As many of my loyal subscribers know, I typically stay out of the Carnival of Politics, but when it comes to Israel, I cannot hold my tongue. I am sorry, but Joe Biden is the biggest TOOL I think that exist. In what the author calls “Another Round of Ceremonial MAKE-BELIEVE THEATER in the Middle…
The Russian Corner: Russias New T-14 Armata Tank in Production
I am sure the Baltic States are just overjoyed to hear this. As soon as they get their Air Defenses up, Russia hits them with a New and Improved Ground Weapon threat. And People say we are not in another Cold War? Ha! -SF Russia’s T-14 main battle tank—which is part of the Armata family…
Crusader Corner: Two Attacks and Two Terror Trends
Bottom Line Up Front: • On March 13, a car bomb detonated in Ankara, Turkey, killing at least 27 people in the third such attack in months • On the same day, an attack claimed by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb on several beachside resorts in Grand Bassam, Ivory Coast, left between 16-22 people dead • The attacks…
Bomb Sniffing Dog Discovers Two Hellfire Missiles Bound for Portland
With a name like “Air Serbia’, it has to be trustworthy, Right? Right?? -SF BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s authorities are investigating reports that a cargo package bound for Portland contained two missiles with explosive warheads on a passenger flight from Lebanon. N1 television said the package with two guided armor-piercing missiles was discovered Saturday by…
Smart Guns: An Unproven Technology
An Interview with Wayne Weber, President of Heckler and Koch USA. The trend of making conventional objects “smart” is continuing unabated, and now even firearms are beginning to have computers integrated into them. The Cipher Brief spoke to Wayne Weber, President of Heckler & Koch USA, about the rise of smart guns. He says that…
WW2 Book Review Combo
Today I will be reviewing two books that deal with “Behind-the-Lines” Operations during World War Two. I have been doing quite a bit of research lately on the OSS and SOE Operations throughout the War, and both of these book are rich with material. It is amazing to me that even after 60+ years after…
World War Two History: 10 Mind Blowing Secret Operations from WW2
During World War II, tons of secret operations were conducted by both sides. While many were daring, some of them stand out as incredible, with mind-blowing operations that seem straight out of a historical thriller novel. . 10. The Olterra The plan sounds like something from a spy movie—to use a secret underwater base as…
Brush-Up On Your History: Why the Civil War Was NOT about Slavery
Conventional wisdom of the moment tells us that the great war of 1861—1865 was “about” slavery or was “caused by” slavery. I submit that this is not a historical judgment but a political slogan. What a war is about has many answers according to the varied perspectives of different participants and of those who…
Curio and Relic Firearms: Experimental Muzzle Cover for 1893 Mauser
(Note: this rifle was removed from the auction, so I have no link to provide for it) I have been unable to find any history on this particular rifle, which is an experimental mixture of parts, including a bayonet lug and a sporter-style rear sight on a 7x57mm 1893 model Mauser action. What is interesting…
Support the EOD Warrior Foundation
Support the EOD Warrior Foundation EOD stands for Explosive Ordinance Disposal. These are the men and women who disarm, contain, and dispose of bombs and IEDs. When things go wrong for an EOD Tech, it does so catastrophically. A wounded EOD Tech may suffer loss of limbs, burns, paralysis, blindess, Post Traumatic Stress or Traumatic…