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How Ukraine’s Drones are Beating Russian Jamming

After the Estonian startup KrattWorks dispatched the first batch of its Ghost Dragon ISR quadcopters to Ukraine in mid-2022, the company’s officers thought they might have six months or so before they’d need to reconceive the drones in response to new battlefield realities. The 46-centimeter-wide fl

07. Apr.

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Lessons From the World’s First Full-Scale Cyberwar

After three years of defending itself against Russian aggression, Ukraine has shored up its defenses against cyberattacks. NATO countries are watching and learning from Ukraine’s experience. For more on this story click on the link and comment your thoughts below... https://www.kyivpost.com/post/4

06. März

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Britain's disappearing armed forces: How the UK's military has shrunk by nearly 200,000 since the height of the Cold War

Britain's disappearing armed forces have shrunk by almost 200,000 troops since the Cold War, in a staggering decline of the UK's defences. The RAF now has one of the smallest combat fleets in history, while the British Army looks set to drop below 70,000 for the first time since the Napoleonic era.

27. Feb.

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Chinese Z-9 intercepts Philippine parapublic Cessna 208B

A Chinese navy Harbin Z-9 helicopter has conducted a dangerous intercept of a Philippine government Cessna 208B Caravan. The 18 February incident saw the Z-9 approach as close as 3m (10ft) from the turboprop, which was carrying journalists above the Scarborough Shoal, a location in the South China

20. Feb.

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The Legacy Of Abandoned US Military Equipment In Afghanistan: A Strategic And Ethical Issue

The precipitous withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan in August 2021 was a watershed and controversial moment in the history of the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Read more in the link and comment your thoughts below... https://www.eurasiareview.com/16022025-the-legacy-of-abandoned-us-military

16. Feb.

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Closer than ever:2025 Doomsday Clock Is now 89 seconds to midnight

In 2024, humanity edged ever closer to catastrophe. Trends that have deeply concerned the Science and Security Board continued, and despite unmistakable signs of danger, national leaders and their societies have failed to do what is needed to change course. Consequently, we now move the Doomsday C

30. Jan.

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 24, 2025

Get up to date on the latest from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine in the link below... https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-january-24-2025

26. Jan.

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From the classroom to war, how Australian Oscar Jenkins fought for Ukraine

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-16/australian-oscar-jenkins-ukraine-international-legion-russia-war/104819472

16. Jan.

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War on land approaches its Midway Moment

22. Feb. 2021

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Biden team looks to repair US ties with Europe in first NATO meet

US defence secretary to meet in Brussels with NATO counterparts to discuss alliance’s future and the situation in Afghanistan. Read More Here... https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/17/biden-team-looks-to-repair-us-ties-with-europe-in-first-nato-meeting?fbclid=IwAR35od00t7SUl4KIUxvUyoarVt1roCQ

18. Feb. 2021

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German army struggles to get Gen Z recruits ‘ready for war’

Bundeswehr has a high dropout rate and the number of conscientious objectors is rising. Germany’s armed forces commissioner, Eva Högl, this week warned the country was not closer to its goal of having 203,000 active troops by 2031, as the overall size of the armed forces slightly declined last yea

16. März

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Voice-controlled drones a military game-changer, Primordial Labs says

Hovering over old Civil War-era farmland, a small quadcopter is told to go up 125 feet and then move 50 meters north of a specific target on the ground — in this case, a soccer goal. The drone rises and flies off. On the ground, there isn’t someone with a standard gaming stick controller maneuverin

06. März

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With Chinese warships nearby, Australia needs to step up as a maritime power

China now fields the world’s largest navy, and last week’s rare foray into our exclusive economic zone should be a wake-up call for Australians. Our most critical economic and security interests travel by sea, and in a rapidly deteriorating strategic environment, we can’t afford complacency. It’s ti

26. Feb.

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Australia at risk as Russia wages a sabotage 'shadow war' across Europe

Thousands of ships navigate northern Europe's Baltic Sea each day. Among the world's busiest shipping routes, this vast arm of the Atlantic Ocean has connected the region to global trade for centuries. In recent years, however, what lies beneath the sea's surface has been more important to governm

18. Feb.

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Suspected Russian Spy Drones Breach German Airbase Training Ukrainian Forces on Patriot Systems

Advanced unidentified drones have repeatedly penetrated restricted airspace over a German military facility where Ukrainian troops receive critical Patriot air defense training, exposing significant vulnerabilities in counter-drone capabilities. The incidents at the Luftwaffe’s Schwesing base have t

11. Feb.

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Air Force reinstates videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female WWII pilots

A U.S. Air Force educational program that includes videos of the Tuskegee Airmen and female World War II pilots has been reinstated after being temporarily removed from the U.S. Air Force curriculum. Read More here... https://www.waka.com/2025/01/27/air-force-reinstates-videos-of-tuskegee-airm

28. Jan.

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How Drones Are Changing Warfare

They started as ways to gather intel on enemies, and now are used to deliver deadly attacks, as battlefields continue to evolve in Ukraine and beyond https://now.tufts.edu/2025/01/21/how-drones-are-changing-warfare

22. Jan.

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The Images of Modern War

One hundred days into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the war has brought the world a near-daily drumbeat of gut wrenching scenes: Civilian corpses in the streets of Bucha; a blown-up theater in Mariupol; the chaos at a Kramatorsk train station in the wake of a Russian missile strike. Those images te

04. Juni 2022

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Tension haunts tiny Taiwanese isles that live in fear of war with China

