Wings Over Iraq

31/07/2018

Millions of voters marked their ballot papers in their first election without ousted strongman Robert Mugabe’s name at the top—and, many said, without the widespread intimidation that had marred previous polls.

31/07/2018

Commander of the Jaish-al-Ezza faction in : "We expect a Russian military escalation."

By Tom Perry BEIRUT (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad's path to a final victory in the war in Syria is strewn with diplomatic landmines that will complicate his attempt to recover "every inch" of the country and may leave big areas out of his grasp indefinitely. Assad's advances

31/07/2018

Armed drones, armored vehicles to accompany US troops operating in Africa, following deadly ambush.

The U.S. military in Africa has taken steps to increase the security of troops on the ground, adding armed drones and armored vehicles and taking a harder look at when American forces go out with local troops, the head of the U.S. Africa Command said Monday.

30/07/2018

The president has been criticized for his comments downplaying assessments of the threat.

27/07/2018

No one is in charge of messaging, counter-messaging, and coordinating America’s instruments of information power. Here’s a way to change that.

27/07/2018

70 years ago (yesterday), President Truman issued an executive order desegregating the Armed Forces.

Black troops have fought with valor in every war since the American Revolution. But the military's transition to full integration would prove as difficult as integration in the rest of society.

27/07/2018

President Trump thanked North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, for the return of the remains believed to be American servicemen killed during the Korean War.

27/07/2018

"[Sec.] Pompeo made the claim that the Taliban 'cannot wait us out.' Evidence suggests otherwise."

After early escalation and record-setting bombs, President Trump is looking for a way out of Afghanistan.

27/07/2018

US to allocate millions to protect Christian, Yezidi minority groups in Iraq.

USAID is about to start its first, modest redevelopment projects in Christian and Yazidi areas of Iraq.

26/07/2018

"[ISIS] is extremely skilled at extending its reach by luring marginalized and vulnerable young [people] online."

Religious fanaticism or mental disorder? After the Islamic State claimed the gunman who shot 15 in Toronto as one of its one, the debate was rekindled.

25/07/2018

Israeli Patriot missiles down Syrian Su-24 (or perhaps 22) jet over Golan Heights.

The Syrian jet crossed into Israeli-controlled airspace, Israel said, in a rare incursion. Israel last shot down a Syrian warplane in 2014.

23/07/2018

With its advanced missile arsenal, Hezbollah is better prepared than ever to inflict maximum damage.

23/07/2018

"Hacking for Defense" program connects engineering students with the military.

An Air Force veteran is the force behind “Hacking for Defense,” a course at several universities that challenges top engineering students with some of the myriad problems confronting the U.S. military and intelligence community.

23/07/2018

One source suggests only 400 people have made it out of Syria due to fighting.

In a "Hail Mary" operation, the Israeli military evacuated hundreds of Syrian rescue volunteer workers to Jordan amid the Syrian regime's offensive against rebel-held parts of the country.

23/07/2018

I have so many questions...

A measure in Parliament would fine social networks about $800,000 for posts deemed factually inaccurate. Critics say it could limit freedom of speech online.

23/07/2018

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Israelis are less alone than they once were in questioning the half-century-old consensus that democracy should always prevail over national identity.

19/07/2018

Careful with the rotor wash, guys...

A helicopter blew down a tent at a Central California military base Wednesday night, injuring 22 soldiers — but the injuries were mostly minor, a spokeswoman said.