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Golden Dome Panned by Russia, China, North Korea
A long time ago in an Administration far, far away Russia, China, North Korea condemn Trump’s $175 billion Golden Dome missile shield US foes call Trump’s Golden Dome ‘arrogant’ By Caitlin McFall The U.S.’s chief adversaries, Russia, North Korea and China, all of which are nuclear-armed nations, have condemned President Donald Trump’s space-based defensive plan […]
Fast-attack motorcycle units
Hah! Y’all are thinking I am losing my marbles ‘cuz I already wrote how the Rooshians were using these against the Ukrainians a while back. Well… there is some justification for that thought – just ask my wife – but this case is a little different. Quite a few derided the two-wheeler units as easy […]
Drones and Motorcycles
Who knew the humble drone would transform the battlefield? We knew they were unmatched for surveys, photos, etc. but recent conflicts, especially the ongoing kerfluffle between Russia and Ukraine, have transformed their battlefield role from cute reconnaissance vehicle to – what? Seems like damn near anything they want to be. Just as a for-instance – […]
Big Bangs Bamboozle Baddies
Sorry, just couldn’t resist the alliteration opportunity. But there is truth to the headline – both Iran and Russia have been on the receiving end of explosions which would get anyone’s attention. First up, Russia. Not the car explosion which killed a high Russian general which Moscor blames on Ukraine, although ‘splodey cars are serious […]
For you armor nerds
Guess I am showing my age and Cold War roots on this one. Ran across a The War Zone article on rare armor vehicles seen in Ukraine. I am guessing many remember the old BMP – they pretty well lead the way in armored fighting vehicles (as opposed to armored personnel carriers. The Boyevaya Mashina […]
President Trump temporarily suspends military aid to Ukraine
Delivering on what he said he would do if Ukraine refused to negotiate with the Russians, President Donald Trump temporarily suspended military aid going to Ukraine. Trump’s decision impacts over $1 billion in arms and ammunition. Not only does this temporarily halts those in the pipeline, it also temporarily stops those on order. This directive […]
Donald Trump versus Volodymr Zelenskyy: Debate in White House
On February 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump were set to discuss a minerals deal that would be a part of securing peace in Ukraine. Trump’s plans for ending the war included allowing US organizations to work with Ukrainian organizations in an economic partnership. The establishment of US economic interests […]
‘Splodey Escalation Thursday
Let’s lead off with a significant escalation on our border: Antonio Céspedes Saldierna, 74, a Texas rancher who worked on both sides of the border, was driving near his ranch in Tamaulipas, Mexico, just south of Brownsville, Texas, when he was killed by an IED, KRGV-TV reported. Also killed was Horacio Lopez Peña. Ninfa Griselda […]
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