellfire missiles and Paveway bombs with lethal precision.
Finally, witness the Ghostrider’s devastating airstrike in Iraq, where it destroys a militia vehicle responsible for missile attacks on U.S. forces.
These moments highlight the AC-130’s dominance on the battlefield, showcasing its lethal precision and overwhelming firepower.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Massive Nuclear Blasts Spotted in the Weirdest PlacesDark Footage2024-08-29 | In this electrifying compilation, we delve into four extraordinary nuclear moments that left an indelible mark on history.
First, witness the incredible Soviet effort to extinguish a 1,074-day-long gas well fire in Uzbekistan by detonating a nuclear bomb—a last resort that finally brought the raging inferno under control.
Then, uncover the secrets of Project Cannikin, a top-secret American operation that tested one of the world's most powerful nuclear warheads deep beneath the Alaskan ground, with dire consequences.
Next, experience the eerie spectacle of a "Nuclear Fizzle" during the 1956 Yuma test, where a failed detonation still unleashed a blast equivalent to 200 tons of TNT.
Finally, relive the terrifying Castle Bravo test on the Bikini Atoll, where America’s first hydrogen bomb created a massive fireball and mushroom cloud that far exceeded expectations, shaking the world and leaving scientists in shock.
Each of these moments showcases the raw, unpredictable power of nuclear explosions, pushing the limits of human understanding and control.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Creepy Military Bases Spotted on Google MapsDark Footage2024-08-25 | This video uncovers four intriguing military secrets from around the globe. First, we delve into China’s mysterious nuclear hotspot at Lop Nur, where recent satellite images reveal alarming developments suggesting a resurgence in nuclear ambitions.
Next, we uncover North Korea’s Sakkanmol missile base, hidden in plain sight, showcasing detailed features and raising concerns about its role in the country's nuclear strategy.
We then explore Russia’s enigmatic marine mammal program at Olenya Bay, where beluga whales are linked to covert military operations, hinting at a potentially sinister use of marine creatures.
Finally, we investigate the U.S. base Site 512 in Israel, where recent expansions and advanced radar systems highlight America's strategic response to increasing Middle Eastern tensions.
These stories reveal the hidden dimensions of global military strategies and the ongoing evolution of defense technologies.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Ukraine’s Budget Weapons Wreck Massive Russian TargetsDark Footage2024-08-22 | Recent footage from Ukraine reveals a dramatic shift in modern warfare, showcasing how innovative, low-cost weapons are upending traditional military power.
In a striking display of tactical evolution, a kamikaze drone from Ukraine's Combat Group K-2 targets and destroys the massive Russian 2S4 Tyulpan mortar. This massive Soviet-era mortar, the largest operational system of its kind, falls victim to the drone's silent, deadly strike, underscoring how advanced technology can outmatch traditional military might.
Further intensifying the demonstration of evolving tactics, a drone on the frontlines takes on a heavily armored Russian T-90M main battle tank. Despite the tank's formidable defenses, the drone's persistent attacks highlight the vulnerability of even the most advanced armor when faced with modern, agile weaponry.
In a bold move, Ukrainian forces launch strikes on Russian bases well within enemy territory. Footage reveals the destruction of four Il-76 Candid transport aircraft at the Kresty Air Base in Pskov, showcasing Ukraine's ability to disrupt critical Russian logistics from afar.
The dramatic impact of Ukrainian drone warfare continues with a daring attack on the Soltsy-2 Airbase, where a prized Russian Tu-22M3 bomber is seen in flames. The extensive damage to this strategic asset raises questions about the security of Russian facilities and the reach of Ukrainian drone capabilities.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Hidden Super Weapons Ready to Shape WW3Dark Footage2024-08-18 | Global military tensions continue to fuel the development of experimental weapons, and recent revelations showcase cutting-edge advancements.
Russia has sparked intrigue with a MiG-31 Foxhound spotted near Moscow carrying a large unidentified missile. This sighting echoes the Cold War-era 'Kontakt' program, which aimed to develop anti-satellite capabilities, reminding us of Russia's ongoing space warfare ambitions.
Meanwhile, the U.S. has unveiled its latest weaponry: the B-1B Lancer bomber now equipped with the GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator—a powerful bunker-buster bomb designed to penetrate deeply buried targets. This upgrade highlights America's evolving military might and its readiness for modern conflicts.
In the skies over the Philippines, the F/A-18 Super Hornet was seen carrying the versatile SM-6 missile, capable of anti-air, anti-surface, and ballistic missile defense. This development has stirred significant interest and tension, particularly with China's growing regional ambitions.
