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Jan 19, 2022

This is why China is downplaying the threat the Taliban poses

After the withdrawal of US armed forces from Afghanistan, the Taliban made statements claiming that their main goal currently is…

BYRuddy Cano

Jan 19, 2022

BYMilitary.com

May 6, 2020

3 Marines tackle, subdue threatening passenger on long-haul flight

Three Marines who sprang into action to restrain a hostile and disruptive fellow passenger are now being recognized by their unit commanding officer for their bravery and quick t…

BYMilitary.com

May 6, 2020

BYUnited States Army

Apr 29, 2020

How the Army keeps one of its most lethal enemies from striking again

Soldiers must be ready and capable to conduct the full range of military operations to defeat all enemies regardless of the threats they pose. But bad sanitation can keep them from the mission. According to a 2010 public health report from the…

BYUnited States Army

Apr 29, 2020

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

North Korea’s new submarine could one day be a threat

North Korea is widely believed to be developing a new ballistic missile submarine that could one day be trouble for US forces and allies in the region, but experts say it may take years to turn this boat into a serious threat. In July 2019, No…

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

BYUnited States Air Force

Apr 29, 2020

This Air Force ‘hub’ looks for threats from within

“If you make a mistake, it is better to acknowledge that one small mistake than let it snowball into something more significant.” This, according to Jason Barron, Air Force Insider Threat Hub deputy director for operations, is the key to safeguard…

BYUnited States Air Force

Apr 29, 2020

BYThe Conversation

Apr 29, 2020

Why space debris cleanup might be a national security threat

As an international relations scholar who studies space law and policy, I have come to realize what most people do not fully appreciate: Dealing with space debris is as much a national security issue as it is a technical one. Considering the d…

BYThe Conversation

Apr 29, 2020

BYUS Department of Defense

Sep 12, 2019

DoD releases new biodefense strategy for man-made, natural threats

The new National Biodefense Strategy is a living document designed to counter man-made and natural biological threats, National …

BYUS Department of Defense

Sep 12, 2019

BYBusiness Insider

Sep 12, 2019

Iran just threatened to do something it couldn’t possibly do

Iran threatened to respond to economic sanctions against its oil exports imposed by the US with military action to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, the sea passage into the Persian Gulf that sees around 30% of the world’s oil supply pass — but if …

BYBusiness Insider

Sep 12, 2019

BYUnited States Army

Jun 3, 2018

The civilian’s guide to military Force Protection Conditions

The Army in Europe relies on five Force Protection Condition (FPCON) levels — Normal, A, B, C and D — or as the Army says, Normal, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta. The levels increase from lowest condition at Normal to the highest and most prote…

BYUnited States Army

Jun 3, 2018