On Friday, the Mexican Chamber of Deputies passed a new bill which would place the National Guard under military control. the bill is now moving to the senate where it… Continue reading "Mexico Moves to Place National Guard Under Military Control"
On 6 September, the Latvian government expressed approval for reintroducing mandatory military service to the country. The Latvian Minister of Defense is expected to present a draft law to the… Continue reading "Latvia Planning to Bring Back Mandatory Military Service"
During a 5 September visit to Taiwan, the Prime Minister of the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, Kausea Natano, declared that Tuvalu will continue to “stand firm” with Taiwan. Tuvalu… Continue reading "Tuvalu Promises to Stand with Taiwan Against China"
A Candian veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) incurred during their military service called Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC) earlier this month in order… Continue reading "Canadian VA Suggests Euthanasia to Veteran Asking for Help with their PTSD"
In a move that Office of the Secretary of Defense digital media director Andy Oare described as “long overdue”, the US Department of Defense (DoD) released its first ever social… Continue reading "US Department of Defense Releases First Ever Social Media Policy"
On 15 August, the US Army transferred 500 personnel and communications satellite control from the Alabama-based US Army Space and Missile Defense Command to the Space Force. With this latest… Continue reading "DoD Consolidates All Military Communication Satellites Under Space Force"
Last week, the US Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA) announced it had selected 11 teams for its Space-BACN program. Space-BACN aims to develop a new network of communications satellites… Continue reading "DARPA Selects Teams for Low-Earth Orbit Communication Satellite Program"
On Friday, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht announced the suspension of German peacekeeping operations in Mali under the United Nation’s MINUSMA mission. According to a statement from the minister released… Continue reading "Germany Halts Mali Mission as France Declares Completion of Mali Troop Withdrawal"
In the first half of this month, The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency provided a number of updates on new and ongoing initiatives. DARPA’s researchers have been busy with… Continue reading "Brain Injuries, Recycling Rare Earth Elements and Improving AI: DARPA in June"
Chinese state media announced that Xi Jinping has signed a new order which will provide the legal basis for overseas Chinese military operations other than war. According to the Xinhua… Continue reading "Xi Jinping Signs Order Setting Rules for Chinese Military Action Abroad"