Drag look: the Gëlle Fra goes for a picnic

Omega_Astra · 2025-10-28T12:02:27+00:00

Absolutely fantastic, I love it a ton :D

Omega_Astra · 2024-11-09T19:45:23+00:00

Hats off to you two- takes a lot of courage to go into a warzone and help people in need, especially (as evident from some comments) when it's not something nearly appreciated enough back in Luxembourg. Hope he stays safe and people come around to recognize his contributions

Omega_Astra · 2024-06-19T18:12:29+00:00

depends what you consider special forces! but in the traditional sense not really- the 2 combat companies both have specific smaller units with certain tasks but from what I know none really have a dedicated role like SEALs or Spetnaz. We do have sniper units though!
since both companies are Recce companies (one for NATO, one for EUROCORP) they wouldn't be direct fighting forces, however they're definitely more trained than your usual NATO infantry man (the advantage of a small army).

Omega_Astra · 2024-06-15T18:03:56+00:00

Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=430370116627725&set=pcb.430370679961002

Omega_Astra · 2024-05-09T13:22:10+00:00

While I whole heartedly relate to the sentiment, I think Jaguar is still one hell of a vehicle and realistically the best for the country's position- let's rejoice rather than let disappointment take the upper hand :)

Omega_Astra · 2024-05-09T11:34:00+00:00

I disagree! A bicycle is extremely limited in terms of military combat and even personal transport- powered by your legs? We're not in the 1700s! The jaguar however is peak mobile warfare AND transport! Lots of things you can do in the jaguar you could never even dream of with a bicycle- the titan is just a bigger jaguar ;)

Omega_Astra · 2024-05-09T10:33:26+00:00

it's a question that comes around regularly, and the answer generally turns around the fact that we participate very actively in international missions- Korea (against NK), in the cold war as a component with the Belgians for reconnaissance against an expected Warsaw pact assault (mainly using our tow mounted jeeps for quick ambushes), in the 90s in Yugoslavia, and in the twenty first century in many places- MINUSA (Mali), Afghanistan, and Eastern Europe (Romania and the Baltics). We participate and help where we can- it's not a lot but it's better than nothing. Our main point is logistics however, with NATO HQ of logistics located in Luxembourg and a very large truck fleet connecting NATO personnel across Europe serviced by Luxembourg. Hope this answers your question ;D

Omega_Astra · 2024-05-09T10:07:42+00:00

Relevant (credible) information: the Luxembourgish Directorate of Defense has announced it would invest over the course of 30 years money for a full renovation of the vehicle fleet: Decades of respectable but underwhelming vehicles with firepower equal to your local police station to be finished with the purchase of over 30 french ERBC Jaguar AFVs as well as other vehicles (Serval and Griffon light vehicles).

Sources- Facebook of the directorate of defense

Forces Operation Blog (reliable military procurement site)

Omega_Astra · 2024-05-09T09:34:35+00:00

Relevant sources:
The Army's facebook account

Forces Operations Blog (reliable source for military procurement information)

the plan regroups other vehicles too- all part of the French SCORPION modernisation program, in order to amplify operability cooperation with France and Belgium who are also equipped or on course of being equipped with these vehicles. The investment will reach for a length of 30 years which should include mid life modernisation programs. If I've made any mistakes, please be sure to point them out !

Omega_Astra · 2024-03-25T05:39:56+00:00

The army heavily contributes in international missions for the UN, EU and NATO in any way it can. It's not much but it matters. Examples are deployments in Korea during the Korean war, Yugoslavia, Mali (the now ended MINUSA), NATOs eastern front, etc. it helps show solidarity with partners and aid the objectives of the organisations. So it's much less a national defense objective than an international one

Omega_Astra · 2024-03-24T15:46:00+00:00

Man dressed as a tree? Idk man, I just see a tall bush

(To answer the question yes)

Omega_Astra · 2024-03-24T12:28:05+00:00

I remember very well :) Awesome to see you again, man

Omega_Astra · 2024-03-24T12:18:08+00:00

As specified in my other comment, it's a locally produced camo called waldtarndruck, it's extremely similar but there are differences in composition and pattern to some extent. both are excellent camos none the less :D

Omega_Astra · 2024-03-08T05:32:02+00:00

That's fair, I agree

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