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New Images and Details From the Sinking of Russia’s Flagship Moskva

Tim McMillan·April 18, 2022

Late afternoon, Thursday, April 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense acknowledged the sinking of the Project 1164 Atlant class guided-missile cruiser, the Moskva (Russian for Moscow). One of Russia’s most notable military vessels and the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet,...

Sex, Lies, and UFOs: Pentagon’s Head of Counterintelligence and Security Ousted

Tim McMillan·April 14, 2022

As the Pentagon’s Director for Defense Intelligence and a senior executive in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security OUSD(I&S), Garry Reid was in charge of all counterintelligence, security, and law enforcement operations within the...

Air Force Finally Building THOR’s Hammer

Christopher Plain·April 14, 2022

The United States Air Force is building a working prototype of its anti-drone weapon system known as THOR's hammer.

Russia Issued a New Policy on Mass Burials Just Before Invading Ukraine

Tim McMillan·April 6, 2022

The Russian Federation put in effect a new national policy on mass burials during military conflicts a mere three weeks before launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Titled: “Urgent Burial of Corpses in Wartime and Peacetime,” the policy details the...

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

Tim McMillan·April 4, 2022

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...

Israeli Laser Wall Operational by Years End

Christopher Plain·March 30, 2022

Israel has reaffirmed their plans to build a “laser wall” defense system, including initial deployment by the end of 2022.

UPDATE: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine- Day 30

Tim McMillan·March 25, 2022

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...

Meet Ghost Bat: Boeing’s AI-Controlled Combat Drone

Christopher Plain·March 25, 2022

Boeing and the RAAF have officially announced the naming of their latest AI-controlled air combat drone, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat.

UPDATE: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine- Day 29

Tim McMillan·March 24, 2022

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...

Does Russia Still Have a Path to Victory in Ukraine?

Tim McMillan·March 22, 2022

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,...

Deputy Commander of the Russian National Guard Ousted

Tim McMillan·March 18, 2022

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...

Sermon of The Long Knives – An Analysis of Putin’s Latest War Cry

Tim McMillan·March 18, 2022

On March 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a fiery speech to Russian cabinet members, offering a strong message that the war in Ukraine was part of an existential fight against the Western world. Speaking publicly for the first time...

“Overcrowded With The Dead”: Latest On Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine- Day 20

Tim McMillan·March 15, 2022

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...

Help Me China! Help! – Latest on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·March 14, 2022

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...

Opinion: UFOs are a National Security Concern; the USAF Needs to Come Clean

Matthew Ford·March 14, 2022

Retired USAF officers have reported UAP in close proximity to military sites for decades. It is time for congress to demand answers.

Russian Command Losses Are Staggering: THE LATEST ON THE INVASION OF UKRAINE

Tim McMillan·March 11, 2022

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...

War Crimes and Threats of Chemical Weapons: The Latest on the Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·March 10, 2022

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...

A new AI program uses machine learning to decrypt intelligence documents in foreign languages

Machine Learning is Helping to Crack the Code of Intelligence Documents

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 10, 2022

A new AI program uses machine learning to decrypt intelligence documents in a variety of different foreign languages.

A War Putin “Cannot Lose”: Latest on the Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·March 9, 2022

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...

Nearing Total War: The Latest on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·March 7, 2022

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...

“The Worst is Yet To Come” – The Latest on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·March 4, 2022

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...

March 3: The Latest on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·March 3, 2022

The latest on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine includes the current military situation, recent reports of casualties, and what could happen next.

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

Tim McMillan·March 2, 2022

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...

Latest Update on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·February 28, 2022

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...

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

Tim McMillan·February 25, 2022

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 Launches Military Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·February 24, 2022

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...

Nominee for DOD Inspector General Pledges “Comprehensive Assessment” of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena if Confirmed

Micah Hanks·February 16, 2022

The Biden Administration's nominee to serve as watchdog for the DoD admitted UAP was "not an issue with which I am currently familiar,” but that he is "willing to look into that and take any action that’s appropriate.”

Why is the Air Force AWOL on the UAP Issue?

Christopher Mellon·February 3, 2022

The U.S. Air Force and its component organizations have detected and tracked thousands of UAP from 2004 to 2021... but you wouldn't know that from their official statements on the subject.

ANALYSIS: Were Sweden’s “Mystery Drones” Russian PSYOPS?

Tim McMillan·January 24, 2022

Authorities in Sweden have said that swarms of mystery drones repeatedly violated restricted airspace over several sensitive areas and government facilities for nearly a week. The incidents began on January 13, when an unidentified drone was spotted flying near Kiruna airport...

How NATO is Preparing for War in Outer Space

Christopher Plain·January 20, 2022

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...

