On April 17, 2015 President Putin commended the Russian defense industry’s performance in 2014 and the first quarter of 2015, and noted that new weapons and equipment are being delivered to the Armed Forces in a steady and regular fashion. Thus confirming reports of a military buildup of forces inside Russia. Putin visited the NDCC before holding a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission. President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon, officers. Colleagues, […]
Iraqi Defense Minister Khalid Al-Obeidi meets with Secretary Carter to discuss the fight against ISIL
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Iraqi Minister of Defense Khalid Al-Obeidi met at the Pentagon on April 15, 2015 to discuss bilateral cooperation and progress in the counter-Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) campaign in Iraq. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to “degrading and ultimately defeating ISIL, focusing on next steps in the […]
Secretary of Defense Carter will make two visits to Asia to affirm defense relationships with allies
On April 3, 2015 the Pentagon issued the following information concerning Secretary Ash Carter’s travel itinerary: “Over the next two months, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will make two visits to Asia to affirm defense relationships with allies and build upon key initiatives of the rebalance to the region. On Monday, April 6, Secretary Carter […]
Carter calls UK’s Defense Chief Michael Fallon from Afghanistan to discuss campaign against the Islamic State
On February 20, 0215 the Pentagon issued the following statement regarding a telephone call between the Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and his defense counterpart in the UK Michael Fallen: “Secretary Carter spoke today via telephone with British Minister of Defense Michael Fallon. The secretary placed the call from Kandahar, Afghanistan where he was visiting with U.S. […]
“Moscow is pursuing aggressive foreign and defense policies”, warns Gen. Stewart
February 3, 2015 – Testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on the subject of worldwide threats, Stewart was joined by Army Lt. Gen. William Mayville, Joint Staff director for operations, and Mark S. Chandler, acting director for intelligence for the Joint Staff. “Our challenges range from highly capable near-peer competitors, to empowered individuals with […]
Alleged Cybercrime Tycoon Announced His Legal Defense Fund
How far can a criminal go to ensure he is defended by the best? Dmitry Smilyanets, who is believed to be a mastermind behind an underground group responsible for stealing millions of credit cards from online retailers, is proudly accepting Bitcoins on his website to support his legal defense. Is he the pioneer? Probably not. […]