Finally, Lockheed Martin has introduced the Mako hypersonic missile for the F-35 stealth fighter. Capable of speeds exceeding Mach 5, the Mako represents a leap in stealth and speed, promising to challenge enemy defenses with unparalleled precision.
These revelations mark significant advancements in military technology, potentially reshaping global power dynamics and introducing new strategic challenges.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Russia Slapped Hard by Their Own Weapons - Caught on TapeDark Footage2024-08-15 | In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia has shockingly lost six MiG-31 fighters—none to enemy fire. Instead, these powerful jets have fallen to technical failures, sparking concerns about the competence of Russia’s military.
In a separate incident, a Ka-52 helicopter returned to base with its tail nearly severed. The viral video of this event has left experts questioning how such a heavily damaged aircraft could survive.
Meanwhile, Russia’s advanced T-90M tanks, despite their cutting-edge design, have been repeatedly destroyed, sometimes even by Russian forces. The tank's vulnerability has led to serious doubts about its effectiveness.
In the most bizarre case, a Russian missile launched from an SA-17 system made a hairpin turn and crashed back into its own launcher, causing a catastrophic explosion. This incident highlights the unpredictability and potential flaws in Russia’s military technology.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Surviving Total Annihilation at the Last Second Caught on CameraDark Footage2024-08-11 | On July 2024, an Israeli Merkava Mark 4 Barak tank patrolling the Lebanon border faced a Hezbollah Almas anti-tank missile. The Merkava’s Trophy Active Protection System intercepted the missile just meters from its target, demonstrating the effectiveness of Israel's advanced defense technology.
Meanwhile, over eastern Ukraine, a Russian Mil Mi-8 helicopter narrowly avoided a collision with a Ukrainian FPV drone. Despite the drone's attempt to intercept, the helicopter's speed allowed it to escape unscathed, illustrating the challenges of drone warfare.
Further east, a Ukrainian M-55-S tank withstood a direct hit from a Russian Krasnopol missile. Although the tank was damaged, it survived and continued to operate, highlighting the resilience of its explosive reactive armor and sparking debate about modern armored warfare.
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Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Aircraft Landing on the Wrong Aircraft CarrierDark Footage2024-08-11 | Download Warpath for free on Android and IOS: bit.ly/3zWPFj94 Shocking Russian Military Moves Caught on CameraDark Footage2024-08-08 | Dive into four startling incidents involving Russian military maneuvers that almost triggered global conflict. This compilation features bizarre and unsettling footage of high-stakes moments that could have escalated tensions to unprecedented levels.
On August 13, 2023, strange footage emerged of a Russian warship firing warning shots at the cargo ship Sukru Okan in the Black Sea after the vessel failed to halt for inspection. This incident marked a notable escalation in Russia’s military actions following its exit from a UN-brokered grain deal, sending a stark warning to all ships in the region.
In January 2023, eerie video and satellite images captured a Russian vessel dangerously close to the highly secretive Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii. The footage revealed the vessel displaying advanced equipment, underscoring the strategic threats faced by this top-secret military site.
From the Arctic’s frozen landscape came the unsettling reveal of Russia’s Burevestnik, a nuclear-powered cruise missile with an astounding theoretical range of 14,000 miles. The missile’s test flights, captured in fleeting satellite images, showcased its potential to challenge modern missile defenses and stirred global concern.
On January 9, 2020, strange footage captured a tense encounter between the American destroyer USS Farragut and an aggressive Russian vessel in the North Arabian Sea. The reckless maneuver by the Russian ship brought both vessels dangerously close to collision, prompting the US Navy to brace for a potential escalation into a major international crisis.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Invisible Airbases and Ghost Fighters Caught on CameraDark Footage2024-08-04 | As the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv drags on, deception remains a crucial tactic for both sides.
On April 30, 2024, Open-Source Intelligence researchers made a remarkable discovery when they uncovered updated satellite images of the Mozdok Air Base in southeast Russia. The photographs, captured mere days earlier, showed several Su-24M/MR strike aircraft, Tu-22M3 strategic bombers, and more than a dozen military aircraft on and around the tarmac.
However, some of these aircraft are far from typical, their silhouettes painted in a bright shade of white, casting no shadow on the ground below. According to open intelligence sources, and quite apparent even to the untrained eye, these are decoy aircraft meticulously painted on the ground to deceive potential adversaries.
The presence of painted aircraft at Mozdok is not a new phenomenon, as reports of fake Tu-22s in the base first surfaced in January 2024. However, the addition of the Su-24 artwork is a recent development.
