It has been an few years since the signing in of the president, Donald Trump. I have seen more friendships go up in smoke than ever before since then. I have seen people attacking others, […]
Tag: Defense
Japan To Drop Swastikas From Maps
Japan is planning to cease its usage of swastikas on maps used by foreign tourists after receiving a large number of complaints that the symbols are offensive or difficult to understand. The country had used […]
Iraq Wants To Cancel Security Agreement With US, Invite Russia To Fight ISIS Instead
The Security and Defense Committee of the Iraqi Parliament is requesting that the country’s security agreement with the United States be canceled. The news comes amid Iraq’s growing distrust of the United States, as Iraqi […]
Pentagon Wants To Pair Troops with Machines To Deter Enemies
It seems like something out of the Terminator movies: American soldiers paired with machines while in combat. However, that very reality will likely be here within the next few years. The Pentagon laid out […]
Military Debunks UFO Sighting After Hundreds Of Calls Over The Weekend
U.S. military officials say last night’s sightings of a mystery bright white light shooting through Southern Californian night skies was not a UFO, or even an unexpected meteor shower as some social media postings theorized. […]
Tensions Escalate As South Korean Navy Fires At North Korean Patrol Vessel
South Korea fired warning shots at a North Korean sea vessel that was straying past its border on Saturday. The shelling has raised tensions between the two countries in the wake of an oncoming reunion […]
As Russia Unveils Its Syrian Airbase U.S. Withdraws Its Only Carrier In The Region
The United States will be without an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf for the first time since 2007 due to scheduled maintenance on the USS Theodore Roosevelt which must be performed at home. The […]
Everyday Russians Are Scared And Skeptical About Military Action In Syria
Russian citizens expressed dismay this week that their nation may soon be embroiled in a long and unwinnable conflict, with the memory of Russia’s war in Afghanistan (1979-89) still not forgotten. The fall of the […]
Russia’s First Airstrikes In Syria Believed To Be Against U.S. Backed Rebels
Russia has made its first attack in Syria, and its target was reportedly an ally of the United States fighting against the regime of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. Russia has claimed the strikes were aimed […]
As Obama Proclaims He Ended Two Wars American Bombs Keep Falling In Iraq And Afghanistan
In a curious conundrum for both U.S. foreign policy and the Obama presidential legacy, U.S. bombs are still falling in Afghanistan and Iraq, even while President Barack Obama’s administration takes credit for ending the war […]
Female Ranger Graduation Marred By Allegations Of Favoritism
Fresh doubts are being raised about just what happened when two female Army Rangers graduated Ranger School this year. Revelations emerged late this week that special concessions were given to female Army Ranger School candidates […]
Amid Talk Of Cyber Espionage Pact China’s New J-31 Fighter A Direct F-35 Copy
According to cybersecurity expert Justin Harvey “90 percent of U.S. companies are not equipped to deal with cyber espionage.” Harvey, who is the chief security officer for U.S Government contractor Fidelis Cybersecurity, says companies are […]
Researchers Develop Powerful New Laser Weapon That Can Fit In A Backpack
It appears that China is the latest country to make a breakthrough in the development of laser technology – particularly with military applications. The Chinese research team created the blueprint for a laser the size […]
Pope Francis Is Becoming The World’s Leading Crusader Against Nuclear Weapons
The United States is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Pope Francis, which happens later today at 4:00 p.m. In the meantime, people are brushing up on the Pope’s doctrines and beliefs. One topic that the […]
Mortar Attack On Russian Embassy In Syria Could Lead To Full Deployment Of Russian Forces
Russia has called for “concrete action” after their Syrian embassy was hit by mortar fire over the weekend. The Russian government has been increasing their military presence in Syria while giving no word on their […]
China Just Secretly Tested The Fastest Aircraft In The World
A recent test of a new hypersonic aircraft by the Chinese may have been the fastest in the world. A vaguely worded report released Friday on the website of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China […]
The Air Force Is Readying A Fleet Of Laser Gunships That Will Completely Change War Forever
A 120 kilowatt tactical laser pod will be available for the U.S. military by 2020 officials confirmed late last week. The groundbreaking energy weaponry will be ready for operational use and will revolutionize military engagements […]
Special Forces Operators Are Quietly Helping Nigeria Fight Boko Haram Terror Network
The violent extremist group Boko Haram has terrorized thousands of people in African countries. Best known for the kidnapping of greater than 200 young schoolgirls in the spring of last year, the group has expanded […]
U.S. Admiral Says Navy Should Sail Near Disputed South Pacific Islands
Admiral Harry Harris, commander of United States forces in the Pacific, told the Senate this week that America should send patrol ships to sail close to Chinese-built artificial islands in a move that would challenge […]
U.S. Cyber Command Is Conducting A Massive Audit Of All Military Systems To Stop Chinese Hackers
The U.S. Cyber Command (USCC) is conducting a massive audit of all the military’s computer networks, weapons, and bases in order to create a list of vulnerabilities to cyber attack. Deputy commander Lt. Gen. Kevin […]
After Order To Disband Elite Military Unit In Burkina Faso Has Instead Launched A Coup
Yesterday, in the African nation of Burkina Faso, a military coup overthrew the government and imprisoned several of its officials, including President Michel Kafando and Prime Minister Yacouba Isaac Zida. The coup was led by […]
China Is Building A Secret Facebook Of Every Single U.S. Government Employee
After a massive Chinese security breach that rendered the details of over 21.5 million Americans compromised, Beijing is now compiling a “Facebook” of U.S. public service officials to be used in espionage and blackmail. The […]
So Far It Has Cost The Pentagon $100 Million Per Soldier To Train Syrian Fighters
After absorbing $500 million of taxpayer money, the U.S. military’s Syrian operation has only trained “four or five” Syrian personnel. The revelation of the massive anomaly has caused outrage in the Senate, especially in light […]
Australia Launches First Airstrikes Against ISIS Targets In Syria
Australia’s Royal Air Force conducted its first ever air strikes against ISIS in Syria on Monday it was reported later in the week. The strikes are a fundamental addition to the strong allied union of […]
The Military Is Betting On Self Destructing Computer Chips To Keep Secrets Safe On The Battlefield
It seems like something out of a Mission Impossible movie: a new chip built on glass that can shatter completely when triggered remotely. Unlike the one in Mission Impossible, this newly developed chip cannot self […]
The United Kingdom Is Looking To Boost Their Economy By Selling Weapons To The World
British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has given a huge incentive to UK-based military equipment firms to produce weapons that can be sold overseas by saying his Government would support their marketing and sales efforts. Speaking […]
All Navy And Marine Corps Jobs To Become Open To Females
In a positive move towards gender equality, the Secretary of the United States Navy has made it clear that he will not request any exceptions to the recent Pentagon regulation that all United States military […]
Court Orders Navy To Stop Using Sonar Linked To Harming Marine Mammals
A U.S. federal court has ruled against the Navy’s use of sonar off the coast of Southern California and Hawaii in a practice that interferes with sea animals in their natural habitat. The ruling had […]
Tone Deaf China Builds Yet Another Air Strip In The Disputed South China Sea
China is staking a serious claim in contested territory in the South China Sea, as the country appears to building its third airstrip in the territory. Satellite photographs provided by Washington’s Center for Strategic and […]
North Korea Issues Fresh Threats Of Nuclear Weapons That Are New And Improved
North Korea is up to more of its usual behavior, as the country led by Kim Jong Un again threatened The United States and its allies with the use of nuclear weapons in the event […]