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US Speaker Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan Despite Threats of Chinese Retaliation

Travel in the Face of Threats Late Tuesday evening, local time, US Speaker of the House Nancy Pel...

World Aug 03

Col. Nono Mulyono, Maj. Gen. Soenarko, and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee review the more than 1,100 troops representing six nations standing in formation at the Opening Ceremony for Garuda Shield 2010. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Super Garuda Shield 2022: Largest ‘Garuda Shield’ Military Exercise to Date

Aside from tactical and military training, the exercise will also include cultural exchanges to s...

World Aug 01

China's MIM-23 Hawk Missile (Source: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China/Wikimedia Commons)

Pentagon Approves $1.3 Billion Satellite Development Budget to Fight China-Russia Missile Threats

Pentagon released a statement saying they are willing to spend $1.3 billion to develop and improv...

Military Jul 25

Choe Jin, deputy director general of North Korea's Institute of Disarmament and Peace, a Foreign Ministry-run think tank, talks to The Associated Press Television News in Pyongyang, North Korea, Thursday, July 21, 2022. (Source: Associated Press Photos) https://apnews.com/article/technology-united-states-seoul-south-korea-north-228f0d6f18135a27cf89e1f58351a99d/gallery/9bdb9a27e0174e2bb1209457d0fbbee8

US-South Korea Military Drills Seen as ‘Invasion’ Prep by N. Korea

Choe Jin said, “Should the US and its allies opt for military confrontation with us, they would...

Military Jul 25

On July 20, 2022, HMH-462 Onload/Offload drills were conducted at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in Hawaii. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel/dvidshub)

$847 Billion Bill For Defense Budget Approved, Where Will These Go?

The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) released its 2023 NDAA version, with $847 billion wort...

Foreign Policy Jul 25

First Lt. Micha Stoddard, flying the lead aircraft, and his wingman, Capt. Casey Peasley, fly their A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in an echelon formation March 26, 2014, enroute from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to their home base in Boise, Idaho. The crews performed an in-air refueling with a Utah National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker after the air combat exercise Green Flag East. Stoddard and Peasley are assigned to the 190th Fighter Squadron. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur/Released

The Bargain Bin War; Air Force May Unload the A-10 Thunderbolt II on Ukraine

The Air Force is now considering offloading the A-10 Thunderbolt II’s on Ukraine as our lat...

Expert Analysis Jul 24

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the immediate suspension of two top officials of Ukraine due to treason accusations on Sunday, July 17. (Source: @BSA32747289/Twitter)

Zelensky Fires 2 Top Officials for Treason, 650 More Under Investigation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky abruptly dismissed two top law enforcement officials Sunda...

News Jul 22

Military people of Taiwanese Military Police. Official Photo by Wang Yu Ching / Office of the President. (Source: 總統府, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Military_people_of_Taiwanese_Military_Police_20200526.jpg

US Inks $108 Million Weapon Deal to Taiwan

“The proposed sale will contribute to the sustainment of the recipient’s vehicles, small ...

World Jul 18

Saudis in Space? US-led Artemis Accords Tries to Set Rules for Space Exploration

“Today, Saudi Arabia adds its voice to a diverse and growing set of nations,” NASA Administra...

World Jul 18

Chair Yellen delivers opening statement at the FOMC press conference. (Source: Federalreserve, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Will Record US Inflation Make it Harder to for Ukraine to Win Against Russia?

“A price cap on Russian oil is one of our most powerful tools to address the pain that American...

News Jul 15

Deputy Secretary of State Antony "Tony" Blinken meets with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko at the Bankova in Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 6, 2015. (Source: U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Deputy_Secretary_Blinken_Meets_With_Ukrainian_President_Poroshenko_(16549362258).jpg

Blinken Asks Russia for Immediate Halt of Forced Deportations, ‘Filtration’ of Ukrainians

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanded that Russia end its “filtration” system...

Foreign Policy Jul 15

Then Vice President Joe Biden holds an event with voters in the gymnasium at McKinley Elementary School in Des Moines, where he addressed a number of issues including the recent escalation with Iran. Iowa member of Congress Abby Finkenauer was also on hand to announce her endorsement of Biden. (Source: Phil Roeder from Des Moines, IA, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joe_Biden_at_McKinley_Elementary_School_(49331752922).jpg

US and Israel Vow: ‘Iran Will Not Be Allowed to Become a Nuclear Power’

Iran is actively embroiled in oblique bargaining with the US to reinstate the country’s nuc...

World Jul 15

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson walked around the center of Kyiv. (Source: President Of Ukraine from Україна, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:President_of_Ukraine_Volodymyr_Zelenskyy_and_Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom_Boris_Johnson_walked_around_the_center_of_Kyiv._(51995631600).jpg

UK Will Send $1.2 Billion more in Weapons to Ukraine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced during a NATO conference in Madrid that the United Kingdom...

World Jul 15

An Iranian target UAV, unidentified model. (Source: Fars Media Corporation, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
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US Intel: Iran Set to Supply Hundreds of Drones to Russia

Iran is expected to supply Russia with “hundreds” of drones, some of which will be able to ca...

