Putin’s Dagger: Russia’s new nuclear, hypersonic missile could be a carrier killer

Putin’s Dagger: Russia’s new nuclear, hypersonic missile could be a carrier killer

Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered an address that included details regarding a number of new missile systems being developed within his nation. New ICBM platforms, nuclear powered missiles, and even nuclear “doomsday” torpedoes were touched upon, but none of these platforms pose as direct a threat to American defenses than the new Kinzhal […]

Secretary of Defense Mattis and the plan in Afghanistan

Secretary of Defense Mattis and the plan in Afghanistan

On Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis made an unannounced visit to Kabul, Afghanistan, his presence there a secret due to security concerns. He was there to “take stock of the security situation — I want to talk to our Afghan partner leaders of the unity government, and I want to talk to our troops.” […]

Bombing at the US Embassy in Montenegro ends with only the attacker dead

Bombing at the US Embassy in Montenegro ends with only the attacker dead

According to multiple reports out of the region, the United States Embassy in Montenegro was attacked by a lone bomber late Wednesday night, who died in the effort. No other injuries have been reported. At approximately midnight local time, an unidentified man was seen throwing an explosive device over the wall of the U.S. embassy, […]

US Navy and Russia both send warships to the Black Sea as tensions continue to escalate

US Navy and Russia both send warships to the Black Sea as tensions continue to escalate

After a series of close encounters between Russian and NATO military aircraft over the Black Sea in recent months, the waterway is now seeing a ramping up of naval activity as well. According to a statement released by the U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney has now joined its sister […]

Germany’s Lack of Military Readiness “Dramatic” Bundeswehr

Germany’s Lack of Military Readiness “Dramatic” Bundeswehr

The German military’s combat readiness was criticized by a scathing report by their parliament’s military commissioner as debates rage over the country’s increasing involvement in overseas military missions. Germany’s military has deteriorated in recent years amid budget cuts and poor management, according to a report published on Tuesday by Parliamentary Armed Forces Commissioner Hans-Peter Bartels. The […]

NATO to stand up 2 new commands to counter Russian aggression

NATO to stand up 2 new commands to counter Russian aggression

According to a statement made by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels on Tuesday, the alliance has approved plans to establish two new commands as a part of a broader effort to modernize the NATO command structure and counter Russian aggression. We have just finished a very productive meeting of Defense Ministers. Where we […]

Secretary of Defense Mattis remains diplomatic over Turkey’s assault on Afrin.

Secretary of Defense Mattis remains diplomatic over Turkey’s assault on Afrin.

When Secretary of Defense James Mattis was questioned about Turkey‘s offensive against the Syrian Kurdish controlled region of Afrin, he responded with, “When rockets come over a border, or insurgents come over a border — and not just in — in this Syria complex situation, but also out of northern Iraq and all — then […]

Ukraine’s choice in new service rifle sends a clear message to Russia.

Ukraine’s choice in new service rifle sends a clear message to Russia.

While Russia has chosen their new line of service weapons and gone with the latest in the Kalashnikov series of rifles, Ukraine has gone a different route. Ukraine has opted for a modernized version of the American designed M4 carbine, designating it the M4-WAC47. During the testing and evaluation, it will be determined if Ukraine’s […]

Russian Su-27 comes within ‘5 feet’ of US Navy surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea

Russian Su-27 comes within ‘5 feet’ of US Navy surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea

A Russian Su-27 fighter jet conducted what U.S. officials are characterizing as an unsafe, unprofessional intercept of a U.S. Navy surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea on Monday. According to a statement released by US Naval Forces Europe, the Russian fighter closed to within just feet of the American aircraft. “A U.S. EP-3 Aries aircraft […]

Foreign fighters join YPG fight against Turkey in Afrin

Foreign fighters join YPG fight against Turkey in Afrin

A group of foreign fighters, including three Britons, is heading to the Syrian city of Afrin to join the Kurdish YPG militia in their fight against Turkey. The news came as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Wednesday to press Turkey’s offensive against Kurdish militias in Syria until “the last terroristthe last terroristthe last […]