Lithuanian ARAS special police unit sometime in the 90s.
What do you guys think, shall we do an article on these guys?
#Lithuania #ARAS #Police #lawenforcement #specialoperations
When Pigs Fly: The A-10 "Warthog" and the Future of CAS
The A-10 is the world's premier close air support aircraft, but it is aging and the Air Force needs a replacement in the long term.
Anyone who has viewed footage of the A-10 Warthog in action can immediately call upon the telltale sound of a GAU-8 Avenger 30mm mini-gun ejecting 3,900 armor piercing incendiary rounds a minute.
The A-10 Thunderbolt, or Warthog, is so called because of its jarring, perhaps even ugly appearance. But what the A-10 lacks in aesthetics, it more than makes up for in operational capability and engineering prowess.
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#A10 #Airforce #USAF #Warthog
Army Ranger Wing: The Shadow Warriors of Ireland
The Irish Army Ranger Wing is a highly specialised Special Operations Force. Skilled in unconventional warfare, the ARW supports a large range of counterterrorism operations.
1.0. History
1.1. The Early Days
The Irish Army Ranger Wing (ARW) was formally established in March 1980, though the organisation’s roots can be traced back to the 1960s. Irish army strategy underwent significant change throughout the 1960s, with international terrorist attacks highlighting the need for specialised and covert forces.
In 1968, a small group of elite army personnel were selected to devise and hold Special Operations Forces training. In these early years of the Irish Special Operations forces, operatives were also sent to training courses in the US and England to help inform the syllabus of the future Special Operations training regime. Ultimately, the personnel completed the design of the training course in 1969.
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East African Federation: Prospects for Future Cooperation
The East African Federation is a proposed political union between several nations in East Africa. Uganda, Burundi, the DRC, South Sudan, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania seek to form a political federation, potentially uniting a large swathe of central and eastern Africa.
This action will form a superstate stretching from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. If the project is successful, the EAF will rank as one of the most populous and largest countries in the world.
There are major obstacles to the eventual goal of integration for the East African Federation, but the expected benefits are encouraging. The EAF’s predecessor organization, the East African Community, just conducted its first military deployment to the DRC.
KJ-1: There is a realistic probability that EAC member states will cannot complete a draft constitution in the next 12 months.
KJ-2: It is unlikely that delays to federalization deadlines will end the EAF project in the next 12 months.
KJ-3: It is likely the EAC military deployment to the DRC will strengthen inter-regional cooperation in the next 12 months.
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#Africa #Geopolitics #Politics #economy #security
Syrian Refugee Crisis: A 6 Month Outlook
Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, millions of Syrians are forced abroad. Worsening conditions in nations like Lebanon are resulting in refugees proceeding to return to Syria when it is not safe to do so.
Likewise, a cholera epidemic mixed with governments tactically exploiting aid is leading to degrading conditions for the vast majority of refugees.
Recent flare-ups of violence between H4yat Tah1r al-Sham (HTS) and its opponents have fractured the shaky ceasefire in place.
This has resulted in any solution to the Syrian refugee crisis appearing more distant than ever.
KJ-1: It is likely that Lebanon will continue to send Syrian refugees home because of worsening internal issues in the next 6 months.
KJ-2: It is likely conditions for Syrian refugees will only worsen because of outbreaks of cholera and economic recession, resulting in host nations becoming less hospitable in the next 6 months.
KJ-3: It is likely the recent escalation between the Syrian Arab Army and H4yat Tahir al-Sh4m (HTS) will continue to worsen conditions for Syrian refugees in the next 6 months.
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#Intelligence #MiddleEast #Syria
Footage of PLA armor moving through the city of Xuzhou, likely to quell the protests against renewed Lockdown.
#China #Unrest #PlA #armor #armour
Awesome picture of one of our followers’ grandfather. He was ENC at the time, River Patrol Division 513, Task force 116 and operated alongside MACVSOG 1967/68.
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Swedish Coastal Rangers (Swedish: Kustjägare) playing hide and seek dressed as swam monsters. Pictures are from a recent recruitment campaign.
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#sweden #SOF #specialoperations #specialforces
Russian Covert Action in Northern Europe: A 6-month Outlook
Since the suspected sabotage on the Nord Stream 1 & 2 pipelines on September 26th, there are indications of increased suspected Russian covert action in Northern Europe. Europe is facing a severe energy deficit following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Norway is now the leading gas supplier in the region as gas supplies from Russia to Europe are cut. Following the Russian strategy of energy warfare, a raised threat level is prevalent.
The presence of Russian assets in Europe is a well-known phenomenon, as are covert operations and plausible deniability. After Vladimir Putin’s call for partial mobilisation on September 21st, many Russian men left the country, entering Europe. There are indications of a correlation between Russian migration and suspected covert operations targeting critical energy infrastructure in Northern Europe. However, the intent of recent activities is still being determined.
KJ-1 It is highly likely that Russian-linked espionage activity in Northern Europe will increase in the next 6 months.
KJ-2 It is highly likely that suspected sabotage activities causing power disturbances in Northern Europe will increase in the next 6 months.
KJ-3 It is likely that Russian hostile cyber operations targeting Northern European civilians will intensify in the next 6 months.
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