15/01/25  |  Means
From the Cold War to the Road: The UAZ-469 (Efficient But Tasteless "Goat")
Although it is rare to encounter today, the UAZ-469, affectionately nicknamed "the goat" in Russia for its ability to nimbly jump over rough terrain, continues to...
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07/01/25  |  Means
The Pink War: How the SAS Conquered the Desert
With the acronym SAS (Special Air Service), the idea of ​​high-risk operations in the field immediately comes to mind. Just saying these three letters evokes top missions...
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06/12/24  |  Means
The giant M47 of the Alpine troops arrives in Schilpario
The link between the Alpine Corps and the historical traditions of the country is well known and represents the distinctive trait of an elite that has always been accustomed to hard work and, above all,...
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04/12/24  |  Means
Autonomous vehicles? We are talking about AI-Drivers... but it is already a reality!
Automation is redefining the boundaries of technology, becoming a crucial tool to ensure safety and logistics optimization in the most extreme contexts, from the field...
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18/11/24  |  Means
The Laser: History, Operation and Military Applications
Anything that is concentrated increases its energy, a principle that Albert Einstein began to study in 1917. This concept was later developed by physicists Charles H. Townes,...
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11/11/24  |  Means
Technology: The Thin Thread That Ties Dumpers to Tanks
Dumpers were born to speed up large-scale work, dating back to the late 19th century, when engineer John Isaac Thornycroft introduced the first lorry...
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31/10/24  |  Means
Power and Precision on the Battlefield: Allison Transmission, Testing and Performance Under Control
After the success story of James Asbury Allison, the visit to the Hungarian production department and the presentation of the multinational's corporate mission, the moment has come...
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28/10/24  |  Means
Power and precision on the battlefield: Allison Transmission production, between craftsmanship and innovation
The event, to which Difesa Online was also invited, takes place at the Allison Experience Center (ACE) in Hungary. On this occasion, the American manufacturer opened the...
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25/10/24  |  Means
Power and Precision on the Battlefield: James Allison, the Birth of a Legend
James Asbury Allison is the founder of one of the leading multinational companies in the production of automatic transmissions for...
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17/08/24  |  Means
An anti-drone rifle: the new Benelli M4 AI Drone Guardian
One of the salient features of the Ukrainian war, especially in the phase of the current Russian offensive in Donbass, is the always...
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08/07/24  |  Means
Further information: manual, automatic and robotic gearboxes, there is too much confusion
In the "Means" column of Online Defense, we examined the development and functioning of the automatic transmission,...
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28/06/24  |  Means
The Odd Couple: Fright and Surprise
Among the strongest memories of our visit to the latest edition of Eurosatory in Paris (the largest trade fair...
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25/06/24  |  Means
Innovations and strategies at Eurosatory 2024: Allison Transmission in the spotlight
The 26th edition of the Eurosatory fair in Paris (13-17 June) concluded successfully, hosting over 1.700...
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20/06/24  |  Means
Rheinmetall presents the KF2024-U at Eurosatory 51 (VIDEO!)
On Monday 17 June Rheinmetall presented the new KF51-U tank, equipped with an unmanned tower, to...
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23/05/24  |  Means
In the future only tactical "EVs"? Journey between the past and technical solutions
The electrification of vehicles, we know, creates a rift among endothermic purists, mostly convinced that...
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19/03/24  |  Means
Knowing how to renew yourself quickly
The Common Tactical Truck (CTT) program implemented by the United States Army for some years includes studies and tests...
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13/02/24  |  Means
Logistics: How 3D Manufacturing is Revolutionizing the Marines
The Marine Corps, that is, the United States Marine Infantry, seems to be at the forefront of that practical innovation...
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06/02/24  |  Means
The Marine Corps is renewed starting from Medium Tactical Vehicles
The excellence of the Marine Corps is based on investments and even more on knowing how to renew itself quickly, even in...
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02/02/24  |  Means
Where humans cannot reach, robots arrive. And they are already among us!
Talking about robotics opens up an almost endless field as it is now a reality and an inevitably near future of...
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29/01/24  |  Means
An irreversible "change", countdown for the "manual"
In the past I have discussed the topic of automatic transmissions, examining the technical aspect and the various differences between the systems....
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Tribute (due) to the 80th "Roma" infantry who takes leave with honor

Well, yes, we are now used to witnessing the closure of the barracks and perhaps even a little to burying the long history of the departments, a phenomenon which however does not erase the memories. It also touched...

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"Il Signor Parolini" (ninth part)

The baked chicken, as expected, had lived up to its reputation, consolidating, where needed, the undisputed culinary mastery of Gastone, chief ...

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In Defense of Cecilia Sala: Reflections on Justice and (Juvenile) Opinions in Freedom
The news of the arrest and detention of Cecilia Sala in the homeland prisons of the happy Islamic Republic of Iran, now belongs to the past news. Far from sharing the whys and the...
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Dear Director, We kindly ask you to publish this letter, which is as open as it is heartfelt and truthful, concerning the need to “save” the Navy from a situation...
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