A sniper’s primary function is to engage high-value targets across significant distances from concealed positions. They must be able to quickly weigh variables like gravity, temperature, humidity, wind, altitude, and Earth’s rotation before firing. (Here is a look at the longest-range sniper rifles used by militaries around the world.) Achieving precision over distance demands extensive…
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Every US Military Aircraft Currently in Active Service
Out of all the air forces in the world, the U.S. military is home to the largest with over 13,000 aircraft currently in its fleet. These aircraft span the range of fighters, bombers, transport, and surveillance planes, each with its own set of unique capabilities. Each one of these plays an instrumental role in how…
Ex-military members tell Supreme Court how to rule
U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. By Micaela Burrow Daily Caller News Foundation Former heads of the armed forces and top generals warned of a threat to democracy should the court grant former president Donald Trump’s presidential immunity plea in an amicus brief filed Monday. Retired four-star admirals and generals, along with former secretaries of…
Trudeau to increase military presence in Canada
Mike Campbell Weeks after a secret RCMP report predicted civil unrest, the Liberals announce they’re beefing up CAF in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defense Minister Bill Blair told reporters on Monday that, despite the massive recruitment challenges the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is facing, the defense department will be deploying more members…
Retired military, defense leaders urge Supreme Court to deny Trump’s presidential immunity claim
Former heads of the armed forces and top generals warned of a threat to democracy should the court grant former President Donald Trump’s presidential immunity plea in an amicus brief filed Monday. Retired four-star admirals and generals, along with former secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force argued granting the former president’s claim could…
Three surprises in the US military’s wish lists
The White House recently submitted a budget request for defense totaling $850 billion for the fiscal year that begins this coming Oct. 1. The president’s budget, while important, is only the start of the legislative process that determines the final level of funding for the military. Under the Constitution, Congress has the responsibility to “raise…
Germany Reportedly Goes On Military Spending Spree To Hit NATO Spending Minimums For First Time
Germany Reportedly Goes On Military Spending Spree To Hit NATO Spending Minimums For First Time In 2006, NATO defense ministers agreed that each member country would commit at least 2% of its GDP to defense spending. Nearly two decades later, some member countries have not met the target, only to be recently reminded by former President…
Canada to boost military spending by nearly $6 billion but falls short on NATO goal
Members of the Airfield Activation Team board a CC-177 Globemaster at CFB Bagotville, Quebec heading to Romania to participate in Operation Reassurance (Canadian Department of National Defence) BELFAST — Canada has pledged to increase national military spending by $5.9 billion over the next five years but that spending still will fail to meet the NATO…
Russian Military Magazine: Moscow Attack Resulted From Migration Policy
Russia | Special Dispatch No. 11257 In the Russian magazine “Military Review,” columnist Victor Biryukov recently discussed the main preconditions that made possible the March 22, 2024 attack on the Crocus City Hall music venue in Moscow, in which approximately 144 people were killed. The author argues against the migration policies of the Russian government and highlights radicalism…
Ukraine spares clowns from military draft – RIA
Circus performers have been declared a category of special strategic importance not subject to conscription The government in Kiev has designated several circus troupes as enterprises of critical importance, whose employees will be exempt from mobilization, two lawmakers confirmed on Monday. Last week, President Vladimir Zelensky enacted changes to the draft allowing the army to…
18 American-Made Military Guns of the 1940s
World War II was a global conflict that started in 1939 and ended in 1945. In these short years, most of the world’s nations would be pulled into what is known as the deadliest conflict in human history. Although it began with the German invasion of Poland and cavalry units on horseback, it ended with…
The Struggle for Integrity and Freedom within the Ranks: A Closer Look at Military Recruitment and Vaccine Mandates
In recent developments, the United States Military has faced significant challenges in meeting its recruitment goals, with a shortfall of approximately 41,000 recruits in 2023. This issue has unfolded under the administration of President Joe Biden, during a period marked by the military’s intensified focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the prioritization…
