Military news and world affairs
Every year there are plenty of ceremonies and solemn dedications to all of those who have put on a uniform to defend the United States. Making the ultimate sacrifice is one of the greatest heroic deeds a person can do. But what many people don’t realize is that only a very small percentage of the…
Two Agusta Westland AW109 multi-purpose army helicopters have been brought to the Felda Sahabat 16 plantation near Lahad Datu in Sabah, Malaysia as part of the move to beef up the military assets used in the “Ops Daulat” offensive against Sulu terrorists. The twin-engine eight-seat reconnaissance and transport aircraft will add to the might of…
The use of chemical warfare is a tactic that is deplored all over the world. Unfortunately though, nations continue to maintain and use chemical weapons and devices. But not all chemical deterrents are lethal–or even dangerous. Israel has recently developed a chemical bomb for crowd control and dispersing rioters that some are referring to as…
Nellis Air Force Base, in Nevada, is part of an initiative that aims to cut the US military’s energy consumption, replacing some of the oil it uses with renewable fuels. But the transition, which is mandated by federal law, is not without its critics.