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☆ US officials doubt Israel can actually eradicate Hamas and achieve a 'total victory'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewUS government officials are skeptical Israel can actually achieve its goals and completely eliminate Hamas in Gaza. He argued that "we have to achieve victory and that means that we have to destroy all these battalions, which we will." The current US view of what victory looks like in this war appears different than that of Israel. "With the question of a strategic endgame, I don't think that's really a question about American influence," he said. "That's a question about Israel's strategy and what Israel chooses to do."

Persons: —, Kurt Campbell, Phil McGraw, Phil, Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu, hasn't, Joe Biden, Biden, Khan Younis, State Anthony Blinken, CBS's Margaret Brennan, Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Israel Organizations: Service, CNN, NATO Youth, Business, Israeli, Republican, State, National Locations: Israel, Gaza, Rafah, I'm

☆ 'Unsafe' intercepts of Australian anti-submarine aircraft by Chinese fighter jets hint at what they may be guarding so aggressively, naval expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Chinese fighter jets are targeting Australian aircraft able to detect submarines with risky air maneuvers. Chinese aircraft interfering with Australian aircraft is reminiscent of Soviet Cold War-era harassment. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementChinese fighter jets keep targeting Australian aircraft capable of finding and defeating submarines with hazardous maneuvers, suggesting that subs may be what the Chinese jets are guarding so fiercely.

Persons: —, Justin Burke, Lowy Organizations: Australian, Service, China, National Security College, Business Locations: China, Sydney

☆ Despite Biden's warning, Israel's Netanyahu tells TV personality Dr. Phil there's 'no other choice' but to assault Rafah
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. "That means we will defeat Hamas, including in Rafah, we have no other choice," the prime minister said. Many of these weapons are precision weapons, but they still have the potential to cause significant collateral damage. "If you want to avoid civilian casualties, you need these weapons rather than imprecise weaponry," Netanyahu argued during the interview, referring to US precision weapons. In addition to eliminating Hamas' battalions, Netanyahu also confirmed that his goals of getting hostages back has not changed since the start of Israel's war with Hamas.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Netanyahu, Phil McGraw, Phil, Biden, CNN's Erin Burnett, we've, We've Organizations: Service, Israeli, Business, US Locations: Gaza, Rafah, Israel, I'm

☆ Russia again had only one tank in its big Victory Day military parade, and it was a World War II relic
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewRussia often uses its annual Red Square military parade in Moscow as an opportunity to show off its weaponry. This T-34, the legendary Soviet tank from World War II, was the only Russian tank on display at the Victory Day parade in Red Square today. A military parade on Victory Day in Red Square, Moscow, Russia, in May 2022, to mark the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. A RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system drives on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in central Moscow on May 9, 2024. AdvertisementWhile the Russian tank display was notably lacking, other modern Russian weapons did make an appearance, such as Russia's intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Persons: —, @maxseddon, Vladimir Putin, Novozhenina, Ukraine's, NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA Organizations: Service, Red, Soviet Union, Business, Soviet, Nazi, REUTERS, International Institute for Strategic Studies, Victory Day Locations: Russia, Moscow, Soviet, Nazi Germany, Square, Ukraine, Red Square, Donetsk

☆ Ukraine's manpower problem is likely going to 'get worse before it gets better,' war expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Despite US aid, Ukraine struggles to maintain sufficient manpower on the front lines. Ukraine's dwindling soldier numbers are a problem that could get worse, a war analyst warned. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementUkraine is having trouble maintaining a sufficient force size in its fight against Russia, which could lead to more problems down the road, war analyst Michael Kofman said. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Michael Kofman Organizations: Service, Russia, Carnegie Endowment, International, Business Locations: Ukraine, Ukrainian, Kharkiv

☆ A Chinese fighter jet popped flares in the path of an Australian military helicopter in an 'unsafe' Yellow Sea intercept, Canberra says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe Australian government said Monday that a Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force fighter jet released flares dangerously close to an Australian Defence Force helicopter over the weekend. The PLAAF jet intercepted the Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter attached to HMAS Hobart in the Yellow Sea and "released flares across the flight path of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) helicopter," the Australian government said in a statement. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said a Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft popped flares about 300 meters in front of the helicopter and about 60 meters above it, per reporting from the AP. Related stories"This was an unsafe manoeuvre which posed a risk to the aircraft and personnel," the statement said. This isn't the first incident involving a Chinese jet engaging in troubling behavior in the vicinity of an Australian aircraft.