Mozdok is not the only Russian airfield employing this tactic. Other satellite images have revealed similar mural-like warplanes at various bases across Russia and even in the occupied Crimean peninsula since the previous year.
The objective of these decoys is big: to mislead Ukrainian drones that rely on basic cameras for image recognition of aircraft shapes.
Many say this is clear proof of Russia's increasing concern about Ukraine's growing ability to strike deeper into their territory via long-range attacks with missiles and drones.
While the use of deception and decoys has been a consistent feature throughout the war as an attempt to mislead the opposing side, Russia's aircraft paintings are not particularly convincing. Moreover, Ukraine's allies, equipped with advanced side-viewing radar equipment over the Black Sea, can effectively differentiate between real and painted aircraft, rendering the decoys much less effective than intended.
Recent satellite imagery suggests that as Ukrainian long-range strike capabilities continue to expand, Moscow will likely persist in increasing the number of decoys at Russian air bases in an effort to protect their assets and maintain an element of uncertainty.
While Moscow paints its illusions and the cat-and-mouse game of deception continues in Europe, another global power is taking its war games to a whole new level. Across the world, in the vast expanse of China's Taklamakan desert, a different kind of deception is unfolding - one that's not just two-dimensional but eerily life-like.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Images of Secret Places that Shocked the WorldDark Footage2024-08-01 | In the former Republic of Yugoslavia, the subterranean Željava Airport stands as a relic of Cold War-era military strategy. This underground airbase, buried deep within a mountain along the Croatia-Bosnia & Herzegovina border, was built to withstand nuclear strikes and housed Air Force hangars and barracks. Its concealed design and massive scale underscore the lengths to which nations went to secure their military assets during a tense era.
Fast forward to early February 2023, Iran unveiled its own underground air base, Eagle 44. Shrouded in secrecy, this facility is designed to shelter a fleet of aging American-made fighter jets and future Russian aircraft. As open-source intelligence experts dig into its location, this base exemplifies the strategic significance of hidden military capabilities in contemporary geopolitics.
In the East, China's advanced hypervelocity wind tunnel symbolizes the country's push towards cutting-edge hypersonic weaponry. Capable of simulating speeds up to Mach 30, this facility not only represents a monumental engineering achievement but also signals the development of space-launched fighter initiatives that could shift global power dynamics.
Lastly, Triton Island, once a serene and uninhabited speck in the South China Sea, has become a focal point of regional tension. China's rapid development of this strategically valuable island underscores its ambition in the Pacific, potentially altering the balance of power in one of the world's most contested maritime regions.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Chinas Weirdest Killing Weapon RevealedDark Footage2024-07-28 | The U.S. Congress is sounding the alarm: the next big threat from China could be robot dogs armed with assault rifles. This might sound like a silly line, but there is nothing amusing about this new threat. This technology is about to revolutionize urban warfare in terrifying ways.
The conflict in Ukraine has already shown how unmanned vehicles can change the game, with cheap, simple machines destroying modern main battle tanks and warships worth millions. Now, China aims to bring that same disruptive power to urban battlefields, where infantry has traditionally held the upper hand against vehicles and aircraft.
It’s not just the technology itself that’s raising eyebrows; it’s how China is deploying it. To navigate the narrow, winding, debris-strewn streets of war-torn cities, the People’s Liberation Army has unveiled quadrupedal robots—mechanical beasts—that move with an eerie grace, carrying assault rifles on their backs.
Footage of these robotic war dogs in action is spreading like wildfire across the internet. Viewers are describing them as the harbingers of a “War Against the Machines,” and they’re not alone in their fears. The U.S. is taking these images seriously, warning that these machines represent more than just a technological gimmick—they could be the future of urban combat.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.JET MANEUVERS That Shouldnt Be PossibleDark Footage2024-07-26 | Aircraft incidents, though rare, often become significant milestones in aviation history. The legendary F-16 Fighting Falcon, renowned for its speed and agility, has had its fair share of dramatic moments.
On December 13, 2006, a near-disaster nearly occurred when an Italian F-16 fighter and a commercial jet came perilously close to colliding. The situation was a result of miscommunication and high-speed maneuvers, but quick reflexes from the fighter jet's pilot averted a potentially catastrophic crash.
In an intriguing twist, test pilot Jason Clements took an unconventional approach during a QF-16 test flight. Instead of preparing for takeoff himself, he left a GoPro in the cockpit of this unmanned F-16 variant. The footage captured its first unmanned flight, showcasing the future of remote-piloted aircraft.
