STUTTGART, Germany — A new special operations site that will allow elite U.S. troops to expand operations in the Baltic...
Defense News
Israel receives its most advanced warship as Iran tensions rise
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel received its most advanced warship on Wednesday, describing the German-made vessel dubbed “Shield” as a bulwark...
Pompeo says Turkey ‘undermines’ NATO cohesion
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized Turkey for opposing the principles and operation of NATO and undermining its cohesion...
Turkish survey vessel Oruc Reis returns to its port, as Greece calls on EU to impose sanctions on Turkey
After 49 days of seismic surveys in a large sea area that included the Greek continental shelf, Turkish research ship Oruc Reis...
France, Greece, Egypt, UAE and Cyprus take part in the Multinational exercise “Medusa 2020”
The multinational aeronautical training exercise “Medusa 2020” will begin on Monday, running until December 6. The defence ministry said the...
Russian Navy Project 22350 frigate Admiral Gorshkov has successfully test-fired Tsirkon hypersonic missile
According to information published by the Russian press agency TASS on November 27, 2020, the Project 22350 frigate Admiral Gorshkov...
Military Tech
Top U.S. official: China has done human testing to create biologically enhanced super soldiers
U.S. intelligence agencies didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment about whether China seeks super soldiers like those in such...
SES to provide satellite connectivity for U.S. military “internet of things”
Satellite communications provider SES Government Solutions announced Nov. 30 it was selected by the U.S. Air Force to join the...
US Army evaluates machine gun suppressors, exoskeletons, backpack generators and more
The Army’s Maneuver Battle Lab recently kicked off its months-long, annual experiments on new gear for squads and small units. This year’s...
Pakistan to buy mini drones from Turkey to bolster India border – Report
Pakistan is negotiating a deal to purchase small armed drones from a number of Turkish companies to bolster its UAV...
US Army creates new office for integrating data and sensors
The U.S. Army’s office for procuring sensors, electronic warfare systems, intelligence programs and cyber tools recently created an integration office...
In first, Air Force flies B-1 bomber with externally mounted stealthy cruise missile
The U.S. Air Force just proved it can externally mount an advanced stealth cruise missile on the B-1B Lancer for the first time, a...
Opinions
How the U.S. military can compete with Russia and China’s new weapons
By Kris Osborn* The pace at which China is adding carriers, destroyers and amphibious ships is staggering, the Russians reportedly already operate...
US Army’s newest long-range fires system isn’t new, but it will be effective
By Dan Gouré* The U.S. Army’s highest-priority modernization effort is long-range precision fires. The goal is to provide the Army and...
European sanctions against Turkey are more likely than ever
By: Armen Tigranakert Another scandal erupted in relations between Turkey and the EU – on November 22, the Turkish merchant...
America is navigating a bipolar era amid a growing Chinese threat
By Colin Dueck* Naturally, the Chinese Communist Party would like to enjoy the benefits of a much more assertive foreign...
The next U.S. administration should bring the shadow wars into the light
By Daniel R. Mahanty and Rachel Stohl* Lethal tactics and entire campaigns launched urgently after 9/11 have corroded oversight and...
How significant is the Greece-UAE defence agreement?
By Paul Iddon* Greece and the United Arab Emirates have signed a defence agreement that could have strategic ramifications for...
NATO
NATO Foreign Ministers discuss China’s rise, security in the Black Sea region
NATO foreign ministers met virtually on Wednesday (2 December 2020) to discuss the global shift in the balance of power...
NATO Foreign Ministers discuss future of the alliance, Afghanistan, Russia
NATO Foreign Ministers met virtually on Tuesday (1 December 2020) to discuss key issues for the Alliance. They include an...
Foreign Ministers meet to discuss NATO’s continued adaptation and global security challenges
NATO Foreign Ministers will meet via secure video conference on Tuesday and Wednesday (1-2 December 2020) to discuss key issues...
Politics
U.S. defence bill makes sanctions on Turkey mandatory within 30 days
By Ilhan Tanir* The final version of the U.S. annual defence policy bill requires that President Donald Trump approve sanctions...
Biden: Iran nuclear bomb paves way for Saudi and Turkey to follow suit
Allowing Iran to acquire a nuclear bomb will place great pressure on countries like Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt to...
Turkey holds secret talks to mend ties with Israel
Turkey’s national intelligence service chief Hakan Fidan has been backchanneling with Israeli officials in recent weeks as part of a...
Veterans
Learn the Basics to VA Home Loans
VA home loans were created as part of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, which was meant to help Veterans...
AARP’s Honoring Heroes contest offers $1,000 prize to outstanding Veteran, volunteer
In the spirit of giving back this holiday season, AARP’s Create the Good launched its third annual Honoring Heroes contest to celebrate Veterans...
Help provide Veterans with safe, quality care as a medical supply aide
When patients visit VA facilities, they may not see medical supply aides and technicians, but evidence of their hard work...
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