Persons: —, Operation, Richard Marles Organizations: Service, Liberation Army Air Force, Australian Defence Force, Royal Australian Navy, ADF, Business, Australian Defense, China, of Defense, Military, Security, U.S Locations: Hobart, North Korea, Chinese, Canberra, Beijing, Australian, China, People's Republic of China

☆ Pro-Russia hackers are breaking into critical American and European infrastructure, security agencies warn
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Pro-Russia hackers are targeting infrastructure systems in the US and Europe, says a security advisory. Hackers have infiltrated infrastructure sectors in water, dams, energy, and agriculture. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementInfrastructure systems in the US and Europe are vulnerable targets for pro-Russia hackers, numerous security agencies cautioned in a May 1 advisory statement. The agencies observed pro-Russia hackers compromise the operational technology of infrastructure such as "Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS), Dams, Energy, and Food and Agriculture Sectors."

Persons: —, Sandworm Organizations: Service, FBI, Infrastructure Security Agency, Wastewater Systems, Energy, Food, Agriculture, Google, Department of Justice Locations: Russia, Europe, North America, Dams, Texas, Ukraine, South Korea

☆ The US military killed a shepherd it mistook for a terrorist leader in a drone strike, investigation finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A Washington Post investigation revealed US forces mistakenly killed a civilian in a drone strike. AdvertisementA Washington Post investigation revealed Thursday that US forces killed a shepherd in a drone strike after mistaking him for a top al-Qaeda official. The Washington Post began its investigation in May 2023 following the fatal strike, calling into question the identity of the al-Qaeda operative who US officials said had been slain. Related storiesCentral Command said its investigation revealed that there were "several issues" with the operation but did not explain exactly how it failed to identify its target. A defense official told The Washington Post on the condition of anonymity that the American drone strike was botched due to the decision-making and accuracy, or "confirmation bias and insufficient red teaming" issues among personnel.

Persons: —, Al, Lufti Hasan Masto Organizations: Washington Post, Central Command, Service, Post, Command, Qaeda, US, Hellfire, Department of Defense, New York Times Locations: Syria, United States, Northwest Syria, Al Qaeda, Qaeda, Syrian, Qorqanya, American, Central, Washington, Afghanistan

☆ Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer is out of action, and it's a problem, top Marine Corps general says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

USS Boxer, an amphibious assault ship, is undergoing repairs, causing disruptions to Marine Corps operations. Naval Surface Force has stated that the USS Boxer may deploy this summer. AdvertisementUSS Boxer, a namphibious assault ship, is undergoing repairs, and a top general says that the hang-ups are affecting Marine Corps operations and depriving the force of key capabilities. Smith also said that Marines cannot train the same with the USS Boxer, a large flattop that resembles a medium-sized aircraft carrier, currently out of action. USS Boxer received seven Navy-wide awards in March, including the Battle Effectiveness Award and Maritime Warfare Excellence Award for its "sustained superior performance."

Persons: Boxer, —, Eric M, Smith, Mikal Chapman, Adm, Lisa M, We're Organizations: Marine Corps, Naval, Force, Boxer, Service, House Armed, Marines, USS, Fighter Attack, U.S . Navy, Naval Operations, Naval Surface Force, USNI, Navy, Maritime Locations: San Diego

☆ War analysts say Ukraine should treat the latest US aid package like it's the last one it'll get
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWar experts are advising Ukraine to use its latest $61 billion US aid package cautiously as there is always the possibility that American aid could again be derailed by politics. Servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine undergo training to storm enemy trenches using simulation equipment as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues in Kharkiv Region, Ukraine on February 29, 2024. Related stories"I think Ukraine can win this war. AdvertisementUkrainian soldiers reload an artillery unit on the front line, in the direction of the Kreminna as Russian - Ukraine war continues in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on January 30, 2024. ISW has challenged the notion that the war is '"unwinnable" for Ukraine, calling that a Russian information operation.

Persons: —, Jennifer Kavanagh, Kelly Grieco, it's, Kavanagh, Grieco, Putin, Ignacio Marin, Vladimir Putin, ISW, Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba, Kuleba Organizations: Service, Carnegie Endowment, International, Business, Stimson Center, Republican, National Guard, Anadolu, Getty, Ukraine's, Foreign Affairs Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Kharkiv Region, Russian, Donetsk Oblast, Washington

☆ The Pentagon is 'not really' worried about China's new H-20 stealth bomber, defense official says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A US defense official downplayed the threat of China's new Xi'an H-20 bomber. AdvertisementChina's new bomber, the Xi'an H-20, is intended to rival America's new stealth bomber, but a US defense official told reporters on Monday it's "not really" a concern. A B-2 Spirit takes off for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 training at Nellis Air Force Base on Jan. 16. A former US Air Force commander said previously that it wasn't "anything to lose a lot of sleep over." The Pentagon unveiled a new stealth bomber in 2022 that is currently in production and will eventually replace B-1 and B-2 fleets.

