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Europe
Poland arrests Russian agents intending to sabotage Western arms shipments to Ukraine
On Duty“The suspects conducted intelligence activities against Poland and prepared acts of sabotage at the request of Russian intelligence.”
The battle for Bakhmut may prove a Pyrrhic victory for Russia
Military AffairsAs casualties mount, a victory in Bakhmut may cost more to Russia’s military than it will be worth.
US warns China to not send weapons and ammo to Russia
Military AffairsChina has been encouraging both sides to enact a ceasefire on humanitarian grounds while at the same time, strengthening ties with Moscow.
Operation Rype: That time when American agents wanted to hijack a Nazi train and blow up everything on its path
Special Ops“We hoped to succeed by sheer bravado,” William Colby wrote. “This was the kind of direct American action they’d heard about…”
President Biden signs national defense budget for 2023
On DutyThe NDAA will increase defense spending by $45 billion over what the president had proposed to a total of $847 billion.
US Navy seizes large Iranian ammo shipment bound for Yemen
On Duty“This significant interdiction clearly shows that Iran’s unlawful transfer of lethal aid and destabilizing behavior continues,” the Fifth Fleet’s commander said.
Russians scheming to steal US military technology arrested
On DutyThe technology could be used in fighter aircraft, radars, satellites, missile systems, and smart munitions.
Jetpacks and commandos: How to take down a ship
FeaturedJetpacks, fast boats, commandos, and a suspect vessel. A recent special operations exercise in Netherlands contained all of the above and showcased one of the most difficult special operations mission-sets. Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) is a kinetic way to interdict or take down an enemy or suspected vessels. In the US special operations […]
Air Force deploys MQ-9 Reaper drones close to Russia
Off DutyEarlier this year, the Air Force decided to relocate a squadron of MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Romania. And now they have begun conducting missions. The Air Force moved the 25th Attack Group to the eastern European country as part of a renewed focus in the region. The Pentagon is increasingly focusing on Great […]
