In Albania — NATO member and U.S. ally — worries about the emergence of ISIS

In Albania — NATO member and U.S. ally — worries about the emergence of ISIS

Ask Bujar Hysa about the charges that landed him in Tirana’s cramped No. 302 Prison, and he spits furious denials. “I never encouraged terrorism!” declared the Muslim cleric, convicted last month of recruiting young Albanians for the Islamic State. But press further and Hysa readily admits to supporting a kind of Islamic state — not in Syria, but […]

US, NATO Allies converge for war-time scenario

US, NATO Allies converge for war-time scenario

RIGA, Latvia — Armed Forces from 13 NATO countries, including Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force and Combat Logistics Regiment 2, will gather for Exercise Saber Strike. They are taking part in an annual exercise to improve their ability to quickly move troops and prepositioned equipment from caves in Norway wherever the next conflict […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns he’ll retaliate against NATO missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns he’ll retaliate against NATO missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will retaliate against the placement of U.S. missiles in nearby countries such as Romania, according to Russia’s state-run news agency TASS. The United States launched a ground-based missile defense system earlier this month in Romania. The system is meant to defend Europe against rogue states like Iran and not intended […]

The U.S. Army Revives a 70-Year-Old Rifle for the Next Fight

The U.S. Army Revives a 70-Year-Old Rifle for the Next Fight

Despite the Carl Gustav’s age, it’s actually more versatile than many high-tech weapons, making it useful in tomorrow’s conflicts. In the new “hybrid warfare” pioneered by Russian forces in the Crimea, armies could face “little green men” (paramilitary troops) one moment and armored vehicles the next. The M3 will be able to counter both. Not […]