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fromBusiness Insider
19 hours ago

Ukrainian soldiers battling a brutal winter are wrapping drone batteries in heated shoe insoles to keep them warm in flight

Ukrainian forces wrap drone batteries in heated shoe insoles to keep them warm in freezing temperatures, preserving battery voltage, range, and combat effectiveness.
fromBusiness Insider
23 hours ago

NATO soldiers say they can't let their guns get too warm if they want them to work on frozen battlefields

It's anything but easy to keep guns, drones, and other equipment in the right conditions far above the Arctic Circle, where temperatures routinely drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, and the heavy snow brings unwanted moisture that can cause jamming and other problems. NATO military personnel training in northern Finland told Business Insider during a visit to the region in late January that they can't afford to let their guns get too warm if they want them to work in this climate.
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fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

How I survived 2 weeks filming the Army's grueling mountain warfare school hiking in subzero temperatures and waist-high snow

Jake Gabbard documented military mountaineers training in extreme conditions at the Army Mountain Warfare School, emphasizing safety and advanced cold-weather skills.
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