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Ukrainians get some
Those sneaky b******s in Ukraine… If you had asked the world what chance they had against the full might of the mighty Russian military a few years back, I suspect that no one would have given them more than a few months, much less three years. With a boatload of surrogate help, they are […]
Arizona governor vetoes anti-CCP bill aimed at protecting US bases
Arizona’s state legislative body sent a bill to Arizona Governor Katie Hobb’s desk. The bill was aimed at limiting Chinese ownership of land near U.S. Military bases. Hobbs claimed that the bill would be ineffective at countering Chinese espionage efforts and that it lacked clear implementation requirements. However, those who favor bills like this point […]
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 […]
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