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China is developing the next generation of amphibious infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to replace the existing Type 05 family, according to a new post on X (formerly Twitter) by the handle OedoSoldier.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
On October 19, 2023, Shrike drones targeted a Russian convoy, destroying eight tanks and four infantry fighting vehicles valued at around $19 million.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
That means deploying tens of thousands of additional soldiers, acquiring thousands of new tanks and infantry fighting vehicles and ramping up production of long-range drones and other advanced military technologies.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
While economic considerations played a role, these militaries also reorganized to better support UN and NATO peacekeeping and counterterrorism efforts, which focused on light infantry operations.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
On October 19, 2023, Shrike drones targeted a Russian convoy, destroying eight tanks and four infantry fighting vehicles valued at around $19 million.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
That means deploying tens of thousands of additional soldiers, acquiring thousands of new tanks and infantry fighting vehicles and ramping up production of long-range drones and other advanced military technologies.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
While economic considerations played a role, these militaries also reorganized to better support UN and NATO peacekeeping and counterterrorism efforts, which focused on light infantry operations.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infantry
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More than a month into operations, the army deployed a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East, but the campaign has not stopped Houthi attacks.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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On May 22, three soldiers who witnessed the Mount Suribachi flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima were greeted by 1,000 schoolchildren.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to slow Russia's advance and weaken their fighting power while sacrificing as few Ukrainian soldiers as possible.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Players take on the role of an on-the-field commander in a battalion from a third-person perspective.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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This year’s ceremony not only marks the battalion’s official recognition with the Congressional Gold Medal — one of the highest civilian honors in the United States — but also underscores a broader effort to educate the public and inspire future generations through these powerful narratives.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Infantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infantry. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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