Sudan's Armed Forces (SAF) have seized additional Rapid Support... Forces (RSF) weapons and ammunition caches in Gabrat El Sheikh, Sudan's 🇸🇩 North Kordofan. The haul includes DJI Mavic drones, FPVs, Turkish ILTER J350 C-UAS systems, M72 LAW, and 82mm Bulgarian mortar rounds.show more

Sudan 🇸🇩: the SAF and Joint Forces report to... have taken control of the town of Sodari, pushing the RSF out of their last remaining urban stronghold in North Kordofan.show more

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched an offensive... on the town of Mustariha in 🇸🇩 North Darfur. Mustariha is the hometown of Mousa Hilal, Chief of the Sudanese Awakening Revolutionary Council and leader of Mahamid tribe, who recently declared his allegiance to the SAF.show more

SUDAN — #BREAKING 🚨 The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)... reportedly shot down a hostile FH-95 drone today over Jabra Al-Sheikh in North Kordofan. The FH-95 is an advanced Chinese-made, multi-role UAV designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare missions, with the capability to conduct precision strikes. The RSF’s inventory of strategic drones mainly supplied by the #UAE appears to be rapidly depleting, with SAF forces increasingly shooting them down.show more

New footage has surfaced showing the burnt-out remains of... a Chinese-built CH-95 unmanned aerial vehicle, operated by the Rapid Support Forces, after it was tracked down and destroyed by a Sudanese Armed Forces Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA. The fuselage offers a rare close-up look at the drone's payload: TL-20 and FT-8D guided bombs are still visible mounted on the wing stations, untouched by the strike. The shootdown is the latest entry in a fast-growing tally of RSF drone losses to Sudan's AKINCI fleet this year.show more

The war in #Sudan 🇸🇩 is still going on,... hundred thousands of soldiers are fighting on each side for the control of the country. The fightings are now occuring in the central part of the country, in the Kordofan region. On one side, the Rapid Support Forces, sponsored by the UAE are trying to consolidate their parralel government in Nyala with key victories. The RSF occupy western Sudan, especially the Darfour region. They are supported by the UAE, Chad, South Sudan, Libya, CAR and Wagner/AC 🇦🇪🇹🇩🇸🇸🇱🇾🇨🇫🇷🇺. Their leader is Mohammed Hamdan Dagolo 'Hemetti'. They are Bagarra arabs, opposing black communities in the west and the Nile river tribes controlling the government. They managed to occupy En Nahud, a key road hub in west Kordofan region, they are now trying to take Babanusa, they failed for now to destroy the encircled garrison. RSF forces resist SAF progress in the Kordofan regions, especially around El Obeid, key supply road and supply hub for the army. The main battle is happening in El Fasher, capital of Darfour region. There, SAF and Joint forces troops are encircled since 2 years. The SAF broke the 223rd RSF offensive on the 1.5 million inhabitant city (including at least 500 000 refugees). The city faces famine due to the encirclement. The SAF coalition is composed of the officially recognized "government" led by general Abdel Fattah al Burhan. They represent Nile Arabs, but are also allied to avrious tribes, including African tribes of North Darfur. They are supported by Egypt, Iran, Turkiye, Russia and Qatar 🇪🇬🇮🇷🇹🇷🇷🇺🇶🇦. The SAF managed to liberate all the southern part of the country (Singa, Wad Madani), the capital city Khartoum and its neighbouring twins of Bahri and Omdourman. Now, they want to destroy the RSF by pushing them out of Kordofan before attacking their base in Darfur region. Massive fightings are ongoing around El Obeid and in the south Darfur region. The battle for Kordofan is ongoing, it will decide wether the army is able to liberate and reunify the country or if the RSF militia will create a de facto arab state in the west of Sudan...show more

