Defense: the Eagle Resolve 23 air defense missile exercise is underway
United States, Saudi Arabia and GCC train together. The Devil Ray T-38 USV, just tested during the Digital Shield in the Gulf of Aqaba, is involved.
Defence, the Combined Maritime Forces have a new Task Force: CTF 154
It will be in charge of the training in Middle East and will be led by Captain Oliver Herion, a veteran on education. The activities will be based on 5 pillars.
Arctic, tensions are growing between NATO and Russia
A Mig-31 from Moscow intercepts for the first time over the Barents Sea a P-8 Poseidon from Norway, which was monitoring the exercises of the Northern Fleet.
Iraq, Baghdad tries to stop the illegal circulation of weapons with new rules
The weapon license established. However, the problem of how to deal with foreign contractors, who do not have military status, arises.
Middle East, Canada extends Op IMPACT to 2025
The mission operates in Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Kuwait. Focus on capacity building of local armed forces and on the fight against pro-ISIS jihadists with Inherent Resolve.
June 2nd: Happy Italian Republic Day to everybody!
Again thanks to the military and families for their sacrifices. The situation in Ukraine confirms that freedom is not taken for granted. Broadcasts will resume on June 3.
Ukraine, Russia has a new problem: the death of many junior officers
Moscow will have to replace them with inexperienced ones. There is a high risk of errors that would lead to a significant increase in losses and defections.
Defense, NATO trains in Arctic combat in case of war with Russia
The Alliance and members are working to master the new scenario. There are timid signs of hope regarding the Ukraine crisis, but the threat of total war remains concrete.
Ukraine, Russia has a big problem: its troops have low morale
Boom of defections and refusals to follow orders. The soldiers also begin killing their commanders. The coup de grace was the sinking of the Orsk.
Ukraine, the anti-Russia no fly zone is beginning to materialize
Kiev will receive Starstreak anti-air defense systems and the US sent Patriots to Poland. Also, there are the newly arrived Javelins. The flywheel was the attack on the Mariupol children's hospital.