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 Putinโs 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 Russiaโs … [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, itโs still a d@mn 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 โcitizens of the worldโ 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...]
Did Russia Just Use a Vacuum Bomb?
When it comes to explosives, there are a ton of different things out there that can make you and the world around you go BOOM! Itโs an expansive field in which the world is finding new, terrifying ways to make explosions work on the battlefield to obliterate the enemy. But vacuum bombs are far from new, even if they are a part of modern warfare. Since World War I, the use of … [Read more...]
Javelin Missiles Achieve Sainthood in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently initiated his "special military operation," and his target, as we all know, is Ukraine. From Feb. 24, 2022, the Russian military has breached Ukraine in hopes of deposing its government. Fortunately, Ukraine has held its own by utilizing advanced weaponry like Javelin missiles. Related read: Ukraine and Russia WWI Treaty Casts Large … [Read more...]