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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.
The Nine Lives of Yevgeny Prigozhin?
“Karma would certainly lend credence to Prigozhin’s demise. It was two months to the day of his failed munity in Rostov-on-Don and aborted march to Moscow.”
Truth of First Attack on Crimean Bridge Finally Revealed – Or Is It?
Ukraine’s intelligence chief Vasyl Maliuk has revealed what he claims to be the details of how the attack on the bridge across the Kerch Strait in October 2022 was carried out.
Gaining a Bridgehead East of Dnipro River Would Be a Gamechanger for Kyiv – Here’s Why
"Throughout the history of conflicts in Ukraine going back millennia, the river has been a key strategic barrier and right now its strategic importance is at the fore."
How Pontoons Could Help Ukraine Bypass Minefields, Trenches and Tank Traps
The assumption is that Ukraine aims to punch through Russia’s “Surovikin” fortifications and advance southeast to split Russia’s forces and isolate Crimea. But there may be another option.
Is Jailed Alexei Navalny Really Writing All of His Public Messages?
Why would Russian officials allow Alexei Navalny to continue writing critically of the Russian government from behind bars? Statistical analysis suggests a ghostwriter is the most likely author.
The Archer Artillery System – Coming Soon to Ukraine Courtesy of Sweden
The Swedish Archer system combines the best of the world's artillery: extended ranges, impressive precision, high rate of fire and ease of maneuverability.
The CV-90 – Sweden’s Formidable and Deadly Gift to Ukraine
The CV 9040C version has additional mine protection at the bottom of the hull, as well as a the sophisticated multi-layer modular Barracuda camouflage system.
Significance of Liberating Staromaiorske, a Small Town in Southern Ukraine
The liberation of a small rural town after 16 months of Russian occupation saw its Wikipedia entry double in length, as it became more significant than its place in the world might otherwise merit.
The Russia-Serbia Nexus – EU Has to Step Up and Do its Part
“The West must do a better job of imposing costs on destructive Balkan actors. But to do so effectively, the West must act as one.”
How Ukraine Could Overcome Its Landmine Problem
Russia’s massive minefields are severely hampering Ukraine’s summer offensive. Kyiv has a few options including the unorthodox use of newly-supplied cluster munitions.
The Wagner Rebellion: How the West Can Take Advantage of the Chaos Caused
“The West can impede the Kremlin’s initiative to centralize its armed forces into a more unified structure, prolonging the current decentralized state of the Russian Armed Forces."
Russian state-run TV show “congratulates” Trump on election by highlighting once and future First Lady modeling career photos, possibly spelling out the power dynamic of the US-Russia relationship.
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