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China’s hypersonic glider weapons test threatens to drive new arms race
Analysis: China recently tested a nuclear-capable manoeuvrable missile and Russia and the US have their own programmes A new focus on hypersonic glider weapons, following…
China, Russia naval ships jointly sail through Japan strait
Ten vessels from China, Russia sailed through Tsugaru Strait, which separates Sea of Japan from the Pacific. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/19/china-russia-navy-ships-jointly-sail-through-japan-strait Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
How tracking grizzly bears is helping veterans find way back from trauma
A project in western Canada lets former military service members put their skills to use tracking bears with wildlife experts and helps both groups overcome…
Hacker Steals a U.S. Navy Facebook Account to Livestream ‘Age of Empires’
Malwarebytes A lone hacker decided to take on the U.S. Navy this week, and all things considered, he had a pretty good run. The Navy…
US discloses size of nuclear stockpile for first time since 2018
The Biden administration on Tuesday disclosed the U.S. nuclear stockpile for the first time since 2018, the Trump administration having refused to disclose the information for the…
China flies 56 aircraft near Taiwan in latest record incursion
Taiwan foreign minister says the country ‘very concerned’ China will launch a war against the island at some point. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/4/china-flies-56-aircraft-near-taiwan-in-latest-record-incursion Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
U.S. accuses China of ‘provocative’ activity after warplanes enter Taiwan’s airspace
China’s activity was “destabilizing, risks miscalculations, and undermines regional peace and stability,” State Deparment spokesperson Ned Price said. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-accuses-china-provocative-activity-after-warplanes-enter-taiwan-n1280643 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Chinese warplanes fly toward Taiwan for 2nd straight day
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China flew more than 30 military planes toward Taiwan on Saturday, the second large display of force in as many days. Taiwan’s…
North Korea fires new anti-aircraft missile in latest test
Recent launches show Kim Jong Un has been developing increasingly sophisticated weapons amid stalled denuclearization talks with the U.S. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/north-korea-fires-new-anti-aircraft-missile-latest-test-n1280533 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
The U.S. ground war in Afghanistan is over. Now it’s the Navy’s turn.
The American military’s involvement in Afghanistan could soon become largely the Navy’s responsibility, an ironic twist for a counterterrorism mission in a landlocked country. Although…
‘The family is gone’: Afghans say U.S. strike killed 10 relatives, including 7 children
“We’re all ruined,” Ramin Yousuf, a relative of those killed, said. “The family is gone.” Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-drone-strike-targeting-isis-afghanistan-kills-10-civilians-n1278062 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Last soldier out: Iconic photo captures the end of America’s longest war
Photo: U.S. Central Command via AP How it ended: This image, made through a night-vision scope, shows the final American soldier to depart Afghanistan after…
The Memo: Horror in Kabul is political disaster for Biden
President Biden promised the United States would not suffer a “Saigon Moment” as it withdrew from Afghanistan.The reality has proven even bleaker. The attacks committed around……
Pentagon: Explosion outside Kabul airport
Explosion kills at least 11 people, including children, Taliban official says. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/26/explosion-at-kabul-airport-appears-to-be-suicide-attack-official Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The…
Taliban draws Aug. 31 red line for troop withdrawal: “There would be consequences”
A spokesperson for the Taliban told Sky News Monday there would be “consequences” if the U.S. extended its troop withdrawal beyond Aug. 31 to complete…
These countries offered to help Afghan refugees, U.S. flights are yet to arrive
“We are rescuing a peaceful population who have cherished democracy for 20 years,” North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/these-countries-offered-help-afghan-refugees-u-s-flights-are-n1277401 Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Biden’s national security adviser: ‘We are not going to rest’ until evacuations done
National security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday said the Biden administration is “not going to rest” until all civilians, both Americans and Afghan allies of…
Pentagon orders commercial airlines to help in Afghanistan evacuations
Defense secretary: ‘We’re gonna try our very best to get everybody, every American citizen who wants to get out, out’ Ex-Afghan ambassador warns of women’s…
Taliban takes over U.S. war chest given to Afghan military
The Taliban just gained a massive new war chest, complete with U.S.-made Humvees, planes, helicopters, night-vision goggles and drones, Reuters reports. State of play: Video…
CIA warned of rapid Afghanistan collapse. So why did U.S. get it so wrong?
With U.S. officials struggling to explain why America’s longest war ended in chaos, a series of interviews revealed there’s plenty of blame to go around….
China holds live-fire exercises near Taiwan in response to ‘provocations’
Army says warships, anti-submarine aircraft and fighter planes sent to the south-west and south-east of island China has launched live-fire air and sea exercises near…
The Taliban love Toyota… but why?
This week we’ve been besieged by news images of men jam-packed into truck beds holding military assault weapons. Their manufacturer of choice is Toyota. Militias…
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