Videos tagged with Arms Race

This lecture, presented by Patrick Senft of Armament Research Services (ARES), traces the historical evolution of ballistic shields. It details their initial utility alongside early firearms in the 1400s, their subsequent obsolescence due to firearm advancements by the 1600s, and their resurgence in conflicts like the Russo-Japanese War, leading to their modern applications in military and law enforcement. The presentation examines the technical interplay between firearm and shield development and tactical considerations, explaining the shield's fluctuating relevance throughout history and its current role.

The video discusses an unprecedented global spending spree on small arms ammunition, driven by the US military's $8 billion procurement and Europe's $4.25 billion. Russia is also facing severe ammunition shortages, with reports of old and unusable stock. This situation is characterized as a new, peculiar arms race focused on small arms ammunition, with production capacity being a critical bottleneck for all major global powers.

This video explores a curated list of the Top 10 firearms that the U.S. Military ultimately decided against adopting. The content focuses on rifles and pistols, highlighting interesting designs and potential capabilities that didn't make the cut for military service. The creator, God Family and Guns, also promotes their Patreon, website, and social media channels, along with a link to a companion YouTube channel, 'History of Weapons'.

This YouTube video, titled 'Top 10 Most Important Guns In History,' promises to explore firearms that have significantly impacted historical events. While the description is brief, it highlights the channel's focus on the history of weapons and encourages viewer support through Patreon and website submissions. The video also links to other related YouTube channels, including 'History of Weapons,' 'Car Classics,' and the channel's own 'God Family and Guns,' as well as their Facebook page.