🇸🇩 SECRET DOSSIER POINTS TO SUDAN USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS... A Middle Eastern intelligence dossier obtained by the New York Times reportedly provides new evidence that Sudan’s military developed and used chlorine-based chemical weapons against the UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces. The cache includes nearly 150 documents, videos, images and recordings, plus thousands of messages. It describes a secret 2024 program producing bombs containing roughly 15 kg of chlorine each, with intercepted communications indicating almost 300 chemical munitions had been manufactured by October. The dossier also points to battlefield use. After one alleged chemical attack on RSF positions at the al-Jaili oil refinery, a Sudanese officer reportedly wrote that enemy fighters had “drank the gas.” The U.S. determined in 2025 that Sudanese government forces had used chemical weapons and subsequently imposed sanctions. The new material goes considerably further: it potentially documents how the weapons were built, tested, deployed and then allegedly covered up. Source: NYT, WaPo, Tabz on TG / Writer: Olivershow more

Overnight, Iran carried out another retaliatory attacks against the... US Timeline: • Iran targeted ships ignoring warnings • US started attacking Iran’s southern soil • Several south & southwestern cities were attacked, mostly their outskirts, including: Khorramshahr, Behbahan, Khouzestan, Khondab, Dezful, Sirik, Bandar Abbas • Iran’s IRGC announced it targeted: 🇯🇴 Fuel & ammunition depots at Prince Hassan Air Base with drones & missiles, in Jordan 🇧🇭 Drone C&C center, an important helicopter maintenance and repair center, and the P-8 electronic warfare aircraft hangar at the Sheikh Issa Airbase, in Bahrain 🇰🇼 Fuel tanks, Patriot air defense system at the Ali al Salem US base + AN/FPS strategic radar system at the Ahmad Al-Jaber base, in Kuwait 🇰🇼 2 HIMARS missile launchers & ammunition depots filled with missiles were set ablaze, notably by the IRGC Ground Forces (via missiles & drones), in Kuwait 🇴🇲 American FPS long-range air-surveillance radar & a vessel-detection radar, in Oman • Iran’s Army (Artesh) announced it targeted: 🇰🇼 Location of US forces, Air Defense systems, missile systems, shelters and support facilities at the US bases, in Kuwait 🇰🇼🇧🇭 Kuwait & Bahrain were attacked again without statements • Image 1: Smoke coming from impacts at the US Navy 5th Fleet base, in Bahrain • Footage 2: Smoke coming from impacts at the Sheikh Issa Air Base, in Bahrain • Footage 3: Iranian Shahed-136 drone seen in Basra flying toward a US base in the region • Image 4: US drone intercepted by Iranian Air Defenses, in Bandar Abbasshow more

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro is on lockdown: 64 killed... and 81 arrested in Brazil's largest-ever anti-cartel operation A massive police operation against the far-left Comando Vermelho (Red Command) cartel in Rio de Janeiro state lasted through the night. The city is now under lockdown. Roads and highways are blocked with barricades and hijacked buses. Local gangs, which control up to 70% of Rio's drug trade, have imposed their own curfew in response to the sweeping police raids. Gunfire echoes across the city's north, vehicles burn, and residents are too afraid to leave their homes. Members of the cartel have begun using FPV drones to block escape routes from affected neighborhoods. At least 64 people have been reported dead, including four police officers. Police seized hundreds of weapons during the operation. The Comando Vermelho (Red Command) - a far-left criminal organization whose political leanings have historically aligned with President Lula's Workers' Party (PT), long accused of ties with the gang, now stands at the center of Brazil's deadliest security crisis in years. Rio's Governor Cláudio Castro has blamed President Lula da Silva for refusing to send military reinforcements to support police forces.show more

Eritrea is invading Ethiopia to create a buffer zone.... Yes, Eritrea has launched a military incursion into Ethiopia. Local residents confirmed that uniformed Eritrean soldiers, equipped with heavy weapons, crossed the border and pushed deep into Tigray, moving through major towns such as Adigrat. Witnesses told the BBC and Al Jazeera they saw dozens of uniformed Eritrean troops advancing along strategic roads in Tigray, positioning themselves exactly in the areas where the Ethiopian army has been fighting the new coalition of armed rebels. The Ethiopian army has already responded, striking Eritrean military convoys with drones. Experts from the international conflict-monitoring project ACLED confirmed that Ethiopia’s federal army carried out drone strikes against vehicles carrying Eritrean soldiers in the locality of Guada, after they crossed the border through Zelambessa heading south. Residents of Edaga Hamus also reported witnessing these airstrikes against the Eritrean troops. In a separate line of action, weapons and ammunition seizures are one of the central pillars of Ethiopia’s accusations against Eritrea. Ethiopia’s federal police publicly confirmed the interception of thousands of rounds of ammunition and weapons shipments allegedly sent clandestinely by the Eritrean government, according to reports from Ethiopian authorities. The trend is for the fighting to intensify, and for the two countries to be at war within weeks. Eritrea knows Ethiopian troops are performing well against the rebel alliance. It has ordered Tigrayan forces to pull back into more protected areas while mobilizing its own army to support the rebels. Eritrea is convinced that a victory over the rebels would put Ethiopia on the path to an invasion aimed at securing its own access to the sea.show more

