There is still another factor that gets far too little consideration in Western press. The tanks Ukraine is counting on are not, in themselves, transformative technology that will greatly increase battlefield capabilities. In fact, the Leopard 2 and M1A1 Abrams have shown themselves vulnerable in combat.
Bad News: NATO Tanks, Planes, And Artillery Unlikely To Win Ukraine War
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US Announces $2.6 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine, including Experimental Anti-Drone Weapons
$500 million in weapons and ammo will be shipped to Ukraine right away and $2.1 billion will be used to purchase equipment for Kyiv
US Announces $2.6 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine
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Washington’s Position in Syria Under Fire (Literally)
In late March a drone strike was carried out in Syria. Not by the United States or Israel, but by forces opposing the illegal US occupation of eastern Syria. The strike left one American contractor dead and several US service members injured.
Washington’s Position in Syria Under Fire (Literally)
Going to war? Good news! The United States is 13 years behind in ammunition production, NYT reports
U.S. to Send Aging Attack Planes to Mideast and Shift Newer Jets to Asia, Europe
As stretched military moves toward ‘Great Power’ competition with China and Russia, it looks to avoid shortfall in Middle East
U.S. to Send Aging Attack Planes to Mideast and Shift Newer Jets to Asia, Europe
Watch: ‘Turkish’ F-35A lands at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
One of the five Turkish F-35A fighter jets seized by the US Air Force has landed at Luke Air Force Base, Maricopa, Arizona. The combat stealth fighter has serial number 18-0002. It is the number that proves that this fighter was produced and intended for the Turkish Air Force.
Watch: ‘Turkish’ F-35A lands at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
HUGE. In China-Brokered Deal, Iran and Saudi Arabia Restore Diplomatic Ties
HUGE. In China-Brokered Deal, Iran and Saudi Arabia Restore Diplomatic Ties
Regime change for Saudi, or maybe some US-backed terrorist attacks?!
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China brokers Iran-Saudi detente, raising eyebrows in Washington
Though blunting China’s influence in the Middle East and other parts of the world remains a priority for the Biden administration, it is of “two minds” about the latest agreement, said Jon Alterman, a Middle East scholar at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
“It wants the Saudis to take increasing responsibility for their own security,” he said, “but it does not want Saudi Arabia freelancing and undermining U.S. security strategies.”
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Ukrainian Military Appears to Be Using US-Made Black Hawk Helicopter
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency has shared photos of a Black Hawk helicopter. The American-made aircraft was painted with a Ukrainian flag, and the intel org suggested it was used in military operations.
Ukrainian Military Appears to Be Using US-Made Black Hawk Helicopter
US Prepares to Send Ukraine Longer-Range Rockets in Next Arms Package
The US is preparing another major escalation of military aid to Ukraine as Reuters reports the next arms package will include rockets that have a range of 94 miles, almost double the range of the munitions Ukraine was provided for the HIMARS rocket systems.
US Prepares to Send Ukraine Longer-Range Rockets in Next Arms Package
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