Winter Greenland Deployment of Navy Hospital Ships Impractical
“Sending the U.S. Navy’s hospital ships USNS Mercy or USNS Comfort to Greenland in late winter would face major obstacles from peak sea ice, a lack of available icebreaker escorts, and ports too shallow for the ships’ deep drafts” https://t.co/xI3xIjrRbh
Pentagon Speeds up Navy Stealth Fighter, Boosting Boeing, Northrop
Just in on long-delayed F/A-XX (Bloomberg) -- The Pentagon will accelerate development of a next-generation stealth fighter jet for the Navy after previously pushing back — a move that could benefit either Boeing Co. or Northrop Grumman Corp., which are...
Rapid Chaos Creation Gave US Army Edge in Baghdad
“We created chaos faster than they could adapt.” The American Army’s ability to operate in ambiguity became a decisive advantage inside Baghdad. https://t.co/Icc6ylQSli
General Minihan Warns U.S. Airlift Shortfalls Amid China Threat
Straight Talk On State Of U.S. Airlift Capabilities From General Who Ran Air Mobility Command General Minihan's frankness about the China threat ended his career, but now as a civilian, he has much more to say. Exclusive: https://t.co/voeW7vfCc8
Ukraine Says Russian Spies Use Telegram, Urges Restrictions
After a terrorist attack yesterday in Lviv, Ukraine's Minister of the Interior Ihor Klymenko said that the Russian intelligence services communicate with Ukrainian agents through Telegram in at least half of the cases. He said it is impossible to ban...
Defense Budget Must Prioritize Airlift Over Kinetic Weapons
If they are really going to do a $1.5T defense budget, additional heavy airlift assets (C-17 line restart or whatever) absolutely needs to be in that and in a big way. It's more important than the kinetic stuff (which even...
AI Boosts Cybersecurity, Yet Humans Remain Essential
Simple analogy on AI and cybersecurity. Security has never been solely a technology problem - it's largely a people problem. Complexity of business integration, misconfigurations, legacy systems, business transformations, M&As, etc. are all part of this industry we call cybersecurity. I can't remember...
Marines Retire Harvest Hawk Kits, Ending C‑130 Close‑air Support
KC-130J’s Hellfire Missile-Firing Harvest Hawk Kits Retired By Marines Developed to turn USMC C-130s into close air support platforms during the Global War on Terror, Harvest Hawk's relevance has waned. https://t.co/FWdjbg1wcs
Britain’s Chagos Choice Signals Resolve to China
Britain’s decision on the Chagos Islands is more than politics. It shapes how strategic rivals — especially China — interpret UK resolve, alliances and influence. This analysis explains why this matters in the context of great-power competition and what it reveals about...
Iran Hints at Quick Nuclear Deal Amid US Military Buildup
Iran Signals Possible “Fast Deal” To Be Made In Nuclear Talks As U.S. Military Build-Up Grinds On Iran may be softening its negotiating stance as pressure builds in the form of hundreds of combat aircraft and dozens of warships arrayed around...
US Navy Massing Carriers and Destroyers Near Iran
There's a continued repositioning of Navy warships in and around the Middle East as the U.S. openly deliberates an attack on Iran. On Monday, there are eight U.S. warships in the Arabian Sea: - The carrier USS Abraham Lincoln - The destroyers USS...
Ukraine's Ground Forces Host Over 10,000 Foreign Volunteers
"Kostiantyn Milevskyi, Deputy Head of the Department for Coordination of Foreign Military Service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has said that volunteer soldiers from 75 countries have joined units of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, with around 600 volunteer soldiers...
New CSAF Outlines Air Force Challenges and Solutions
Exclusive: I recently spoke with @OfficialCSAF for his first interview in the job. Including his perspective on coming back to lead the service, the challenges facing the Air Force and his perspective of how to address them. A read to...
Limited Iran Strikes Lack Goal, Risk Prolonged Conflict
To Trump, limited air and missile strikes on Iran may look like a quick win. But without a clear objective, limited campaigns often turn into long, costly endeavors. Iran gets a vote too and its response may defy US expectations....