Persons: —, it's, William Lewis, It's, Wang Wei, David Swanson, Northrop Grumman Organizations: Service, Breaking Defense, Flag, Nellis, Nellis Air Force Base, US Air Force, Liberation Army Air Force, Hong, Hong Kong Commercial Daily, China Aviation Industry Corporation, Northrop, Air Force, United States Air, REUTERS, Pentagon Locations: Xi'an, Jan, China, Hong Kong, Palmdale , California, U.S

☆ Russia and China's 'unfriendly' space behavior is 'concerning' and could threaten US satellites, defense analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Russia and China are investigating ways to disable US satellites, raising defense concerns. China is testing satellite grappling technology that can move objects in space without debris. AdvertisementRussia and China appear to be actively looking into ways to watch and potentially incapacitate US satellites in space, and defense analysts are concerned. AdvertisementThe potential grappler satellites China could be testing have an "unfriendly" connotation as they are capable of hijacking and moving objects like satellites in space "without generating any debris." In a February hearing, US Space Command leader Gen. Stephen Whiting described the pace of China's space expansion as "breathtaking."

Persons: —, Gen, Stephen Whiting, Whiting, Matthew Glavy Organizations: Service, Washington -, Strategic, International Studies, CSIS, Space Command, US, Marine Corps Locations: Russia, China, Washington, Beijing

☆ A key service helping convicted US veterans recover remains dysfunctional for everyone else, but there's a fix
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Veteran treatment courts, which prioritize rehabilitation for convicted veterans, provide comprehensive care, but the public version of these courts fail to deliver comparable support. Landing in a treatment courtAs of 2022, there were over 4,153 adult drug courts and 511 veteran treatment courts in the United States. There are numerous ways a person who has been convicted can enter a drug treatment court. Many adult drug treatment courts are unable to admit violent offenders due to the BJA prohibition. He describes his veteran treatment court experience as going through an "intense supervised probation" that gradually lessened.

Persons: —, Christopher Deutsch, Deutsch, there's, Christina Lanier, John Pendygraft, Pool Lanier, they're, Lanier, Ed Kubo, Michael Peacock, Kristen Wong Deutsch, Hondo Underwood, Underwood, BI's Ju Shardlow, Jack Milton Organizations: Service, Business, Court, Center, Criminal, AP, UNC Wilmington, Army, Treatment, Supreme Court, Marine Corps, Justice, Harbor, Veterans Affairs, Portland Press, Getty Locations: Clearwater , Florida, Raleigh, North Carolina's, Wilmington, United States, Hawaii, Colorado

☆ Cuts could cost thousands of US soldiers their education benefits
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Budget cuts to two major financial aid programs could affect over 100,000 soldiers. Talks of budget cuts coincide with a time where Army recruitment is falling short of its goals. Potential budget cuts to the Army's Credential Assistance and Tuition Assistance programs could impact over 100,000 soldiers, policy experts recently told Inside Higher Education. The Credential Assistance program provides soldiers with $4,000 dollars a year going toward earning various certifications, and the Tuition Assistance program allows active-duty service members to receive $250 per hour of credit. Talks of budget cuts come at a time where recruiting for the Army is notably struggling.

Persons: —, Christine Wormuth, didn't, Wormuth, Will Hubbard Organizations: US Army, Army, Service, Higher, Air Force, Navy, Veterans Education

☆ Front-line NATO countries will be staring down a 'battle-hardened Russia' able to more easily strike if Ukraine falls, war analyst warns
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

If Ukraine loses to Russia, NATO forces would face an emboldened Russian military, war experts say. AdvertisementIf Ukraine loses to Russia, NATO countries could consequently find themselves facing an emboldened, "battle-hardened" Russian army with a clearer path to war, an analyst argues. Able to overrun a defeated Ukraine, Russia would be threatening parts of the alliance that haven't faced a Russian threat since the fall of the Soviet Union. AdvertisementIn that dire scenario, "NATO troops, inexperienced in fighting modern mechanized war, would be staring down a battle-hardened Russian military, emboldened from its victory in Ukraine," Kagan wrote. Zelenskyy has repeatedly said that helping Ukraine fight Russia today keeps NATO from having to fight it later.

