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It’s obvious where Russia's defense industry is most vulnerable to western economic sanctions—in the production of satellites and any other systems that require precision-made microchips. But it’s also apparent that the Kremlin is prepared to adjust its defense planning to mitigate the impact.

For America’s sake and the sake of the Free World, we need to seriously reform the Defense Department.

Reports suggest a special forces mission was used to target a high-level terrorist, believed to be an al-Qaeda leader.

Unlike Ryanair and Wizzair, easyJet reduced its fleet during the pandemic, by around 30 aircraft, but will grow back partially in summer 2022 and has a significant forward order book, though this is largely for replacement rather than growth.

Harlan K. Ullman coined the term “Shock & Awe” in a 1996 book. But it's often misunderstood as just an overwhelming show of force. He explains what Shock & Awe really means and how Russia might apply in in Ukraine with the aid of modern technology.

In Russian doctrine, artillery—not tanks or infantry—is the decisive force. Russia's embedding of artillery with front-line units and its advances in drone surveillance allow it to target enemy units with impressive speed.

Airlines have learned a lot during the pandemic. These changes create opportunities for airlines to adapt their product delivery, safety systems, and planning to better address the post-pandemic environment.

Relying on hybrid-electric technology eliminates the need for charging stations in combat environments.

The U.S. Army has been looking at the advantages of electrifying its fleet. While these could be useful, a hybrid Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) prototype developed by Oshkosh Defense shows they won’t come cheap.

The 92nd Mechanized Brigade, billeted just south of the strategic city of Kharkiv, is one of the best-trained and best-equipped units in Ukraine’s 145,000-person active army.