The bomb that will be the mainstay of strike missions by Britain’s next-generation jet has been successfully dropped by the stealth fighter for the first time. RAF test pilot Squadron Leader Andy Edgell released two Paveway IV laser-guided bombs, 500lb of combat-proven firepower already used in action by UK Harriers and Tornados, from his F-35B… Continue reading ROYAL NAVY’S F-35B NEW STRIKE FIGHTER DROPS TWO LASER GUIDED WEAPONS FOR THE FIRST TIME
EU PLANS TO “MONITOR AND CRUSH” MIGRANT SMUGGLER OPERATIONS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
The EU finally gave the green light for the operation EUnavfor Med that involves the ‘monitoring and crushing’ of the migrant smugglers in the central Mediterranean. According to the EU’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, the first phase of the operation will be launched in the next few days. “This covers information gathering and patrolling… Continue reading EU PLANS TO “MONITOR AND CRUSH” MIGRANT SMUGGLER OPERATIONS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
ISIS IS USING SUICIDE TRUCK-BASED IEDS AS FRONT-LINE WEAPONRY IN IRAQ AND SYRIA
Despite continuous airstrikes and attacks from Kurdish and Iraqi forces, ISIS seems to be holding its positions and advancing its fighting techniques. A typical example of the new methods ISIS is using against its opponents on the ground is the truck-based Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This new improvised attack system is a large truck, rigged… Continue reading ISIS IS USING SUICIDE TRUCK-BASED IEDS AS FRONT-LINE WEAPONRY IN IRAQ AND SYRIA
FRENCH SHIPYARDS TRANSFERRED TECHNOLOGY TO RUSSIA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MISTRAL-CLASS VESSELS
France has transferred advanced technology to Russian shipyards, according to the Russian News Agency, Ria Novosti. The report claims that this transfer took place before the Mistral-class Landing Helicopter Dock programme was stopped due of Western sanctions against Russia. The Mistral-class Franco-Russian deal was signed on 17 June 2011 with the Russian Navy ordering two… Continue reading FRENCH SHIPYARDS TRANSFERRED TECHNOLOGY TO RUSSIA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MISTRAL-CLASS VESSELS
RUSSIA WARNS SWEDEN OF MILITARY “COUNTERMEASURES” IF IT DECIDES TO JOIN NATO
According to an interview that the Russian ambassador Viktor Tatarinstev gave to the Swedish newspaper, Dagens Nyheter, if Stockholm decides to abandon its long lasting neutrality and join NATO, his government will make use of “military countermeasures”. The Russian ambassador said, “If it happens, there will be counter measures” and he continued, “Putin pointed out… Continue reading RUSSIA WARNS SWEDEN OF MILITARY “COUNTERMEASURES” IF IT DECIDES TO JOIN NATO
JOINT RUSSIAN-CHINESE AMPHIBIOUS EXERCISE IN THE SEA OF JAPAN THIS AUGUST
Russia and China announced that they will conduct common sea drills off the coast of Russia’s Primorsky territory in late August 2015. The protocol for “Join Sea-2015”, as the exercise is called, was signed in Vladivostok on Friday 17 July. For the first time both countries will test their amphibious assault forces. An aircraft carrier… Continue reading JOINT RUSSIAN-CHINESE AMPHIBIOUS EXERCISE IN THE SEA OF JAPAN THIS AUGUST
ROYAL NAVY TECHNOLOGY ENSURES ILLEGAL DRUG SEIZURE
Nearly a tonne of heroin has been seized in a series of busts in the Indian Ocean – made possible by the use of the Royal Navy’s cutting edge technology. Six boats carrying narcotics were boarded off the east coast of Africa and their cargoes seized by an international task force which included British frigate… Continue reading ROYAL NAVY TECHNOLOGY ENSURES ILLEGAL DRUG SEIZURE
RUSSIA SPENDS VAST SECRET FUNDS TO ACCELERATE BUILDUP OF MILITARY FORCES
According to Bloomberg, Russia has been spending a huge amount of secret funds on accelerating its military buildup since the Cold War. This unprecedented amount of money is hidden in the so-called black part of the federal budget. It is estimated that 60 billion dollars have been allocated to the secret funds of the federal… Continue reading RUSSIA SPENDS VAST SECRET FUNDS TO ACCELERATE BUILDUP OF MILITARY FORCES
AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI’S HEALTH MIGHT UNDERMINE THE TEHRAN – P5+1 NEGOTIATIONS
The health of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, might undermine the ongoing negotiations between Tehran and the P5+1 over Iran’s disputed nuclear program. According to recent reports from the Iranian media, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and may only have months to live. This development has opened a power… Continue reading AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI’S HEALTH MIGHT UNDERMINE THE TEHRAN – P5+1 NEGOTIATIONS
THE US AIR FORCE COULD DEPLOY F-22A RAPTORS IN EUROPE TO COUNTER RUSSIAN THREAT
The Pentagon is considering deploying the stealth air superiority aircraft, the F-22A Raptor, in Europe – as a response to recent Russian aggression in the region. According to the Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah James, the US Air Force is increasing its presence in Europe in order to counter Russian military strength. Part of… Continue reading THE US AIR FORCE COULD DEPLOY F-22A RAPTORS IN EUROPE TO COUNTER RUSSIAN THREAT