The Obama administration stepped up pressure on Russia with another release of commercial satellite imagery in an attempt to stop the fighting and increase international support. However, considering how Putin squandered his opportunity to ratchet things down with the MH17 disaster, it’s doubtful these efforts will be met with any success. As evidence, DigitalGlobe imagery released by the State […]
Satellite imagery acquired by DigitalGlobe shows the recently renovated wharf at North Korea’s Rajin Port located on the east coast. In an inaugural ceremony on 18JUL14, North Korea opened Wharf No. 03 for operation, according to a report in the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The wharf along with the rail service which connects the […]
In this video, Dr Dylan Lee Lehrke talks briefly about global warming and the militarization of the Arctic region. With approximately 9-14% of sea ice disappearing each decade, a much faster rate than initially expected, there should be an ice free North Pole region around 2040. With limited capabilities to operate in the region, the US […]
The latest satellite imagery from April 2014 acquired by Digital Globe shows several additions to Belarus’ 61st Fighter Airbase, a location less than 90 and 80 miles from the Polish and Lithuania borders, respectively. While both Russia and NATO countries always say their respective deployments are not aimed at one another, it’s not too difficult to read between the […]
Russia celebrated the 69th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War (WWII) with a traditional May 9 military parade on Moscow’s Red Square. This year’s parade reportedly featured 11,000 troops, 149 military vehicles and 69 military aircraft.
Earlier in January, it was reported that tank crews from the United States along with those from Germany and Italy would participate in Russia’s new Tank Biathlon scheduled for July. However, with recent events in the Ukraine, it’s highly likely the US and European partners will withdraw. While last year’s participants only used the T-72B, […]