In May 2016, a student pilot from the Arizona Air National Guard experienced a harrowing moment when he lost consciousness while flying his F-16. A sophisticated avoidance system took over, skillfully preventing what could have been a tragic collision.
In a surprising encounter, California Highway Patrol Officer Chris Bol was alerted by his radar system to an F-16 streaking across the desert sky. His dashcam captured this unexpected and exhilarating sight as the jet flew low and fast overhead.
The largest F-16 operation in history faced a dramatic setback when Major Emmett Tullia, caught in a storm of anti-aircraft fire over Baghdad, narrowly escaped a SAM missile strike. His cockpit camera recorded the intense maneuvers and the sheer physical and mental toll of evading multiple incoming missiles.
Finally, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous process of engine inspection for the F-16. US Air Force footage reveals the detailed procedures involved in removing, testing, and maintaining these powerful engines in specialized "hush houses," where the roar of the engines is tested at near maximum capacity.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Footage Shows Troops Catching Russias Strangest Ever TankDark Footage2024-07-20 | As the war in Ukraine rages on through the Summer of 2024, footage released on June 17 shows the Ukrainian Armed Forces capturing a curious Russian tank somewhere in the tumultuous Donetsk Oblast.
Members of Ukraine’s 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade can be seen climbing inside the enemy armored vehicle and taking two Russian soldiers prisoner before slowly trundling back toward the Ukrainian positions, the blue-and-yellow flag flying proudly over their latest battle trophy.
Yet the most interesting thing about the video is undoubtedly the vehicle itself. Apparently inspired by the primitive tanks of World War 1, this machine has been given an unusual addition in the form of a crudely made superstructure of metal sheeting. This giant protective shell has resulted in it being nicknamed the “turtle tank,” though the Ukrainians refer to it as the “barn” due to the fact it almost looks more like a building than a vehicle.
Since making their debut in the conflict, multiple sightings of these modified tanks have been reported along the front lines. The successful capture of this vehicle offers valuable intelligence on Russian attempts to adapt their aging armored fleet to the realities of modern warfare.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.4 Jaw-Dropping Aircraft Disintegrations Caught on CameraDark Footage2024-07-18 | Aircraft incidents are rare and unusual, yet they punctuate aviation history with unforgettable moments.
On September 20, 1958, at RAF Systerson Airbase, spectators at the Battle of Britain air show witnessed the shocking disintegration of the Vulcan bomber, engulfing the airfield in flames and smoke.
Nearly four decades later, during the Chesapeake Air Show in September 1997, Major Bryan Knight's F-117 Nighthawk fragmented mid-performance, triggering a swift emergency response amidst the backdrop of a paperwork oversight.
Just two years prior, on September 20, 1995, a routine training mission over the open ocean turned harrowing when an F-14 Tomcat exploded near USS Abraham Lincoln, defying odds with a miraculous supersonic ejection that left the crew with minor injuries.
Amidst an era of visionary aircraft, the June 8, 1966, photo shoot featuring the XB-70 Valkyrie and an F-104 became a poignant chapter in aviation lore, immortalizing a tragic collision. ---
Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Ukraine Uses Super Strange Plane as Drone ExterminatorDark Footage2024-07-13 | If there’s one place where the massive gap between Russia and Ukraine’s military capabilities is painfully clear, it’s in the skies. With a tiny and outdated air force, Ukraine has had to scramble and use every trick in the book to fend off Russian air threats.
One of the most unconventional solutions has been the Yakovlev Yak-52, an old Soviet propeller trainer aircraft from the 1970s, never meant to see combat. Despite its age, this rugged plane was built to take off from dirt runways and survive the harshest conditions, proving its versatility and toughness.
Now, with few options left, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are deploying these nearly obsolete trainers to intercept Russian attacks over Ukraine. There’s just one hitch – the Yakovlev Yak-52 isn’t equipped with a single weapon system.
Yet, Ukraine refuses to back down. In a jaw-dropping high-altitude video recently posted on social media, a Ukrainian Yak-52 is seen banking hard as it chases a Russian drone intruding into Ukrainian airspace. Behind the pilot, with the canopy thrown open, sits the gunner. He doesn’t need a fuselage-mounted cannon; he’s wielding his own firearm, ready to take down the high-tech drone, old-school style.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.ATACMS Pummels Russian Air Defense to Dust - Caught on CameraDark Footage2024-07-11 | In the warm early afternoon of May 22 in eastern Ukraine’s war-torn region of Donetsk, a high-stakes confrontation looms. Near the village of Klenivka, 40 miles from the tumultuous frontlines of the ongoing war with Russia, Ukrainian forces prepare for a daring offensive against a powerful opponent: the state-of-the-art S-400 “Triumf” air defense system.
