Tag: Russia

Finland is the latest European country to buy the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter in an $11.3 Billion contract, rejecting the Boeing FA-18 Super Hornet, and other fighters offered by France, England, and Sweden.

Russian President for life, Vladamir Putin has lived most of his life shrouded in mystery. He may be worth more than sixty billion dollars with equity stakes in some of Europe’s largest energy companies while sitting at the head of one of the most powerful countries in the world. What makes him tick? And what does the future hold for Europe with Putin in the Kremlin?

President Biden has threatened Russia with economic sanctions but President Putin has more to gain by invading Ukraine than the sanctions would cost his country. If the administration was serious about defending Ukraine from invasion, these are the weapons systems the U.S. should be providing them with for self-defense.

The agreement details cooperation between types and branches of troops, as well as issues of supply and development of weapons and military equipment.

“Any escalatory actions by Russia would be a great concern to the United States… and would trigger serious consequences,” Anthony Blinken said.

Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that there is “no way” to return to the JCPOA unless all economic sanctions are lifted. 

While the Serbs are surrounded by NATO countries the threat of violence is very real. 

The admiral’s allegations contradict the official Russian account of the fate of the Kursk.

In a near-peer conflict, drones won’t be as effective as they have been against terrorists and insurgents, but they will still have a role on the battlefield.

Russia is trying to increase its influence across the continent. The French drawdown gives it a great opportunity to do so.

The Pentagon is unsure what this newest move by Russia means.

Looking back may be the way forward for ARSOF, according to a recent RAND report.