Airbus Unveils High‑speed and Advanced Rotorcraft Concepts for NATO
After being glimpsed in a @aerosociety Lecture in https://t.co/Zm9M2njU6V in 2025 - @AirbusHeli reveals next generation rotorcraft concepts for #NATO #NGRC requirement. 2 concepts - a high-speed compound chopper and an advanced conventional design #avgeek https://t.co/PxLWEs1hSO
US State Dept Evacuates Non‑Emergency Staff From Beirut Embassy
The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon @FoxNews https://t.co/Mo1ipVwEuD
Defense Minister Fedorov Plans Comprehensive Mobilization Reform
Minister of Defense Fedorov said that he is working on a comprehensive mobilization reform. https://t.co/7MHcCnXjnQ https://t.co/y5PT8u4NMw
Kill Zones Define Target Priorities by Range
This is a good article but I would add one thing: there are different target priorities and level of threat at different ranges in the kill zone. This is somewhat similar to air defense bubbles you see on maps that...
€500k Reward for Info on Missing Dark‑Fleet Tanker
Reward offered for ‘missing’ dark fleet VLCC Posts on LinkedIn claims to offer EUR500,000 for information on the location of false-flag tanker Omra https://t.co/fTaXxotoFD
Russia’s Ukraine Aggression Will Persist Through 2026.
Unfortunately I do not think the current peace talks will succeed. Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine Will Persist Through 2026, I write on the eve of the full-scale invasion's 5th year for @RUSI_org: https://t.co/07MiuESdu2
General Atomics Names Fighter Drone “Dark Merlin”
Dark Merlin Is Now General Atomics’ YFQ-42A ‘Fighter Drone’s’ Nickname Merlins are small but fierce birds that attack in groups and are known for their stealthy attacks. https://t.co/H0oZhFL1j9
Armenia’s Landlocked Neighbors Limit Post‑Soviet Choices
Armenia’s landlocked position between Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran has left Yerevan with few good options in the post-Soviet world. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/ZWXi1Pbh4h #armenia #geopolitics https://t.co/un8RUyVDaW
Russian Forces Push East of Slovyansk Into Sumy
Updated map showing Russian advances east of Slovyansk and across the border in Sumy oblast. https://t.co/Ch02MuW5N8 https://t.co/ybsgxbdlor
Ukrainian 67th Brigade Launches FPV Strike on Russian Molniya
Video from Ukraine's 67th Mechanized Brigade of an FPV strike on Russian Molniya positions. https://t.co/9Z0n5nY9vZ https://t.co/E1b1o5nmTK
Embraer Targets India's Regional Jet, Defense, Manufacturing Push
India’s aviation expansion is often defined by large narrowbody aircraft orders. But Embraer is strengthening its India strategy in a different segment: the 80–146 seat regional jet market while advancing defence modernisation and aerospace manufacturing localisation. The push aligns with the Government’s...
Rolls‑Royce Pushes UK for £3bn Engine Subsidy
Rolls-Royce urges UK government to commit to subsidies for £3bn engine project via @FT https://t.co/LKMrDQaW6X
Poland Exits Mine Ban, Plans Antipersonnel Defenses Against Russia
Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines and will use them to defend against Russia. https://t.co/VXYLJYY8jk
Trump Administration Halts Promised Life‑saving Aid
Quietly, the Trump administration is now ending even the life-saving aid that they had promised would be preserved https://t.co/MpDwqQUjQ7
Iran Signals Negotiation Resolve: Zero Enrichment, No Program
Even mentioning the bad idea/bad deal JCPOA is telling of the Iranian seriousness to negotiate. Zero enrichment and zero program.
Urban Warfare Lessons From Baghdad's 2003 Battle
I am excited about the release of my @WarInstitute Urban Warfare project podcast tomorrow morning. I interview, General (ret) David Perkins about the 2003 Battle of Baghdad and two thunder runs. Packed full of detail and lessons of urban warfare....
Dark Eagle Launchers Get Quirky Censored Names, Sparking Humor
One thing thing about DARK EAGLE is that each launcher has a name -- Hyperion, Iron Giant, Shockwave, etc. -- but censors sometimes blur them. I like to imagine its not OPSEC at all, but just adult supervision, ie the...
White House Signals Iran Strike via NYT
WH using the NYT to signal and pressure Iran: Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack https://t.co/GFK406ILJe
Frontline Exhaustion Drives Ukrainian Army Desertions
From Ukrainian serviceman Kostiantyn Honcharov: "The Ukrainian army has been dogged by problems that have accumulated over the years, and this is aside from discussions over the technological transformation of modern warfare. These persistent problems are beginning to break front-line fighters faster...