Air Force Designing Robotic Fleet to Service Satellites

Christopher Plain·January 19, 2022

Leading a consortium of researchers selected by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), a team from Carnegie-Mellon University (CMU) is laying the foundation for a fleet of AI-controlled robotic craft designed...

Authorities Confirm Sightings of Mysterious Drones Over Swedish Nuclear Facilities

Tim McMillan·January 17, 2022

Authorities in Sweden have confirmed a rash of mysterious drone sightings that occurred over several nuclear facilities late last week.

The U.S. Military Is a Bad Boy When It Comes To Climate Change

Kenna Castleberry·December 28, 2021

Studies have shown that if the U.S. military was its own country, it would be the top global emitter of greenhouse gasses.

United States Navy Testing Cutting Edge Saildrone

Christopher Plain·December 17, 2021

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...

U.S. Navy Successfully Test Fires Drone Killing Laser

Christopher Plain·December 16, 2021

On December 14th, the United States Navy conducted a live-fire test of their Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD), successfully destroying the floating target. This latest test, which took place in the Gulf of Aden, is an attempt to address the...

Taiwan Plans to Equip its Soldiers With Powered Exoskeleton Suits for Future Missions

Raquel Santos·December 16, 2021

Taiwan’s military has recently revealed a powered exoskeleton suit that its soldiers can use in the future during wartime or humanitarian missions.

Putin Flaunts Hypersonic Weapons in Warning Against NATO Intervention in Ukraine

Raquel Santos·December 14, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to NATO earlier this week that Ukraine could be the next target of Russia’s new arsenal of hypersonic weapons.

“Unidentified Aircraft” Causes Russian Commercial Flights To Change Course

Tim McMillan·December 14, 2021

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation announced it would be looking into the circumstances surrounding an “unidentified aircraft” that forced two Russian commercial airliners to change course over the Black Sea last Friday. According to local news reports, at 11:56 A.M. (Moscow...

Multiple European Air Forces Are Conducting Tests With Electric-Powered Aircraft

Graeme Rendall·November 26, 2021

In the skies above England, a new generation of electric-powered aircraft is being tested and evaluated for military use.

Flying Saucer For One Only Weeks Away from Its First Flight

Christopher Plain·November 25, 2021

A flying saucer for one is being tested on tethers, and is only weeks away from its first free flight.

Recent Pattern of Behavior Shows Russia Is The ‘Mad Dog’ of Outer Space

This isn't the first time Russia has played fast and loose with its space assets.

Raquel Santos and MJ Banias·November 18, 2021

A pattern of reckless behavior indicates Russia may no longer be a "white hat" in the global space community.

Invasion Scientists Sound Alarm on Planetary Biosecurity

Potential Contamination of Earth from Extraterrestrial Environments Seen as Existential Threat

Christopher Plain·November 18, 2021

Invasion scientists concerned about the threat of potentially invasive microbiological organisms from somewhere other than Earth have written a paper describing how their emerging field can help protect our planet. Specifically, the authors draw on their expertise in how organisms...

Can Kinetic Launch Send Satellites to Space without Bulky Rockets?

Christopher Plain·November 12, 2021

A Pentagon sponsored launch services company has completed the first successful test of their kinetic launch system. Designed to use accumulated speed while still on the ground, this breakthrough launch system could soon become the fastest and cheapest way to...

Experts Urge for Dialogue, “Cool Heads” Following Chinese Hypersonic Missile Test

Raquel Santos·November 12, 2021

Flight tests of a new Chinese hypersonic missile system drew international attention in recent days, and fueled some concerns about the possibility of outer space nuclear attacks against the United States and its allies.

New Senate Proposal Seeks to Establish “Anomaly Surveillance and Resolution Office” to Gather Intelligence on UAP

The proposal calls for "Field Investigations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena", and greater transparency on information the United States collects about it.

Micah Hanks·November 9, 2021

A new proposal in Washington could lead to the establishment of an "Anomaly Surveillance and Resolution Office" within the DOD.

Area 51 Engineer Reveals The Secrets Behind the Mysterious Base

Former Veteran and Author TD Barnes Dives Deep into The Real Story Behind Area 51

Christopher Plain·September 24, 2021

The Debrief’s Chrissy Newton sits down with Area 51 veteran engineer TD Barnes to learn about his decades working at the top-secret facility.

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This isn't the first time Russia has played fast and loose with its space assets.

Potential Contamination of Earth from Extraterrestrial Environments Seen as Existential Threat

The proposal calls for "Field Investigations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena", and greater transparency on information the United States collects about it.

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Former Veteran and Author TD Barnes Dives Deep into The Real Story Behind Area 51