News Jul 14

New York City Police Department Mounted Police Officers Time Square photo. (Source: Photograph by D Ramey Logan, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
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Want a handgun in NYC? Hand Over Access to Your Social Media Accounts First

Applicants must undergo approximately 16 hours of safety training to demonstrate their competence...

News Jul 14

Varta APC (Ukraine). (Source: VoidWanderer, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
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Top 5 Infantry Mobility Vehicles Used by Ukrainian Ground Forces

The VARTA is a type of armored personnel carrier developed in Ukraine. The crew within the vehicl...

News Jul 13

White House, the executive mansion of the President of the United States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. (Source: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire portfolio, click here.@thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright! If you would like to use it, please read this first., CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Source: US Spies Reportedly ‘Backed’ Purchasing of Blacklisted NSO Group

Hacking into the phones of political leaders, human rights activists, and journalists worldwide h...

News Jul 13

Pakistan and China International border at Khunjrab, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. (Source: Waseem Abbas, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

China-Pakistan Military Drills: Who Most Benefits the Mutual Cooperation?

According to statements made by both nations, they conducted the exercises with the intention of ...

News Jul 13

Anti-terrorist operation in eastern Ukraine (War Ukraine). (Source: Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

1M Strong Ukrainian Army, Will This be Enough?

According to the analysts, the remarks represent more of a “rallying cry” than a precise plan...

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SAN DIEGO (Sept. 10, 2008) Crewman Qualification Training (CQT) students charge the beach during a medical evacuation drill at the Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, Calif. CQT is a 14-week advanced training course teaching basic weapons, seamanship, first aid and small unit tactics to Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman (SWCC) trainees. SWCCs operate and maintain the Navy's inventory of state-of-the-art, high-speed boats used to support SEALs in special operations missions worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Menzie/Released). (Source: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Menzie, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

The US Navy is Flunking on its Warfare Training Instructor Program Goals

“Without WTIs, I can’t produce more WTIs. Without the WTIs, I can’t do advanced training. I...

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US Speaker Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan Despite Threats of Chinese Retaliation

Super Garuda Shield 2022: Largest ‘Garuda Shield’ Military Exercise to Date

Pentagon Approves $1.3 Billion Satellite Development Budget to Fight China-Russia Missile Threats

US-South Korea Military Drills Seen as ‘Invasion’ Prep by N. Korea

$847 Billion Bill For Defense Budget Approved, Where Will These Go?

The Bargain Bin War; Air Force May Unload the A-10 Thunderbolt II on Ukraine

Zelensky Fires 2 Top Officials for Treason, 650 More Under Investigation

US Inks $108 Million Weapon Deal to Taiwan

Saudis in Space? US-led Artemis Accords Tries to Set Rules for Space Exploration

Will Record US Inflation Make it Harder to for Ukraine to Win Against Russia?

Blinken Asks Russia for Immediate Halt of Forced Deportations, ‘Filtration’ of Ukrainians

US and Israel Vow: ‘Iran Will Not Be Allowed to Become a Nuclear Power’

UK Will Send $1.2 Billion more in Weapons to Ukraine

US Intel: Iran Set to Supply Hundreds of Drones to Russia

Want a handgun in NYC? Hand Over Access to Your Social Media Accounts First

Top 5 Infantry Mobility Vehicles Used by Ukrainian Ground Forces

Source: US Spies Reportedly ‘Backed’ Purchasing of Blacklisted NSO Group

China-Pakistan Military Drills: Who Most Benefits the Mutual Cooperation?

1M Strong Ukrainian Army, Will This be Enough?

The US Navy is Flunking on its Warfare Training Instructor Program Goals

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US Speaker Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan Despite Threats of Chinese Retaliation

Super Garuda Shield 2022: Largest ‘Garuda Shield’ Military Exercise to Date

Pentagon Approves $1.3 Billion Satellite Development Budget to Fight China-Russia Missile Threats

US-South Korea Military Drills Seen as ‘Invasion’ Prep by N. Korea

$847 Billion Bill For Defense Budget Approved, Where Will These Go?

The Bargain Bin War; Air Force May Unload the A-10 Thunderbolt II on Ukraine

Zelensky Fires 2 Top Officials for Treason, 650 More Under Investigation

US Inks $108 Million Weapon Deal to Taiwan

Saudis in Space? US-led Artemis Accords Tries to Set Rules for Space Exploration

Will Record US Inflation Make it Harder to for Ukraine to Win Against Russia?

Blinken Asks Russia for Immediate Halt of Forced Deportations, ‘Filtration’ of Ukrainians

US and Israel Vow: ‘Iran Will Not Be Allowed to Become a Nuclear Power’

UK Will Send $1.2 Billion more in Weapons to Ukraine

US Intel: Iran Set to Supply Hundreds of Drones to Russia

Want a handgun in NYC? Hand Over Access to Your Social Media Accounts First

Top 5 Infantry Mobility Vehicles Used by Ukrainian Ground Forces

Source: US Spies Reportedly ‘Backed’ Purchasing of Blacklisted NSO Group

China-Pakistan Military Drills: Who Most Benefits the Mutual Cooperation?

1M Strong Ukrainian Army, Will This be Enough?

The US Navy is Flunking on its Warfare Training Instructor Program Goals

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