With its four self-propelled launchers and multifunctional radar, the S-400 stands as an intimidating symbol of Russian military might. But the Ukrainians have a powerful weapon of their own – the ATACMS ballistic missiles equipped with cluster warheads. These precision-guided missiles are aimed directly at the heart of the enemy's air defenses.
The clock ticks towards 12:50pm. Suddenly realizing the impending threat, the Russian forces ready their surface-to-air missiles, preparing to intercept the incoming barrage. Aerial footage from a reconnaissance drone shows what happens when these two cutting-edge weapons go head-to-head…
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The blistering video features a hulking International M1224 MaxxPro Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected fighting vehicle, designed by American Navistar Defense and operated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, roaring towards the camera across a rural landscape. It’s bombarded repeatedly by explosive drones and mortar fire; each hit seemingly more violent than the last.
Looking more like an action movie than wartime footage, the clip shows what appears to be an ordinary truck shrugging off explosion after explosion, charging forward like an ’80s action hero. However, this vehicle has nothing ordinary about it, and it was recorded in the middle of a pivotal mission.
According to the video’s publisher, the M1224 MaxxPro was racing to the front lines to deliver fresh supplies and, more importantly, evacuate a wounded soldier. Incredibly, the entire rescue was captured on video…
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Giant Russian Tank Spins Out of Control After Drone Attack - Caught on CameraDark Footage2024-07-04 | In May 2024, an unsettling malfunction struck the T-90, Russia's premier main battle tank.
Dubbed the 'best tank in the world' by Russian President Vladimir Putin, this advanced war machine faced an unexpected reality on the battlefield when, during clashes in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, the T-90 was struck.
After being hit from the front, then shockingly from above by a drone, captured on camera, a T-90’s turret suddenly started to spin out of control.
With its turret whirling, the add-on metal cage and anti-drone nets fail, leaving the crew helpless and forcing them to flee on foot. This incident, quickly spreading online, sparks debate: some see it as a sign of overcoming weaknesses, others as a glaring indication that even the mightiest are not invulnerable.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Chinese Most Stealth Fighter Spotted at American Marine BaseDark Footage2024-07-03 | ...Tense Encounter - Russian Spy Vessel Charges at Armed US DestroyerDark Footage2024-07-01 | ...Unveiling Russias Weird Explosive Golf Carts to Crush Ukraines FrontlinesDark Footage2024-06-29 | The war in Ukraine, raging since February 2022, has drained both Ukraine and Russia's economic reserves, forcing each side to commit every available resource to the conflict.
Despite these efforts, the Russian military finds its arsenal woefully inadequate. With armored vehicles dwindling, Russia initially turned to Soviet-era cars to transport troops into battle. When even these proved insufficient, they adopted more desperate measures.
In a stunning display of improvisation, Russian Army personnel are now seen storming enemy trenches not in heavily armored vehicles but in Beijing-manufactured Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicles—machines that more closely resemble golf carts.
These vehicles offer no armor, no machine guns, and no protection. Yet, they drive directly into enemy lines in a desperate bid to bridge the gap between them and Ukrainian forces.
This unconventional tactic has been met with global ridicule, even from military analysts. In a twist of irony, Ukrainian forces have also been spotted using these identical vehicles.
The real question now looms large: What will happen when both sides exhaust their effective war assets? Will they be driven to even more drastic measures?
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.A Chilling Encounter - F-16s Scramble to Intercept Russian Nuclear Bombers Over AlaskaDark Footage2024-06-27 | The skies were clear, or so it seemed, until NORAD, conceived to protect the US and Canada from Soviet bombers with state-of-the-art radars, satellites, and navigations systems, detected unidentified aircraft breaching the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone during an early morning of May 2024.
Communication operators at NORAD HQ were puzzled by the sudden alarms and the beeping of the systems detecting unidentified aircraft flying toward territorial airspace. As the seconds passed, the men in the comms room realized what was coming their way.
Fully loaded with nuclear ordnance, a pair of Russian Tupolev Tu-95 Bear Strategic Bombers were closing in fast, and they were not alone. Escorting them were two Sukhoi Su-35 Flankers, supermaneuverable air superiority fighters, ready to defend their bombers at all costs. NORAD, without hesitation, swiftly dispatches a pair of fast and reliable F-16s to intercept them.
