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War is a racket that’s controlled and manipulated by power-masters and their military-industrial complex.

Ukraine’s intelligence is not only playing a pivotal role in helping to liberate their country against an imperialist power, but also in weakening the Russian Federation to where they no longer pose a threat to their nation for the near future. Already gaining the ability to conduct raids deep inside enemy territory, along with high-value assassinations, Kyiv’s intelligence apparatus, like America’s, Israel’s, and Britain’s, will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.

QinetiQ has secured a significant deal with the US Army to supply a specially developed variant of its advanced Banshee Jet 80+ drone.

Ukrainian air defenses are facing a harsh test when put up against Russian Kinzhal missiles.

In the somber shadow of Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, reports of staggering Russian losses in Ukraine serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution amidst the echoes of past victories.

The retreat from Bakhmut and the resurgent Ukrainian offensive mark a crucial phase in the conflict—a moment where the tides may turn, and the aspirations of a nation for freedom and independence begin to take shape, reigniting hopes for a resolution and lasting peace in Ukraine as the world watches with anticipation.

Jerusalem/Gaza – Escalation of tensions continues between Israel and Hamas. With neither side showing signs of pulling back, the ongoing conflict, which sparked off on May 10, 2023, shows little sign of slowing. International onlookers watch on with rising anxiety, their concern growing as strident calls for an immediate ceasefire echo across the globe. An […]

From the skies over Europe in WWII to the deserts of the Middle East in modern times, the US has been at the forefront of aerial warfare.

The discovery of a Russian missile in a Polish forest heightens concerns of potential fallout from the Ukraine conflict, underscoring the need for increased vigilance and efforts to de-escalate tensions and help preserve regional stability.

Col. Jonathan Chung, commander of the Army’s 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB), has been suspended due to allegations of creating a hostile environment for his subordinates.

Doubts remain over whether the Patriot Missile System is capable of intercepting Russian Su-35 fighter jets deploying aerial-guided bombs from a distance.

Israel has made significant progress in developing unmanned submarines, unveiling it’s latest called the BlueWhale underwater platform.

Preemptions must be made to contain Wagner and its influence as the PMCs look to further their extreme violence to attract more followers and influence. Like ISIS, ultimately the group will become a major global security problem unless their external operations are kept in check.

Finland, which has had a dark and uneasy history with Russia as a neighbor, originally attempted to keep a neutral but aware stance on their eastern neighbor since World War Two. Now that the Russian invasion has changed its stance, the largest reserve and artillery army in Europe now poses the ultimate nightmare to the Kremlin, more so than Ukraine could in the alliance.

China’s ambition in the Pacific poses a challenge to US influence. Maintaining ties with island nations is crucial to retain power.

With various possibilities, the attack on the Kremlin has left more answers than questions, but the world, including Russian society now knows how vulnerable their fortress truly is. With Putin residing in a bunker after the strike, his strongman aura is diminishing every day the war continues, which brings the possibility that the man who labeled himself a reincarnated ‘Peter the Great’ could very much end up with the fate of Tsar Nicholas II.

The ancient Assyrian Empire in the old, middle, and neo periods fought fiercely in siege tactics to turn rivals into vassalage and extend their force projection across the ancient Near East. These Semitic peoples would lay the foundations of siege warfare along with extraordinary cultural achievements for modern human civilization.