South Korea launches second military spy satellite
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has successfully launched its second military spy satellite into orbit, days after North Korea reaffirmed its plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year. The Koreas each launched their first spy satellites last year — North Korea in November and South Korea in December — amid heightened animosities. They…
Take a Look at the Oldest Military Bases in America
The USA has the world’s third-largest army (after China and India) in terms of manpower. In 2022 the US had about 1,4 million active military personnel. To be able to maintain the high standards set by each branch of the military, various military bases are maintained across the United States as well as in other…
WATCH: ‘Tyrants!’ Shock video as military pounces on member refusing COVID shot
USAF Senior Airman Lance Castle gets pounced on by fellow service members for refusing the COVID vaccine. By Jim Hoft The Gateway Pundit After America’s embarrassing surrender in Afghanistan, the U.S. military under Joe Biden has not been able to reach its recruiting goals. During fiscal year 2023, the U.S. military services collectively missed recruiting…
Joe Biden’s Military Can’t Reach Recruiting Quota – Then This Video Emerges
The U.S. military has reached crisis levels of low recruitment, at the same time the American public’s perception of the armed forces is increasingly divided. In a recent Gallup poll, only 60 percent of respondents said they had confidence in the U.S. military, the lowest level in over two decades. The Air Force will, as…
‘This military protects us all’: Why some Arabs choose to serve in the IDF
Despite the ongoing hostilities in Gaza, a record number of Arab soldiers are currently serving in the Israeli army Israeli Arabs are normally exempt from the military service that is compulsory for all. However, throughout the years hundreds have enrolled in the IDF, albeit their numbers have been insignificant. In recent years, this tendency has…
From Washington to Trump: The Notion of a Civilian/Military Partnership is Nothing New
November 17, 2022 Updated December 27, 2022 Such interesting times that we live in. In a very short period of time, we have become a dystopian society where truth only exists inside the confines of a flat screen TV. By design, the masses have lost all perspective on reality, truth and history. Sadly, that’s only…
Norway Will Increase Defense Spending With an Ambitious 12-Year Military Buildup Plan
All over Europe, nations are rebuilding their military forces to respond to an increasingly dangerous and unpredictable world. The Nordic countries are no exception, with Sweden, Denmark, and Finland all beefing up their capabilities to face what they see as a growing Russian threat. Now, Norway also joins the trend, with plans to raise its…
Norway Will Increase Defense Spending With an Ambitious 12-Year Military Buildup Plan
All over Europe, nations are rebuilding their military forces to respond to an increasingly dangerous and unpredictable world. The Nordic countries are no exception, with Sweden, Denmark, and Finland all beefing up their capabilities to face what they see as a growing Russian threat. Now, Norway also joins the trend, with plans to raise its…
Secretive Chinese military advancements ‘could pose threat’ to US
China‘s military is currently undergoing clandestine “progress in modernization” under the leadership of Xi Jinping who wants to thrust his troops into 21st century warfare. Xi previously announced that he would see to a significant overhaul of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to ensure they are prepared for modern combat, including in areas of space, cyber, intelligence,…
Secretive Chinese military advancements ‘could pose threat’ to US
China‘s military is currently undergoing clandestine “progress in modernization” under the leadership of Xi Jinping who wants to thrust his troops into 21st century warfare. Xi previously announced that he would see to a significant overhaul of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to ensure they are prepared for modern combat, including in areas of space, cyber, intelligence,…
Black Pigeon Speaks: US Military: Great 2024 Eclipse “APOCALYPTIC”
The post Black Pigeon Speaks: US Military: Great 2024 Eclipse “APOCALYPTIC” appeared first on American Partisan. Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: Patriotman This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://www.americanpartisan.org and its author. This content is made available by use of the public RSS feed offered…
Who Is Biden to Criticize Israeli Military Operations
