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The insane engineering of the Javelin anti-tank missile

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    FrankGrimes
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    I'm always torn on these things - the engineering and technology absolutely fascinates me, until I remember that the sole purpose of all that ingenuity, design, and manufacturing is intended...

    I'm always torn on these things - the engineering and technology absolutely fascinates me, until I remember that the sole purpose of all that ingenuity, design, and manufacturing is intended simply to kill people. And yes, I get that right now it's being put to good use as a defensive tool.

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    1. cfabbro
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      I feel much the same, TBH. I am fascinated by military history, and arms manufacturing/engineering (as my posting history will attest)... but I wish with all my heart that violence and war was...

      I feel much the same, TBH. I am fascinated by military history, and arms manufacturing/engineering (as my posting history will attest)... but I wish with all my heart that violence and war was entirely a thing of the past, and that development of new weapons was unnecessary. Sadly, I doubt I will ever live long enough to see that come true though. :(

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  2. Adys
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    Finally watched this. “Insane” describes it well. Actually no, it doesn’t even begin to describe it. Holy shit.

    Finally watched this.

    “Insane” describes it well. Actually no, it doesn’t even begin to describe it. Holy shit.

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