The power of "El Chapo Isidro" challenges the State... with a deadly toll, forcing the government to retreat. A violent confrontation between federal forces and members of the criminal group led by Fausto Isidro Meza Flores, alias "El Chapo Isidro," shook the community of La Brecha, in the municipality of Guasave, this Monday. The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, confirmed via social media that the operation resulted in an official death toll that reflects the magnitude of the challenge facing the State. According to the published report, federal authorities reported: 13 attackers killed during the confrontation 4 people arrested 9 people freed from captivity 7 vehicles seized, several with improvised armor Long guns, tactical gear, and weapons for the exclusive use of the Army were seized and turned over to the Attorney General's Office (FGR) The confrontation began when agents of the Security Cabinet were attacked by armed men hiding under a bridge, according to the official report. The immediate response of law enforcement led to fighting in various parts of the rural area, forcing the attackers to retreat in several directions. The use of sophisticated weaponry, armored vehicles, and tactical deployment by the criminal group demonstrate an organized response capacity that directly challenges state control structures. This incident not only reaffirms the presence of organized crime in Sinaloa, but also raises questions about the effectiveness of the government's security strategy in rural border areas affected by drug trafficking. Officially, it is known that the operation began in Navolato with a chase that ended in Guasave, leading to the location of "El Chapo Isidro." Upon noticing the authorities, he engaged in a shootout as he attempted to escape. The drug lord was successful, but members of his organization were not so fortunate. As of this writing, no further official reports have been released regarding casualties among members of the security forces, nor the whereabouts of El Chapo Isidro. Authorities are maintaining a search and surveillance operation in the area to consolidate results and clarify any additional human impacts. . . . . . . DEA HQ Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo Omar H Garcia Harfuch Ioan Grillo El Huaso All Source News Illicit Investigations LagunaSegura SEMAR México AltoMando GN MEXICO Cartel Insider NarcoGuerraMX Oficial Ivan Carlos Loret de Mola Seguridad Pública Sinaloa Latinus Milenio FBI ICE en Español Rubén Rocha Moya InSight Crime InSight Crime_es Luis Chaparro Miguel Fernández Grupo Fórmula El Universal FGR México HEARST crux1469 La Sagashow more

Intense escalation last night between Iran-US Updates after 10... PM Tehran time: • The US targeted the barracks of the Iranian Army's 388th Brigade in Bampour specifically the conscript soldiers' dormitory, resulting several casualties. • The US targeted a mineral water production facility near a village in Ilam Province. • The US targeted 2 warehouses containing grains and wheat flour in Khuzestan province. • Gov Spox: More than 30 civilians were killed in the US attacks in south Iran. • The IRGC says it targeted: 🇧🇭 Several weapon storage, ship parts & aircraft parts warehouses at Sheikh Isa Airbase, in Bahrain 🇰🇼 Deployment site of MQ-9 drones at Ali Al-Salem base, in Kuwait 🇰🇼 Destroyed warehouse belonging to the Kuwait & Gulf Link Holding Company (KGL), which is the largest US Army support center in West Asia, in Mina Abdullah, Kuwait 🇰🇼 Destroyed the satellite communications center, a missile & air defense radar, a MIM-104 Patriot air defense system, logistics units, and M142 HIMARS missile launchers at a US base (likely Camp Buehring), in Kuwait 🇯🇴 Aircraft shelters hosting F-35A, F-15E & F-16C fighter jets, and MQ-9A Reaper UCAVs at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, in Jordan 🇧🇭 The management center, C&C center, and ammunition & fuel storages at the US Navy 5th support base, in Bahrain —— IRGC also announcee that the US should expect the closure of oil & gas routes outside the Strait of Hormoz, in response to the US reinstating the blockade against Iran & charging its own tolls. 🇦🇪 Government sources claim Fujairah Port oil terminal was targeted with missiles in the UAE, halting operations 🇰🇼 The Kuwait Army says Iran hit one of its navy ships which injured 4 units of its armed forces —— • Footage 1 shows an Iranian Shahed-136 drone strike an industrial facility in Kuwait. • Footage 2 shows Patriot PAC-3 failing & missing 4 Iranian ballistic missiles that struck the King Faisal Air Base in Jordan • Footage 3: Plumes of smoke coming from a facility targeted by Iranian missiles in Kuwait • Image 4: NASA FIRMS satellite confirms large at warehouses of the KGL, used by the US Army support centre for logistics (h/t: AMK Mapping 🇳🇿)show more

