Defense

Navy Laser

US Navy Shows Off Newest Laser Weapon

Christopher Plain·
The US Navy Office of Naval Research has successfully tested an all-new, fully electric laser weapon system. Designed to fry aerial threats like drones and missiles, the new weapon system is entirely electric, so it doesn’t require chemicals. weaponized LASER...

Russian Soldiers Get In a Shootout With Each Other

Tim McMillan·
On Friday, the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) reported that Russian troops from the far east republic of Buryatia, and fighters of the Chechen Republic, got into a large shootout with each other while participating in...
Donbas

The Battle For Donbas Has Begun. Here’s What To Expect

Tim McMillan·
Late Monday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Russia had launched its long-anticipated offensive along Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region.  “It can now be stated that Russian troops have begun the battle for Donbas, for which they have been preparing for...
Ukraine

Day 40: Latest Update on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine.  The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since Russia first supported an invasion of the eastern Donbas region and...
Ukraine

UPDATE: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine- Day 30

Tim McMillan·
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine.  The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since Russia first supported an invasion of the eastern Donbas region and...
Ukraine

UPDATE: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine- Day 29

Tim McMillan·
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine.  The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since Russia first supported an invasion of the eastern Donbas region and...
Russia

Does Russia Still Have a Path to Victory in Ukraine?

Tim McMillan·
All indications point to Ukrainian forces having defeated Russia’s initial military campaign by week four of its invasion.  Moscow’s initial strategic plans centered on using light infantry and mechanized troops to seize major Ukrainian cities, including the capital of Kyiv,...
National Guard

Deputy Commander of the Russian National Guard Ousted

Tim McMillan·
As Moscow continues to face fierce resistance in the third week of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has reportedly fired, maybe retired, or possibly arrested one of its top Generals.  According to multiple Russia-state media outlets, on March 17, General...
Ukraine

March 2: Latest Update on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of its southwestern neighbor Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since 2014 when Russia first supported an invasion...
Russia

Latest Update on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its southwestern neighbor Ukraine in the early morning hours. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since 2014 when Russia...
Ukraine

The Battle For Kyiv: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Day 2

Tim McMillan·
Intense fighting continues to rage along large portions of Ukraine following the first twenty-four hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the start of a “special military operation” against Russia’s eastern neighbor. Russia’s attack on Ukraine began in the early...
Russia

Russia Launches Military Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·
In the early morning hours, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made an impassioned televised plea to the citizens of Russia to stop their leadership from invading his country.  “The Ukraine on your news and Ukraine in real life are two completely...
NATO

How NATO is Preparing for War in Outer Space

Christopher Plain·
The North Atlantic Treaties Organization (NATO) has issued a formal policy statement, which says that any attack on a member’s assets in space will be considered an attack on the entire alliance. This policy comes mere weeks after Russia put...
saildrone

United States Navy Testing Cutting Edge Saildrone

Christopher Plain·
The United States Navy is currently conducting live field tests of a new sail-powered autonomous drone known simply as Saildrone. Equipped with an on-board solar array to power its electronics, this unique, wind-powered vehicle made by a company with the...