Israel was attacked on October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists from neighboring Gaza breached the Israeli security perimeter and wreaked havoc. They tortured, raped, burned, and killed over 1,200 civilians and took over 100 hostages. There is a tremendous amount of evidence proving that Iran is supporting Hamas and the Hezbollah troops attacking Israel from…
Israel Defense Force (IDF) facing what no military has faced in ‘modern history’: John Spencer
Modern War Institute urban warfare studies chair John Spencer breaks down accusations against Israel’s military tactics on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’ #foxnews Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as…
US military flies Marines into Haiti embassy, evacuating some staff in overnight airlift
The U.S. military flew in Marines to reinforce its embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel as heavily armed gangs continue to challenge the country’s tenuous government and turn the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, into a battlefield. The middle-of-the-night operation was conducted via helicopter by the U.S. military at the request of the State Department for embassy…
CT National Guard doing well with recruiting as other military branches experience shortfalls
While the nation’s military struggles amid a recruiting shortfall, the Connecticut National Guard has been replenishing its ranks relatively well, Guard recruiting leaders said this week. “We’re getting back on pace. We’re moving in the right direction,” Army National Guard Lt. Col. Giancarlo D’Angelo said. The Army Guard’s total force is about 3,700 soldiers, D’Angelo said, adding that the Guard seeks…
Pelosi, Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to put conditions on military aid to Israel
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and more than 30 House Democrats sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging them to reconsider the recent authorization of weapons to Israel, just days after seven aid workers were killed. “In light of this incident, we strongly urge you to reconsider your recent…
Nordic nation to nearly double military spending
Norway will boost its defense budget to 2.7% of GDP, its government announced on Friday Norway has announced a plan to almost double military expenditure over the next 12 years. Focusing on its navy and air defense, the plan will make Norway one of NATO’s largest spenders. The Norwegian government will pump a total of…
Are Correctiv and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue “military and intelligence front groups”?
Correctiv propagandist-in-chief David Shraven with his problem glasses in 2017. Everybody is talking about Gregor Baszak’s great new piece at Public, detailing how “Government-Funded NGOs, Linked To NATO, Are Interfering In European Elections.” It’s paywalled, but maybe you’ll consider a subscription: Michael Shellenberger does good work there. Baszak focuses specifically on the non-profit “investigative journalism”…
US and China hold ‘direct and clear’ military talks
Beijing canceled the annual sit-down two years ago amid tension over Taiwan American and Chinese defense officials met in Hawaii this week to discuss how both nations’ fleets can operate safely in the Pacific region. The meetings were the first of their kind since Beijing severed military relations with Washington two years ago. The Military…
Armenia responds to reports of military buildup on Azerbaijani border
Troop movements in the area were just a usual “rotation,” the Defense Ministry in Yerevan has said Armenia and Azerbaijan have traded accusations over several recent instances of skirmishes in border regions, with Yerevan slamming Baku over what it said was an attempt to lure it into a disproportionate military response. In a statement on…
US-China military talks over Chinese aggression in air and sea resume after tense two year break
U.S. and Chinese military delegations met in Hawaii for the first time in two years to discuss safety on the high seas and in the skies following instances of unsafe Chinese military maneuvers, the U.S. military said in a statement Friday. Delegations from the Chinese Peoples’ Liberation Army and U.S. Navy and Air Force officials…
RED ALERT: Iran Announces Massive Military Strike
On Friday, an Iranian official, Mohammad Jamshidi, alleged that Iran had requested the United States to refrain from interfering in its retaliatory plans against Israel. Jamshidi, who serves as Iran’s deputy chief of staff for political affairs, made this claim in a tweet. “In a written message, the Islamic Republic of Iran warned America not…
Drone targets military facility in Transnistria – authorities
The attack damaged a radar station in Moldova’s breakaway region, but caused no casualties, security officials say An unidentified drone has attacked a military base in the unrecognized republic of Transnistria, the local authorities have said, adding that the incident took place not far from the Ukrainian border. Transnistria broke away from Moldova in the…