Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil refineries for a second day this week, partially destroying and setting fire to Rosneft’s largest refinery on Wednesday, March 13. Ukrainian drones have also been targeting Russian air bases and military airfields. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan says that the drone attacks indicate crucial Russian vulnerabilities and that they…

As Ukrainian munitions reach critically low levels, the Biden administration has pledged an additional $300 million in ammunition and weaponry for Kyiv. This marks the first security package announced by the Pentagon for Ukraine since December, and as national security adviser Jack Sullivan cautions, it will serve to maintain Ukraine’s defenses against Russian attacks for…

Just days before Russia’s presidential election, in which Vladimir Putin is widely expected to secure another six years in power, the Russian president said his country is ready to deploy nuclear weapons if its statehood, sovereignty, or independence are threatened. In an interview aired Wednesday, March 13, on Russia’s state television, Putin issued a warning to…

President Biden and former President Trump clinch their parties’ nominations, setting up a rematch for the White House. And a rocket explodes in Japan just seconds after liftoff. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Biden, Trump clinch nominations to set up presidential rematch President Joe Biden and former…

In February, the Air and Space Forces announced two dozen service-wide changes at the AFA Warfare Symposium. One change is the Air Force’s decision to bring back the “warrant officer” rank. The decision was motivated by the increasing threat of cyber attacks from China and Russia. The rank of warrant officer is a way to…

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, Russia and China are consistently trying to infiltrate America’s online resources, so the U.S. Air Force is making a move to attract — and keep — the best IT and cyber talent available. Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at the Air Force’s plan to bring back the…

The Biden administration announced a new military aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday, March 12, according to CNN. The $300 million package follows months of warning about depleted funds, with officials crediting savings from weapons contracts for the availability of the new funding. Politico reported that the package comprises of critical artillery ammunition, anti-aircraft missiles,…

The Republican National Committee’s new leadership has initiated staff cuts, firing dozens of employees on Monday, March 11, according to Axios. This comes shortly after allies of former President Donald Trump took key roles in the committee, including Michael Whatley as chair and Lara Trump as co-chair. Whatley’s chief operating officer, Sean Cairncross, mentioned in…

Former Vice President Mike Pence has labeled TikTok “digital fentanyl,” advocating for legislation mandating either its sale or banning due to security apprehensions. The House is poised to vote on a bill compelling its divestment or facing a ban in the United States. “The app is so potent and addictive that TikTok is banned within…

On Saturday, March 9, Stratolaunch achieved a major milestone by successfully launching the Talon-A (TA-1) hypersonic vehicle for its first powered flight. In a statement, Stratolaunch announced that it released the hypersonic vehicle from the ROC, the world’s largest airplane with a wingspan of 385 feet and a payload of 500,000 pounds. The test flight…