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Open source
intelligence.

Staying safe requires knowledge. A curated reference list of intelligence, defense, cybersecurity, and military technology resources — the same sources that inform VP's research methodology.

ODIN
US Army guide to weapons and military technology
Jane's
Open source military intelligence
Weapons Systems Handbook
US Army weapons systems reference
Small Arms Survey
Global small arms research
Global Security
Military and intelligence reference
RAND Corporation
Defense and policy research
Military Balance
IISS annual global military assessment
Military Factory
Aircraft, armor, artillery, and naval reference
Army Recognition
Ground forces equipment database
Naval Technology
Naval defense systems and programs
Navy Recognition
Naval forces equipment and news
Air Power Australia
Detailed technical air power analysis
Army Technology
Land defense systems and programs
Army Guide
Land forces equipment guide
Armada Media
Defense and security media
C4ISRNET
Command, control, communications, and intelligence
Defense Tech
Defense technology news and analysis
Military & Aerospace
Military electronics and avionics
Military Equipment Guide
Military.com equipment reference
Military Periscope
Defense intelligence database
Military Today
Current military equipment and vehicles
Radar Tutorial
Comprehensive radar technology reference
Ritchie Specs
Equipment specifications database
SDDCTEA
Joint Equipment Characteristics Database
Shepard Media
Defense and aerospace intelligence
Sinodefense
Chinese defense and military analysis
SpaceWar
Space and defense news
Strategic Bureau
Defense systems information
CMANO Database
Command: Modern Air Naval Operations reference
Inter-American Defense College
Hemispheric defense education
Security & Defence Quarterly
Academic defense research journal
°Degrees of slope, elevation, or traverse
GHzGigahertz — 1 billion hertz
hpHorsepower (kW × 1.341 = hp)
HzHertz — unit of frequency
kgKilogram (2.2 lb.)
kg/cm²Kilograms per square centimeter — pressure
kmKilometer(s)
km/hKilometers per hour
ktKnot — 1 nautical mile per hour
kWKilowatt (1 kW = 1,000 watts)
LLiters (1 gal. = 3.785 liters)
mMeter(s)
Cubic meters
MHzMegahertz — 1 million hertz
machAircraft velocity (avg. 1,062 km/h)
milMilliradian (360° = 6,400 mils)
minMinute(s)
mmMillimeter(s)
m/sMeters per second — velocity
mtMetric ton (1,000 kg)
nmNautical mile = 6,076 ft (1.852 km)
rd/minRounds per minute — rate of fire
RHAeRolled homogeneous armor equivalent
shpShaft horsepower — helicopter engines
μmMicron/micrometer — laser wavelength
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