The Bundeswehr (German Army), IDs 22 Soldiers Who Joined ISIS

An internal German Army report released Monday reveals that 22 soldiers have joined ISIS in Syria or Iraq in recent years, while 65 active soldiers are under investigation on suspicion of having Islamist sympathies, The Local reported. MAD, the army’s military counter-intelligence service, identified the 22 soldiers and has relieved 17 from their duties, the […]

Watch: The Latest Coalition Airstrike on ISIS in Iraq

Coalition strike destroys Daesh weapons storage facility near Qayyarah, Iraq to disrupt terrorist operations. The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the Daesh terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, and the wider international community. The destruction of Daesh targets in Syria and Iraq further […]

Watch: A 23mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Destroy an ISIS VBIED in Syria

In early April, the Free Syrian Army launched an offensive adjacent to the Syrian-Turkish border capturing a collection of 10 (+/-) villages and cutting off several Daesh [ISIS/ISIL] access points to supporters in Turkey. Their daring move to stretch their lines has provided Daesh with the opportunity to counterattack, as the FSA scrambles to consolidate […]

B-52s Arrive In Qatar To Support Inherent Resolve

FighterSweep Fans, as we mentioned before, the mighty B-52H Stratofortress is on deck to start laying down “positive influence” on Daesh. To that effect, the first BUFFs arrived at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar this past weekend in preparation for their first sorties over Iraq and Syria. With its huge payload, the B-52 is […]

Russia Announces Willingness to Cooperate with NATO, then Threatens Sweden  

For over twenty years, NATO has reached out to Russia to enhance cooperation on a multitude of topics. NATO was forced to redact that cooperation in September of 2014 when Russia militarily intervened in Ukraine. Zamir Kabulov, of the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced earlier today, that Russia would like to re-open relations with NATO and come to an agreement to cooperate on terrorism. His statement came around the time three militants […]

Watch: The Ruins of the Ruins of Palmyra: Before and After ISIS

Syrian forces recaptured Palmyra from Daesh [ISIS/ISIL], at the end of March but the extent of the damage is still being analyzed. The ancient city of Palmyra is considered a United Natation’s Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage (UNESCO) site, although as we know that means nothing to terrorist organizations such as Daesh. Palmyra […]

Is the US in danger of running out of bombs?

FighterSweep Fans, when your drop rate eclipses your replenishment rate, there’s a problem. That is exactly the issue our men and women downrange are experiencing in the ongoing Operation Inherent Resolve. The good news is actual target engagement rates have been on the rise; coalition aircraft dropping more bombs, but the downfall is a looming […]

U.S. Air Force Deploys B-52 Bombers in the Campaign Against ISIS

The U.S. Air Force has deployed B-52 long-range bombers to the Middle East for the first time since the Gulf war ended over 25 years ago to begin striking the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, officials said Saturday. The U.S. Air Force Central Command said in a statement that an unknown number of B-52s […]

Watch: New Video on the Surviving Brussels Bomber

New video and information on the route and description of the surviving Brussels bomber have been released by investigators. Federal prosecutor Eric Van Der Sypt asked for those who “might have filmed or taken a photograph of the suspect” or believe they have any useful information, to call 0800 30 300 (in Belgium) or 00 32 25544488 […]

Assad’s master plan is working — and now he’s entrenching himself even deeper

As regime forces continue to beat back ISIS in Syria, the country’s embattled president is using the gains to his advantage to convince the West that he’s a viable partner in the fight against terrorism. Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad retook the ancient city of Palmyra last month, and have since driven ISIS fighters out […]

Iraq Halts Northern Offensive on ISIS

An Iraqi army offensive touted as the first phase of a campaign to recapture the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State has been paused until more forces arrive to hold ground, the commander in charge said on Wednesday. Almost three weeks into the operation, Iraqi forces have retaken just three villages from Islamic State […]