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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.
Destruction of Russia’s Kilo Class Submarine Unique in More Ways Than One
The destruction of the Rostov-on-Don submarine by Ukraine using a Storm Shadow cruise missile once again highlighted the weapon’s capabilities and the Black Sea Fleet’s vulnerability.
21st Century Tech Will Give Ukraine a Military-Industrial Edge Against Russia’s Soviet-Era Arms
New 3D printers arrive from the US as Kyiv prepares to host its first international Defense Industry Forum highlighting Ukraine's innovative use of the latest 21st-century tech to defend itself.
How ATACMS Will Help Ukraine
A guide to the powerful Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) which, recent news reports in the US suggest, might be soon on its way to Ukraine.
Record Day of Russian Gun Losses Points to Trend, But Highlights Limits of Official Ukrainian Kill Counts
The Ukrainian army almost set a new record for Russian guns destroyed. On paper, the Kremlin should be tapped out of howitzers and cannon. In reality, the artillery is still there, but less.
Russian Recklessness Flirts with Triggering NATO’s Article 5
From Russian fighter pilots firing on an RAF surveillance plane or hitting USAF drones over the Black Sea, to causing alarm from Russian drones falling in Romania, the Kremlin needlessly baits NATO.
Russia’s Multiple Headaches After Ukrainian Cruise Missile Attack on Sevastopol
Kyiv’s missile strike has just handed Russia a huge blow, with major warship repairs now necessary, control of half the Black Sea probably lost, and serious egg on its face.
Abrams Tanks – Washington’s Gift to Ukraine, Arriving This Month
The United States has committed a total of 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The first batch of 10 tanks is expected to arrive in Ukraine this September, after the final repairs and adjustments in Germany.
Ukraine’s New Long-Range Missiles – Born of Necessity, Mother of Invention
With the West withholding long-range tactical weapons for fear of escalation, Ukraine is rediscovering its arms-maker legacy and developing its own solutions which may let Kyiv strike even deeper.
A Man for All Seasons – Zelensky’s Choice as Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov
Replacing the current defense minister at the height of the counteroffensive has raised some eyebrows but may yet prove to be another inspired decision by Ukraine’s President.
How Attacks on Russia’s Bomber and Transport Aircraft Severely Weaken the Kremlin
Kyiv must create logistics problems for Russia, force them to increase the distance of delivering equipment and shooting missiles, and destroy out-of-production assets the Kremlin can’t replace.
How Long Can Russia Sustain the War in Ukraine?
Accurate estimates of Russia’s economic health are hard to arrive at because they largely rely on Moscow’s own figures – what is the real picture?
The Beginning of the End of Putin in Crimea
“As Putin’s ‘red line’ increasingly comes under assault, his only recourse remains targeting civilians and Ukrainian grain. Meanwhile, Ukraine keeps pressing south.”
Some important numbers in Kellog’s blueprint to end the war don’t add up, but the real question is, will President Donald Trump even take his advice?
Nov. 28