Persons: —, Fredrick W, Kagan, haven't, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy Organizations: NATO, Service, Soviet Union, Russia, PBS Locations: Ukraine, Russia, NATO, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Baltic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Soviet, Russian, Moscow, Kyiv

☆ NATO commander warns critical undersea cables and pipes 'under threat' from Russia and other foes
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A NATO commander says sea cables and pipelines holding sensitive materials are vulnerable. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementImportant deep sea cables and pipelines are at risk, warns NATO's Allied Maritime Command's deputy commander Vice Adm. Didier Maleterre. We need to be protected and well supplied by our vital undersea infrastructures," Maleterre told the Guardian on April 16. He said that "Russia is clearly taking an interest in NATO and NATO nations' undersea infrastructure."

Persons: —, Adm, Didier Maleterre, Maleterre Organizations: NATO, Service, Command's, Guardian, Washington Post Locations: Russia, Russian, Ukraine, Moscow, Canada, Europe, Estonia, Finland, Norwegian, Germany

☆ Iran will learn from its failed attack on Israel and work to make its next big attack more devastating, war analysts warn
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewIsrael thwarted Iran's retaliatory missile attack, but experts said Iran can use this loss to learn and plan a more effective strike. AdvertisementIran's missiles and drones were overwhelmingly intercepted by Israel, its neighboring countries and allied forces, however, experts say this attack could offer Iran lessons for its next big hit. While many of Iran's missiles and drones were intercepted, the number of weapons that were able to break through Israel's defenses is notable enough for concern. Iran's drones and cruise missiles were launched earlier in order to hit Israel's defense air system at the same time as ballistic missiles.

Persons: —, Israel, Brian Carter, Frederick Kagan, ISW Organizations: Service, Business, Ukraine, NATO Locations: Iran, Israel, Washington, Iranian, Syria, Ukraine, Russia, Moscow, Tehran

☆ Russia is 'more dangerous' now than when it first invaded, former general reports after returning from Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Retired Australian Army Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan advocates for a change in Ukraine's war strategy. Ryan suggests Ukraine needs to push its narrative in Western media to counter Russia's influence. The Russian military has changed its warfighting capabilities, and the defense industry has been kicked into gear. Ukraine, he argued, must push its narrative to get through to Western media and dispute Russia's declarations of expected victory. Ryan said NATO and other partner nations should consider switching their perception of providing support from "defend Ukraine" to "defeat Russia in Ukraine."

Persons: Mick Ryan, Ryan, —, Jose Colon, Kurt Campbell, Chris Cavoli, Cavoli, Ukraine's Da, Kostiantyn Organizations: Australian Army, Service, Lowy Institute ., Russian Army, Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, AP, Ukraine, NATO, Ukraine's Da Vinci Wolves, Kyiv Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Australian, Australia, Lowy Institute . Russia, Lyman, Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian, United States, Washington

☆ Ukrainian lawmakers just took a step toward allowing the country to mobilize convicts to fight Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewUkrainian lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow prisoners to serve in Ukraine's military and take on Russia in front-line combat. Ukraine's military has been experiencing a dangerous shortage of available soldiers on the battlefield. The Ukrainian parliament took several steps this week to address that. In addition to key manpower advantages, Russia also has an edge in industrial capacity and war materiel.

Persons: —, Diego Herrera Carcedo, Rustem Umerov, Yaroslav Zhelezniak Organizations: Service, Business, Getty, Reuters, Russia's, CNN Locations: Russia, Ukrainian, Ukraine, Donetsk oblast, Anadolu

☆ Top US general in Europe says Russia has in many ways 'grown back' its military strength to what it was before it invaded Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Advertisement"They still have as many tanks functioning inside Ukraine as they introduced at the beginning of the war," Cavoli said. The size of Russia's army has exceeded the size it was when it had first invaded Ukraine in 2022. Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Christopher Cavoli addresses a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. AdvertisementThe war in Ukraine has left certain elements of the Russian military untouched, and the Russians maintain certain key advantages in industrial, war materiel, and manpower. To stave off Russian forces while waiting for much-needed ammunition and aid, Ukraine has resorted to primarily using drones in combat, but these are no substitute for what Ukraine really needs.

