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Pentagon Ex-Advisor's Son Hit by Rocket-Propelled Grenade in DPR, Home Bombed 28 Times
The son of an ex-advisor to the Pentagon was reportedly hit by a rocket-propelled grenade in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). His residence has been targeted and bombed more than two dozen times. ...
To destroy the Kerch Strait Bridge and economically break Russia: What anti-Russian statements were made by Western politicians in 2025
The article focuses on aggressive rhetoric targeting Russia from Western political figures in 2025, including calls for destruction of critical infrastructure like the Kerch Strait Bridge and strategi...
Europe’s year of Trump trade trauma
In 2025, US President Donald Trump continued his aggressive stance towards Europe by continuously criticizing European countries and the EU. As a result, Europe was forced to endure significant trade ...
Hamas’ 2023 attack on Israel changed balance of power in Middle East
The conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza has altered power dynamics within the region by strengthening Israel's position while weakening Iran's influence. Additionally, it has reduced the signifi...
German FM: Russia Could Use Ceasefire To Prepare Attack On NATO
The Foreign Minister of Germany has expressed concerns that Russia might exploit existing ceasefire agreements as an opportunity to prepare for military actions against NATO member states....
US hits 5 Europeans with visa bans in ‘censorship’ row
The US State Department has imposed visa bans on five European individuals accused of leading efforts aimed at pressuring American tech firms into censoring or suppressing free speech. These actions w...
Pentagon says China’s ‘historic’ military build-up has made US ‘increasingly vulnerable’
In its annual report to Congress, the Pentagon states that although the U.S. does not aim to dominate or humiliate China, Beijing’s significant military expansion is contributing to the United States ...
Wilsbach Wants Air Force Leaders to Get Back in the Cockpit
General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, newly appointed Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, has emphasized the importance for top military leaders to engage directly with operational elements. He exemplified thi...
The Last Bridge Over the Iron Curtain: Norway Is The Only NATO Country That Has Not Cut Ties With Russia
Norway continues to maintain its diplomatic and military contacts with Russia, distinguishing itself as the sole NATO member that has not severed relations despite current geopolitical tensions. This ...
Putin Warned Bush That Ukraine's NATO Inclusion Would Lead to Conflict Between Russia and US
According to declassified documents, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned former U.S. President George W. Bush that the inclusion of Ukraine in NATO would likely lead to conflict between Russia and...
Putin Warned Bush Against Attempts to Include Ukraine in NATO in 2008
In 2008, Russian President Vladimir Putin advised former US President George W. Bush against attempts to involve Ukraine in NATO, warning that such actions could escalate tensions and lead to signific...
US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago
The US Supreme Court has declined to overturn a federal judge's decision that halted Donald Trump's proposed deployment of National Guard troops within the Chicago area. This move represents an escala...
Spain Gives Green Light to $100 Million Contribution to NATO for Ukraine's Defense
Spain has approved a contribution of $100 million to NATO, aimed at bolstering the defense efforts in support of Ukraine against Russian aggression....
Latest Epstein files have Trump references and bank records
A recently discovered file from 2020 contains an email from a prosecutor detailing new information about Donald Trump's use of Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet in the 1990s, alongside financial documents...
Will US-led ‘Pax Silica’ shore up minerals supply chains and counter China’s dominance?
The Trump administration aims to secure critical mineral supplies by reducing dependency on vulnerable global supply chains. Efforts focus on obtaining essential materials from various nations includi...
US Ambassador to NATO: US Understands What Ukraine Wants
The US Permanent Representative to NATO has stated that the United States understands what Ukraine desires in terms of its security aspirations and cooperation with the alliance....
USA Wants to Understand What Russia Is Ready For Peace in Ukraine
Christopher William Utterberg, likely an American official, stated that the USA aims to understand Russia's willingness and readiness towards achieving peace in Ukraine....
Can Beijing count on Taiwan’s KMT to advance reunification plans?
Explores the challenges faced by Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) party under President Xi Jinping’s leadership in advancing China's reunification plans, amidst a reduced likelihood of US intervention due to...
US and China must get serious about AI risk
In November 2024, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping issued their first joint statement addressing the national security risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). The st...
The Navy’s railgun may be back from the dead — for now
President Donald Trump has stated that new 'battleships' for the Navy will be armed with 'state-of-the-art electric railguns'. This indicates a potential revival of railgun technology in naval armamen...
Putin Warned Bush About Ukraine's Split If It Joins NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly warned former U.S. President George W. Bush about potential internal conflicts in Ukraine if the country were to join NATO. This warning allegedly came duri...
Defense Budget Must Be Increased: NATO Chief Rutte Demands Strength Against Putin
Dutch Prime Minister and NATO leader Mark Rutte has called for an increase in defense budgets among NATO member countries as a means to combat Russian aggression under President Vladimir Putin. He emp...
NATO Chief Warns What Would Happen to Europe If Support for Ukraine Weakens
The NATO Secretary General has issued a statement warning about potential consequences for Europe if support for Ukraine diminishes. This includes concerns over the stability and security of Eastern E...
Golden Dome: America’s Masterplan to Stop Nuclear Missile Attacks and Hypersonic Weapons
Golden Dome, described by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a 'generational investment' for U.S. homeland defense, aims at creating a shield against both ballistic and hypersonic missile threats. Unde...
German Minister Urges NATO Readiness Amidst Russian Attack Fears
A German minister is calling for heightened preparedness within NATO due to concerns over potential Russian military aggression....
