Pentagon Releases Video of Russian Fighter Jet Forcing Down U.S. Surveillance Drone
Dramatic video from the Tuesday encounter between an American MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drone and a Russian fighter jet over the Black Sea.
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2023 Annual Threat Assessment: Here’s What U.S. Intelligence Says You Need to Know
This week's newsletter examines an annual report from the ODNI detailing Intelligence Commnunity's threat forecast for the coming year.
China Isn’t Giving Lethal Aid to Russia… Yet. Here’s What U.S. Officials Know.
This week's Intelligence Brief newsletter examines the Pentagon's recent statements on whether China plans to provide lethal aid to Russia.
Russia Wants To Use Robotic Tanks To Combat Advanced Western Armor in Ukraine. It’s Likely a Fantasy
Russia claims it is developing a robotic tank that will be capable of destroying advanced Western battle tanks. Defense experts says that's doubtful.
Mysterious Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Are Quietly Continuing to Launch Attacks Deep Within Russia
Ukraine has been quietly carrying out strikes deep inside Russian territory using what appears to be a mysterious new type of kamikaze drones.
U.S. Developing Glide Phase Interceptor and Other Key Technologies to Combat Hypersonic Weapons Threats
American aerospace companies are working to develop innovative defense capabilities amidst new reports of Russia's increased use of hypersonic missiles.
The Strange Tale of Russia’s UFO Wonder Weapons Based on “New Physical Principles”
For over a decade Russia has been talking about developing "weapons based on new physical principles." An idea that apparently has its origins in the belief of UFOs.
Russia Left Behind a Trove of Classified Intelligence During its Retreat From Kherson
During its hasty retreat from Kherson, Russia's security services apparently left behind critical classified documents, which have now been seized by Ukraine's SBU.
Has “Putin’s Chef” and Wagner Boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin, Become a Challenge To the House of Putin?
Recently stepping out of the shadows to become the "face of the Russia's Ukraine invasion," is "Putin's Chef," Yevgeny Prigozhin, now a threat to the House of Putin?
Suspicious Drones Seen Over German Military Sites Training Ukrainian Soldiers
A rash of suspicious drone activity near German military bases training Ukrainian soldiers raises concerns over possible Russian espionage.
Russian Space Agency Seeks to Continue Operations Aboard the ISS Beyond 2024
This week, we look at how the Russian space agency is now looking at the possibility of continuing its space operations aboard the International Space Station beyond 2024.
Annexation Won’t Help Russian Industry Recover Staggering Losses of Military Drones, Moscow Admits
Annexation of Ukrainian territory will do nothing to solve Moscow's military woes, including Russian industry's inability to produce military drones.
Why Do Influential Russians Keep Mysteriously Dying?
In the past few months over a dozen influential Russians have mysteriously died. What the heck is going on?
Russian Spy Successfully Infiltrated NATO Command Circles, Stunning Report Reveals
A bombshell investigative report by an international collective of journalists reveals a Russian spy who was able to successfully infiltrate top NATO Command Circles.
Opinion: What Amnesty International Got Wrong in its Ukraine Endangering Civilians Claim
In accusing the Ukrainian military of unnecessarily placing civilians in harm, Amnesty International showed off remarkable unfamiliarity with military operations.
Russia’s Withdrawal from the ISS May Quicken the Arrival of Future Private Space Stations
Russia's withdrawal from the ISS could cause a lot of future problems, and hints at trends toward private space stations.
Search Underway For Russian Soldier Filmed Castrating, Murdering Ukrainian POW
A search is said to be underway for the Russian soldier seen torturing and castrating a Ukrainian prisoner...
With The Belgorod, Russia Bulks Up its “Other,” Secret Navy
The world's longest submarine recently entered the shadowy fleet of Russia's "other," highly-secretive navy.
Fleeced and Furious: Russia’s FSB Steals Car from Russian Military, First Stolen From Ukraine
In a bizarre series of events, Russia's FSB steals a car from the Russian military that was originally stolen from Ukraine.
Documents Reveal Alleged Russian PSYOP Instructions For Dealing With Ukrainians
Kremlin documents purportedly reveal instructions to Russian soldiers on conducting effective psychological operations, or PSYOP, when dealing with...
