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DCS Missions, Sea Power

Could Argentina & Russia Take The Falklands Islands From UK In 2026? | DCS & Sea Power

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Could Argentina retake the Falkland Islands in 2026 — with Russian military assistance?

In this DCS World and Sea Power wargame, we simulate a hypothetical modern Falklands conflict between Argentina, the United Kingdom and Russia.

Inspired by recent comments from Argentine President Javier Milei about the Falkland Islands, this military simulation explores whether the Argentine Navy and Argentine Air Force could challenge British forces and seize the islands in a modern-day conflict.

Argentina launches an all-out assault using its MEKO 140 and MEKO 360 warships alongside F-16 fighter aircraft. The UK responds with a powerful force based around RAF Mount Pleasant, including Meteor-equipped Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s, Sky Sabre air defence systems, Type 45 destroyers, Type 23 frigates and a Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier operating F-35B Lightning II jets.

Then the conflict escalates.

Russia enters the war from the north, deploying Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates armed with P-800 Oniks supersonic anti-ship missiles against the Royal Navy task force. Beneath the South Atlantic, British Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarines hunt Russian Yasen-M submarines in a dangerous underwater battle.

With modern fighter aircraft, warships, submarines, missiles and air defence systems all entering the fight, who would win a hypothetical 2026 battle for the Falkland Islands?

Watch the full DCS World and Sea Power simulation to see how this fictional Falklands war could unfold.

Disclaimer: This is a fictional military simulation and wargame created for entertainment, analysis and discussion. It is not a prediction of future events or an endorsement of military action.

DCS Missions

From the GR Archives: Iran–Iraq War Dynamic Campaign

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We’re heading back into the Grim Reapers archives to revisit one of our older DCS campaign series — The Iran–Iraq War Dynamic Campaign.

Set during the Iran–Iraq War of the 1980s, this 11-part Desert Campaign follows the conflict as it develops mission by mission, with each episode building on what happened before.

The campaign begins with Day 1: Rude Welcome to the Region, before escalating into Tomcat hunts, major ground battles, tactical pushes and an increasingly intense fight for control of the desert.

Day 1: Rude Welcome to the Region

The opening mission throws us straight into the action and sets the scene for everything that follows.

We’ll be sharing some highlights from this first mission below, giving you a taste of the campaign before you head over to watch the full series.

Watch the Full Campaign

If you missed the Iran–Iraq War Dynamic Campaign when it was originally released — or simply fancy watching it again — the complete series is available to watch from the beginning.

Across the 11 missions, the situation develops continuously as both sides fight for control of the battlefield, making this a great campaign to binge from start to finish.

▶️ Watch the complete Iran–Iraq War Dynamic Campaign:

Iran–Iraq War Dynamic Campaign

We’ll be digging further into the GR Archives over the coming weeks and highlighting more classic Grim Reapers campaigns, missions and memorable moments.

Which campaign should we revisit next?

DCS Missions

Good Fun Old Style GR Mission: Greeks Fighting Turks Over Cyprus | DCS

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The Grim Reapers head back to 1974 for a large-scale DCS campaign mission set during a fictionalised Cyprus crisis.

With hostile forces advancing across the island, GR members must coordinate a complex mixture of offensive and defensive operations. Strike aircraft are tasked with attacking enemy ground units, combat air patrols defend the skies, and transport crews attempt vital supply drops to friendly forces.

Success depends on communication, timing and teamwork as each group navigates the island’s terrain, shifting threats and the usual Grim Reapers tactical confusion.

It is classic, old-style GR: a big scenario, multiple aircraft, plenty of moving parts and absolutely no guarantee that everything will go according to plan.

GR3 is the home of full-length DCS Member Missions, taking you from the opening briefing through the complete operation and final debriefing.

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Reviews and Articles

Gripens & Meteors Taking On Su-35 & MiG-31 Over the Black Sea | DCS World

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Swedish Gripens armed with Meteor missiles could become a major upgrade for Ukraine’s air combat capability — but how would they actually perform against Russia’s long-range heavy hitters?