What if any preparations have you seen Iran make... ahead of the war? Can you discuss It’s missile capabilities? Any intelligence capabilities? Any surprises it might happen in store? When the 12-day war ended, I estimated that Iran would need about six months to recover, including its nuclear program. Contrary to popular belief, Iran did not lose its entire long-range or medium-range air defense network; while some launchers were damaged, the primary targets of the Israeli strikes were the radar systems. Once the radars were neutralized, Iran successfully hid the bulk of its remaining batteries, leaving much of its arsenal intact. In contrast, short-range systems like the Tor-M1 and domestic variants were heavily engaged against cruise missiles, often being lost or damaged only after their ammunition was completely exhausted. Since then, Iran has worked to rebuild its destroyed radar network and, above all, to implement a genuine counterintelligence doctrine. The Mossad operations against Iranian radars and air defense systems have shaped new perimeter defense and counterintelligence doctrines not only in Iran but in other countries as well. If we look at the quantity of weapons and the organization of armed groups during Iran’s most recent protests, I would say the problem of foreign intelligence operations inside the country remains severe. This seriously threatens much of Iran’s capabilities, and I foresee a wave of sabotage operations as a new war draws closer. Iran has begun receiving collaboration from China across multiple areas,from satellites to internal counterintelligence, but it may still take some time for this to produce tangible results. During the last years, the Mossad relied heavily on cell phones, using SMS for recruitment and accessing device GPS for target location. Iran has since focused intensely on preventing any repetition of this, and on this specific issue, the Chinese appear to have provided support. Although foreign intelligence services have operated extensively inside Iran, the scale of any armed opposition groups is negligible compared to the Iranian armed forces, which could still draw on allied paramilitaries and militias in neighboring countries, including the Houthis. Iran has become a missile power with a stockpile far larger than Western estimates suggest. As early as 1998, Iran was already producing missiles with ranges exceeding 1,000 km, and it has continued doing so ever since, developing 12 to 15 different models in that range - meaning all are capable of reaching Israel. That is nearly 30 years of continuous missile production, resulting in a stockpile of several thousands. Another area where Iran has emerged as a global power is drones, including underwater ones. Iran’s UUVs have evolved rapidly into mass-produced models with integrated AI, and I believe they hold some major surprises in reserve. A key point today is that the AN/TPY-2 radars, which played a critical role in tracking Iranian missiles, would be among the first targets to be engaged. These high-powered X-band radars are the backbone of regional missile defense, providing essential data to THAAD and Patriot batteries. However, because they are large, stationary, and emit high-energy signals, they are highly vulnerable to a first-strike or saturation attack, which would effectively 'blind' the entire defensive network. Obviously, a defense budget of nearly one trillion dollars cannot be compared to Iran’s, but the real question is whether the cost and effort are worth the potential casualties. Even without Israel, the Americans maintain an immense advantage in aerial operations over Iran; however, as I have stated before, this superiority does not translate to the maritime theater.show more

