Fiddling with DEI While the World Burns
While the world is at the most dangerous junction since the 1930s, America’s military is totally unprepared.
Defense
America’s Nuclear Might in Jeopardy
Dave Patterson Liberty Nation News Mismanagement has put the US nuclear response capability in jeopardy. The replacement for the 1970s-era Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system currently deployed is Sentinel, but the program is struggling. In the meantime, Russia, China, North Korea, and potentially Iran are rapidly modernizing or
NATO Calls China an Enabler
Dave Patterson Liberty Nation (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) A seminal outcome of the 2024 NATO Summit was the acknowledgment that the Alliance must confront China. It was a shot across Beijing’s bow, and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) did not miss it. Until this year’
50th Anniversary for Local Battalion
Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. A 250-strong New Zealand Army formation from Burnham Military Camp will march through Christchurch’s central city on Friday to mark the start of the local battalion’
Gen Z Is Rejecting Military Service
Robert Hoffmann, University of Tasmania and Maria Teresa Beamond, RMIT University The Australian Defence Force is facing an acute recruitment crisis. Only 80% of the 69,000 personnel needed to meet future challenges have signed up. The government recently announced recruitment will be opened up to some foreign citizens to
The Defence Force Is Allowing Foreign Recruits
Ned Dobos Senior Lecturer in International Ethics, UNSW Sydney From July this year, New Zealand nationals will be eligible to serve in the Australian Defence Force. From January 2025, so will Americans, Canadians and Brits. This raises a number of political and ethical issues that will need to be addressed
‘Not Even Thinking’ of Using Nuclear Weapons
dailytelegraph.co.nz MOSCOW HAS NEVER SAID IT IS READY TO “PUSH THE RED BUTTON,” THE PRESIDENT HAS SAID. Moscow has never been the first to resort to aggressive nuclear rhetoric, President Vladimir Putin told a question-and-answer panel at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Friday. The nation’
It Ain’t Half Hot, Nanny
A newsreel shot during the North Africa campaign of WWII showed the famous Rats of Tobruk frying an egg on the hood of their vehicle. Even today, police on patrol in the Simpson Desert in Western Queensland can do the same. But all that’s a bit too much to
A Game of Defence Peas and Shells
Sometimes the Australia-New Zealand rivalry just goes too far. It’s one thing to bitch and moan for decades about bowling a grubber, but trying to outdo each other in having the lamest defence policy is quite another. New Zealand cut its air force back to a bloke with a
Israel’s Attack Underscores the Need for Modernized Doctrine
Andy Yakulis LTC Andy Yakulis (U.S. Army, ret.), is focused on Defense Innovation, Defense Technology, and Defense Investing. He is a former special operations commander with 18 years of service in the Army. He is a graduate of Stanford Graduate School of Business, the Naval War College, and the
New Zealand C-130J Hercules Completes First Test Flights
Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. chrislynchmedia.com The first New Zealand C-130J Hercules to come off the production line in the United States has successfully completed its first test flights. Defence Minister
The Case for Joining AUKUS
Nicholas Khoo Associate Professor of International Politics and Principal Research Fellow, Institute for Indo-Paciifc Affairs (Christchurch), University of Otago. Last week’s visit of the Australian and British defence and foreign ministers to Adelaide and Canberra is another step in the evolution of the trilateral AUKUS security and technology partnership.
Best We Can Do Is a Rubber Duck and Stoker “Cheeky” Hoyle
My, my — what a difference an election or two can make. Last year, it was Australia leading New Zealand on regional defence, with Jacinda Ardern and Nanaia Mahuta undercutting our countries’ traditional allies at every step. Now, it’s New Zealand stepping up to the plate, and Australia taking the
IDF in Control of Gaza City
BICOM BICOM provides accurate, timely and balanced information that is read by officials, experts, journalists and many others. Gaza Strip: Following weeks of intense fighting, military officials said yesterday that IDF forces now have complete freedom of operation inside Gaza City. * The neighbourhood of Jabalya has now been completely conquered,
Hamas Releases New Hostage Video
BICOM BICOM provides accurate, timely and balanced information that is read by officials, experts, journalists and many others. Hostages: Hamas released its latest video, showing proof of life of three older men: Chaim Peri, Amiram Cooper and Yoram Metzger. * The men appeared gaunt, with their beards cropped deliberately Islamic style
IDF Chief of Staff Reiterates Rules of Engagement
BICOM BICOM provides accurate, timely and balanced information that is read by officials, experts, journalists and many others. Three hostages killed: IDF Chief of Staff Halevi visited troops inside Gaza and reflected on Friday’s incident where troops shot and killed three Israel hostages who managed to escape their captives.