In this DCS World simulation, we put JAS 39C Gripens over the Black Sea against Su-35s and MiG-31s equipped with dangerous long-range missiles like the R-77M and R-37M.

Can the Gripen and Meteor combination challenge Russian BVR dominance, or will the Su-35 and MiG-31 still control the skies?

Full video: https://youtu.be/t-zSNo_BFHE

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DRAG RACE: 1940’s-1960’s Fighters – How Much Did Aircraft Improve Over 20 Years? | DCS

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Experience an epic fighter aircraft drag race in DCS World featuring the newly released F-100D Super Sabre! We put some of the fastest military aircraft from the late WWII, Korean War, and early Cold War eras head-to-head in a low-level 5-mile speed challenge to see just how rapidly fighter technology evolved between the 1940s and 1950s.

Competing in this high-speed showdown are legendary aircraft including the F-100D Super Sabre, MiG-21, MiG-19, FW-190 D9 (Focke-Wulf 190 Dora), and Bf 109 K-4. From powerful piston-engine warbirds to early jet fighters and supersonic-era aircraft, this race highlights one of the most dramatic periods of aviation history.

In just 15 years, fighter aircraft top speeds nearly quadrupled. Which aircraft will dominate the drag strip and claim the title of fastest fighter in DCS World?

Reviews and Articles

Featured Playlist: F-100D Super Sabre Tutorials

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The legendary North American F-100D Super Sabre has arrived in DCS World, and we’re building a complete tutorial series to help you master this iconic Cold War fighter.

Whether you’re taking your very first flight, learning the cockpit, practicing aerial refuelling, mastering weapons employment, or preparing for combat missions, this playlist brings together all of our F-100D training guides in one convenient place.

The F-100 was the first USAF fighter capable of supersonic speed in level flight and went on to serve extensively throughout the Cold War and Vietnam era. In DCS World, it offers a rewarding mix of classic jet aviation, challenging systems, and exciting air-to-air and air-to-ground combat.

📺 Watch the complete playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3kOAM2N1YJckcCEeJCwhr-Y1vk2uo2wW

Whether you’re a newcomer to DCS or a seasoned virtual pilot, there’s something here to help you get the most from the Super Sabre.

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Aircraft Can Dogfight While Flying Backwards Now? | DCS World

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The newly released F-100D Super Sabre continues to surprise us in DCS World, but this may be one of the strangest moments yet.

During a dogfight against its Cold War-era adversaries, the aircraft appears to do the impossible, looking as though it is fighting while flying backwards. Whether it’s an aerodynamic quirk, a visual illusion, or just DCS World being DCS World, the result is both hilarious and impressive.

This short clip comes from our full F-100D vs MiG-19 & MiG-21 dogfight video, where we put the iconic Super Sabre through a series of unscripted engagements using historically appropriate weapons and tactics to see how it stacks up against its Soviet rivals.

Watch the short, then check out the full battle to see how the Super Sabre performs.

Watch the full video:
https://youtu.be/TcxSh-uCjeU

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F-100D: Controls, Cockpit, Start Ups, Zell, Flight, AAR & Cameras Guide | DCS

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Today we begin our first guide for the legendary F-100D Super Sabre in DCS World. In this comprehensive tutorial we cover everything you need to get started, from setting up controls and cockpit familiarisation through to startup procedures, take-off, landing, air-to-air refuelling and strike camera footage.

Whether you’re completely new to the aircraft or looking for a quick reference guide, this video walks through the key systems and procedures needed to operate the Super Sabre effectively.

Covered in this guide:

  • Intro
  • Controls
  • Various Options
  • User Manual & Checklist
  • Cockpit Familiarisation
  • Start Procedure
  • ZELL (Zero Length Launch)
  • Taxi, Take-off, Flight & Air Start
  • Landing
  • Fuel Management
  • Air-to-Air Refuelling
  • Strike Cam

The F-100D Super Sabre was one of the United States Air Force’s first supersonic fighters and played a major role during the Cold War era. Join us as we explore this iconic aircraft and learn how to operate it successfully in DCS World.