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September 2008

The Pentagon just released the latest Measuring Security and Stability in Iraq report. Here are some pull-outs from the Executive Summary. You can read the entire document HERE. My question is how will the MSM portray this report and what negatives will they focus on? It will also be interesting to see if the major […]

Many countries have now assessed their vulnerability and overall risk of being the target of a cyber attack. Inside sources have leaked information to the media stating the heightened state of concern they now have after being briefed on the results of the vulnerability and risk assessments. These results have put pressure on the military […]

Even as a Russian naval task force enters the Caribbean for joint exercises with Venezuelan forces, and a pair of Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers fly from a base in the Kola Peninsula to Venezuela, the Russian government is discussing the possibility of a satellite launch facility in Cuba. Revelation of the interest in Cuba […]

I’ve gotten my hands on an investigation report into the fire that nearly destroyed an MV-22 back in November during an NVG training flight near New River, N.C. [NOTE: Picture is a scan from one provided in the investigation report] Turns out, the fire sparked after the #3 hydraulic system ruptured due to pressure spikes […]

I just couldn’t resist… – Christian