Forget US Switchblades. Meet India's HOVERBEE. 🇮🇳✈️" The paradigm... of the modern battlefield is shifting from heavy artillery to soldier-portable lethality. Leading this transition is Zulu Defence Systems, a Bengaluru startup emerging as a pivotal player in India's defense sector. By combining cutting-edge technology with real-world military experience, Zulu is providing a strategic edge to the Indian Armed Forces. With leadership like Major Samar Toor Major Sammer Pal Toorr (Infantry Combat Veteran) (Chief Growth Officer and 3rd Generation Infantry Veteran) driving their vision, the company is set to become a game-changer in the domain of tactical drone warfare. The Game Changer: The HOVERBEE: The star of their arsenal is the HOVERBEE. This isn't your average quadcopter. It is a micro-loitering munition (kamikaze drone) that fits in the palm of your hand. A compact 15 cm, 260-gram kamikaze micro-drone for indoor/outdoor ops. It enters the building to hunt terrorists, delivers a 400-gram grenade payload, offers night vision, live video streaming up to 2 km, and excels in border surveillance even in fog/bad weather. From Prototype to Production: The biggest news isn't just the tech—it's the induction. Indian Navy MARCOS Induct the 'Hoverbee' – The New Predator in the Shadows. -->The system underwent rigorous trials with elite units, including the Marine Commandos (MARCOS) and infantry battalions. -->Zulu Defence has moved from prototyping to batch production, ensuring that Indian infantry units don't just have one or two prototypes, but a steady stream of "personal air support." This deal marks a major shift where the Indian Army is trusting indigenous startups over foreign imports for critical tactical needs. The DRAP (Anti-Armor): India's first indigenous kamikaze "tank killer" drone. Beyond the micro-drones, they have developed the DRAP—a larger loitering munition with a 5kg warhead. It targets Light vehicles, bunkers, and even tanks. This acts as a "Tank Killer," allowing infantry to ambush mechanized columns without needing heavy anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). ZBEE FPV: A tactical first-person-view combat drone for precision payload delivery (e.g., 2kg mortar dropper), low-latency AI-stabilized vision, and battlefield strikes in tough conditions. VOLUME35: A weaponized UAS platform that can launch Igla-S MANPADS (shoulder-fired anti-air missiles) from the air, extending range and versatility for air defence against enemy aircraft/drones. Atmanirbhar Bharat Advantage: Foreign drones often come with high costs and data security risks. Zulu offers a solution that is 100% Made in India, a fraction of the cost of US equivalents (like the Switchblade), and engineered specifically for high-altitude borders. Zulu Defence isn't just a company; it's a warning to our adversaries. The eyes in the Indian sky are smaller, smarter, and deadlier than ever before. 🇮🇳 Major Sammer Pal Toorr (Infantry Combat Veteran) Col AJ🇮🇳 Brig Brijesh Pandey Aadi Achint 🇮🇳 TheGlobalDecoder #ZuluDefence #IndianArmy #AtmanirbharBharat #MARCOSshow more

🚨12 HOUR NEWS RECAP 1. Trump ordered U.S fighter... jets and armed drones to launch a major assault on Houthi targets in Yemen. He issued a statement telling the Houthis: "Your time is up, and your attacks must stop." 2. A missile fired from Yemen struck Egypt's Sinai Peninsula near the resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh. The IDF is investigating whether Israel was the intended target but has not yet confirmed this. 3. SpaceX's Dragon capsule docked with the ISS, delivering 4 astronauts in a NASA crew swap. It will also bring back 2 stranded astronauts who have been on the ISS for 9 months since their Boeing Starliner was deemed too unsafe to return them. 4. Macron declared that Russia has no say in whether NATO troops enter Ukraine, stating that the decision lies solely with Kyiv. Britain and France are considering deploying thousands of peacekeepers as part of a ceasefire plan, while Russia outright rejects any NATO forces in Ukraine. 5. Todd Lyons, Acting ICE Director, said that Biden had cooked the books on ICE arrest data: "They were purposely misleading the American people by categorizing individuals processed and released into the interior of the United States as ICE arrests." 6. Over 300,000 Serbians took part in anti-government protests, calling for the resignation of President Aleksandar Vučić. It was Serbia's largest protest ever. 7. A fire at Club Pulse in Kocani, North Macedonia, killed at least 50 people and injured over 100. The blaze started during a concert by the band DNA when pyrotechnics were used, rapidly spreading through the crowded venue. 8. Kim Kardashian is reportedly taking legal action to remove Ye's new track from X after it featured their 11-year-old daughter, North. The song, 'Lonely Roads Still Go To Sunshine,' includes what appears to be Diddy's voice, despite his ongoing legal troubles, as well as a verse from North. 9. Trump signed an order to downsize the U.S Agency for Global Media, cutting wasteful spending at taxpayer-funded media outlets. It led to most Voice of America journalists being placed on administrative leave. 10. Israel's Defense Minister confirmed that the Iron Beam, a high-power laser air defense system, will be operational by the end of 2025. The Rafael-developed system is designed to intercept rockets, mortars, UAVs, and cruise missiles - at just $2-$3.50 per shot, compared to $40,000-$50,000 per Iron Dome interceptor.show more