A backup of other fighters and several tankers were ready to answer the call if things went sideways. As the F-16s made their way to the Russian aircraft, their orders echoed through the communications network: Engage the enemy if it breaches American airspace.
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Since 2007, this sleek predator has dominated the skies, delivering lethal strikes using Hellfire missiles and laser-guided bombs. The Reaper is a tireless hunter, patrolling the heavens for up to 27 hours and providing commanders with razor-sharp, real-time intelligence.
There is no need for human pilots on perilous missions because this high-tech beast is a silent assassin. Enemies never see it coming, and its powerful sensors and cameras make every shot count. The Reaper reduces collateral damage while increasing devastation.
It flies at towering altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, putting it out of reach for most threats. Its speed, agility, and advanced electronic countermeasures make it practically unstoppable. With advanced radar and infrared targeting, the Reaper dodges enemy detection and jamming effortlessly.
This is exactly what makes the footage that has emerged such a big shock for the American Military. Yemen rebels, one of America's less competent opponents, claim to have taken down one of these $30 million titans. If accurate, it may mean the end of an era for the king of the sky and a fresh challenge to America's worldwide dominance.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Russia Deploys Huge Helicopter Against Ukrainian Drone as Payback - Caught on CameraDark Footage2024-06-20 | On January 31, 2024, in the icy waters of Lake Donuzlav, Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels, or USVs, tore through the waves, targeting the Russian missile corvette Ivanovets with lethal precision.
As the Ivanovets detected the incoming threat, alarms blared, and the crew sprang into action. The AK-630 close-in weapon system roared to life, spewing streams of tracer rounds into the twilight. Explosions ripped through the darkened sky as some USVs were intercepted, but the defenses were not enough to halt the onslaught.
The remaining USVs closed in, navigating through a storm of gunfire and shrapnel. The first impact rocked the corvette, sending skyward a towering plume of water and fire. The deck shuddered violently as the crew fought to maintain control, but the relentless assault continued. Each subsequent collision tore into the hull, ripping through steel and igniting fuel stores.
Despite the Ivanovets’ desperate maneuvers and valiant efforts, she was overwhelmed. The final USV struck with such force that it split the corvette’s spine. Within moments, she began to list, and eventually, the unforgiving sea swallowed her whole.
That day marked a devastating loss for Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. This encounter underscored Ukraine’s USV capabilities, proving they could not be underestimated. Blistering new footage reveals the gravity of this threat. A video shared on Telegram shows a Russian helicopter desperately hunting down a Ukrainian drone carrying an R-73 missile as it zeroes in on another Russian vessel…
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Chinas Covert Next-Gen Drone Tactics ExposedDark Footage2024-06-15 | Just a few years ago, the world envisioned the future of military forces as high-tech space fleets and infantry exoskeletons. However, recent developments have shifted the paradigm. Now, militaries worldwide are incorporating a new specialization: VR-set-wielding drone operators.
These drone specialists, who resemble E-sports gamers more than traditional soldiers, are being trained to master First-Person View Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, which are revolutionizing battlefields globally. In a playful video released by a Chinese news agency, People’s Armed Police officers are shown in military uniforms, sporting advanced VR visors and remote controllers.
The video shifts to the drone’s perspective, showcasing the operators executing complex acrobatic maneuvers and precision targeting flights, all set to the tune of popular video game music. While the footage seems light-hearted, these men are honing their combat skills. Considering the remarkable drone capabilities demonstrated in the Ukraine conflict, these machines are far from harmless. They may well be the spearhead of future warfare.
In a world where a single low-cost drone can obliterate a multi-million-dollar armored vehicle and its crew in a flash, China assembling its own army of highly trained drone operators is a development far from entertaining; it’s a new threat…
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.The US Scraps Chinese Ship to Send a Chilling MessageDark Footage2024-06-13 | On May 8, 2024, the calm waters off the coast of Northern Luzon witnessed a massive display of military might.
Cameras captured the moment BRP Lake Caliraya, a Chinese-made Philippine Navy tanker, was used as target practice in a military exercise.
In a joint venture with Philippine, American, and Australian forces witnessed by a large audience back on land, the ship endured a relentless barrage, with missiles, bombs, and rockets striking her with precision, until smoke covered her and she began to sink.
The deliberate sinking, which happened in the South China Sea only 125 miles away from Taiwan, emphasized the critical importance of military preparedness amidst rising tensions in the region, and sent a powerful message to anyone who dares challenge the archipelago’s sovereignty.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Never-Before-Seen Ukrainian Sea Drones Devastate Russian Navy FleetDark Footage2024-06-08 | The pursuit is ongoing, and neither the attackers nor the defenders give up in their effort to retain dominance of the Black Sea. The footage shown, taken directly from one of the cameras of Ukraine’s state-of-the-art Migura V5 naval drones, shows a pack of them hunting down a Russian warship in the Black Sea as part of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War.
