‘Terrorism threat overblown’ says top US general in Africa

‘Terrorism threat overblown’ says top US general in Africa

In a testimony delivered to the House Armed Services Committee, General Thomas Waldhauser (USMC), the commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), offered some valuable insight into American initiatives and, more importantly, state and non-state threats. General Waldhauser stated that, contrary to popular belief, “the threats we are working against aren’t necessarily a threat to the […]

Operation Sickle and Hammer: Ukraine prepares to take back Donbass from Russia

Operation Sickle and Hammer: Ukraine prepares to take back Donbass from Russia

Fears continue to mount in eastern Ukraine as the country nears all-out war with Russia. Reports show that Russia has prepared a large strike force on the border of Ukraine. Some would claim this is a frozen war, as all attempts at resolving the conflict with diplomacy have failed. Since the start of this year, […]

Watch: Just another thing A-10s can do — land on highways

Watch: Just another thing A-10s can do — land on highways

Since Russia’s military annexation of Crimea in 2014, NATO officials have been working tirelessly to find ways to effectively counter Russian aggression throughout Europe’s Eastern flank. Troops from throughout the alliance have established new commands all over the continent, and plans continue to develop to mount an even more robust defensive posture in the region. […]

The art of plausible deniability: Russian mercenaries supporting Libyan National Army

The art of plausible deniability: Russian mercenaries supporting Libyan National Army

Recent reports have indicated the Russian private military firm Wagner Group has reinforced Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA) with 300 personnel in Libya. The report also suggests the mercenary group has delivered artillery, tanks, drones, and ammunition to the LNA. What is the Wagner Group? Wagner Group is an unregistered Russian paramilitary company that […]

These are the hypersonic weapons America is developing to launch from combat aircraft

These are the hypersonic weapons America is developing to launch from combat aircraft

New details have begun to emerge about Lockheed Martin’s two-fold attempt at closing the capability gap presented by new Chinese and Russian hypersonic missile platforms. Hypersonic missiles, or missiles that are capable of sustaining speeds in excess of Mach 5, are widely believed to be a disruptive technology to the war global warfighting status quo. […]

Despite its 5th-generation failure, Russia touts plans for a ‘6th-generation’ fighter

Despite its 5th-generation failure, Russia touts plans for a ‘6th-generation’ fighter

Although it’s becoming increasingly apparent Russia’s foray into the world of fifth-generation fighters, the Sukhoi Su-57, will likely never be fielded in sufficient numbers to represent any real strategic value, Moscow is already looking toward the “stealth” fighter’s replacement. The Su-57, widely touted in Russian media as a match for America’s F-22 Raptor and F-35 […]

Mismanagement Plagues Air Force F-22 Raptor Program

Mismanagement Plagues Air Force F-22 Raptor Program

Another excellent article from Alex Hollings over on our parent site NEWSREP was posted the other day on the trials and tribulations of the most lethal superiority fighter in the world, the F-22 Raptor. Hollings wrote that the biggest issues with the fighter have to do from within the U.S., not its enemies. U.S. congressmen, […]

Despite its 5th-generation failure, Russia touts plans for a ‘6th-generation’ fighter

Despite its 5th-generation failure, Russia touts plans for a ‘6th-generation’ fighter

Although it’s becoming increasingly apparent Russia’s foray into the world of fifth-generation fighters, the Sukhoi Su-57, will likely never be fielded in sufficient numbers to represent any real strategic value, Moscow is already looking toward the “stealth” fighter’s replacement. The Su-57, widely touted in Russian media as a match for America’s F-22 Raptor and F-35 […]