American soldiers might soon become cyborgs, as the United States government is looking into amazing new technology that would allow soldiers to connect directly to computers. The project is known as Neural Engineering System Design […]
Tag: Military
World Military Powers Lose Emission Exemptions Under New Paris Climate Deal
Under the United Nations Paris climate deal reached over the weekend, the United States military and the armed forces of other countries will not receive automatic exemptions from the obligations to cut emissions going forward. […]
Former Drone Pilots Speak Out Against The ‘Morally Outrageous’ Program
Former members of the United States Air Force are continuing to criticize the use of drones by the military. Many have stated that America’s drone program is “morally outrageous” and that it represents a driving […]
U.S. Government Making It Easy For China To Beat Us In Global Drone Sales
While most ally countries of the United States typically purchase American weapons, this is starting to change because of outrageous American policies. Most notably, other countries are starting to obtain drones from countries outside of […]
Iraqis Are Asserting That U.S. Is Supporting ISIS Rather Than Fighting Them
In Iraq, the military and civilians alike believe that somehow, the United States is in collusion with ISIS – providing the terrorist state with supplies and help. Although the theory seems absurd, the suspicion runs […]
Speculation Is Beginning To Grow Over U.S. Military Involvement In Iraq
According to officials from the Peshmerga, Special Forces of the United States have been waging a war on the frontline in Iraq against ISIS for the past several months. The Peshmerga represents Kurdish forces in […]
North Korea Might Unsurprisingly Be Lying About Success Of Missile Tests
A recent submarine ballistic missile test in North Korea ended in failure, according to one South Korean lawmaker. The politician allegedly made the report during a private parliamentary meeting that was conducted on Monday by […]
Al-Qaeda Releases Video Thanking The Free Syrian Army For U.S. Weapons
In the ongoing effort to bring down the Syrian government and their infamous president Bashar al-Assad, the United States has been supporting almost any group who is working to achieve a similar goal. This includes […]
Former Drone Operators Say That The U.S. Drone Program Helps To Fuel ISIS
Recently, two former drone operators of the United States Air Force have stepped forward to denounce the American drone program. The two ex-operators are claiming that the drone program has led to the growth and […]
Musk’s SpaceX Looking To win Military Bid As Rival Boeing-Lockheed Martin Exit
California based Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) looks set to win its first U.S. military satellite launch contract after the only other serious bidder, the Boeing-Lockheed Martin joint venture, pulled out of the race. A […]
China Could Soon Surpass The United States In This Critical Military Field
China has recently tested a new missile that is capable of destroying satellites of the United States. The country has been largely working to increase its arsenal of weapons for space warfare. On October 30th, […]
This Major Part Of The US Navy Could Soon Become A Thing Of The Past
Although many people consider the aircraft carrier to be a major part of the United States Navy, the future of these giant ships looks murky. With more countries developing ways to sink an aircraft carrier, […]
Runaway Blimp Escapes From Military Base And Experts Don’t Know Why
Recently, a runaway Army surveillance blimp from Maryland flew for hours, while fighter jets chased it down. The blimp eventually made its way to Pennsylvania, causing blackouts along the way as it dragged a cable […]
Army Begins Its Search For A New Handgun To Replace The Outdated M9
The United States Army is offering manufacturers of firearms the rare chance of selling the military a new handgun to replace their current model which goes back all the way to the Cold War. In […]
Chinese Research Shows A Centipede’s Venom May Be Gateway To Next Generation Painkillers
Research by Chinese scientists has led to the discovery of a chemical compound found in the venom of a centipede that may act as a super painkiller – without the side effects of morphine. The […]
Pentagon Seeks To Develop Vampire Drone That Dies In The Sun
Every day, it seems like technology is more science fiction than reality. The Pentagon’s newest idea is one example. The United States government wants to develop a drone that dissolves by the light of morning […]
U.S. Fears Compromise of Military Secrets As Russia Enters Intelligence Sharing Agreement With Iraq And Syria
Reports of intelligence sharing between the Iraqi government and Russia have raised concerns by the U.S. Defense Department that U.S. secrets could be vulnerable. Russian cyber security breaches of U.S. government systems gives credence to […]
Top Economist Claims US Veterans Lack Private Sector Employability
Military service is hindering the employability and private sector transitioning of veterans, according to some top U.S. economists. They claim that through service to the country, veterans are unable to achieve the private sector experience […]
Next Generation Military Drone Has Successfully Completed Tests And Is Ready for Operation
The manufacturers of the next generation of military drone – nEUROn – say after five years of research and development, the craft has successfully passed the final string of stealth testing and will now be […]
Government Eyes Indefinite Solitary Confinement For Chelsea Manning
Convicted national security leaker Chelsea Manning is likely be placed in solitary confinement for an indefinite period of time for allegedly violating prison regulations by being in possession of a copy of Vanity Fair with […]
George W. Bush Under Fire For Charging $100K To Speak To Wounded Vets
George W. Bush is facing harsh criticism after he charged $100,000 to give a speech to a group of wounded veterans, a majority of which were injured in the two wars that Bush started while […]
Burglars Steal Explosives From French Army Base
Detonators, plastic explosives and grenades have been stolen from a military site in the southeastern French town of Miramas according to authorities there. Mayor Frederic Vigouroux of Miramas said he does not know exactly how […]
Moscow Calls New U.S. Military Plan “Confrontational” As Relationship Continues To Sour
Already strained relationships between Russia and the USA dived further today with the Kremlin accusing the US of being confrontational. The statement was a direct reference to a new military strategy announced last week by […]
Russia Masses 54,000 More Troops On Ukrainian Border
According to Ukraine’s military spokesman, Russia is massing more troops on border with Ukraine as well as in the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk areas. Roughly 54,000 troops now sit on its border with Ukraine, according […]
EU Planning Military Action To Fight Human Traffickers
EU members states have authorized a military crackdown against people traffickers in the Mediterranean, after a weekend meeting in Brussels. Approximately 100,000 illegal migrants have crossed the Mediterranean so far this year, most landing in […]
The U.S. Navy Is Getting Another New Aircraft Carrier
China is getting its own fleet of aircraft carriers. The belligerent communist nation has begun operating a modified Russian carrier on the open seas, developing procedures and know-how it will then apply to a fleet […]
Vietnam To Buy U.S. Fighter Planes In Move To Counter China’s Aggressive Military
Vietnam, a user of Russian weapons since its war with the United States in the 70s, is in unprecedented talks with European and U.S. contractors to buy advanced fighter jets, maritime patrol planes and unarmed […]
Pentagon Reveals China Building Massive Drone Army
The Pentagon’s annual report on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), released Friday, reveals that China’s military plans to produce over 42,000 land and sea based unmanned weapons and sensor platforms as part of its continuing, […]
NFL’s Honoring Of Troops During Football Games Paid For By The Military
Everyone knows the NFL is big business but they always seemed to have a place in their hearts for hardworking the hardworking men and women of our military. Turns out, they don’t. They are actually […]
Russian ‘Super Tank’ Breaks Down, Laughed Off Stage In First Public Debut
Russia suffered an embarrassing PR gaffe on Wednesday, as its much hyped ‘Super Tank’ promptly broke down in its first public appearance. The supposedly high-tech battle tank ground to a halt during a rehearsal for […]