Russia Using Smartphone “Game” To Recruit Ukrainian Children as Unwitting Spies
Russian intelligence is using smartphone games to turn children into unwitting spies to help locate Ukrainian military and strategic installations.
Know No Mercy: The Russian Cops Who Tried To Storm Kyiv By Themselves
In an exclusive feature, this is the insane and previously untold story of a group of Russian cops who tried to storm the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv by themselves.
Retired Russian Colonel Gives Rare Brutally Honest Assessment of Ukraine War
In moment rarely seen on Russian TV, retired Russian Colonel, Mikhail Khodaryonok, offered a brutally honest assessment of Russia's current situation since launching the invasion of Ukraine.
Kremlin-Backed Fighters Left Abandoned, Then Detained By Russian Border Guards
Separatist fighters from the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR) were apparently abandoned by commanders and then detained by...
Intelligence Chief Warns of “Prolonged Conflict” in Ukraine
In recent days, DNI Avril Haines provided concerning new details on intelligence assessments about Russia’s long game in Ukraine.
The Battle For Donbas Has Begun. Here’s What To Expect
Late Monday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Russia had launched its long-anticipated offensive along Ukraine’s eastern Donbas...
New Images and Details From the Sinking of Russia’s Flagship Moskva
Late afternoon, Thursday, April 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense acknowledged the sinking of the Project 1164 Atlant class guided-missile...
War Crimes in Ukraine: The Latest Evidence
In recent days, the world was shocked by images coming out of Ukraine depicting the apparent killings of civilians in Bucha.
Russia Issued a New Policy on Mass Burials Just Before Invading Ukraine
The Russian Federation put in effect a new national policy on mass burials during military conflicts a mere...
UPDATE: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine- Day 30
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between...
Meanwhile in Russia: War Crimes, Vanishing Officials, and Defiant Soldiers
As the battle in Ukraine rages on, hopes that the conflict will soon end are now being voiced by an increasing number of Russians.
Does Russia Still Have a Path to Victory in Ukraine?
All indications point to Ukrainian forces having defeated Russia’s initial military campaign by week four of its invasion. ...
Deputy Commander of the Russian National Guard Ousted
As Moscow continues to face fierce resistance in the third week of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has...
Sermon of The Long Knives – An Analysis of Putin’s Latest War Cry
On March 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a fiery speech to Russian cabinet members, offering a strong...
Nearing a Crossroads: Latest Assessment of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between...
“Overcrowded With The Dead”: Latest On Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine- Day 20
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between...
Help Me China! Help! – Latest on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between...
Russian Command Losses Are Staggering: THE LATEST ON THE INVASION OF UKRAINE
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between...
War Crimes and Threats of Chemical Weapons: The Latest on the Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between...
A War Putin “Cannot Lose”: Latest on the Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of its southwestern neighbor Ukraine. The action marked...
Nearing Total War: The Latest on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of its southwestern neighbor Ukraine. The action marked...
European Space Agency Issues Statement on Russia
Following a meeting of its member countries, the European Space Agency (ESA) has issued a formal statement regarding cooperation with Russia.
March 2: Latest Update on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of its southwestern neighbor Ukraine. The action marked...
Latest Update on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its southwestern neighbor Ukraine in the early morning...
Russian Government Threatens Media To Accept Alternate Reality of Ukrainian Invasion
Russia’s federal communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, demanded that media outlets in the country not describe Russia’s continued invasion of...
Russia Launches Military Invasion of Ukraine
In the early morning hours, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made an impassioned televised plea to the citizens of...
Cyberattack Concerns Mount in the West as Russia Invades Ukraine
As the U.S. and other nations announce sanctions against Russia amidst the crisis in Ukraine, this week we examine concerns over retaliatory cyberattacks.
How NATO is Preparing for War in Outer Space
The North Atlantic Treaties Organization (NATO) has issued a formal policy statement, which says that any attack on...
The Senate Just Passed a Defense Bill the DoD is Calling “Historic”
This week, as the Senate passes a defense bill that significantly increases the Pentagon's budget, we analyze some of its key provisions, and historic implications.
Putin Flaunts Hypersonic Weapons in Warning Against NATO Intervention in Ukraine
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.