Persons: —, Chris Cavoli, Cavoli, They've, Kurt Campbell's, General Christopher Cavoli, Virginia Mayo Cavoli Organizations: Service, US European Command, Armed, Business, Allied, NATO, AP, Royal United Services Institute Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Brussels, Virginia, London, Kharkiv

☆ Russia's artillery advantage over Ukraine will double in only a matter of weeks as shortages bite, top US general in Europe warns
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia artillery advantage in the Ukraine war is set to double soon, a top US general said. AdvertisementUS European Command's Gen. Chris Cavoli says Russia's artillery advantage over Ukraine will double within weeks as the latter's supply shortages persist. Ukraine had the artillery advantage last summer, but now it is firing about 2,000 shells while Russia hammers its positions with 10,000 shells each day. AdvertisementUkraine's military has been heavily reliant on drones as alternatives to artillery shells. "It is necessary to specifically tell Congress that if Congress does not help Ukraine, Ukraine will lose the war," Zelenskyy said last Sunday.

Persons: —, Chris Cavoli, we're, Cavoli, Caesar, Celeste Wallander, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy Organizations: Service, Armed, Separate Artillery Brigade, REUTERS, Defense, International Security Affairs, NATO Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Avdiivka, Donetsk region, Europe, Kharkiv

☆ Fighter pilots can black out in seconds during high-G flying. Here's how flight experts say they train to stay conscious.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Athletes tend to have an advantage when it comes to preparing for high-G-force flights as they may already have significant lower body strength. AdvertisementHandling the real thingThe two main mechanisms of AGSM that prevent a pilot from passing out are calculated breathing and the squeezing of the lower body. Before the pilot even enters G-force onset while flying, they have to flex their lower body like their glutes, hamstrings and other muscles as tight as they can. "It's not a normal breath, it's a forced air exchange where you are essentially forcing the glottis open and closed really, really rapidly," Price Moore described. For instance, among other incidents, both the Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds have lost demonstration pilots to G-LOC.

Persons: —, Carolyn Price Moore, Thomas Sjoberg, Price Moore, Tyler Long, you've, Long, Moshe Paul The Organizations: Service, Business, Air, Air Force, Talon, Columbus Air Force Base, . Air Force, Dayton, US Air Force, New Air Force, Training, AMF, Laughlin Air Force Base, Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds Locations: Columbus Air Force Base , Ohio, UPT, Texas

☆ Giving Trump sweeping immunity would bring 'chaos,' former US generals, admirals, and military service leaders say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewNineteen former military officials argue in a US Supreme Court amicus brief that offering legal immunity to former President Donald Trump could cause irreparable damage. Smith has asked the Supreme Court to reject Trump's immunity claims. Former military members detailed how granting Trump, the former commander-in-chief of the armed forces, immunity from felony charges would negatively impact the rule of law, civilian-military relations, and the peaceful transition of power. If Trump were granted immunity, the former military leaders said, this would also negate individual rights and the role of civilians within military. "The president doesn't have immunity on these types of issues," Trump's former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told CNN's Katie Hunt in response to the brief and Trump's immunity plea.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Trump, Jack Smith, Smith, doesn't, Defense Mark Esper, CNN's Katie Hunt Organizations: Service, Business, Department of Justice, Trump, Defense Locations: United States

☆ Ukraine says Russian drones have dropped grenades packed with chemical agents hundreds of times in the last month
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Russian drones are increasingly dropping chemical grenades in Ukraine, says Ukraine's Armed Forces. These chemical bombings violate the United Nations' Chemical Weapons Convention, Ukraine cites. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementUkraine's military is tracking how often Russian drones drop grenades containing dangerous chemical agents. The number of chemical weapons being dropped from unmanned aerial vehicles is becoming a systemic issue, the Command of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted on Facebook on Friday.

Persons: — Organizations: Armed Forces, United Nations ' Chemical Weapons Convention, Service, Command, Support Forces, Facebook, Business Locations: Ukraine

☆ Ukraine wants interceptor drones to take out unmanned surveillance aircraft and blind the Russians without wasting missiles
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Chris Panella | Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine is looking to build interceptor drones to hunt and take down Russian UAVs. On Wednesday, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's minister of digital transformation, announced that the country wants to begin building interceptor drones to take down Russia's surveillance UAVs, specifically Orlan, SuperCam, and ZALA drones. The interceptor drones, as Fedorov suggested, are a cheaper option for shooting down drones and UAVs so that Ukraine can preserve its air defenses. The Shahed Hunter system, an anti-drone defense system bought with funds from the UNITED24 crowdfunding platform, releases interceptor drones with heavy-duty nets to capture incoming enemy drones. These anti-drone systems can: detect enemy drones, jam GPS signals, intercept devices in the sky.

Persons: —, Mykhailo Fedorov, Fedorov, Evgeniy, Hunter Organizations: Service, NATO, AP Locations: Ukraine, Brave1, Ukrainian, Russian, Russia, Kyiv, Kyiv region, AP Ukraine, Avdiivka

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