Witkoff's Enrichment Claim Misunderstood, Not a Bomb Threat
The criticism of Witkoff is unfair. He arguing, admittedly not all that adroitly, that enrichment levels of 60% exceed what's necessary for most civilian purposes and could be quickly ("probably a week") enriched further to produce "bomb-grade material." https://t.co/Zw26IV2hBJ
Frontlines Are Porous: Presence Doesn’t Equal Control
This discussion highlights the challenge of mapping the frontline right now. Presence doesn’t confer control. Positions are interspersed. The front is porous. Infiltration creates grey zones. Counter attacks often retake grey areas that the opponent didn’t control.
Mercy and Comfort Remain Docked for Maintenance
This photo was post by Alabama Shipyard on Jan 23, 2026. That’s Mercy on the right and Comfort on the left. They are currently in maintenance and not deployed or underway — Mercy in drydock and Comfort alongside the pier,...
Iran Secures €500M Russian Air‑Defense Deal
NEW: Iran agreed a secret €500mn arms deal with Russia in December to acquire 500 man-portable “Verba” launch units and 2,500 “9M336” missiles over 3 years. It’s Iran’s most significant effort to rebuild air defences after last year’s war with Israel....
Full Inspection and Dismantling Needed to End Nuclear Program
Exactly the right position. Zero enrichment. Zero nuclear program. Only an intrusive inspection and dismantling of the entire program ensures compliance and keeping the program destroyed.
Ukraine's Huliaipole Push Aims to Drain Russian Forces
The commander of Ukraine's 1st Assault Regiment characterizes Ukraine's offensive operation in the Huliaipole area as improving the tactical situation and designed to exhaust Russian resources. He says it isn't a counteroffensive with penetration at operational depths.
Security Leverage Outweighs Europe’s Economic Edge
Yes Europe has supply chain leverage over US; but US has escalation dominance over Europe on security policy. 👉 Security leverage trumps economic leverage https://t.co/OaW6h9iYDf https://t.co/yclXueiGNc
Iran War Risk Surge Threatens Oil Markets
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Air Campaign Timelines Misreported; Reality Differs From Sources
The timeline predictions for a major air campaign from major outlets have not matched the reality of the plus up. Nor did the original strikes “that were cancelled”claim. Unnamed sources vs actually understanding the realities of the force posture and...
Trump Uses Iran Threat as Energy Leverage, Not War
War with Iran & energy dominance are unrelated IMO @AsimRiaz1978 Trump knows an Iran strike risks an oil spike & voter blowback at the pump. That's why I think the buildup & a strike are coercive leverage, not a plan...
Occupied Donetsk Sells ‘Baba Yaga’ Drone for $8K
Ukraine's Drone Bombers - The Feared "Baba Yaga" https://t.co/BW3oTdMqsy Reportedly, a trophy "Baba Yaga" drone can be purchased at the market in occupied Donetsk for approximately 600,000 rubles ($7,860 USD). Some drones are cheaper. Sellers are reportedly willing to arrange a "test drive"...
Japan's Deep-Sea Rare Earths: Promise Meets Extraction Hurdle
Japan’s deep-sea rare earth find at Minamitorishima sounds like a game-changer. And on paper, it is. The 50-50 mix of light and heavy rare earths is impressive, especially since heavy elements are the truly scarce ones. The bad news is it’s...
Admin Raises Section 122 Tariff
New tariffs levied - twice in less than 24 hours. Now Section 122 used to levy 15% across the board instead of 10%. That gets the effective tariff rate closer to what it was before the ruling by the Supreme...
Venezuela: Underrated U.S. Geopolitical Triumph
Politics aside, Venezuela has been an enormous geopolitical victory for the US that is probably understated and not well understood by most.
Carrier Group Deployment Expands US Options, Limits Trump's Strike Plan
The Ford Carrier Strike Group is now in the Med. What does that signal about US strike options on Iran and why might Trump's preference for limited strikes not go according to plan? I discussed the escalation risks with @JMathieuReports...
Keane: Air Campaign Could Pave Way for Iran Regime Change
“To set the conditions for regime change…” General (ret) Keane No ground operation but extensive air campaign for offense and defense goals
FAA Predicts Fatal Space Debris Every Two Years
An FAA report predicts someone will die roughly every 2 years due to incoming space debris. This research could save lives by forecasting danger zones.