The Russian invasion of Ukraine has uprooted Europe and continues to cast ripple effects throughout the globe. This is causing traditionally neutral countries such as Finland and Sweden to reconsider their place in Europe, and to consider joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, better known as NATO. If the goal of Vladimir Putin’s unnecessary invasion of Ukraine is to … [Read more...]
Russian Missiles in Ukraine Are Hitting Decoys Thanks to Drone Confusion
Deception is a natural part of warfare. Each side involved in a conflict is going to want to keep their cards close to their chest and work to get the upper hand. Russian missiles in Ukraine have been fooled as of late, as Ukrainian forces are using decoy artillery to draw fire. The goal is both to protect critical military sites in use as well as work to deplete Russia’s … [Read more...]
We Have a Problem: Giving Weapons to Ukraine Depleted Our Ammo
Sharing is caring, and since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the United States has been using its generosity to supply the underdog nation with plenty of weaponry. But as the U.S. sends weapons to Ukraine, we're starting to see a growing problem — we’re running out of ammo. Our stockpiles were always going to get lighter sending weapons to Ukraine, but some experts … [Read more...]
What Is a Hypersonic Missile and How Is the U.S. Mitigating Their Threat?
On July 18, 2022, the Pentagon announced that the United States will be spending $1.3 billion to develop satellites that are capable of tracking hypersonic missile threats. There are two new contracts that will allow the tracking and detecting systems to be in orbit by the year 2025. According to Derek Tournear, director of the Space Development Agency, the contracts provide 28 … [Read more...]
From Washington With Love: Gifting Ukraine With the HIMARS
Warfare is always changing. New pieces of technology and tactics are constantly being developed, as are new strategies and ideas that help push armies across the world into more effective killing machines. While the concept of making something go boom miles away from you might not be the newest scheme on the block, it’s still a [email protected] good one to have in your bag of tricks. From … [Read more...]
What American Veterans Fighting in Ukraine Need To Know Before Going
When the Russian special military operation invasion of Ukraine started in February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked for “citizens of the world” to join Ukrainian forces to help defend their homes. For many, uprooting their lives and moving to a foreign land to fight in a war is unheard of. Even as sympathies pour out for those affected, many in the United States … [Read more...]