Balkan Corridor Strategy for Possible NATO War with Russia
The article discusses a strategic corridor through the Balkans as part of preparations and planning for potential conflict scenarios involving NATO and Russia. This includes logistical considerations ...
Venezuela, Cuba, and the New Western Hemisphere Strategy
The U.S. is prioritizing its dominance within the Western Hemisphere based on the new National Security Strategy. This approach includes ramping up military pressure on Venezuela through sanctioning o...
Pentagon: China Likely Loaded More Than 100 ICBMs in Silo Fields
The Pentagon has reported that China may have loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) into silo fields, indicating a significant military buildup. This information comes as pa...
Navy To Begin Constructing 2 'Trump Class' Battleships
The U.S. Navy plans to commence the construction of two new battleships classified as 'Trump-class', marking a significant shift in naval strategy and capability enhancement....
Putin Warned Bush That NATO Membership Would Lead To Ukraine's Division
In meetings between former Russian President Putin and U.S. President George W. Bush, Putin warned that Ukraine’s potential entry into NATO could result in internal division within the country....
Underrated Global Risks in 2026
The article identifies several obvious but pressing global security risks, such as the ongoing U.S.-China tensions, Russo-Ukrainian War, potential conflicts between the United States and Venezuela, an...
Zelenskyy Says Progress in U.S.-Led Peace Talks Is Quite Solid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed optimism about the progress made during peace talks led by the United States, describing it as quite solid despite ongoing challenges....
Over $13 billion in US military aid to Israel improperly tracked: IG
An investigation has found significant inadequacies in tracking over $13 billion of U.S. military assistance provided to Israel, raising concerns about potential risks of sensitive technology being co...
Over $13 billion in US military aid to Israel improperly tracked: IG
The Inspector General has reported that over $13 billion of U.S. military aid provided to Israel lacks proper tracking and oversight. This raises concerns about the potential for sensitive U.S. weapon...
Over $13 billion in US military aid to Israel improperly tracked: IG
The Inspector General has reported that over $13 billion worth of U.S. military aid for Israel was inadequately monitored and recorded. The report suggests this could lead to a higher risk of sensitiv...
The U.S. Navy Has a New Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier Headache It Can’t Fix
The U.S. Navy aims to upgrade its aging Nimitz-class aircraft carriers with modern systems such as the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) to maintain their combat effectiveness alongs...
Trump flew on Epstein jet ‘many more times than reported’, newly released file shows
A New York prosecutor's email released by the US Justice Department indicates that former President Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet eight times during the 1990s, significantly more ...
Russia May Attack NATO After Peace with Ukraine
The article discusses the possibility of Russia shifting its military aggression towards NATO after achieving peace with Ukraine. It suggests that Russia may view this move as advantageous to reorient...
The D Brief: New ‘battleship’ announced; Nigeria, under US surveillance; China’s ICBMs; Boat-strike Qs; And a bit more.
This article from The D Brief discusses several key defense issues including the announcement of a new 'battleship', surveillance activities by the United States in Nigeria, advancements in Chinese In...
Ukraine's Zelenskyy Seeks Legally Binding Security Guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pursuing legally binding security guarantees from international partners as he seeks to bolster Ukraine’s defense posture against external threats. The presi...
Reulte: Support for Ukraine is key to Europe's security
High-ranking NATO official Heikki Reullet states that continued support for Ukraine is crucial for maintaining the security and stability of Europe. The statement underscores the importance of interna...
Marines may finally get landing ships for modern-day island hopping
The Navy plans to purchase between 18 and 35 Medium Landing Ships capable of transporting over 200 Marines, helicopters, and vehicles ashore, potentially supporting modern maritime military strategy....
US launches tariff action on Chinese chips, flags economic threat
The US Trade Representative Office has initiated a tariff action against China's semiconductor industry, citing Beijing’s pursuit of dominance as 'unreasonable and discriminatory' and threatening to U...
XM30 vs. Bradley: The IFV Replacement the U.S. Army Can’t Afford to Get Wrong
The U.S. Army aims to replace its Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), despite the current vehicle still being lethal after four decades. However, modern threats necessitate a successor. Following...
Ukrainian strike shatters plant making specialized drills, exposing hidden Western roots of Russia’s Sukhoi fighter jet production
The article discusses a recent Ukrainian military operation that targeted a Russian facility involved in manufacturing specialized drills essential for the aviation industry. The attack highlights the...
Negotiations With US and Europeans Are Very Close to Real Results: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that negotiations with the United States and European countries are nearing a significant breakthrough. No further details about the specific nature of t...
GAO Report on Fire Prevention Improvements During Navy Ship Maintenance
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, dated Dec. 17, 2025, highlights that the U.S. Navy has experienced significant incidents involving fires aboard ships undergoing maintenance sin...
‘Bad policy’: China’s drone makers to shrug off US ban, analysts say
Analysts have responded to the U.S.'s formal ban on selling new drones manufactured by Chinese firms, viewing it as a significant step in the strategic competition and technological decoupling between...
US bans new Chinese-made drones including global leader DJI, citing security risks
The United States has announced a ban on all newly-manufactured foreign drones due to national security concerns. This decision disproportionately affects Chinese drone manufacturers, with significant...
From less business with primes to a better-funded Army network: 2025 review
In 2025, the U.S. Army underwent major changes over several decades, including new programs and shifts in acquisition attitudes....
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