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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.
A Strategy for Sustainable Peace in Europe, Part 1
Looking back in order to better look forward: what the West got wrong about Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Day 661 — Sturm und Drang, Clever Estonians, Missile Records
As Ukraine's information landscape buzzed with discussions on the EU, Congress, military funding, and Putin's speech, the war went nowhere, it’s still there, the author writes.
What Is Coming to Ukrainian Air Space?
Despite talk of reopening Boryspil airport, the sky remains a dangerous place. And in the occupied regions of Ukraine, some ominous visitors are expected.
Putin’s Latest Press-Conference: Objective of Destroying Ukraine Remains Unchanged
Nearly two years into his illegal full-scale invasion and war against Ukraine, Putin reaffirmed that his goals remain the same: The conquest and dissolution of Ukraine.
Blackmail, Bluff or Brinksmanship? Orban Rattles EU Unity
Across two days of debate in Brussels, the Hungarian premier adopted an uncompromising tone in public, but behind closed doors the decision-making process played out within the structure of EU rules.
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.
The Americans want a quick end to the war. The Ukrainians want to be sure Russian missiles, bombs and drones won’t be able to hit Ukrainian homes ever again. That’s a problem.
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