I still play a lot of L4D 2 (Versus) with a regular group of players. It can be very competitive if you know what you're doing. Just a matter of good coordination and ability to spot opportunities with the infected. Don't just spawn in and attack, know the map, know strengths and weaknesses of what you have, and…

Coaxial rotors are pretty common with some manufacturers. A lot of Kamov designs are coaxial.

Also, if you broaden it out to naval platforms, the StanFlex system used (with great success) by the Danes and imitated somewhat (half-assedly) for the LCS could be considered:

The Boxer?

Have fun trying to stabilize a gun on a hovering platform. Not to mention a high recoil weapon like a tank gun on a frictionless (or near frictionless) platform... Wheee. You'd need a (near) recoilless, self-guided weapon. Like a missile. Or if we're going full sci-fi, a laser (though stability would probably be…

The problem you're highlighting here has more to do with the horribly bloated US procurement system more than with the concept. There are some cases (JSF) where 'one size fits all' definitely does not work. But modular ground vehicles can work at a reasonable cost, though, yeah, compromises are always going to have…

The image above has nothing to do with the Stryker - which other than the AGS went off smoothly and relatively cheaply - it was for the follow up FCS-GCV program which was meant to replace the Stryker (a so called ICV). So you're starting off on the wrong foot with your accusations. And the AGS was just a stupid…

Iran has bought some equipment from China, if memory serves. They also have a history of cooperation on intelligence and military projects. If Iran were shopping outside the country for military hardware, China would probably be one of the first places they look. That said, they've also been trying to kickstart…

Funnily enough, I just switched from a RAT7 to a G502 a few weeks ago. It's been great so far. I had a G9x before the RAT. Was kinda disappointed with the build quality on the RAT7 myself. The thumb buttons died after less than a year of use (my PTT buttons, so used frequently).

Funnily enough, I just switched from a RAT7 to a G502 a few weeks ago. It's been great so far. I had a G9x before…

Like it or not, there was a vote in parliament, though with a Conservative majority, it was only a formality:

Eh, that's revisionism written way after the original series and stories, but fair enough.

It always amazes me that, in what amounts to a sci-fi analog of World War 2, so many people sympathize with the space Nazis. O.o

No, but you can get mine rollers:

It became the RCAF again as of 2011. The navy also got its 'royal' title back.

Just for fun, here's a news blurb and some pictures from the last Canadian exercise with a Mistral:

I'd like to see us (Canada) buy them, though I doubt it will happen. We've been kicking the tires on this particular class (Mistrals have been specifically invited to Canada on a couple of occasions, most recently this for a joint amphibious exercise which had Canadian troops and armour deploying from the ship) for…

This one is mounted on a Churchill, but same idea...

It can also be a conscious design decision. Sometimes less is more when it comes to mine and IED protection. There was another Israeli armoured car from the 70s with a similar design philosophy, the RBY Mk 1. The front axle was placed as far forward as possible, and most of the stuff around it was actually designed…

The M26's contemporary was the Centurion, not the Comet. Cents were in production by the end of the war, but never made it to the mainland.

The biggest problem is that US armoured doctrine was very different, and way behind Germany, and even, to some degree, Britain. There was a failure to adapt during the interwar period, and the US was still very focused on using armour to fight infantry rather than other armour.