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The Wire · 2026-02-25
…In Mexico, the situation remains tenuous as clashes have continued between Cartel and Government forces over the past few days. Random roadblocks and skirmishes pop up sporadically around the country, which have made travel unpredictable for…
The Wire · 2026-03-18
…CONFLICT IN MIDDLE EAST CONTINUES AS ISRAELI FORCES INCREASE TARGETING EFFORTS IN LEBANON.//
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Persian Gulf: The war continues as before, with multiple attacks on American military bases occurring overnight. The American Embassy…
The Wire · 2026-03-05
…Some drones are making it through defenses to strike targets, with limited success. This afternoon several hotels were struck by Iranian drones in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, which has served to remind everyone involved that the…
Military Doctrine and History · 2022-06-11
e the decision of whether or not to engage an aircraft if it begins attacking you this decision needs to be made now because it dictates everything else including your passive defenses now this decision is…
The Wire · 2026-03-01
…Note that these figures only encapsulate the munitions that were successfully intercepted and shot down; most countries don't want to publish the data of how many drones actually made it through their defenses, so the…
The Wire · 2026-03-23
…The Dimona strike was significant as the munition itself appeared to have demonstrated some means of maneuverability in the terminal stages of it's flight, which allowed the warhead to evade missile defenses. If this was…
Intel Update · 2026-02-28
…Immediately after the first bombs were dropped, Iranian forces retaliated with whatever munitions they had ready for an immediate knee-jerk response. Most of these munitions were long-range Shahed 136 drones or some of their…
The Wire · 2025-06-20
…Right now, it is becoming more clear that Israeli Special Forces are able to operate on the ground within Iran, in many cases with impunity. Israel was able to create a "drone base" in the desert…
The Wire · 2026-01-08
The Iranian government shutting off the internet in an attempt to halt communications out of the country is a common tactic, but also strongly indicates that government forces are concerned with the growing level of uprising…
The Wire · 2025-06-02
…Ukrainka Air Base was also targeted by Ukrainian drones, however this attack failed due to the defenses at this location. Ukraine has claimed credit for the attack, and has openly stated that the United States was…
The Wire · 2024-10-11
…Over the past few days, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) troops have allegedly been engaged several times by Israeli forces. On Wednesday, United Nations personnel claimed that Israeli troops had shot their security cameras…
The Wire · 2025-06-24
June 24 - A few minutes after this announcement, Israeli forces sortied to carry out one of the largest bombing attacks they have conducted, after the ceasefire was announced, but before the ceasefire took effect. June 24…
The Wire · 2025-09-24
…This afternoon a shooting was reported at Nellis Air Force Base, which resulted in Security Forces shooting one individual. Local authorities state that a man approached the main gate firing a weapon, before being challenged and…
The Wire · 2025-06-30
…However, yesterday anti-aircraft batteries throughout the city were observed engaging targets, which would add more validity to the claims of small drones being used to target senior defense officials. Reports from last night also suggest…
The Wire · 2026-03-27
…This morning American/Israeli forces struck multiple nuclear production facilities. The Arak Heavy Water Facility (which was struck years ago) was struck again this morning, and the Yellowcake Refinery in Ardakan was also struck. Analyst Comment…
The Wire · 2026-09-10
…The Houthis have continued their advance on Yemeni government positions, after the Saudi-backed government forces attempted to kick off a renewed ground offensive a few days ago. Houthi forces conducted an attack of their own…
The Wire · 2026-10-26
…Last night, former Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman formally filed a request within the Knesset to open an investigation into PM Netanyahu on charges of treason, for his effort to restart the war with Iran to…
The Wire · 2024-12-23
…The elderly man was unhurt during the incident, and has not been prosecuted as the DA has stated he was acting in self-defense.
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Analyst Comment
Ukrainian Conflict 2022 (YouTube playlist) · 2022-03-03
ssively with artillery and airstrikes but for the most part russian ground forces have not been targeting civilians and mass however seeing as the ukrainian resistance will be heavily concentrated in cities russia will also begin…
The Wire · 2024-12-18
…For instance, in October, Langley Air Force Base issued a solicitation (Notice ID FA480025R0001) for counter-UAS netting to protect the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft parked on the ramps at their airfield. The use of…