US-Backed Troops Hunt for ISIS Leaders at Syria/Iraq Border

U.S.-backed and led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), are trying to locate the key leaders of the Islamic State that are hiding along the Syria-Iraq border. The SDF along with the coalition has an ongoing operation to clear ISIS from the last of their Syrian strongholds. The U.S.-backed operation, code-named al-Jazeera Storm, was launched last week […]

As Expected, President Trump Withdraws From Iran Deal: Analysis

The message resonating from Washington on President Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear arms deal should surprise no one. Since before the 2016 election Trump has been a critic of the deal and following a shakeup of his own administration, he has replaced many of the players with members who are, like him much more […]

Nigerian Troops Rescue More Than 1000 People from Boko Haram

An ongoing battle between Nigeria’s military and Boko Haram resulted in more than 1,000 people being rescued from the Islamist militant group in the northeast of the country. Nigerian officials claimed to have killed 50 of the terrorists. It said the hostages consisted mainly of women and children, as well as some young men who […]

Green Berets Helping Saudis Target Missile Sites in Yemen

Despite publicly stating that they are trying to stay out of the Saudi Arabia – Yemen conflict, the Pentagon is expanding their presence by sending Green Berets to help allied Saudi forces target and knock out Houthi missile sites. Late in 2017, a team of Special Forces soldiers deployed to Saudi Arabia to aid the […]

Iraqi Prime Minister: Air Force Hits Islamic State Targets in Syria

Iraqi air force planes have attacked Islamic State targets in Syria that were reportedly occupied by ISIS commanders. They targeted the positions as the terror group is still a threat to them as well. The airstrike was confirmed by Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi’s office in a statement released on Sunday morning. One of the strikes […]

Germany Planned to Stockpile Vast Cold War Chemical Munitions

The West German military during the Cold War planned to stockpile vast amounts of chemical weapons to stave off a Soviet Union invasion into the west. They also planned on using them, despite long-time denials by the government. War, Auschwitz, chemical weapons: never again. This was what the newly formed Federal Republic of Germany swore […]

Estonia Holds Largest Military Exercises Since Independence

Estonia is the site of a large international military exercise involving more than 13,000 troops from 16 countries which kicked off on May 2. The exercise, dubbed Siil (Hedgehog) is scheduled to last until May 14 and is the largest such drill to be held in the Baltic country since it regained independence from the […]

Missile Strikes on pro-Assad Forces in Syria Kill Dozens

Many Syrian troops loyal to President Assad and Iranian troops assisting them were killed in a missile strike that targeted several locations. The Syrian military said facilities in Hama and Aleppo provinces were struck. It did not say if there were any casualties. But a UK-based monitoring group said four Syrians and 22 foreigners, mostly […]

Plasan Unveils New Border Security, Special Ops Vehicle

Last week in Mexico City, the Israeli company Plasan debuted a new lightweight, fully protected vehicle that was designed for border security but could definitely have a role as a Special Operations tactical assault vehicle. With the increased importance by the current administration with protecting the borders, especially with Border Patrol agents having to deal […]

Iranian Base in Syria Hit by “Enemy” Missile Attack

A missile attack has hit a series of military bases housing Iranian military forces. One of the bases is said to be the recruitment center for Iranian-based Shiite militias. “Syria is being exposed to a new aggression with some military bases in rural Hama and Aleppo hit with enemy rockets,” an army source was quoted […]

US-Backed Forces Regain Lost Villages Seized by Syrian/Iranian Troops

In an interesting development, the oil-rich territory of Northern Syria, held by US-backed SDF Forces was attacked by Syrian government troops and backed by Iranian militias. The government forces briefly took some villages before the SDF, backed by coalition airstrikes forced them back. It is the first time that Iranian militias and coalition troops have […]

Niger Report Slams Troops’ Complacency, Lack of Training for Ambush

The classified Pentagon investigation concerning the death of four U.S. soldiers in Niger last October during an ambush placed the blame squarely on the unit and listed a list of shortcomings including complacency and a lack of training. Citing a culture of “excessive risk”, low-level commanders took shortcuts to approve operations — with at least one […]