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Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
Battle Lines Mostly Static 1-Month After Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine has grabbed about as much as it can and Russia isn’t likely to be able to kick Kyiv’s troops out any time soon.
Putin Seems Intent on Dealing with Anything Other Than Kursk
Nero “fiddled” while Rome burned – a review of the Russian president’s official website shows his week was focused on mundane routine rather than the fighting on Russian soil.
The Battle of Kursk 2024
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
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Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
Battle Lines Mostly Static 1-Month After Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine has grabbed about as much as it can and Russia isn’t likely to be able to kick Kyiv’s troops out any time soon.
Putin Seems Intent on Dealing with Anything Other Than Kursk
Nero “fiddled” while Rome burned – a review of the Russian president’s official website shows his week was focused on mundane routine rather than the fighting on Russian soil.
The Battle of Kursk 2024
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
Putin’s ‘Direct Line’ Broadcast Just Another Put-Up Job
Every second of Vladimir Putin’s annual televised Q&A was probably choreographed including the “angry” text messages that flashed up on the video screen behind him.
What The Washington Post Missed About Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
The Washington Post just published an analysis of what went wrong with Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Though largely concurring, our take is that it was all about the training – and still is.
Are We Reading Too Much Into US Providing Another HIMARS to Ukraine?
The inclusion of one more HIMARS system in the new package of military aid has excited commentary that there may be something “special” about this one – but where is the evidence?
The CSTO: With Friends Like the Kremlin, Who Needs Enemies?
Armenia’s snubbing of the latest Moscow-led summit may be the first indication that Russia’s allies are beginning to realize that the glue that binds is past its sell-by date.
Russia Registers Two-Seater Patent of Su-57 Stealth Fighter: What’s the Significance?
Russia registered a new patent for a two-seater version of its Su-57 stealth fighter. While it might just be a big marketing gimmick, there are indications that the plane could be intended for export.
Russia Demonstrates Avangard Hypersonic Missile – Here’s What You Need to Know
A TV channel owned by the Russian defense ministry showed the nuclear capable Avangard hypersonic ballistic missile being “prepared” for use on its Thursday broadcast.
Armenia and Kazakhstan Reveal Cracks in Russian-Led Regional Blocs
Armenia’s snubbing of Moscow-led summits combined with Kazakhstan’s leader’s behavior during President Putin’s recent visit may indicate a fundamental change in the existing power dynamic.
Russian Lancet Kamikaze Drone in Ukraine: An Overview
Ukrainian troops have identified Russia’s ZALA Lancet kamikaze drones as a major threat and are devising ways to protect themselves on the battlefield.
Whatever Happened to Putin’s ‘Wonder Weapons?’
At regular intervals spanning some 20 years in power, Vladimir Putin has unveiled “game-changing” high-tech weapons systems, most of which have yet to appear on the Ukrainian battlefield.
Ukraine Deploys Female Soldiers in Combat, Russia Doesn’t – Is That About to Change?
More than 50,000 Ukrainian women serve in the military, with many deployed to combat roles but Russian women are rarely deployed to the front line – until now.
Rumors of Putin’s Death Just Won’t Go Away
Despite the Kremlin saying reports of Putin’s demise were a hoax and others suggesting it’s a Russian plot to weed out disloyal regime members, claims that a “double” now sits in his place persist.
Special Ops Amateur Hour, More Booms and Zelensky Snookers Himself
The latest musings from Stefan Korshak on Ukrainian behind-the-scenes political maneuvers and media and narrative failures.
The sudden collapse of Assad’s regime in Syria reveals the limits of Russia’s military capabilities as Moscow struggles to maintain its offensives in the war in Ukraine.
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