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Russia’s spring offensive in Ukraine could be ‘weeks away’
Hundreds of thousands of Russian troops are being mobilized along five lines of attack in Ukraine. Now, it looks like Russia may launch its spring offensive before Ukraine can get Western tanks to the battlefield. Military officials from Kyiv and the West have been warning of a renewed Russian offensive for months. The latest intelligence… -
DARPA approves development of the new Liberty Lifter ‘flying boat’
If the United States and China go to war, getting U.S. troops and equipment into theater quickly could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Ships are slow and planes typically need runways to land, which are in short supply on remote islands. Simply put, the military needs a new way to transport. Enter the… -
Drone maker offers to sell Ukraine Reapers for $1
President Joe Biden’s refusal to give Ukraine F-16 fighter jets is ruffling feathers. So much that a U.S. weapons manufacturer is now offering to sell Ukraine multi-million dollar drones for $1. Linden Blue is the CEO of General Atomics, which makes things like the Predator, Avenger and Reaper drones. In a statement on the company’s… -
US is sending Ukraine longer-range rockets, but still no jets
For the first time since the war broke out almost a year ago, the United States will send Ukraine longer-range rockets. The announcement is expected as part of a new military aid and weapons package totaling more than $2 billion. In addition to support equipment for Patriot air defenses and Javelin anti-tank weapons, the U.S. will… -
Brazilian aircraft carrier poses potential ecological disaster
To sink or not to sink? That is the question. A Brazilian aircraft carrier in the South Atlantic is a potential ecological disaster. The 34,000 ton, 870-foot long ship is the Sao Paulo. It was built 60 years ago by France. Brazil bought it in 2000, and then sold it for scrap to a Turkish… -
Classified documents found in retired Air Force officer’s home
More classified documents were found where they should not have been. Now, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel will likely spend years in prison. Lt. Col. Robert Birchum retired from the United States Air Force in 2018. He had spent most of his career working in the highest levels of U.S. intelligence. According to recently… -
US, Taliban transfer billions in American-made weapons
American-made weapons are really good at getting the job done. Their proficiency is why so many militaries around the world are currently buying American weapons by the boatload. Except the Taliban. They inherited a trove of American-made weapons when the United States withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021. Now, many of those weapons are being used… -
US Army awards contracts to build new Common Tactical Truck
The U.S. Army needs new trucks. The service wants to replace its aging Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles with more affordable models based on commercial designs. To build its new Common Tactical Truck (CTT), the Army awarded four contracts to different companies to build prototypes. Each team will construct variants of the Army’s M915 Line… -
Israel launches drone strike on defense facility in Iran
Over the weekend, Israel launched drone strikes on a defense compound in Iran. Iranian officials said the compound was an ammunition factory. According to Iranian media, at least one drone was taken down by air defenses, but two more struck the facility. Iranian media said there were no injuries, and the damage to the building… -
Anti-Biden flag forces free speech fight in Louisiana
A contractor in Louisiana is at the forefront of a fight over free speech. At issue, flags flying on his truck saying “F— Joe Biden.” However, his flags did not contain hyphens, but spelled out the vulgarity. Ross Brunet is from Cut Off, Louisiana, and he really doesn’t like President Biden. His work truck is… -
Adult Swim, Hulu drop ‘Rick and Morty’ co-creator Justin Roiland
Justin Roiland, the co-creator of the wildly popular “Rick and Morty” show on Adult Swim, is facing felony domestic violence charges in California. He’s also now out of a job. Both Adult Swim and Hulu announced this week they were cutting ties with Roiland. The actor, writer and producer is charged with one count of… -
Russian general orders troops to shave beards
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is at a standstill. Russian troop losses are approaching 200,000. Dozens of Western tanks are on their way to the Ukrainians. So, naturally, the Russian general in charge of the Ukraine war wants to make sure his troops shave. General Valery Gerasimov is Russia’s top general. He was recently appointed… -
Former FBI agent helped Russian oligarch launder money
The FBI has another black eye. Over the weekend, former agent Charles McGonigal was arrested at JFK airport in New York while returning from a trip to the Middle East. Federal prosecutors said McGonigal, the former head of counterintelligence for the FBI’s New York field office, laundered money for a sanctioned Russian oligarch. Not only…