Watch: US and RAF Fighters intercept Russian SU-30s over the Baltics

Watch: US and RAF Fighters intercept Russian SU-30s over the Baltics

Tensions in and around the Baltic states on Europe’s eastern front have been at near-historic highs since the Russian military annexation of Crimea in 2012. Since then, there have been heightened concerns about further Russian expansion, especially through the narrow gap between the Russian satellite of Kaliningrad and nearby ally Belarus, which if captured, would […]

Ukraine SitRep 1/3/18

Ukraine SitRep 1/3/18

As the world moves on, Ukraine fights on as clashes in the east continue between the Ukrainian military and Russian-backed separatists. This year the nation has seen a surprising number of assassinations and attempts on prominent figures as well. Despite the proclaimed cease fires, the war still rages and both sides receive and hand out […]

With an eye on re-election, Putin calls for improved relations between Russia and US in New Year’s address

With an eye on re-election, Putin calls for improved relations between Russia and US in New Year’s address

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual Christmas and New Year’s addresses to world leaders over the weekend.  Among a laundry list of talking points in the series of greetings, Russia’s leader called for “pragmatic cooperation” between his nation and the United States, and similar diplomatic efforts with other NATO nations that have seen heightening […]

Russia’s undersea naval activity is at record levels, and NATO is worried about a crucial lifeline to the world

Russia’s undersea naval activity is at record levels, and NATO is worried about a crucial lifeline to the world

The US and NATO have noted increasing Russian naval activity around Europe in recent years. That activity, particularly the submarine component, has sparked concern about the vulnerability of undersea cables connecting the global economy. NATO and the US have responded, bolstering forces at sea and anti-submarine warfare efforts and shifting NATO commands. Russian undersea naval […]

British worry Russian submarines could cut internet to NATO

British worry Russian submarines could cut internet to NATO

There is a new worry among Western Europe’s NATO Allies according to Chief Marshall Stuart Peach, head of Britain’s military that the Russians could try to sever global underwater communications cables, potentially triggering catastrophic repercussions for the economy and way of life in the West. According to military and government analysts, most of the global […]

British Worry Russian Submarines Could Cut Internet To NATO

British Worry Russian Submarines Could Cut Internet To NATO

There is a new worry among Western Europe’s NATO Allies according to Chief Marshall Stuart Peach, head of Britain’s military that the Russians could try to sever global underwater communications cables, potentially triggering catastrophic repercussions for the economy and way of life in the West. According to military and government analysts, most of the global […]

Could 2018 usher in a new world war? Here are the hot spots to keep an eye on

Could 2018 usher in a new world war? Here are the hot spots to keep an eye on

Over the past two decades, war has become an ever-present affair for the United States, and despite declarations of victory over ISIS in Iraq and Syria recently, it doesn’t look like that’s bound to change any time soon.  We can expect to see a broader approach to combat operations in Afghanistan in the coming year, […]

Russian Foreign Ministry responds to US allegations of violating nuclear treaty

Russian Foreign Ministry responds to US allegations of violating nuclear treaty

One day after the U.S. State Department announced intentions to match Russian violations of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by developing cruise missile platforms to match Russian assets, the Russian Foreign Ministry accused the Americans of misrepresenting the facts of the situation. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert announced on Friday that that United States […]

British MPs threaten to bring down government if defence cuts happen

British MPs threaten to bring down government if defence cuts happen

London, Great Britain—Conservative MPs have vowed to bring down the government if the British Armed Forces suffer further cuts. Twenty-five MPs have penned a letter to the new Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson threatening to act if the Royal Navy’s only two amphibious assault ships (HMS Bulwark and HMS Albion, for which Turkey has expressed interest) […]