The islands, three miles from the Chinese mainland, will be first to fall if antagonisms lead to an invasion https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/21/tension-haunts-tiny-taiwanese-isles-that-live-in-fear-of-war-with-china

22. Feb. 2021

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Date with History to explore a lesser known aspect of Operation Desert Storm

18. Feb. 2021

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How The Military Wants AI To Help Control America’s Nuclear Arsenal

Science fiction has warned us about melding AI and nuclear command and control, but Pentagon leadership sees it as a critical tool for future deterrence. Without using AI click on the link and comment your thoughts below... https://www.twz.com/nuclear/this-is-how-the-military-wants-ai-to-help-cont

09. März

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'Raid', an excellent short film about a Royal Marine Commandos operation

The Royal Marines Commandos of the British Royal Navy, dating back to 1664, are an elite amphibious expeditionary force. Two weeks ago, the Royal Marines released an excellent short film, entitled "Raid", in which they show off their and the Royal Navy's capabilities in carrying out an air-naval op

02. März

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Britain’s aircraft carriers: a national embarrassment?

The Royal Navy’s £6bn carriers have been ridiculed by Russia and others as symbols of British decline and delusion, obsolete in the age of drones and hypersonic missiles. But as the government plans to raise defence spending, they may yet have a role to play. Read more in the link and comment your

22. Feb.

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Is China’s military really built for war? New report questions Beijing’s arms buildup

China is not ready for war, according to a contentious report from a US think tank, which claims the main motivation for the ruling Communist Party’s expansive push for military modernization is to retain its grip on power – not fight an overseas foe. Click on the link and comment your thoughts bel

17. Feb.

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North Korea: Kim Jong-un is sending a second wave of soldiers to Ukraine – here’s why

North Korea is believed to be preparing to send another group of soldiers to come to Vladimir Putin’s aid in the war in Ukraine, despite heavy combat losses already suffered by troops from the East Asian country. Read more in the Link and comment your thoughts below... https://theconversation.com

04. Feb.

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Meet the New Very Special Pioneer X mobile command vehicle...

View the Video of the Vehicle in the link below... https://www.forcesnews.com/technology/land-vehicles/what-makes-pioneer-x-mobile-command-vehicle-so-valuable-special-forces

26. Jan.

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The Dangerous Work of Clearing Russia’s Deadly Mines from Ukrainian Lands

“They’re perfect soldiers,” Ballans said, quoting a line attributed to the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot. “They don’t have to sleep. They don’t have to eat. And they’ll do the job for decades.” https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-dangerous-work-of-clearing-russias-deadly-mines-from-ukrain

18. Jan.

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Meet the smartest and lethal guard dog out there...

04. Juni 2022

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Air Force F-35 Stealth Fighters Are Now Operating From Guam’s Austere Airfield

The drills brought F-35s and F-16s to a jungle-encircled airstrip and are likely a glimpse into the future of tactical jet operations in the Pacific. Read More Here... https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39278/air-force-f-35-stealth-fighters-are-now-operating-from-guams-austere-airfield?xid=fbs

18. Feb. 2021

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‘Possible war’ looming on Australia’s doorstep as China ramps up attacks on Taiwan

Fears are mounting that war could break out on Australia’s doorstep thanks to the “growing risk” of a military showdown between powers. Read More Here... https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/possible-war-looming-on-australias-doorstep-as-china-ramps-up-attacks-on-taiwan/news-sto

18. Feb. 2021

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Modern Military Trends

How Ukraine’s Drones are Beating Russian Jamming

Lessons From the World’s First Full-Scale Cyberwar

Britain's disappearing armed forces: How the UK's military has shrunk by nearly 200,000 since the height of the Cold War

Chinese Z-9 intercepts Philippine parapublic Cessna 208B

The Legacy Of Abandoned US Military Equipment In Afghanistan: A Strategic And Ethical Issue

Closer than ever:2025 Doomsday Clock Is now 89 seconds to midnight

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 24, 2025

From the classroom to war, how Australian Oscar Jenkins fought for Ukraine

War on land approaches its Midway Moment

Biden team looks to repair US ties with Europe in first NATO meet

German army struggles to get Gen Z recruits ‘ready for war’

Voice-controlled drones a military game-changer, Primordial Labs says

With Chinese warships nearby, Australia needs to step up as a maritime power

Australia at risk as Russia wages a sabotage 'shadow war' across Europe

Suspected Russian Spy Drones Breach German Airbase Training Ukrainian Forces on Patriot Systems

Air Force reinstates videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female WWII pilots

How Drones Are Changing Warfare

The Images of Modern War

Tension haunts tiny Taiwanese isles that live in fear of war with China

Date with History to explore a lesser known aspect of Operation Desert Storm

How The Military Wants AI To Help Control America’s Nuclear Arsenal

'Raid', an excellent short film about a Royal Marine Commandos operation

Britain’s aircraft carriers: a national embarrassment?

Is China’s military really built for war? New report questions Beijing’s arms buildup

North Korea: Kim Jong-un is sending a second wave of soldiers to Ukraine – here’s why

Meet the New Very Special Pioneer X mobile command vehicle...

The Dangerous Work of Clearing Russia’s Deadly Mines from Ukrainian Lands

Down Boy!

Air Force F-35 Stealth Fighters Are Now Operating From Guam’s Austere Airfield

‘Possible war’ looming on Australia’s doorstep as China ramps up attacks on Taiwan

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