President Zelenskyy is in Canada today. His visit is... primarily about air defense for Ukraine and how Ukraine can survive the winter. This is the right priority: the sky above Ukrainian cities is currently more important than any concepts. But I would look at this visit more broadly. Canada is currently restructuring its defense policy toward Europe, and Ukraine can take a significantly more important place in this restructuring than is visible from the list of aid packages. We are talking about the Canada–EU–Ukraine triangle. This is not an alternative to NATO, but rather an additional mechanism within Euro-Atlantic security. Why is this happening right now? There are four reasons: the lasting confrontation with Russia, growing threats in the Arctic and North Atlantic, Europe's need to take care of its own defense, and uncertainty regarding the duration, terms and conditions that the US will remain a guarantor of security. I will start with Canada. In 2025, PM Carney said that about 75 cents out of every dollar of Canadian capital defense spending goes to American suppliers. Therefore, Canada is now setting a course toward diversification. At the same time, there are no intentions to sever ties with Washington. Canadian defense-industrial strategy explicitly emphasizes strong relations with the United States. The second Canadian motive is the Arctic. Seven out of eight Arctic states are now in NATO. Russia remains the main military threat in the region, while China is increasingly taking an active interest in resources and routes. But for Ottawa, the North is also a matter of sovereignty. At the Canadian-Nordic Summit in Oslo in March, leaders specifically emphasized the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. Against the backdrop of disputes surrounding Greenland and talk about a "51st state," a closer security partnership with Europe gives Canada more political support in these matters. And thirdly, let's be honest: in terms of military capabilities, Canada is not a giant. It only plans to reach 2% of GDP on defense this fiscal year. Canada's strength lies in geography and coalitions: in the fact that, together with the US, it secures NORAD while simultaneously building bridges to Europe. And why does Europe need Canada? Because Europe's need is not just weapons, but also the ability to move troops, equipment, and resources across the Atlantic. The JFC Norfolk command, which is responsible for maritime communications between North America and Europe, as of December 2025 also covers Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. The Atlantic, the North, and the East of Europe in NATO planning are increasingly becoming a single space. Canada in this scheme is the other shore of the Atlantic. The most interesting thing is that elements of the Canada-EU-Ukraine triangle are already working. SAFE is the first of them. This is a European concessional loan mechanism for joint defense procurement, worth EUR 150 billion. The main condition is that the money must work for the European defense industry. Therefore, at least 65% of the component value in a contract must be European. Under SAFE rules, items produced in Ukraine count as European, on equal footing with products from EU countries, Norway, or Iceland. Canada was also admitted to the mechanism, becoming the first non-European country to join. Joint production is the second one. In May, the defense ministries of Ukraine and Canada signed an agreement to produce Ukrainian reconnaissance drones in Canada for the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the Airlogix-Sentinel joint venture. Ukraine provides battle-tested technology; Canada provides manufacturing capacity and funding. This is no longer aid, it's a manufacturing partnership. The third one: money. The NATO Ankara Declaration recorded that European allies and Canada are already funding the vast majority of security assistance to Ukraine. The threats facing all three sides are also shared. The most vivid example is underwater infrastructure. According to Reuters that cites two Western officials, in the spring, Britain, Norway, and the US tracked Russian GUGI submersibles that were practicing the use of means for covertly disabling cables near Svalbard. For Canada, this concerns trans-Atlantic communications and Arctic surveillance. For the EU: cables, ports, and energy grids. For Ukraine: energy infrastructure and the Black Sea infrastructure. What does Ukraine bring to this arrangement? We bring experience that neither Canada nor most European armies possess: high-intensity warfare against Russia, mass deployment of drones, electronic warfare, intelligence, and protecting infrastructure under constant attack. Chatham House, in a May report, directly proposes integrating Ukraine into NATO's Eastern Sentry, as well as into the EU's Eastern Flank Watch and Drone Defense Initiative, arguing that Ukrainian solutions could make the defense of the continent against drones more cost-effective. Ukraine, without a full-fledged navy, forced the Russian Black Sea Fleet to withdraw its main forces from Sevastopol, Crimea. This experience is directly relevant to both the Baltic and the North Atlantic. Shared maritime situational awareness from the Black Sea to the Arctic (Canadian space capabilities, European surveillance programs, and Ukrainian practical experience) would allow monitoring the Russian navy, shadow tankers, and underwater infrastructure as a single theater. Cooperation between Canada and the EU can reduce dependence on unstable supply chains. Canada possesses significant reserves of critical materials, important among other things for the defense industry, whereas the EU depends on China for critical raw materials. Combining Canadian resources, European manufacturing capacity, and Ukrainian technology could create a distinct trans-Atlantic supply chain. Energy cooperation should be long-term. Canada does not yet have sufficient infrastructure on its Atlantic coast to quickly replace Russian energy resources in Europe. However, it can gradually become one of the sources of the EU's energy security. This applies not only to LNG, but also to critical materials, nuclear fuel, and the protection of energy infrastructure. The role of the United Kingdom should not be underestimated, as well. It plays a significant role in the security of the North Atlantic, the GIUK gap, the protection of underwater infrastructure, and the development of the Atlantic Bastion concept, fitting naturally into a broader security system beyond the Canada–EU–Ukraine format. However, this specific triangle holds distinct significance because it combines Canada, European institutions, and Ukraine's gradual integration into the European defense market. Thus, Ukrainian president's visit to Canada does not create a triangle in itself. But it shows that there are elements that are already working: SAFE, where Ukrainian content is counted toward European content; JFC Norfolk, which stitches the Atlantic to the North and East of Europe; Ukrainian drones manufactured in Canada; and funding, the main share of which is already borne by Europe and Canada. The potential for deepening cooperation within the triangle lies in joint projects: air defense and counter-drone measures, maritime situational awareness from the Black Sea to the North Atlantic, protection of underwater infrastructure, and raw material supply chains.show more