Developed as part of Ukraine’s bet to come up with the world’s first fleet of naval drones, the Migura V5 and Sea Baby drones have wreaked havoc in the region, resulting in the loss of almost a third of Russia’s Black Sea fleet.
From Russian speedboats to warships, none has escaped the wrath of these slim and stealthy boats equipped with advanced cameras, sensors, and devastating explosive payloads.
As the pack of Migura V5 drones approach the Russian warship, the crew opens fire with its machine guns, but it is futile. Under the pitch-black darkness, it is hard to target the swift and highly maneuverable naval drones.
Suddenly, multiple explosions occur, bearing testament to Ukraine’s latest tactics to wreak havoc in the Black Sea and the threat they pose with their lethal drones.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.China Has a Fake US Aircraft Carrier on Railroad Tracks in the DesertDark Footage2024-06-07 | ...Ukrainian Shells Captured on Film Taking On Unusual Russian Arctic Missile SystemDark Footage2024-06-06 | In the hotly-contested Kherson region of southern Ukraine, an unexpected Russian machine is on the warpath. Originally designed to do battle in the harsh environments of the Arctic Circle, the Tor-M2DT, a rarely-seen self-propelled surface-to-air missile system, now finds itself near the village of Chelburda, on the gritty frontlines of Russia’s controversial invasion of its westerly neighbor.
This sophisticated mobile weapon lurks menacingly amid the bleak fields that have become the setting of this bitter struggle, eagerly preparing to shoot enemy drones out of the sky. Yet the Ukrainians have recently been expanding their arsenal, too.
Armed with GPS-guided, long-range, 155-millimeter M982 Excalibur shells acquired from the United States, the 406th Artillery Brigade is determined to push back the Russian invaders. And aerial footage shared by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence shows what happens when the Tor-M2DT comes up against the Excalibur…
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Stopping a 1,074 Day Fire with a Nuclear BombDark Footage2024-06-05 | ...Russias Cutting-Edge Exploding Armor - Caught on CameraDark Footage2024-06-01 | Russia is fiercely tightening its grip on the conflict in Ukraine, bouncing back from its initial heavy losses with a wave of formidable technological advancements.
In the opening rounds of the war, Ukrainian forces delivered a crushing blow to Russian armor, destroying scores of tanks and staggering the invaders. Yet, as the conflict grinds into its second year, the Bear has shifted gears dramatically. Now, Russia is deploying state-of-the-art weaponry that’s dramatically intensifying the pressure on Ukrainian defenders.
Recent footage from Russian Telegram channels has revealed a rare variant of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle on the Ukrainian frontlines. This model is fortified with additional explosive reactive armor, or ERA, marking a significant escalation in its defensive capabilities.
Equipped with the 4S24 ERA kits, these BMP-3s are engineered to neutralize threats from lighter vehicles. This cutting-edge armor technology can trigger a counter-explosion that intercepts incoming anti-tank projectiles before they can pierce the vehicle’s hull, effectively stopping the damage of an explosion with another detonation.
With these critical upgrades, Russian armored forces are mounting a formidable challenge against the Ukrainian military. Yet, the Ukrainians might still have a few surprises left to counter Russia’s latest tactical move…
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Russias Strange Armored Tank Reveals a Completely Crazy War TacticDark Footage2024-05-30 | In the early days of April 2024, the battlefields near Krasnohorivka witnessed a peculiar sight captured on camera: a Russian T-72 tank encased in a robust metal shell and maneuvering through the war-torn fields. Outfitted with roof paneling and thick armor reminiscent of a turtle's shell, this tank was specifically designed to counter the swarms of first-person view drones.
Dubbed the conqueror of Krasnohorivka by Russian media yet mockingly called a Ninja turtle tank by Western social media observers, this armored behemoth, reminiscent of century-old technology, was Russia's latest response to the relentless Ukrainian drone assaults.
Featured in several now-viral combat videos, this "turtle tank" led a column of armored vehicles through intense artillery fire and drone barrages. While its companions sustained hits and explosions, the turtle tank, equipped with a 360-degree electronic jammer, emerged unscathed. After the skirmish, as other vehicles lay destroyed, the turtle tank trundled back to safety.
