China now has combat operational J-20s and Su-35s

Within the defense aerospace industry, it’s not uncommon to hear terms bandied about like “fifth generation fighter” when describing America’s two crown jewel air platforms: the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the F-22 Raptor. That “fifth generation” moniker is a standard naming convention allotted to the world’s next generation platforms, and while there has been […]

Russia Says IS Making Afghanistan “Resting Place” For Terrorism

Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan had strong words against the rise of the Islamic State in Afghanistan, stating that the terror group is turning northern Afghanistan into a “resting base” of international terrorism and a “bridgehead” for establishing its destructive caliphate in the region. The “international wing of Daesh” is spearheading the effort of terrorists spilling […]

US forces repel 500, kill or wound 100 pro-Assad troops in attack Russia claims was just a ‘reconnaissance party’

American forces engaged Pro-Assad troops with artillery, rockets and air strikes on Tuesday following what CENTCOM has characterized as an “unprovoked attack” against U.S. backed forces in Syria. According to a statement released by Operation Inherent Resolve, American advisers were present at the time of the attack, though none were injured or killed. “Syrian pro-regime […]

These are the 3 tenants of Russia’s ongoing cyber campaigns in the United States

According to multiple sources, including Secretary of State under Donald Trump, Rex Tillerson, the Kremlin’s varied digital campaign against the United States remains ongoing. While the topic has becoming a politically charged one within the United States, the informed debate is not about whether or not Russia has worked to manipulate events within the United […]

Breaking: American soldier found dead near train station in Germany

An American soldier deployed to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve was found dead in Germany on Sunday, according to a statement released by the U.S. Army on Tuesday. 1st Sgt. Nicholas S. Amsberry, 34, of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division out of Fort Riley, Kansas, was found dead early […]

Turkish Soldier Killed in Rocket Attack During Fighting in Syria

A Turkish soldier was killed and five others wounded by rocket and mortar fire from militants in northwest Syria as Turkish forces continued to press their offensive in the Idlib area, Turkey’s military said on Tuesday. It was the second attack in a week on Turkish soldiers trying to establish a position near the frontline […]

Russian Pilot Shot Down and Killed in Syria, Identified by Defense Ministry

The Russian air force pilot that was shot down and killed in Syria on Saturday, has been identified by the Ministry of Defense. The Russians have been extremely close-mouthed about their casualties during the fighting there and this statement was interesting. The air force officer appeared quite nervous and was obviously reading off a teleprompter […]

Watch: Syrian rebels shoot down Russian Su-25, kill pilot in firefight

According to reports emerging in Russian media, a Russian fighter was shot down by Syrian rebels on Saturday while conducting air strike operations near the city of Maasran in Idlib, Syria. The pilot reportedly successfully ejected from the aircraft, but was killed in a firefight with rebels who were attempting to take him prisoner. Details […]

A quick look at US cyber warfare preparedness

Cyber warfare is a growing segment of operations globally. One that, unlike conventional warfare, our country is under-staffed and unprepared to engage with enemies in. While our current deterrents to conventional and nuclear engagements may be effective (if potentially catastrophic) they are not nearly as effective in cyberspace, because digital attacks take time to trace […]