Donald Trump just claimed again that the US donated... 350 Billion dollars to Ukraine. You are being lied to by your sitting President on the United States of America. Let’s break this down with the facts rather than these random numbers Donnie is trying to sell you after finishing his nap. Independent tracking by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy estimated that between January 24, 2022 and June 30, 2025, U.S committed aid to Ukraine amounted to about $134 billion, not $350 billion….it gets better. Already a $166 Billion dollar difference than what Trump claims. Please understand committed and allocated isn’t the same as what has actually been delivered. 56% ($74.9 billion USD) of all funds “allocated not supplied” were for weapons. HOWEVER the $74.9 of weapons (Allocated and not necessarily all provided) were independently evaluated and subsequently massively overvalued by the US Government. The True cost of lethal aid was predicted to cost around $18.3 billion even by United States weapons pricing. One reason: when equipment is drawn from existing U.S. inventories “drawdown”, the official accounting often uses replacement-cost valuations, rather than the original (or depreciated) cost. To put it plainly, if you give Ukraine one air defense system, you account for the cost of a brand new air defense system to take its place not for the cost of the 45 year old system that was handed over. Many of the weapons provided to Ukraine was soon to be destroyed by the US forces or decommissioned. ALSO it’s important to take note as we all know the American arms industry massively overvalues the cost of all system due to its industry. America prices its systems at anything from 30-100% higher than the cost of European equivalents with the same capabilities. The true value of these weapons could have been anything from $5.49 billion-$18.3 Billion. Even with a significantly lower number of this, Independent analysts suggested that a large share perhaps 60% or more of the nominal military-aid dollar amount may effectively stay within U.S. defense industry…..60%! Out of aid provided $54 Billions dollars was Financial aid consisting of grants, loans, budget support. Of the US $54.0 billion in U.S. financial-aid allocations for that period, about US $19.3 billion was provided as loans, while roughly US $29.7 billion was given as grants. 🚨🚨That means approximately 39–40% of the U.S. financial aid during that time was structured as loans or other repayable/concessional financing.🚨🚨 The US $3.4 Billion in Humanitarian aid. Here is another kicker. After everything I have just said. According to United states press briefings: the U.S. had only delivered around 83% of promised ammunition, about 67% of pledged air-defence systems, and roughly 60% of committed bombs, artillery rounds, other munitions. $5.49 billion-$18.3 Billion $29.7 billion $3.4 Billion That $350 Billion is looking more like it was 38.59- 51.4 billion to me Donnie. And it’s a funny number that. An estimated $30–60 billion dollars was spent by Americans allies fighting alongside the US after 9/11. This included Ukraine. We never once complained about this loss or the lives we lost. Absolutely shameful.show more