Blinded by its own armor yet seemingly invincible, the appearance of the tank has made analysts ponder if the wild-looking Russian 'turtle tanks' that keep showing up might not be as impractical as they seem.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.Satellite Reveals a Giant Dark Pyramid in the Strangest PlaceDark Footage2024-05-25 | The rise of the Atomic Age and the advent of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union brought a new arms race that gave way to all sorts of mysteries related to the extraterrestrial and paranormal.
Deep and inexplicable secrets have fascinated Americans, from the top-secret and mythical Area 51 to the Roswell Incident. Such has been the case of an ominous and strange-looking pyramid reminiscent of those erected by the ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
Except this one was built in the arid landscape of Utah. The bizarre structure, which can be appreciated through satellite imagery, is the burial tomb of one of America’s secrets. It’s hidden from prying eyes by a unique feature: no one can get close to it…
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.A Deadly Mistake - Pirates Attack a Warship Instead of a Commercial OneDark Footage2024-05-23 | ...Footage of the Russian Missile System the West Never Expected to FearDark Footage2024-05-23 | As the first High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, known as HIMARS, from the United States landed in Ukraine, they marked a turning point in the nation's staunch resistance against one of the world's most feared military superpowers. A high-ranking officer, in a release from the United States Department of Defense, hailed these systems as delivering a: (QUOTE) “significant impact” on the battlefront, marking a critical turning point in the conflict.
For Ukraine’s resolute defenders, HIMARS quickly became the cornerstone of the arsenal supplied by the Western alliance, spearheaded by the U.S. Reports from the front lines consistently highlighted how these weapons significantly bolstered their resistance against Russian onslaughts.
The HIMARS allowed Ukrainian forces to pinpoint Russian positions, strike them from afar with lethal precision, and then swiftly maneuver to safety using their hit-and-run capabilities—before the Russians could even register the blow. These systems proved devastatingly effective and nearly invincible. Such was the confidence in their HIMARS that a Ukrainian officer boasted on social media about Russia’s inability to take down a single unit.
However, after years of successful deployments, a harrowing new video surfaced, showing a Russian missile zeroing in on a HIMARS unit. The complete destruction of this unit presents a grim reality: Russia might have cracked the code on tracking and annihilating these crucial assets.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.A Supersonic Aircraft with a SilencerDark Footage2024-05-21 | ...The 6000-Foot Underground Nuclear Bomb that Cracked an Entire IslandDark Footage2024-05-17 | ...The Killer Chinese Apache That the West Never Expected - Caught on CameraDark Footage2024-05-16 | The People’s Liberation Army has just thrown open the hangar doors, unveiling snapshots of China’s latest aircraft marvel —the Z-21 Heavy Attack Helicopter. The images have experts gravely concerned that this stealth aircraft could be the latest existential threat to both India and Taiwan in a future conflict that seems closer than ever.
But China’s neighbors are not the only ones worried; the Z-21 has the Pentagon’s brass on edge. This new rotorcraft not only mirrors the iconic American AH-64 Apache in its cutting-edge design, high-tech gear, and battlefield dominance, but it might also incorporate advancements borrowed from the Russian Mi-28. Early indications suggest that the Z-21 could outclass both in critical aspects such as firepower and stealth, marking a significant and alarming shift in the balance of aerial warfare.
From these initial peeks, if the Z-21’s lethal capabilities are anything like its menacing presence, we could be looking at the rise of China’s Attack Helicopter as the new king of the skies—a potent addition to China’s arsenal as they gear up to challenge the United States over Taiwan.
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Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.The Strange Russian Weapon Captured by Ukrainian ForcesDark Footage2024-05-15 | ...Unveiling Russias Most Bizarre Last-Ditch Efforts to Save Its FleetDark Footage2024-05-09 | As the war between Russia and Ukraine began, the very notion of a country squaring off against the towering might of the Russian Black Sea Fleet was beyond imagination.
However, by December 2023, Russia's vaunted fleet had been blindsided, losing over 20 warships to Ukraine's audacious assaults. This string of setbacks sent the once-dominant Russian fleet scrambling for cover, battered and bruised.
With the Black Sea's strategic waters slipping like sand through their fingers, the Russian Navy found itself cornered, pushed into adopting wildly unconventional tactics in a frantic attempt to shield the remnants of its fleet from further devastation.
The latest twist came to light through recent footage showcased on a state-run TV channel as part of a war propaganda blitz. It captured the Delta-IV class nuclear ballistic missile submarine Tula, sporting an odd appendage on its conning tower—an action widely interpreted as a sign of desperation, a final attempt to dodge the now accurate and relentless Ukrainian strikes.
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