Here is Lahur Sheikh Jangi Resisted Arrest and Why... Bafel Talabani Responded with Overwhelming Force: First, here is another angle shows the moment Lahur Sheikh Jangi was captured, sparking widespread controversy and shock over the way he was arrested and handled. The force carrying out the arrest was PUK’s counter-terrorism unit, led by its commander Wahab Halabjayee, who was seen holding Lahur. In the video, another fighter appears to try to slap Lahur, though Halabjayee seems to push him back, but the scene itself has been shocking to many. It is worth noting that before Bafel Talabani’s 2021 coup, Halabjayee was one of Lahur’s closest confidants, which makes this moment even more striking. What also stands out is the scale of force Bafel decided to deploy, several thousand fighters equipped by weapons supplied by the coalition forces, including tanks, to arrest a man and roughly 200 armed guards. Ironically, just a day earlier Lahur had attended a funeral with only a handful of guards and could easily have been arrested there without all this. But as Talabani told a group of journalists two days earlier, he intended to arrest Lahur inside his compound and hinted at using overwhelming force if he resisted. Some argue the decision was deliberate: a show of strength designed to spread fear and send a message. Why Lahur chose to resist is less clear. Even if the arrest was political, he could not realistically win such a lopsided battle, especially as his compound was surrounded from all sides. It was also notable that Lahur chose to announce his defiance not through his own Zoom News TV, but via AVA Media, linked to Masrour Barzani. Some allege Masrour had promised to intervene if Lahur held out long enough, hoping to push for a halt to the fighting. This has been compared to the case of Khurshid Harki, a local chieftain who successfully repelled a KDP attempt to arrest him before eventually reaching a settlement, though the two cases differ in context and geography. Others claim the KDP was aware of the plan all along, suggesting it may have been part of a broader KDP–PUK agreement, with the PUK in return withdrawing its support for Adham Barzani, Masoud Barzani’s cousin and a former KDP leader. Another version points to Azhi Amin, the expelled PUK intelligence chief now living in Erbil and in contact with Lahur. A sworn enemy of Bafel, Azhi was said to have promised assistance but ultimately offered little. Some speculate the three small drones that struck Talabani’s residence and PUK military headquarters that night were linked to cells loyal to him. Another explanation is that the plan collapsed from within: during the clashes, Lahur’s militia commander, Rebwar Hamid Haji Ghalib, the son of a senior PUK commander, allegedly switched sides and opened the gates, triggering the collapse of Lahur’s resistance. Though the full picture remains murky, by the following morning Bafel attended the funeral of three PUK fighters killed in the clashes. Visibly tired, he seemed shaken yet relieved, perhaps because his years-long plan to dismantle Lahur’s compound and arrest him, delayed since 2021 by external pressure, had finally succeeded.show more